the great dragons : an artist's field guide and drawing journal
O'Connor, William
2012
An Artist's Field Guide to the World's Great Dragons!
Creatures of great beauty and terrible ferocity, dragons have been featured and revered for centuries. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. Within these pages, these fire-breathing monsters of legend - the rock stars of the dragon world - come to life through the work of artist and adventurer William O'Connor.
This book features step-by-step instructions that will teach kids how to create their own fantastic dragon drawings. They'll also learn important drawing terms, giving them a great foundation that every artist needs.
An illustrated guide to dragons that describes the legendary histories, physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of thirteen dragon families, and also provides step-by-step drawing instructions.
Describes techniques and methods for drawing dragons and other fantasy creatures with graphite pencil, discussing tools, materials, textures, and shading, with step-by-step instructions for rendering a number of subjects.