Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts
Author: Kevin Walker
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2007
Genre: Animals, Mythical, in art
ISBN: 9780715327920

A directory of drawing and painting techniques for every archetype of fantastical beast, from sea monsters to centaurs to demons and werewolves.

The Art of Drawing Dragons

The Art of Drawing Dragons
Author: Michael Dobrzycki
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1600580122

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing familiar and obscure creatures and includes coverage of such techniques as shading and creating textures for scales, feathers, and hair.

John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy

John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy
Author: John Howe
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1446381129

Create your own fantasy art with this comprehensive guidebook by the lead conceptual designer on The Lord of the RingsTM and The HobbitTM trilogies. Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of John Howe – lead conceptual designer on The Lord of the RingsTM and The HobbitTM movie trilogies. Through step-by-step drawings and finished paintings, Howe reveals his artistic approach in action: from developing characters to creating atmospheric landscapes, extraordinary architecture and fantasy beasts. In this practical guide, Howe shares tips on everything from building a portfolio to book illustration, graphic novels and designing for the big screen. Develop your own personal style of fantasy art with help from the best in the business with this must-have book. Features a foreword by groundbreaking film director Terry Gilliam, and an afterword by Alan Lee, John’s partner on the conceptual design for The Lord of the RingsTM movie trilogy and Oscar-winning illustrator.

How to Draw Mythical Monsters and Magical Creatures

How to Draw Mythical Monsters and Magical Creatures
Author: Samwise Didier
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-29
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781645171386

A guide to illustrating a wide variety of fantastical characters and creatures from video game artist Samwise Didier. In this interactive guide, video game illustrator Samwise Didier will guide you through the process of creating unique, engaging fantasy characters and creatures. From armored warriors to imposing dragons and other mythical beasts, each section will present you with tips and tricks on how to make your illustrations pop off the page. By following the step-by-step instructions and adding your own touches, you’ll soon be able to create your own colorful fantasy world. In addition to the 96-page instruction book, this set includes a 64-page drawing pad so you can perfect your newfound skills.

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures
Author: Finlay Cowan
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Drawing
ISBN: 9780715321706

There are over 50 stunning examples featured, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring fantasy artists.

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters
Author: John Stanko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440329586

Offers instructions and advice for creating realistic fantasy drawings using reference photographs of models and props, with sixteen step-by-step examples.

Sketching from the Imagination

Sketching from the Imagination
Author: Publishing 3dtotal
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-06-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781909414877

Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures showcases sketches and insights by fifty artists from the field of creature design.

Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie

Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie
Author: Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
Publisher: IMPACT
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2012-07-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440310836

Create Fantasy Creatures & Animals with Watercolor! Dreamscapes artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law weaves her spell once again, this time with a focus on winged, underwater and four-legged creatures that captivate with their grace and impossible beauty. Step by step, you'll learn how to partner with watercolor to paint koi, the Phoenix, Pegasus and other fantastical creatures to inhabit your otherworlds. Bring life to beasts of water, sky and woods. Follow along, step by step, to create sea turtles, owls, earth dragons...more than 20 mythical and real-world creatures. Expand your watercolor techniques. This book covers everything from the basics of assembling your tools and selecting paper, to tips for making colors sing and techniques for evoking mysterious, underwater, woodland and celestial settings. Embrace the possibilities! Sparkling with a sense of whimsy and wonder, and peppered with bits of legend and lore to inform and inspire your art, Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie opens your eyes to the makings of fantasy all around you. If you can dream it, you can paint it!

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Beasts
Author: Kevin Walker
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2005
Genre: Animals, Mythical, in art
ISBN:

A guide to drawing and painting fantasy beasts that uses step-by-step instructions and illustrations to explain how to create dragons, serpents, sea monsters, trolls, and centaurs.