Dracopedia The Great Dragons: An Artist's Field Guide and Drawing Journal
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144031067X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Inside, find everything you need to know to capture the essence of your favorite dragons through your artwork:Learn about the habits, anatomy and natural history of 8 fierce and fantastic dragonsEach profile features sketches, drawings and start-to-finish creation of a stunning artwork, illustrating key concepts that apply to any mediumDiscover special techniques for achieving dramatic lighting effects, powerful compositions and the incredible sculptural forms and textures of dragonsIncludes a gallery of dragons and a foldout comparison poster. Based on the author's expeditions to sanctuaries around the globe and consults with prominent regional experts, Dracopedia The Great Dragons presents never-before assembled facts and instruction to help you capture the heart-beating grandeur of these magnificent monsters. 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
O'Connor is a member of the Graphic Artist's Guild, New York; Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists; American Showcase of Illustration; and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He's executed thousands of illustrations for gaming and publishing, as well as production designs, concepts, posters and advertisements. Visit his
Julie said Great Illustrations, Wonderful Techniques. So amazing that a lone expeditioner went around the world to record and illustrate these magnificent creatures at the risk of his own life.Dracopedia series not only goes over a variety of dragons but also goes over their mannerisms and habitat.What a beautiful collection for any dragon lover to have.. Amy said Wonderful book!. Absolutely beautiful art. I saw it In Barnes and Nobles and knew I had to own this book. The imagery includes interesting facts and backstories. It's great for all ages to read and enjoy! I'm the proud owner if both volumes and the series even has a book on legendary beast If you're interested in collecting all. All in all, the price may be a bit steep but it's a great collection to any bookshelf or reference to any aspiring artist!. Amazon Customer said Great book to compliment "Guide to Drawing the DRagons of the World". Wanted this book and "Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World" for so long, and am jazzed that I now own both. This book is great, and is a terrific compliment to the above mentioned book. Because I bought this and the other one used, I was able to afford both. I have to say that "Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World" is my favorite of the two, but this book compliments the other so well. If you have to choose between both, I'd recommend the guid
Visit his website, wocstudios, and blog, williamoconnorstudiosspot.. About the AuthorIllustrator, concept artist, fine artist and teacher, William O'Connor graduated from Alfred University and also attended The School of Visual Arts and Parsons School of Design. He resides in Pearl River, NY. O'Connor is a member of the Graphic Artist's Guild, New York; Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists; American Showcase of Illustration; and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. He's executed thousands of illustrations for gaming and publishing, as well as production designs, concepts, posters and advertisements. He has freelanced for Harper Collins, Lucasfilm, Doubleday, Wizards of the Coast, Bookspan, Hasbro, History Channel and more. He has won over thirty awards and has been published in the showcase books Sp