Forging Dragons: Inspirations, Approaches and Techniques for Drawing and Painting Dragons
In this amazing collection of dragon art, iconic fantasy artist Howe explores the inspirations and techniques he uses to render these beasts of myth and legend. Each dragon is gloriously presented on a double-page spread followed by Howe's working sketches and the mythology behin... read full description below.
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| Interest Age |
All ages |
| Reading Age |
All ages |
| NBS Text |
Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
144 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 226mm
Height: 254mm
Spine: 11mm |
| Weight |
562g |
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| Dewey Code |
758.93982454 |
| Catalogue Code |
161760 |
Description of this Book
In this amazing collection of dragon art, created over his 30-year career, iconic fantasy artist John Howe explores the inspirations and techniques he uses to render these amazing beasts of myth and legend. Each dragon is gloriously presented on a double page spread followed by John's working sketches, explorations of his creation process, and the mythology behind each dragon. From fire dragons erupting from molten depths, to sea dragons churning stormy waters, every medieval, celtic, gothic and sci-fi icon is represented in this celebration of these legendary beasts by a true master.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
Peek within at some of the most vivid depictions of this beast that belongs to us all.... Praised be John Howe and may the fire within him never be extinguished. - from the foreword by Guillermo del Toro |
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Author's Bio
John Howe is one of the world's most renowned fantasy artists, probably best known for his 20 year stint as an artist on the Tolkien list, and his work as Conceptual Designer alongside Alan Lee on the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. He is a prominent and active member of the worldwide fantasy art community, and holds regular exhibitions and lectures on his work around the world. John lives in Switzerland.
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