{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-drawing-dragons-fantasy-characters-more-than-50-tips-and-techniques-for-drawing-fantastical-fairies-dragons-mythological-beast-9781633228061","title":"The Little Book of Drawing Dragons \u0026 Fantasy Characters: More Than 50 Tips and Techniques for Drawing Fantastical Fairies, Dragons, Mythological Beast","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing drawing lessons, step-by-step projects, and open practice pages, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Drawing Dragons \u0026amp; Fantasy Characters\u003c\/i\u003e teaches beginning artists how to draw dragons, fairies, mythological beasts, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step projects\u003c\/b\u003e, creative exercises, interactive prompts, and helpful tips and techniques bring this popular drawing subject to life and invite creativity and personalization. \u003cb\u003eDrawing techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, such as value, shading, and creating texture and perspective, are included to help artists of all skill levels learn to draw accurately. 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Open practice pages, creative exercises, and art prompts encourage interactivity for immediate results while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the featured medium in a fun, engaging way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Sketching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Lettering \u0026amp; Word Design\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Manga Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Cartooning \u0026amp; Illustration\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Rock Painting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Dobrzycki\u003c\/b\u003e is an accomplished painter, carpenter, puppet maker, and sketch artist whose work has been featured in more than a dozen children's books and small press publications over the last few years. In 2001, Michael was inducted into the Disneyland Entertainment Hall of Fame. He received a master's degree in illustration from California State University, Fullerton, and holds bachelor's degrees in both art and history from Whittier College. He is currently a visiting professor at Whittier College. Michael lives in Whittier, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKythera of Anevern is a self-taught artist who revels in the strange and unusual. She has designed a handful of logos for small businesses and contributed illustrations for various role-playing game books. She also displays her work at fantasy and animation conventions, including the annual Gathering of the Gargoyles, where she has won many awards. 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