Dracopedia The Great Dragons: An Artist's Field Guide and Drawing Journal
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (933 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 144031067X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has freelanced for Harper Collins, Lucasfilm, Doubleday, Wizards of the Coast, Bookspan, Hasbro, History Channel and more. Illustrator, 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. Visit his website, wocstudios, and blog, williamoconnorstudiosspot.. He resides in Pearl Ri
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. 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.Not since the original Dracopedia has there been such a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched guide on the subject, with special focus on the distinctive features of each species - from the broad horns of the Icelandic white dragon to the elaborate neck frills of the Ligurian gray. 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. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. 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 p
"Great Illustrations, Wonderful Techniques" according to Julie. 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 coll. 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 legendar. 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 a
He resides in Pearl River, NY. He has won over thirty awards and has been published in the showcase books Spectrum 12 and Spectrum 13: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. 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. Visit his website, wocstudios, and blog, williamoconnorstudiosspot.. He has freelanced for Harper Collins, Luc