Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons (How to Draw Books)
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Learn how to draw epic fantasy dragons from around the globe.
In easy step-by-step drawing tutorials, Drawing Dragons teaches you all the drawing techniques and tricks you’ll need to create your own awesome dragon art. You’ll discover how to draw all types of dragons with pencil, from fierce dragon warriors and ancient bearded dragons to baby dragon hatchlings and protective dragon mothers. It also features a special section on adding dragon claws, dragon scales, dragon horns, dragon jewels, and other fantasy creature details to your creations.
Learn to draw:
• Ferocious dragons in attack pose
• Elegant sea serpents
• Flying fire-breathing dragons
• Wise elder dragons
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Bring your dragon-filled imagination to life! This step-by-step guide makes it easy to draw spectacular dragons—from fire-breathers to winged beasts—whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist.
Unlock the Secrets to Drawing Legendary Dragons
Capture the magic and might of dragons with easy-to-follow lessons from artist Sandra Staple. This essential drawing book teaches skills—not just tracing—so you can create your own unique dragon designs.
Includes a beginner-friendly primer to build foundational drawing skillsStep-by-step instructions make complex dragons simple to sketchFeatures stunning full-color artwork for inspiration and guidanceEncourages creativity and originality—no “copy-it-yourself” approach herePerfect for aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels
Learn the Basics Before You Fly
Start with a special primer designed for beginners, teaching the essentials of shape, form, and linework to set you up for success.
Bring Fire-Breathers and Mythical Beasts to Life
Discover how to add personality, movement, and power to your dragons with shading, details, and dynamic poses.
Step-by-Step to Your Own Dragon Menagerie
Follow clear, easy instructions that break down even the most complex dragons into simple, achievable steps.
Find Inspiration in Full-Color Artwork
Fuel your imagination with one-of-a-kind dragon illustrations that spark creativity and guide your own artistic journey.
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Publisher : Ulysses Press
Publication date : May 28, 2008
Language : English
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1569756414
ISBN-13 : 978-1569756416
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Reading age : 9 – 12 years, from customers
Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
Part of series : How to Draw Books
Grade level : 7 – 9
11 reviews for Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons (How to Draw Books)
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G’ma “C” –
recommended for dragon drawers!
Super helpful and made it easy to draw dragons!
Sharon Blanchard –
Highly recommend this author and book!
So in my college basic art class I learned some things but never gained any confidence because I felt I didnât understand much. I could do the basics following the directions given but couldnât pull it together. I am at page 18 just reading through and have more understanding of drawing, tools and techniques than I got from that semester in school.She is so easy to follow. It isnât like you are being taught as much as you and a friend are setting down having a conversation. For me, that is a lot! I tend to scan or skip ahead when I am reading over technical stuff. Not because I am not capable of understanding it but because it bores me.Reading this is easy and relaxing. Her little humerus comments are stress relieving. I have wanted to draw all of my life but fear held me back. She eliminates much of that by reassuring you as she goes. She makes it fun to learn about the things that seemed to keep me from putting the pencil to the paper. I am so looking forward to continuing this book and journey. I already have the book âDrawing Fantastic Dragonsâ that I purchased with this one. I canât wait!I ordered these because dragons seem to have always amazed me and recently I moved in with my housemates. The property here is called âDragon’s Restâ and I want to incorporate more than my puzzles and figurines into it. I want to create art that can create even more of a Dragon Sanctuary than the Life-size Dragon that protects it with glowing red eyes that greet you after you pass through the gate and down the drive. As you come around the last curve you see her lit up and looking right at you. With this and other great dragon features, I want to add my own touch to theirs. These books, I have no doubt, will help me do just that!!! Thanks for your awesome work in writing these books!!!!
PinkWaterLily –
A review from a big fan of Canadian Dragon
This is my absolute favorite artist. Canadian dragon (Sandra Staple) has captured my imagination in her drawings. My favorite is Elsheria. With that said I wanted to really read into this book to give it a good review. I did not want to do her a misguided favor of saying this is a great book just because I loved her art from high-school. I have graduated in 2009 if that gives you a really good point of reference..I think the best part of this book is that it is not done in an advanced drawing program from scratch. This (in my opinion) is very hard to find in an art book these days. Especially for Fantasy and fictional characters. MLP for example does not have a book in existence that is done in this manor. Although there may have been minor photo editing for correcting issues with light and resizing. It is very easy to tell that it is done with pencil and paper when you look at the examples and references. Now I do not have anything against photo-shop or otherwise computer aided drawing. its just not my cup of tea. I have learned a lot from art tutorials that were done on the computer that you find on the net. Thats not the point. The point is that it makes this book to be of great valuable due to the time it must have took to do it by hand. (In a matter of speaking).Pros.>Very detailed reference drawings.>A lot of detailed written explanations for each step.>An over abundance of opinions on the drawing process itself (A plus for me a big fan)>Details on how to move the figure around in your mind. (This is big for those of you who have trouble picturing it before you draw it).Cons.>Its primarily done in shades of gray (Black and white) Except for the completed art pieces in the middle>Not a lot of detail on blending colors or how to manipulate them to create an atmosphere. (The affect of color on the object with its surroundings)>Although there are examples and descriptions on shading; there is not a whole lot of how to shade with a light source. (In my opinion you should master this first before you do organic shapes and curved objects with depth).Over all I would love if she does another book on how to do dragons with a medium in color. (Pastels, colored pencils, color washes, and water color) I Dragonmissioner now known as MatalicPebble from DA makes the friendly request.
Davis Garrett –
Great Guide for Drawing Dragons
Love this book!Had been practicing drawing dragons with online guides. After buying this, I had access to a single compiled source for various styles and specifics on limbs and scales. A must have resource for anyone whole wants to bring their fantasy to life.
Dee –
Very helpful
The author does a great job in explaining how to draw a dragon. It’s an easy to follow, book that goes into detail about how to draw the different parts of the dragon at different angles.. She also explains the different types of dragons too. I am actually learning how to draw dragons!
The Yellow House –
SO. FREAKING. COOL
You guys. After looking at the pictures other people had posted of pages in this book, I think I was more excited to receive it than even my dragon-obsessed daughter (newly 12). She draws dragons all the time, and has a very distinct style, but sort of absorbed the knowledge from looking at pictures on the internet of the Wings of Fire characters and drawing them over and over again. I wanted her to be able to learn more of the specifics of drawing and anatomy and find her own “look”, so I got this book. It is gorgeous. You can learn how to draw the details individually (different types of dragon eyes, for example), rather than see a progressive set of ovals and circles that somehow go from that to a fully-drawn dragon complete with details you weren’t taught to draw. I’m not sure this is a book for beginners; it seems to be somewhere in-between. I might have to buy another one for me; I just love looking at it.
Mrs S R –
Excellent bin really helped my granddaughter with her drawing
Michel C Massicotte –
I wanted to learn how to draw dragons, but from a Canadian perspective as I am from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Sure enough, links lead to this book.It was written for children (will not give spoilers), but I would be much further along artistically had this book been available when I took art in high school 35 years ago.The book is jam-packed with techniques and illustrations, and her style allows the reader match her work. Granted, I knew something about shading before starting the book, but Sandra provides side-by-side examples of sketches before and after shading.Actually, I doubted being able to reproduce drawings of equal quality, but I was surprised at how my first attempt turned out. In fact, next step involves a trip to the local Wallack’s for a few pencils, a fine blending stump, and good quality pastels for the colour work later on in the book.This book would inspire any aspiring artist to continue with the craft.
Aaron –
Le encanto a la persona que se lo regale, buena guia.
winter forest –
Cadeau à ma petite fille de 10 ans, passionnée de dessins, art, et de Dragons. Quand j’ai reçu le livre, je le trouvais un peu trop “adulte” dans sa conception et sa précision.Ma petite fille, quand à elle, semble le trouver parfait et n’arrête pas de s’en inspirer pour tous ses projets…
Joolz –
I love this book, the dragons are elegant and magical, the tips on how to draw them are excellent, this book was perfect for my art project.