Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Images of the beasts appear in the earliest myths, on the armor of medieval knights and in today's popular culture. Here, in this guide for artists, dragon aficionado and artist Lora S. Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. Use the author's patterns or apply her techniques to create your own! Inside you'll find:
ò 72 patterns for all of dragonkind
ò Basic dragon anatomy
ò Tips for adding feathers, beards, fins and fire
ò Basic patterns that can be altered to create any number of unique dragon designs
ò Fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more!

For use by artists of all mediums!
ò Woodworkers: Scroll saw, Intarsia, relief carving, marquetry, pyrography
ò Fabric Artists: Quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, fabric painting, silk screening
ò Illustrators: Oil painting, watercolors, tole painting, airbrushing, pen and ink
ò Also Ideal For: Computer graphics, paper cutting, body art, etching, stained glass