Irish Lora S. Great Book of Dragon Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople

3rd edition. — Fox Chapel Publishing, 2022. — 135 p. — ISBN 978-1-63741-150-6.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.In this updated and expanded third edition featuring 42 newly added patterns, dragon aficionado and artist Lora S. Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe. These 208 pages include over 140 dragon patterns, dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution, and more! Updates for this edition include 42 new patterns for both Eastern and Western dragons. You'll also find examples of how other talented artists have incorporated dragons into their work, a complete history of dragon lore, and a helpful section on transfer instructions for applications including fabric, wood, canvas, and other materials. You'll also learn about the various dragon breeds, their anatomy, ornamentation, and scales. Choose from page after page of more than 140 dragon patterns and use Lora Irish's dragon patterns as-is or apply her techniques to create your own. Whether you want to recreate Eastern or Western dragons, Sea Serpents, Lindworms, Drakes, Hydras, and more, this book is the ultimate source of inspiration for all your mythological art projects. Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author whose popular books published by Fox Chapel Publishing have sold more than 500,000 copies. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines.Dragon Art or How do I use this book in my artwork?
Basic Dragon Traits or What does a dragon do when it’s not fighting heroes?
General Description of the Breeds or Who’s who in the dragon world?
Worm
Sea Serpent
Lindworm
Drake
Hydra
Winged Worm
Wyvern
Dragon or Western Dragon
Fairy Dragon
Fantasy Dragon