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Painting Dragons

5 Fearsome Step-by-Step Projects
Series: Ready to Paint
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In Painting Dragons by Marc Potts, the author delves into the mythical allure of dragons through art and storytelling. This book combines vivid illustrations with cultural insights, showcasing how dragons have been depicted and perceived across different times and societies. It's a captivating journey into the art and symbolism of these legendary creatures.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by mythical creatures and appreciate the blending of art and imagination. It delves into the artistry and symbolism behind dragon imagery, providing both historical context and modern interpretations. Perfect for anyone interested in the cultural impact and representation of dragons throughout art history.

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5 magnificent dragons to paint in acrylics, with full-size outlines to trace.

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This new edition of a popular title breathes fresh fire into the fantastical world of dragons.

It features five step-by-step projects, including a storm-heralding monster, a fire-breathing salamander, and an ancient ice dragon. All projects come with full-size outlines, plus one bonus outline for you to experiment with. With a brief introduction to using acrylic paints and transferring the outlines, this book will quickly immerse you in this fearsome fantasy world.

The A3 (11.7 x 16.5in / 297 x 420mm) outlines are provided on gatefold paper at the back of the book.

This book was originally published as Ready to Paint Dragons (9781844486328), 2011.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800921757

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Marc Potts is a fantasy artist and folklorist, whose visionary art has received wide acclaim through the exposure of his work on book covers, both fiction and non-fiction, and in magazines. Intrigued by the outer world and propelled by the inner, his work is an attempt to merge the natural and the supernatural, often with a nod towards the macabre and the bizarre.

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