This book is perfect for any young person interested in drawing all types of fantasy heroes and villains. Following the step-by-step instructions, artists of all skill levels can tackle even the most advanced drawing projects to make graphic-novel-worthy characters. Insider tips help readers along the way and are like having an art instructor right there with them. With dark epic fantasies such as Game of Thrones all the rage, this book will be a surefire hit with legions of fans.

Invaluable tutorials and insightful tips make Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing a perfect start to a fantasy art journey.

This action-packed, thrilling colour guide teaches you how to draw all types of fantasy creatures and scenes. Each project is presented as a step-by-step tutorial, taking you through the stages of character development, decision-making, drawing and colouring to produce a stunning final artwork. Themes include: • Dragon's Lair • Werewolf • Kraken • Rock-'n'-Roll Vampire

Every young person seems like a professional doodler. This book takes that seemingly time-wasting activity and channels it into beautiful works of art. Acting as a personal art instructor, it offers readers step-by-step instructions, insider tips used by professionals and advice on character development, draftsmanship, and coloring. Serious artists and hobbyists alike can indulge their interest in weird fantasy art and create characters and settings that rival those found in today's comics and graphic novels. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in weird and wacky art.

Offers instructions and advice for creating realistic fantasy drawings using reference photographs of models and props, with sixteen step-by-step examples.

Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step! Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold. All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered! • Landscapes. Add depth, balance and plausibility with rocky coastlines, towering mountains, dark forests and rolling plains. • Iconography. Mark important places--towns and cities, fortresses and bridges--with symbolic iconography for easy-to-understand maps. • Typography. Learn how to place readable text and the basics of decorative script. Bonus instruction teaches you to create fonts for Orcs, Elves, Vikings and dragons. • Heraldry and shield design. Depict cultural and political boundaries with shields and colors. • Advanced cartography. Includes how to draw landmarks, country boundaries and political lines. Build roads to connect merchants and troops, troll cairns and dragon lairs. And complete your maps with creative backgrounds, elaborate compasses and thematic legends. 30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish--both digitally and by hand!

Learn how to bring to life the most exciting warriors and heroes. Armed with your pen and paper, let battle commence! Discover how to draw and paint male and female warrior archetypes, from the ancient legend of Thor to the valour of King Arthur. Explore anatomy, color and lighting techniques, and discover how to render combat, armor, weapons and clothing. Become a master fantasy artist with ten easy-to-follow step-by-step projects.