Book Review: Ralph Masiello’s Dragon Drawing Book
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This addition to Masiello’s drawing series is more advanced than his Ocean Drawing Book and is probably better suited to the 8-12 age range. Along with his detailed step-by-step drawing instructions for eleven kinds of dragons, he provides some historical and mythological information about each dragon, including by a nice map showing the geographic locations where stories about them originated. He also supplies a bibliography for further reading.
This ambitious book instructs the reader in drawing dragons using several styles of artwork, including a realistic style (as much realism, anyway, as can be expected from a mythological creatures) as well as Mayan, Thai, and Chinese styles of representation. For budding artists or dragon aficiandos, this is an excellent book for fanning the flame.
Categories: 4 Stars, Age 08-12
Tags: Art, China, Dragons, Drawing, Mayan, Thailand
Posted on August 21, 2009
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