Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book

Author/illustrator Ralph Masiello explores the world of dragon lore, from the mystical Australian rainbow serpent to the revered imperial dragon of China.Just follow the steps in red to create your own mythical, magical beasts. Extra bonus steps in blue show how to add realistic scales and more advanced details.Hello, Fellow Artists!DRAGON! What image comes to mind when you hear that word? Do you picture a winged, serpentine, fire-breathing beast that wreaks havoc on poor villagers? Well, that's just one small part of the story. There's much, much more to dragon lore.Dragons have been present throughout human history. Every culture has encountered these mysterious and magical beasts. Some dragons make fiery mayhem, some connect the earth to the heavens, and some help mankind. In this book I'll introduce you to a few of my favorites, from the Australian Aboriginal rainbow serpent to the Chinese imperial dragon.Follow the steps in red to create the dragons and their surroundings. Then color in your artwork with your favorite arttools. You'll also find some blue challenge steps in boxes throughout the book to help enhance your dragons. With patience, creativity, and possibly a bit of ancient magic, you can bring these miraculous marvels of mythology to life.

Ralph Masiello has illustrated many books, including THE ICKY BUG COUNTING BOOK, THE FLAGE WE LOVE, and his popular drawing series. He lives near Boston.