Creatures in fantastic tales have captured people?s imaginations for hundreds of years. Now fantasy fans can bring their imaginations to life and discover their inner artist by learning to draw their favorite fantastic creatures. Simple, step-by-step instructions teach readers to draw griffins, unicorns, minotaurs, and several other mythical beasts.

Presents instructions for drawing a unicorn, a Chimera, and the three-headed-dog Cerberus, beginning with stick figures and construction shapes and ending with fine details and color.

"Describes the features and characteristics of mythical creatures in a quick-reference format"--

Step into the spell-binding world of folk tales and magic with this wonderful guide to drawing unicorns and other mystical creatures, illustrated in full-color Renowned artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects to create an array of enchanting animals, including unicorns, gryphons, centaurs, dragons and Pegasus, the winged horse. Taking inspiration from flowers and the natural world, readers will learn how to create environments for all these creatures that sparkle and delight. Includes: • Step-by-step instructions from initial shapes to full-color artwork. • A varied range of types of unicorns and other magical creatures. • Detailed instruction on how to draw mythical beasts in all their power and beauty. This accessible drawing guide is perfect for anyone who wants to create their own fantasy worlds.

Presents instructions for drawing the Harpy, the Pegasus, and the griffin, beginning with stick figures and construction shapes and ending with fine details and color.

-In handbook format, describes the physical features, behavior, and habitat of mythical fantasy beasts---

Presents instructions for drawing a dragon, a basilisk, and the Medusa, beginning with stick figures and construction shapes and ending with fine details and color.

Presents instructions for drawing the sea god Triton, the Scandinavian kraken, and the Loch Ness monster, beginning with stick figures and construction shapes and ending with fine details and color.

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Unicorns are popular characters in many fairy tales and myths. With the help of this stimulating book, readers will learn to draw these majestic creatures by using simple shapes and lines that they are already familiar with. Lessons range in difficulty, so artists of all levels can enjoy these fun projects. Accessible step-by-step instructions guide readers in creating manga, cartoon, and more realistic styles of unicorns. Colorful illustrations will motivate young artists to have fun and create their own unique masterpieces.