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The jungle is home to mysterious creatures of all shapes and sizes. What's hiding underneath the canopies? Young artists will find out in this thrilling volume. They'll learn how to draw all kinds of jungle creatures in awesome action poses. Easy step-by-step instructions with accompanying photographs lead to complex works of art. Top tips help artists add even more detail to their masterpieces. Artists will become king of the jungle in no time with...
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The scorching desert is a brutal place to live, but lots of fascinating animals call this super-hot habitat home. What creatures are scuttling across the sand, snoozing in the shade of a cactus, or soaring overhead? Young artists and animal lovers will find out in this engaging guide. They'll learn how to draw realistic desert creatures in awesome action poses. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations make each project accessible....
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Most fantasy stories come down to a pivotal battle between good and evil. Which intrepid hero will dare take on the venomous villain? Sometimes, the perfect place to find inspiration for an illustrator's protagonist is history. This volume demonstrates that the past is rife with figures, both historical and mythical, who can serve as muses for a fantasy figure. Fairy queens, samurai, and knights are some of the characters readers will learn to draw...
4) By the Shore
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What creatures are scuttling across the shores? Young artists and animal lovers alike will find out in this fantastic volume. They'll learn to draw realistic seaside creatures with simple step-by-step instructions. Illustrations accompany each step, ensuring every project is accessible to readers of all levels. Easy steps lead to complex works of art. Each beach creature is in a realistic action pose, making the drawings even more lifelike. Top tips...
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The animal kingdom is a wild place, especially in the grasslands. Roaring lions, sprinting ostriches, leaping gazelles, and many more fascinating creatures roam this habitat. Young artists will learn to draw gorgeous grassland creatures with realistic details. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations ensure each project is accessible. Top tips help artists add even more detail to their works of art. Each animal is in an awesome...
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In the fantasy world, every thump, bump, roar, or growl could be a demonic dragon, menacing minotaur, or horrifying hydra ready to strike. This valuable guide helps young artists harness the powers of their imagination so they can create a whole universe of awesome fantasy monsters. It shows them how to animate them with a touch of magical energy. From terrible teeth to cruel claws, this motivating book offers step-by-step instructions about how to...
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What creatures are lurking in the heart of the forest? Lots of animals call this leafy green environment home. Young artists will learn how to draw realistic forest critters by following step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations. Easy steps add up to complex works of art. Top tops help artists add even more detail to their masterpieces. Accessible text and simple instructions ensure this book is perfect for readers of all levels. Fun...
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Gentle giant whales, scary sharks, and dashing dolphins fill this amazing volume. Young artists will learn how to draw these majestic sea creatures in awesome action poses. Each project provides easy steps that lead to a complex masterpiece. Simple step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations make this book accessible to readers of all levels. Top tips help artists add even more detail to their works of art. Artists will be amazed at...
9) Urban Magic
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Fantasy might bring to mind wizards in caves, heroes on mountaintops, and elves in forests, but don't forget urban magic. Yes, magical beings are found in the foul sewers of cities and in the darkest alleys of the tallest buildings. An ordinary man on the street may be a paranormal investigator. This inventive volume teaches young artists fundamental drawing techniques through step-by-step projects. Additional tips and tricks featured throughout will...
10) Open Waters
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The open waters of the ocean can be a spooky place. What's lurking just beneath the surface? Sea creatures of all shapes and sizes. Young artists will learn to draw realistic creatures found in open waters with this epic volume. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations break each complex drawing down into easy, manageable parts. Young artists will be amazed at the masterpieces they can create. Top tips help them add even more detail...
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Master the art of drawing fantastical heroes, villains, and monsters - from noble knights and steampunk aeronauts, to mighty dragons and vicious vampires. This spellbinding how-to book is packed full of ingenious tips, techniques, and clear, step-by-step guides. Now grab a pencil and create your own thrilling adventures!
Perfect for kids aged 8+.
12) Steampunk World
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Steampunk is the science fantasy genre combining steam-powered technology in a retro world. With that motivating blend in mind, this attention-grabbing volume guides artists through many possibilities for populating their steampunk world, including steam-powered androids, airships, and treasure hunters. They'll start with a stick figure and learn how to fine-tune it into a fully colored 3-D illustration. The step-by-step instructions, infused with...
13) Over the Reef
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Coral reefs are home to some of the most bizarre and beautiful creatures on Earth. What weird and wonderful animals are hiding in this incredible environment? Young artists will find out in this amazing volume. They'll learn to draw realistic sea creatures who call reefs home. Step-by-step instructions with accompanying illustrations make each project accessible. Easy steps lead to complex works of art. Artists will be amazed at the masterpieces they...
14) Epic Adventures
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Every fantasy adventure needs an adventurer! Readers only need choose whether they want an Amazonian heroine, an intrepid swordsman, or another beautifully rendered character to star in their next illustrated masterpiece. Young illustrators will appreciate the step-by-step process that makes each figure an achievable depiction, whether they're beginners or seasoned artists. After mastering the characters, they'll be guided in making a final dramatic...
15) Gothic Horror
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Imagine a remote village on a moonlit night. A nearby dense forest is alive with eerie echoes. This is Gothic-horror territory, a world of vampires, werewolves, and those brave enough to face them! Fantasy enthusiasts will love reading about each featured supernatural being and musing how it will fit into the next illustrated tale they weave. How-to sketches are accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations that will motivate artists of all levels....
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Monsters come in all sizes – and textures! Soupy concrete, spiky scales, and rough rocks are just a few of the bizarre body types this ultimate guide contains. Readers will design their own monstrous characters who are good, evil, or something in between. Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They'll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express...
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Superpowers aren't the only way to save the day in the urban jungle. This ultimate guide takes readers back to the basics of beating the bad guys with martial arts and hand-to-hand combat! Character references, fight choreography, and step-by-step instructions walk readers through the basics of designing characters who rely on their fists and wits. Readers will also learn crucial techniques in perspective to create towering buildings, desolate subways,...
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This delightful book proves that absolutely anyone can be an animal artist! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create really wild portraits and nature scenes that you will love showing to friends and family. Whether you want to doodle a dog, illustrate an iguana, or copy a crocodile, here you'll find everything that you need to get drawing. Come join the arty party! Ideal for children aged 6+.
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What makes a villain truly vile? Threatening postures, creepy color schemes, and dastardly weapons are a good place to start creating bad people! This ultimate guide teaches readers how to craft the perfect villains to oppose their heroic characters. They'll learn crucial storytelling techniques, such as how to find their villain's Achilles heel. Readers will also play with light, shadows, and other essential artistic skills. Simple step-by-step instructions...
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This colourful, charming book makes art utterly accessible! Just follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to create fun characters and exciting scenes that you will love showing to friends and family. Whether you want to portray a pirate, doodle a dinosaur, or sketch a superhero, here you'll find everything that you need to get drawing. Come join the arty party! Ideal for children aged 6+.
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