Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book

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.

Download this Dragon Drawing Activity from the book: Dragon Drawing Activity

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 64
• Book Size: 8-1/4" x 10-3/4"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 6-12
• ISBN 10: 1570915326
• ISBN 13: 978-1570915321

"The vibrant, eye-catching cover of this well-designed, neatly arranged book is sure to attract the attention of dragon fans and aspiring artists. A “Choose your tools” box illustrates the supplies needed (pastel pencil, crayon, watercolor, fine-tip marker, colored pencil, marker, poster paint). An outline map (that does not identify the continents) indicates where the types of dragons originated. Detailed drawings of 11 creatures (Aboriginal Rainbow Serpent, Lambton Wyrm, Chinese Imperial Dragon, etc.) require anywhere from 12 to 50 steps to complete. The technique is similar to the method used in Lee J. Ames’s books, but Masiello includes boxes with additional drawing ideas for fish scales, Maya patterns and shapes, a treasure chest, and so on, and a paragraph of facts about each dragon. The glorious, fire-breathing creatures depicted nearly leap off the page". — School Library Journal - September 1, 2007

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We love the step-by-step instructions in this book — they insure success the first time and help children feel more confident in their artistic abilities.