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Learn to Draw Dragons, Fantasy and Science Fiction

Drawing dragons, fantasy and science fiction allows the artist complete freedom. Fantasy and SciFi allow you to create your own vision of past, present and future. While 'the rules' of nature or physics might not apply in your world, the most successful fantasy artists seem to create their works in a hyper-real style that brings it to life.
Dragons and Fantasy
Dragons and Fantasy - a gallery of dragon and fantasy drawings and illustrations.
Drawing Faeries: A Believer's Guide
Drawing Faeries: A Believer's Guide - a review of Christopher Hart's drawing book, 'Drawing Faeries, A Believer's Guide.'
Drawing from Imagination - Tips on Imaginative Art
How do I draw better from imagination? This is an often-asked question. Here are some tips on bringing your creative fantasies to life, developing your own imaginative art.
Dragon and Fantasy Drawing Books
Your guide's pick of dragon and fantasy drawing books - choose one for yourself or find the ideal present for a young fantasy artist.
Amy Brown Fairy Art Gallery
Be inspired by these lovely fairy art designs by Amy Brown. Beautiful compositions and fresh, delicate colors often showing Art Nouvea and Pre-Raphaelite influences.
Larry Elmore's Black and White Art
I'm not sure how female warriors manage to fight in their lingerie, but it seems de rigeur for fantasy women to wield their swords wearing as little as possible. Larry Elmore's pencil art is a must-see for fantasy fans - not suitable for children.
How to Draw Mermaids and Merfolk
A nice little tutorial on drawing mermaids and merfolk from Elfwood Fantasy Art Reseach Project - one of the best fantasy art sites on the net.
Draw a Gryphon
The Gryphon is a mythical creature, half eagle, half lion. This illustrated tutorial shows you how to use reference photos to create your own magical Gryphon (also spelled Griffin or Gryfin).
Illustrator - J.P. Targete
A gallery featuring renowned illustrator Jean Pierre Targete's science fiction and fantasy art. His work is highly sought after for its sophisticated feel and beautiful finish.
Medieval Castles
More an information source than a how-to-draw, this article points out some key features of European Medieval castles, with useful illustrations that will help you add a touch of realism to your castle drawing.
Draw a Unicorn and Other Fantasy Animals
J. L. Good's nice little tutorial which shows you how to put together a unicorn using photos as a reference. Click Home to find tutorials on other fantasy creatures.
Ancient Weaponry Images
Add some authentic historical detail to your drawings by checking these excellent reference photos of ancient weaponry and armor.
Fantasy Drawing
The many images in this guide to fantasy drawing take a little while to load, but it is well worth the wait.

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