How to Draw and Paint Vampires: A Complete Art Course Built Around This Legendary World (Barron's Educational Series)
(back cover)HOW TO DRAW & PAINTVAMPIRESVampires have become hugely popular subjects for enthusiasts of fantasy art everywhere. This book shows both beginners and more experienced artists how to create spine-chilling works designed for maximum impact that feature vampires, their hapless victims and companions, and other elements of gothic folklore.Inside, you will find instruction in all the art techniques you'll need to create a wide range of vampires and gothic-style works. You'll also find tips and tricks to get your imaginations working overtime, so you can model your own vampires or their victims on real-life people.The author's directory of vampires and other characters from vampires' worlds includes constructional drawings, close-up details, and instruction in special effects, with characters  drawn in many different styles.Ian Danielshas been a professional painter and illustrator since 1995. Working from a studio overlooking his garden in historic, mystical Kent, England, Ian draws inspiration from nature, folktales and myths, Celtic art and culture, and modern media. His work has been exhibited in galleries across Britain, and he has illustrated book covers, books, art cards, and prints using a variety of artistic media.