Coloring Dragons: Featuring the artwork of John Howe from The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit movies (PicturaTM)

Bought this from Michael's. I have to admit it CS Bought this from Michael's. I have to admit it sat for a really long time. Just recently started coloring it with Copic markers. I'm really enjoying myself a lot more than I thought I would. The pictures are imaginative and I'm using unusual color sche. More than I expected. These are very detailed pictures. The "book" is actually a long panoramic picture, but it can be used as separate pages also. On the back side of the panels is another, bigger dragon, on a grid. There is another few panels is empty grid you can use to . I LOVE the pictures I LOVE the pictures!!! I grew up with the old animated hobbit movie and the animation style is amazing! This feels like it jumped right out of that movie. I love dragons and this has several different kinds in different styles and scenes. It can even b

. About the Author John Howe studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France. He is a respected freelance illustrator, and has published a wide range of historical and fantasy work on both sides of the Atlantic

He is a respected freelance illustrator, and has published a wide range of historical and fantasy work on both sides of the Atlantic. John Howe studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, France.

With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Dragons invites artists to discover hidden mythical creatures and legendary beasts as they color their way through this labyrinthine world of charm and fantasy.. Coloring Dragons features the unique art of John Howe, famous artist and creator of fantastical worlds and beasts and concept artist on the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. On the flip side of the panel, this world-famous master offers his expertise and advice about basic drawing skills and the tools and materials needed to draw dragons. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Through John's work, artists are transported to a magical world of dragons. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch