Learn how to draw a multitude of menacing monsters, creepy cryptids, and gruesome ghouls in this step-by-step drawing guide.
Shh. Did you hear that? That must have just been the wind rustling the leaves of the trees overhead-or could it have been Bigfoot?
(Definitely Bigfoot.)
Cryptids are animals whose legends are spread far and wide at slumber parties, sleepaway campfires, or on internet webpages you stumble across at 2 a.m. Their existence has never been confirmed by science but that doesn't make them any less fascinating! In Cryptid Creatures, learn how to draw 35 different types of cryptids from all around the world and pick up a thing or two about their origins as well.
For artists of all skill levels, this step-by-step drawing book will show you how to sketch basic shapes and forms as well as use shading techniques to help your drawings come alive. Learn to draw such creatures as:
Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, the iconic cryptid said to inhabit the Pacific Northwest of North AmericaThe Loch Ness Monster, the underwater sea creature said to lurk in the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness. Affectionately known as Nessie.
The Mongolian Death Worm, a gigantic worm that allegedly lives in the most remote reaches of the Gobi Desert. Probably wants a friend.
The Bunyip, a creature of ambiguous description stated to haunt bodies of water in Australia.
Mothman, the classic harbinger of doom.. . . And more! This book also provides guidance on cryptid anatomy so you can create your own, unique cryptids. With both drawing instruction and tales of global folklore to engage your mind, Cryptid Creatures will transport you to a world of shadows and spookinessthat will have you producing ""realistic"" illustrations with a touch of the fantastical in no time flat.
By:
Ballyraven
Imprint: Castle Books,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
Weight: 662g
ISBN: 9781577155317
ISBN 10: 1577155319
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Come with Me on a Cryptid Drawing Journey A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptids Creature Key Desert-Prowling Cryptids Chupacabra, Cactus Cat, Mongolian Death Worm, Roswell Alien Mountain-Trekking Cryptids Grafton Monster, Blue Mountains Panther, Yeti, Ahool Swamp-Lurking Cryptids Mokèlé-Mbèmbé, Bunyip, Loveland Frogman, Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp, Sasquatch Water-Dwelling Cryptids Fur-Bearing Trout, Loch Ness Monster, Lusca, Kraken, Uktena, Ogua Forest-Creeping Cryptids Nandi Bear, Squonk, Chickcharney, Devil Monkey, Unicorn Night-Seeking Cryptids Hopkinsville Goblin, Hellhound, Kentucky Goatman, Pale Crawler, Jersey Devil Not-Deer High-Flying Cryptids Mothman, Flatwoods Monster, Thunderbird, Wolpertinger, Snallygaster Acknowledgments About the Author
Ballyraven is an Appalachian illustrator who loves nature and monsters. A traditional artist, she predominantly works with pencils, dip pens, and inks to create wildlife field sketches, medieval bestiary pages, and other art for books, games, and cryptid enthusiasts. Through her work, she shares her love for prehistory, science, fantasy, and all things creepy. Ballyraven not only draws but also writes books and hosts a podcast-all focused on cryptids, myths, and the paranormal.
