The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures

Name: The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures
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ISBN: 9781577158424

And How to Draw Them

Michael Dobrzycki, Kythera of Anevern, Jacob Glaser , Brynn Metheney

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Walter Foster Publishing
02 June 2026

Drawing & drawings; Art Treatments & Subjects; Painting & art manuals

Conjure a gathering of dragons and fantastical beasts and beings with step-by-step drawing instruction from leading fantasy illustrators.

Dragons have captured imaginations for centuries-from ancient myths and folklore to Romantasy epics, gaming adventures, and hit TV series. The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is a modern drawing guide that empowers artists of all levels to bring legendary beasts and mythical beings to life.

This comprehensive book includes step-by-step lessons on how to draw a variety of dragon types from a wide range of global traditions, plus other beasts like gryphons, unicorns, and kraken, and beings like fae, cyclops, vampires, and werewolves.

Inside, you'll find:

Detailed tutorials for shading, texture, anatomy, and movement tips for lifelike and dynamic creaturesCreature design breakdowns, including wings, scales, horns, and hybrid formsRendering techniques that make your creative drawings pop off the pageFascinating lore and legends for each creature The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is your essential fantasy art companion.

By: Michael Dobrzycki, Kythera of Anevern, Jacob Glaser, Brynn Metheney
Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 531g
ISBN: 9781577158424
ISBN 10: 1577158423
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 02 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Michael Dobrzycki is an accomplished painter, carpenter, puppet maker, and sketch artist whose work has been featured in more than a dozen children's books and small press publications over the last few years. In 2001, Michael was inducted into the Disneyland Entertainment Hall of Fame. He received a master's degree in illustration from California State University, Fullerton, and holds bachelor's degrees in both art and history from Whittier College. He is currently a visiting professor at Whittier College. Michael lives in Whittier, California.Kythera of Anevern is a self-taught artist who revels in the strange and unusual. She has designed a handful of logos for small businesses and contributed illustrations for various role-playing game books. She also displays her work at fantasy and animation conventions, including the annual Gathering of the Gargoyles, where she has won many awards. She received her BFA in intermedia from Arizona State University and currently lives in Los Angeles.Brynn Metheney is a concept artist specializing in creature and character designs for film, games, and publishing. Her clients include Sony Pictures, Dark Horse Comics, Disney Publishing, Dreamscape Immersive, Warner Bros., and Wizards of the Coasts, and she has been involved with such projects as Luc Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Warner Bros.'s Scooby-Doo, and Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You. Brynn also teaches creature design at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California, and The Animation Workshop in Viborg, Denmark. She lives in the greater Los Angeles area.Jacob Glaser is a professional illustrator who lives in Long Beach, CA. After earning his BFA in illustration, he worked at several companies as a staff artist and art director before becoming a full-time freelance illustrator. Jacob believes in aliens, ghosts, and all sorts of magical nonsense-possibly because he played Dungeons and Dragons too often in high school.