How to Draw Vampires Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating immortals of the night

by Butkus, Michael; Destefano, Merrie

• ISBN13: 9781600581984
• ISBN10: 1600581986
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-15
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing

Summary

Over the years, vampires have earned a permanent place in pop culture. Numerous movies, TV shows, and book series have only upped the demand for these mythological beings. And now anyone can learn to draw and paint vampires with this in-depth handbook. How to Draw Vampires covers everything from rendering sharp fangs and glowing eyes to creating stylish immortal fashion. The book also contains 15 step-by-step projects featuring a mix of pencil, paint, and digital image-editing instruction, allowing artists to replicate each scene in graphic detail. Evil vampires, handsome vampires, gothic lairs, and the forbidden love between human and vampire merely scratch the surface of subjects in this must-have title.

Author Biography

Michael Butkus, one of the top entertainment illustrators and concept artists since 1986, has been involved in the advertising and production of more than 1,500 films and series.  For the last 14 years, he has worked on countless film and television projects and received numerous awards for his striking visuals.  Mike's studio is located at Associates In Art Art in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Merrie Destefano left a 9-to-5 desk job to become a full-time freelance editor and novelist, writing science fiction and fantasy.  With 20 years of experience in publishing, her background ranges from award-winning graphic designer and illustrator to editor of Victorian Homes magazine and founding editor of Cottages & Bungalows magazine.  She currently lives in Southern California with her husband, their German shepherds, and a Siamese cat.