Barnes & NobleDragon Art by Flame Tree Publishing

Welcome to a world of fearsome and majestic beasts, soaring through the skies or lurking in their fiery realms, of epic, magical and wondrous adventure. The dragon is one of the most iconic and popular creatures in fantasy art. Now Dragon Art explores a whole range of stunning work depicting these winged wonders. The book begins with a foreword from legendary illustrator, Lord of the Rings artist and dragon fan, John Howe. Then feast your eyes on the "Masters of Dragon Art", a section that includes examples of the work of John Howe, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, Ciruelo, Bob Eggleton, Larry Elmore, Todd Lockwood, Matt Stawicki and Michael Whelan. Having whet your appetite, move on to the meat of the book, in which Graeme Aymer discusses the origins, influences and attraction of dragons and fantasy art. Alongside this, discover artworks by a host of exciting artists, some well-established and some newly blazing a trail, but all with their own distinct style including Alan Lathwell, Scott Altmann, Kerem Beyit, Anne Stokes, Minna Sundberg and many more. The majority of the recent work that features in the book was created in digital media, reflecting the use of the most up-to-date methods. Also included are feature spreads showcasing artists' step-by-step stages leading to final pieces, revealing invaluable tips on technique.