Erik Rieth Dragon Basics 5th Ed. - Tattoo Drawing Book

Front cover of Dragon Basics Fifth Edition by Erik Rieth, a tattoo book, featuring a tan book with a green dragon coming through some dark clouds.

ARTISTErik Rieth
PAGES70
BINDINGSoftcover
SIZE8.5" x 11"
WEIGHT.5 lbs
CONTENTLine Drawings

This updated fifth edition of Dragon Basics adds 14 new pages. Erik Rieth walks through the essentials of drawing dragons, covering head and body anatomy along with claws, spines, scales, and belly plates.

Erik lays out his process in a clear, practical way that is easy to follow, whether you are just starting out or refining an approach you already have. Many of the same techniques carry over to snake bodies and eagle talons, so the lessons reach well beyond one subject.

A strong choice for anyone who wants to understand the structure and flow behind classic dragon tattoo designs rather than just trace them. Understanding the anatomy makes it far easier to fit a dragon to an arm, leg, or back piece, and to keep it looking right at any scale. Collectors will appreciate it as a clear look at how a working tattooer teaches the subject.

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