Yokai. Impara a disegnare gli spiriti e i mostri della tradizione giapponese

Thank you, Wellfleet Press, for the advance reading copy. Just grab this book as it expertly guides you through the easiest simplest steps on how to draw the theme art of Yokai, Japanese term for mystical creatures. I am thoroughly impressed with everything about this book. Any one of any age can take Leggi tutto

A part drawing guide, part lesson about Japanese folklore, it's an enjoyable read with practical exercises for drawing. From cute tanuki (Japanese raccoon-dog) to imposing oni (a demon-ogre), we're introduced to a slew of various supernatural mythological creatures, some more dangerous and scary, so Leggi tutto

So many interesting yokai. I think my kids would love this book. The art is beautiful. I can't wait to see it in its physical form. 4 stars

Макар че това е книга от серията "Как да рисуваме...", подборът от йокаи, информацията за тях и цялостната ѝ визия са страхотни. Аз лично не мога да нарисувам и една права линия, но ми беше доста интересно, дори и авторът да е избрал да представи някои от йокаите с не толкова зловещите им истории. П Leggi tutto

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. The art style was extremely beautiful and I found the steps for drawing easy to understand and to follow. I wish there were more in-depth descriptions of the yokai as well as more of their stories to truly understand the Leggi tutto

The Yokai Bestiary is exactly what the title suggests, providing details on various supernatural beings, with how-to-draw instructions for each entry. It’s pretty thorough, and I’m probably going to show this to my kids around the time they get interested in Pokemon and other little monster stuff! T Leggi tutto