From movies to comics to graphic novels, monsters and their ilk tap into the terror that lurks in the darkest regions of the human collective unconscious. Enduringly popular characters, from vampires to zombies, provide an exciting challenge and appeal to comics and animation artists. How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires and Zombies features the artwork of comic-book artist and Hollywood monster designer Kerry Gammill, Gene Colan as well as Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Jack Davis, David Hartman, Frank Frazetta, Basil Gogos, and Wally Wood.
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69 reviews for How to Draw Chiller Monsters, Werewolves, Vampires, and Zombies
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Dr. D.E. Shortlidge –
An excellent, well written book in an easy to read format. Although more of a technique type book for artists to see other’s work in the genre, than a “How-To” book, I thoroughly enjoyed it and picked up many useful tips.
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Anubite823 –
This book has good images, but if you’re looking for a book that teaches you how to draw zombies and vampires step by step along with shading and color then you’ll only get the color/shading part. It has no step by step procedures on how to draw individual monsters, and only has examples of drawings by artists who draw this stuff for a living. It has some single “how to’s” like using standard shapes to make the general shape of a monster or shading techniques, but other than that nothing else. My advice, if you have very good drawing abilities then you can just copy from the book, but if you can’t draw very well without an instructional book then i suggest Hell Beasts: How to Draw Grotesque Fantasy Creatures by Jim Pavelec. It shows you step by step procedures on monsters and it also provides inspirational tips. So again, if you can draw very well, then get this book for inspiration or copying of the images, if you can’t draw without step by step procedures and written explanations, then you should get the other book i suggested, Hell Beasts by Jim Pavelec.
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Carina Maldonado –
the book it self is very pretty and with the most amazing drawings of zombies, werewolf and other creatures, plus it have very historical and educational topics on the subject…i recommended complety
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Linda M –
Bought as a gift and my friend loved this. Cant say Im familiar with this genre but it was a winner as far as a great gift.
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robot9000 –
As a professor at Otis College of Art and Design, I am compelled to let all know that this book f’ing Rocks! Great talent, well written and nicely illustrated. If you are a lover of the macabre and dig art, this book is for you!
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Mark L. –
If you want a book that tells you how to draw monsters step by step, do not by this book. Although full of great monster drawings, this book is not a step by step tutorial for drawing them, more a celebration of other professional artists’ work.
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Joe K –
While it gives a decent background on the topic, it does very little to show you how to actually draw the creatures.
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jp –
I bought this based upon the title. As a fledgling artist thought it would be an invaluable guide, how wrong I was. This book is more a celebration of other artists and illustrators work than a guide to drawing monsters. It does contain some examples of how to achieve basic figure/monster shapes and scenes but is more aimed at intermediate/advanced artists. As an inspiration to ideas it is ideal but as an artists learning tool I’d opt for something else. A good book for some but a misleading title.
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Christen –
Great book! I’m still going through it, but I appreciate the tips here.
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Mireya Vanessa Garcia –
This book isn’t for beginners. You’ve got to have some knowledge of how to draw. There’s barely any step by step instruction. If you’re interested in how several artists get ideas for projects, than this is for you.
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Melanie –
good book, love it !!
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Eric Skillingstad –
After reading the mixed reviews and receiving the book I can now understand why this is. The criticism that stated this book starts to feel like a book of art as opposed to instruction was spot on. Let me put it this way, you’ll either love it or have lukewarm feelings about it.
For some people, sitting through the Bob Ross happy tree type tutorials are about as exciting as watching paint dry. Let face it. Most people don’t pay much attention to technique, light or shading, dimensions, shapes, etc. Most folks will just thumb through the pages until they find something that really galvanizes their inner creep and makes them scream, “OH YEAH!! I’m drawing that right there!!”. Don’t get me wrong. There is instruction. But, it is VERY minimized.
If the impulsive guy or gal I just described above is you, you will probably like this. If you want Bob Ross telling you how to specifically add more branches on your trees because the ones you currently have are lonely, look elsewhere!
One thing I really like is that the book seems to showcase the monster and creep evolutions very well. Werewolves and Vampires are showcased in way that display the very old school type of character to the present.
The book has a creepshow like feel to it and would definitely fall under comic book art. However, there are some sketches that are very exceptional and beyond the comic book type of approach.
Now, for my criticism. The illustrations are far too small for my liking. While I’m looking at the art and ripping off the art I see, I like looking at big pictures to do that. This way don’t like have to strain my eyes. Now, If you excuse me I have company coming over. I’m going to hide this book and show my sketch pad to my visitors and pass off the art work in these pages as my own.. *evil grin* 😉
Dr. D.E. Shortlidge –
An excellent, well written book in an easy to read format. Although more of a technique type book for artists to see other’s work in the genre, than a “How-To” book, I thoroughly enjoyed it and picked up many useful tips.
Anubite823 –
This book has good images, but if you’re looking for a book that teaches you how to draw zombies and vampires step by step along with shading and color then you’ll only get the color/shading part. It has no step by step procedures on how to draw individual monsters, and only has examples of drawings by artists who draw this stuff for a living. It has some single “how to’s” like using standard shapes to make the general shape of a monster or shading techniques, but other than that nothing else. My advice, if you have very good drawing abilities then you can just copy from the book, but if you can’t draw very well without an instructional book then i suggest Hell Beasts: How to Draw Grotesque Fantasy Creatures by Jim Pavelec. It shows you step by step procedures on monsters and it also provides inspirational tips. So again, if you can draw very well, then get this book for inspiration or copying of the images, if you can’t draw without step by step procedures and written explanations, then you should get the other book i suggested, Hell Beasts by Jim Pavelec.
Carina Maldonado –
the book it self is very pretty and with the most amazing drawings of zombies, werewolf and other creatures, plus it have very historical and educational topics on the subject…i recommended complety
Linda M –
Bought as a gift and my friend loved this. Cant say Im familiar with this genre but it was a winner as far as a great gift.
robot9000 –
As a professor at Otis College of Art and Design, I am compelled to let all know that this book f’ing Rocks! Great talent, well written and nicely illustrated. If you are a lover of the macabre and dig art, this book is for you!
Mark L. –
If you want a book that tells you how to draw monsters step by step, do not by this book. Although full of great monster drawings, this book is not a step by step tutorial for drawing them, more a celebration of other professional artists’ work.
Joe K –
While it gives a decent background on the topic, it does very little to show you how to actually draw the creatures.
jp –
I bought this based upon the title. As a fledgling artist thought it would be an invaluable guide, how wrong I was. This book is more a celebration of other artists and illustrators work than a guide to drawing monsters. It does contain some examples of how to achieve basic figure/monster shapes and scenes but is more aimed at intermediate/advanced artists. As an inspiration to ideas it is ideal but as an artists learning tool I’d opt for something else. A good book for some but a misleading title.
Christen –
Great book! I’m still going through it, but I appreciate the tips here.
Mireya Vanessa Garcia –
This book isn’t for beginners. You’ve got to have some knowledge of how to draw. There’s barely any step by step instruction. If you’re interested in how several artists get ideas for projects, than this is for you.
Melanie –
good book, love it !!
Eric Skillingstad –
After reading the mixed reviews and receiving the book I can now understand why this is. The criticism that stated this book starts to feel like a book of art as opposed to instruction was spot on. Let me put it this way, you’ll either love it or have lukewarm feelings about it.
For some people, sitting through the Bob Ross happy tree type tutorials are about as exciting as watching paint dry. Let face it. Most people don’t pay much attention to technique, light or shading, dimensions, shapes, etc. Most folks will just thumb through the pages until they find something that really galvanizes their inner creep and makes them scream, “OH YEAH!! I’m drawing that right there!!”. Don’t get me wrong. There is instruction. But, it is VERY minimized.
If the impulsive guy or gal I just described above is you, you will probably like this. If you want Bob Ross telling you how to specifically add more branches on your trees because the ones you currently have are lonely, look elsewhere!
One thing I really like is that the book seems to showcase the monster and creep evolutions very well. Werewolves and Vampires are showcased in way that display the very old school type of character to the present.
The book has a creepshow like feel to it and would definitely fall under comic book art. However, there are some sketches that are very exceptional and beyond the comic book type of approach.
Now, for my criticism. The illustrations are far too small for my liking. While I’m looking at the art and ripping off the art I see, I like looking at big pictures to do that. This way don’t like have to strain my eyes. Now, If you excuse me I have company coming over. I’m going to hide this book and show my sketch pad to my visitors and pass off the art work in these pages as my own.. *evil grin* 😉