5 Steps to DrawingTable of Contents What Are Monsters? .... 4 Monsters around the World 250 Monsters and Writers . -8 DWI STIBES o sreresssosrosorscorscsonsisrwrerereaze 10 Vampire ser ncmenianraca ae 12 Loch Ness Monster...............06 14 SOA ZING a aserensorsreesorreserretereceorersanosesier 24 Werewolfisaccccnmnnnnnnntnasmaanacrnl 26 More Drawing ...............022 005 28 ISSEY! ooo oreresamsarersisintarororarewnrereezs 30 Find Out More sssinscrsunssmaenains 31What Are Monsters? onsters are ugly, scary creatures that live in our imaginations. Monsters come in many forms. They can be taller than the tallest buildings. They can be smaller than a mouse. Some monsters have sharp teeth. Some have green skin. Some monsters are clever and sneaky. Others are easily tricked. 7% spout the ore dO en wD Lest enon PMP z The word monster means “sign.” In stories, when people see a monster, they think it is a sign something bad will happen. Some people scream and run away. Many people have heard of the famous monsters. These monsters are the superstars. They are in books, movies, and cartoons all around the world. Pictures of their faces decorate our clothes, lunch boxes, and notebooks. L / “2a™ More about the WereWal on pene ftMonsters around the World here are tales of monsters in all parts of the world. The cyclops is a giant with one eyeball. It lives near the Mediterranean Sea. Godzilla is a huge dragon-like monster from Japan. In movies, it attacks and destroys Tokyo. 5 think Nessie eop Sore peor nos ig related 1 People say yetis live in the Himalayan Mountains. A yeti is an ape-like creature that might live in thick forest areas. It is often mistaken for a tall human. In North America and Canada, a similar creature has been spotted. Some Native American legends call the creature Sasquatch. This means “hairy man.” The creature is also called Bigfoot. Scotland is home to the Loch Ness monster. It is also called “Nessie.” Loch Ness means “Lake Ness.” Nessie lives in this lake. People claim to have seen Nessie with their own eyes. But no photograph is clear enough to prove she exists.In Frankenstein, a mad scientist named Dr. M oO nste rs a n d Wri ters Frankenstein creates a monster out of parts from dead bodies. Dr. Frankenstein puts bolts in the monster's neck. He gives the monster a shock of riters have enjoyed creating monsters electricity. This brings the monster to life. W:- their stories for a long time. Dr. Frankenstein is so afraid to look at his monster Polyphemus is the that he runs away. This makes the monster sad cyclops in an and very angry. Some people call the monster old story called “Frankenstein” after his maker. But the monster The Odyssey. does not really have a name. Polyphemus ate four People liked reading books about monsters. More soldiers. Other writers created other monster stories, too. Today, soldiers blinded people write about monsters in horror stories. Polyphemus. Then they escaped.Drawing Tips ¥ ou've learned about monsters. You're almost ready to draw them. But first, here are a few drawing tips: Every artist needs tools. To learn how to draw monsters, you will need: + Some paper +A pencil a + An eraser + Markers, crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors (optional) Anyone can learn to draw. You might think only some people can draw. That's not true. Everyone can learn to draw. It takes practice, though. The more you draw, the better you will be. With practice, you will become a true artist! © Everyone makes mistakes. This is okay! Mistakes help you learn. They help you know what not to do next time. Mistakes can even make your drawing more special. It’s all right if you draw a monster's eyes too big. Now you've got a one-of-a-kind drawing. You can erase a mistake you don't like, too. Then start again! Stay loose. Relax your body before you begin. Hold your pencil lightly. Don't rest your wrist on the table. Instead, move your whole arm as you draw. This will help you make smooth lines. Press lightly on the paper when you draw or erase. Drawing is fun! The most important thing about drawing is to have fun. Be creative. Your drawings don’t have to look exactly like the pictures in this book. Try changing the shape of the monster's head or how many eyes it has. You can also use markers, crayons, colored pencils, or watercolors to bring your monsters to life.Vampire Vampires drink blood to stay alive. Often, blood drips from their fangs. Vampires wear long capes. When they turn into bats, the capes turn into wings.The Loch Ness monster has a small head and a large body. pL LJ Some people believe it might be a relative to a type of dinosaur that lived in water. 5115] | | \A cyclops may live in a cave. Or it might live in a volcano where it is very hot. This makes it sweaty, smelly, and crabby.Most ogres have over-sized heads and big muscles. They are not smart or polite. They often drool and burp. Ogres move =A i slowly. They trip easily, too.Frankenstein’s Monster Frankenstein's monster is made from body parts that are sewn together. The monster may have ended up with too many bones. This makes it taller than humans.Yeti Some people believe a yeti can weigh up to 9OO pounds STEP 1 ise (408 kg). It can be 11 feet (3.4 m) tall. It has a cone-shaped head and long, shaggy body hair.Godzilla Godzilla is a mixture of Tyrannosaurus rex and Stegosaurus. It has been in many Japanese movies. Godzilla breathes fire. IFWerewolf = i Werewolf means “wolf man.” Normally, a werewolf looks like a man. But a werewolf changes into a hairy, toothy wolf during a full moon.More Drawing some ways to keep drawing them. Monsters come in all different colors, shapes, sizes, away with a damp cloth. ® ow you know how to draw monsters. Here are and textures. You can draw them all! Try using pens or colored pencils to draw and color in details. Experiment with crayons and markers to give your drawings different colors and textures. You can also paint your drawings. Watercolors y\ are easy to use. If you make a mistake, you can wipe it Try tracing the outline of your drawing with a crayon or a marker. Then paint over it with watercolor. What happens? Drawing Using Your Imagination When you want something new to draw, all you have to do is use your imagination! What kinds of monsters can you dream up? Before you start, think about your monster. Is it big or small? What color is it? Does it have sharp teeth or a tail? Does it have fur, scales, stripes, or spots? Where does your monster live? Now try drawing it! If you need help, use the examples in this book to guide you.