A tribute to dragonkind

From fire-breathing to friendly, dragons pretty much rule the fantasy world. Dedicated to the coolest of mythological beasts, DragonWorld is a showcase of some of today's best, most imaginative dragon art. Some stick to the popular notion of what a dragon is, while others offer more unexpected interpretations. Behind this fiercely creative work is a diverse group of young international artists who have developed loyal fan followings on the popular online showcase, deviantART.com.

Look inside to see why.

.120 creations from 49 cutting-edge dragon artists all on deviantART.com

.Represents a wide variety of mediumsboth traditional and digitaland an even wider variety of stylistic interpretations from classic to futuristic

.Q&A-style profiles offer fascinating insights on the artists' techniques and inspirations