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Species Western Dragon
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People say hands are the artists' bane, but that's nothing compared to a dragon wing I'd suggest studying bats. LOTS of bats. Search strings like "bat stretching" "bat flying" "flying fox" and so on. Might filter out lower res images too.
You could also check out Leccathu. She does a lot of dragon wings in highly assorted poses, proportions and styles, and they always look good. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11201052/ She's a naturalist and studied in biology, so she's a solid reference.
I would like to just throw out there that the wings have to be large and powerful enough to carry the dragon's entire body weight on the wind for sustained periods - it's always a good thing to keep in mind.
You could also check out Leccathu. She does a lot of dragon wings in highly assorted poses, proportions and styles, and they always look good. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11201052/ She's a naturalist and studied in biology, so she's a solid reference.
I would like to just throw out there that the wings have to be large and powerful enough to carry the dragon's entire body weight on the wind for sustained periods - it's always a good thing to keep in mind.
I did learn to draw wings initially using bats as a reference. I struggle mostly trying to get my head around the idea of folded wings on dragons (and finding a natural pose for it that works anatomically for a creature that has wings as auxiliary limbs, and not using them to walk with). That was the only thing on my mind when I was trying to create this piece, and the thought of getting the perspective right and adding proper muscle mass/size proportions correct may have slipped my mind.
Though I will check out Leccathu since I'm always on the hunt for good dragon references. I really appreciate your helpful feedback and suggestions! Been learning art on my own for almost a year now and I'm always finding ways to get better.
Though I will check out Leccathu since I'm always on the hunt for good dragon references. I really appreciate your helpful feedback and suggestions! Been learning art on my own for almost a year now and I'm always finding ways to get better.
You aren't saying you've just been at this for a year though, right? This looks like......more.
I know what you mean about the extra limbs. I've never even dreamed of a solution, and I'm not sure I've seen it presented in a skeletal/muscular illustration. I've always wanted someone to really definitively present a viable dragon front end that can be used for reference.
But the wings themselves aren't hard to visualize if you relate them to your own arms. It's pretty much the same parts, just in different proportions. As far as muscle tone? Got me. That's why I sent a link to Leccathu
She can actually name most of the muscles, and all of the bones.
I know what you mean about the extra limbs. I've never even dreamed of a solution, and I'm not sure I've seen it presented in a skeletal/muscular illustration. I've always wanted someone to really definitively present a viable dragon front end that can be used for reference.
But the wings themselves aren't hard to visualize if you relate them to your own arms. It's pretty much the same parts, just in different proportions. As far as muscle tone? Got me. That's why I sent a link to Leccathu
She can actually name most of the muscles, and all of the bones.
I'll take that as a compliment, haha. Drawing in general, yes, I only started learning how to draw in January this year. Before that I wouldn't be able to draw a cube, let alone a dragon. Same goes for rendering/colouring. (I don't know how to draw anything other than dragons. I figured I tackled one subject matter well before moving on to something different)
But hey, thanks for taking the time to write out a detailed response. The wings/arms relation is a very good point (just knowing where and how the joints bend properly is something I'll learn with time). I checked out Leccathu's gallary and I'll definitely be using her art as reference when I do more dragon-studies.
But hey, thanks for taking the time to write out a detailed response. The wings/arms relation is a very good point (just knowing where and how the joints bend properly is something I'll learn with time). I checked out Leccathu's gallary and I'll definitely be using her art as reference when I do more dragon-studies.
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