So, I'm still trying to figure out this painting thing. This one was supposed to be tinted rather lightly, as opposed to fully shaded. Subtle. No reference for either sketch or shading, which in retrospect is a mistake seeing as I appear to have completely fucking forgotten how to do legs and chests. Critique is welcome, and encouraged, especially if you've got tips on chest anatomy and reference pictures.
Category Artwork (Digital) / Fantasy
Species Dragon (Other)
Size 646 x 758px
File Size 145.9 kB
Oh my! Dayum, you're getting better at this, totally!
Though one thing you need to remember is consider collarbones! Not all creatures will have prominent collarbones, but due to the lung capacity and thus chest depth/dimensions, I've always thought dragons look -right- with at least an angular Y seam between the base of the neck to the pectoral muscles, same as a horse's chest. However then it comes up to the specific species as to whether it's a smooth hide/skin, or scales - that would take some of the definition out if they have plated chests.
Googleimages ref, for a good chest profile; http://www.grullablue.com/colors/ro.....lor/sabino.jpg
I'd also see dragons to be very chest-heavy, unless they have a WOPPING HUGE COCK to counter-balance. With the tail, of course. So as such would build plenty of muscle in the pectoral area; the prancing muscles!
Though one thing you need to remember is consider collarbones! Not all creatures will have prominent collarbones, but due to the lung capacity and thus chest depth/dimensions, I've always thought dragons look -right- with at least an angular Y seam between the base of the neck to the pectoral muscles, same as a horse's chest. However then it comes up to the specific species as to whether it's a smooth hide/skin, or scales - that would take some of the definition out if they have plated chests.
Googleimages ref, for a good chest profile; http://www.grullablue.com/colors/ro.....lor/sabino.jpg
I'd also see dragons to be very chest-heavy, unless they have a WOPPING HUGE COCK to counter-balance. With the tail, of course. So as such would build plenty of muscle in the pectoral area; the prancing muscles!
I would suggest trying to draw things that exist in black and white first (or colour, if you are up to the challenge ^^). Once you learn how the muscles and skeletal structure work in real life, then you can take your practices and apply them to non-existing creatures (aka dragons, unicorns?, etc). It sounds like a long process, but you will pick up many new things quicker than you would think. Plus the more you draw it, the more detail vocabulary you will have. :)
Hope I helped a little with my 2 cents. :P
Hope I helped a little with my 2 cents. :P
Looks awesome to me! I definitely think you're progressing in leaps in bounds. XD
In this piece, your lines in places have become the darkest point. Indeed, cracks and crevices tend to like shadows, but if you lower the opacity of your lines and THEN add your darks, I'm certain it'll pop out even more! <3
In this piece, your lines in places have become the darkest point. Indeed, cracks and crevices tend to like shadows, but if you lower the opacity of your lines and THEN add your darks, I'm certain it'll pop out even more! <3
Actually, I tend to prefer to set my wings back a bit further than most people! I dislike attaching two independently moving limbs to the same shoulder, it feels like moving the forelimbs would interfere with the wings, and vice versa. So I started setting two shoulderblades. It can be done either with wings in front, or with wings in back. I personally prefer them back, but that might change when I start getting more intent into the anatomy again.
And that's why my wings are so far back! XDD
And that's why my wings are so far back! XDD
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