A dragon's anatomy (for Malessa)
- Thread starter Liquide
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Liquide
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Malessa said:No eraser! *gasps* *chokes* How is that possible?
....................Don't I feel sheepish.
Well, I always felt that the illustrations I made with pencil and eraser always looked so "smudgy" when I had finished them up.
So one day I statrted to work my illustrations out with only pencil to see if I could manage to draw anything at all without an eraser.
Well it turned out quite fine, but you sure have to be a lot more careful when you draw nowadays that I can tell you.
Will have a partial scan of the dragon I draw now ready within an hoyr or two (will scan the head/neck and part of the front flank since that is what I seem to be able to finish up in the next hour)
Pencil Work and Erasers
What kind of eraser were you using? The pink ones aren't very good, unless you're a grade school kid. Check out the local art supply store for erasers of various types.
Also, were they done with a No.2 pencil? If so, try using a No. 1, 3, 4, or 5 pencil. (The higher the number, the softer the lead.)
Practice with graphite and charcoal as well, to see how that works. And try colored pencils.
As for oils, acrylics, and water colors. All I can suggest is finding a cheap supply and practicing.
What kind of eraser were you using? The pink ones aren't very good, unless you're a grade school kid. Check out the local art supply store for erasers of various types.
Also, were they done with a No.2 pencil? If so, try using a No. 1, 3, 4, or 5 pencil. (The higher the number, the softer the lead.)
Practice with graphite and charcoal as well, to see how that works. And try colored pencils.
As for oils, acrylics, and water colors. All I can suggest is finding a cheap supply and practicing.
Malessa
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Wow Liquide! Thats pretty Sweet! Nothing wrong with that at ALL!
Hmmmm, I just got through with mine. Used a bit of Lockwoods dragons as a template, to get a feel of how everything is put together. Next one I do, will hopefully be 'The One', then I'll try painting.
Oh yeah, btw, I use cheap wooden pencils, and the eraser at tip that comes with it, lol......Then after I scan it in computer, I clean it up in PSP. then paint or what ever....
Hmmmm, I just got through with mine. Used a bit of Lockwoods dragons as a template, to get a feel of how everything is put together. Next one I do, will hopefully be 'The One', then I'll try painting.
Oh yeah, btw, I use cheap wooden pencils, and the eraser at tip that comes with it, lol......Then after I scan it in computer, I clean it up in PSP. then paint or what ever....
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Liquide
DEX: 4
Malessa said:
That gold dragon illustration you draw from is one pretty sweet drawing
. I use HB to 3B pencils, 0.5mm for lines and 1.2mm for shadows. When I do use an eraser I have a Steadler White 1.8 or Steadler White 2.0 depending on which pen I have used (and which type of paper aswell).Will try and finish this dragon up aswell
, just have to buy me a new and better scanner now aswell (I want an A3 scanner 
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CRGreathouse
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Malessa said:Here is another practice sketch. I didn't look off of any material this time. Trying to get a feel of the structure, options and angles. I know I still have a ways to go, but I am improving, right?
That is a great improvement. I like it!
Knightfall
World of Kulan DM
Awsome!
Alright you two, now you're just blowing my mind. This thread was such a great idea, Liquide. And Malessa, that second last dragon is definitely a step in the right direction - at this rate you'll be inspiring others. No really, I mean it. Can't wait to see how that last sketch turns out.
Cheers!
p.s. Here's some more dragon inspiration for you. Christiaan Iken's Here Be Dragons Website.
http://www.geocities.com/caitmf1/fantasy_artists_cai.html
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And Fred Fields Website. Check out both Bare Back and Dragon Tales in Gallery 2 and Dragon on the Rocks in Gallery 3.
http://www.fredfields.net/home.html
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And here's another great artist who has done some of the best dragons I've ever seen. Donato Giancola.
http://www.donatoart.com/
Check under his fantasy art gallery for Dragonstone and Sacred Seven. And that's just page one of his fantasy gallery.
Ok, I'm done now.
Alright you two, now you're just blowing my mind. This thread was such a great idea, Liquide. And Malessa, that second last dragon is definitely a step in the right direction - at this rate you'll be inspiring others. No really, I mean it. Can't wait to see how that last sketch turns out.
Cheers!
p.s. Here's some more dragon inspiration for you. Christiaan Iken's Here Be Dragons Website.
http://www.geocities.com/caitmf1/fantasy_artists_cai.html
{EDIT}
And Fred Fields Website. Check out both Bare Back and Dragon Tales in Gallery 2 and Dragon on the Rocks in Gallery 3.
http://www.fredfields.net/home.html
{RE-EDIT}
And here's another great artist who has done some of the best dragons I've ever seen. Donato Giancola.
http://www.donatoart.com/
Check under his fantasy art gallery for Dragonstone and Sacred Seven. And that's just page one of his fantasy gallery.
Ok, I'm done now.
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