Remember, dinosaurs aren't dragonsĮyes are windows to the soul, so make sure your dragon's eyes are full of emotion To supplement this, he referred to images of dappled light, forests and reptiles, for inspiration for colour, texture and lighting. When creating the above painting, Stone was inspired by dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, and used a photo of the creature's skull to inform decisions about the dinosaur's bone structure and anatomy. Then, when you start to draw your dragon, keep a collection of relevant photos next to you, to refer to as you work.
It also broadens your overall understanding of the construction of living things." "As you draw these details you're adding them to a mental library you'll be able to pull from in future. "How far are the eyes from the mouth? How large is the upper jaw compared to the lower?" he says. Gerard suggests making mental notes about your subject as you draw, to enhance your understanding. It can also help to draw inspiration from real-life creatures: if possible, visit a zoo and make some sketches from life if not, sketch from photos. Keep relevant photos next to you as you draw your dragon (Image credit: Alex Stone) "A wealth of personality can be poured into a dragon, all the while keeping its sinister features." 05. "He also offers a personification of greed – and a distinctly aristocratic greed at that (he refuses to share or redistribute his wealth, instead pointlessly hoarding it for centuries in his vast cave)," he says. "In Tolkien's dragon from The Hobbit, we find a creature that provides more than just the mere threat of physical violence." In the painting above, Stone drew inspiration from parade elephants, using flags and decorative dressing to indicate some form of alliance with human masters.Īll the great literary dragons have a compelling backstory points out studio artist Justin Gerard. "Even in a simple portrait, there are things you can add to give the viewer a better idea of the underlying story," says Stone.įor example, scars hint at battles gone by, and could indicate a violent past. To add even more layers of interest to your dragon drawing, consider working up a backstory for your dragon. Here, flags and decorative dress hint at a royal connection (Image credit: Alex Stone)
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