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I still really like how this came out. Not as exciting a composition as I normally go with, but it was a refreshing change!

1. I had a rough idea of where I wanted to go with this one. Finally got a sketch I was happy with and blocked out a colour scheme under the lines.

2. Decided on a scene and the colours for the painting as a whole. Blocked out some rough shadows on the dragon, using a very dark green so it was connected with the green colours in the environment

3. Brightened the scene, took the edge off that vivid red and quickly added some rough highlights. Started detailing the face, changed the nose structure.

4. Completely changed the jaw structure as it wasn't working at all! Background detailed.

5. Not much difference here. Was removing some of the black lines, and mainly painting over the back. The left wing was connecting strangely and I needed to define this area more. Concentrated on small but much needed details such as using pale green on the back of the neck showing reflected light. The same at the base of the tail.

6. Completed detailing the wing membrane. Revamped the bright white highlight to give a more dappled effect. Added to this with a red splatter brush to add more interest to the texture. Sharpened!

Finished piece -

Description
I still really like how this came out. Not as exciting a composition as I normally go with, but it was a refreshing change!

1. I had a rough idea of where I wanted to go with this one. Finally got a sketch I was happy with and blocked out a colour scheme under the lines.

2. Decided on a scene and the colours for the painting as a whole. Blocked out some rough shadows on the dragon, using a very dark green so it was connected with the green colours in the environment

3. Brightened the scene, took the edge off that vivid red and quickly added some rough highlights. Started detailing the face, changed the nose structure.

4. Completely changed the jaw structure as it wasn't working at all! Background detailed.

5. Not much difference here. Was removing some of the black lines, and mainly painting over the back. The left wing was connecting strangely and I needed to define this area more. Concentrated on small but much needed details such as using pale green on the back of the neck showing reflected light. The same at the base of the tail.

6. Completed detailing the wing membrane. Revamped the bright white highlight to give a more dappled effect. Added to this with a red splatter brush to add more interest to the texture. Sharpened!

Finished piece -