Dragon (Updated!)

[Bylo]

Well this is my first post here, well first 'real' post....
I'm working on a dragon, it started out more as a test of new paper (bristol).

Could use some C&C :)
I'm 19, and still learning and stuff so do keep that in mind.

http://home.deds.nl/~bylo/dragon3klein.jpg

a slightly bigger version
http://home.deds.nl/~bylo/dragon3.jpg

Edit: updated the pictures, had to scan them in 4 parts but it worked! :)

[Theo]

hey, im 19 too... I'd say we both kick ass for our age:)

that dragon is badass. You should make him escape from something. ... thats what the pose suggests.. in my eyes..

keep on drawin, and so will I.

:chug:

-theo

[Bylo]

Thanks!

I can't say of myself that I kickass... the real masters kickass, I'm trying to learn how to, but am far from my goal so therefor I do not kick ass :)

Run, thats a good one, I'll think about that one! thanks!

[Duchess]

Yeah I agree draw him escaping from a very tall tower structure towards the right side of him(behind), Looks great, although you should finish the other wing and add slight color too, but that's my opinon, 19 huh?

[Bylo]

A great structure... hmmm there's a thought! thnx!

Yeah, i'm working on the other wing now, and then the tail... and then the background...
but damn, this is my first drawing on such a large piece of paper, and it's taking a looooooot of time! :p

Thnx for the comment!

[Bylo]

update :)
Still have to do the tail and the background though....

http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon4klein.jpg


bigger
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon4.jpg

[zeroe]

welcome to CA :D
hmm im liking this alot
the pose and perspective are quite dynamic.

i think the very over exagerated muscle groups are interesting, it gives it that scaly look, like its made out of many different pieces of hide, but perhaps maybe you should contour the muscle groups a bit more?

I also think the tail might be great if it would flap over to the left (our view), like twisting and bending abit. I think that would add even more movement to the drawing.

good stuff
make more ;)

[Unknown Target]

The shading and textures on the wings are very, very good!

EDIT: It's all really, really good :D

[Bylo]

zeroe: Thnx!!! Yeah I got a sort of plan for the background and if it's gonna work out as I'm planning its gonna be sweet :D (now getting it worked out as I planned :eek: )

Unknown Target: :D Thnx! glad you like it! :)

Thnx for the supporting comments!

[Bylo]

Small update:

http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon5klein.jpg

bigger version:
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon5.jpg

[zeroe]

good work on the tail.
lets see how youre gonna approach a background ;)

[hoopa]

Whoa. This things kicks. Nice job.
:cool:

[Bylo]

thnx! :chug:

I actually found a Gallery that will show and sell my work!
woot :afro2:

[bgermain]

Texture and proportions look good, but there's something odd about the relationship between the left knee and left foot, like the foot is cocked at a weird angle. Can't wait to see it completed.

[Bylo]

small update, I NEED MORE FREAKIN TIME!

forgot to post this one :p

http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon6klein.jpg
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon6.jpg


And another small update after that one
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon7klein.jpg
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon7.jpg

more tips on backgrounds would be welcome :)

[DeadPepper]

Great piece! And your updates just keep getting better each time. No suggestions for the background though, although the big group of dragons look like a great start.

:chug:

[INFERNOmunky]

love the progress....its also nice to see some true artwork done by hand....not alot of that around anymore since the creation of photoshop....:D

[Bylo]

DeadPepper:
Thanks! :chug:
The top part of the sky is not so hard, but the bottom... And I have to hurry cause I have to do 5 more before half december :eek:

INFERNOmunky:
Thanks! It good to hear people still apreciate hand drawings.
I just wished I could paint as well... well maybe in time :)


Small sky update (bad photo I know)
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon8klein.jpg

Bigger version:
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon8.jpg

[mac5er]

hey bylo.....
JIJ hier?
:D

[Bylo]

mac5er:
Jup hier ook al :beer:


Yet another update :)

http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon9klein.jpg

Big:
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon9.jpg

Comments or suggestions about the background?
(it's the first time I'm drawing a background to a drawing :confused: )

[nikia]

I love this sketch! Course I'm prejudiced, dragons are my favorites! I don't see much wrong with it, I'd maybe try to bring out the head on the main dragon a bit more. It kind of blends into the body of the dragon. A bit more highlighting on it would probably do it. Keep up the good work Bylo, Absolutely wonderful!

[Johannes]

Its awesom. It keeps getting better and better. Also nice to see regular pen and paper in use (real biiig paper too). :D

As Im struggling with backgrounds myself, I have no tips.

[Bylo]

Thnx :D :chug:

small update, allmost done here :)

http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon10klein.jpg

Big:
http://www.davidsmit.com/dragon10.jpg

[WildSpruceMoose]

Yeah this is looking great. Awesome detail and some cool action going on. Can't wait to see it in the finally finished thread :D

[Duchess]

well bylo, i'm just impressed and jealous, i loved seeing it improve again and again You gots lots a talent!

[Wietse]

Kick-ass shading, love to see some more close-up shots.

hehe Nederlanders, altijd leuk om hier tegen te komen :chug:

[Yaseck]

All I can say is: respect!

[Bylo]

WildSpruceMoose:
Thnx! guess what! it's in the finished forum! GO SEEEEEEE :P

Duchess:
:D Thnx alot! thats means a lot to me! :chug:

Wietse:
Thnx! Ya zeker Nederlanders Ole! :P :chug:

Yaseck:
:D Thnx!


And it's in the finished forum now! finally! :beer: