Colour Testing for Anguis Volaticus Maris (Flying Dragon of the Sea)

So here is Anguis Volaticus Maris (I am hoping the Latin I remember from school is correct). He will be coloured in and be packed with detail in this pose. For the mean time, since I am going to colour him in straight away instead of using greyscale, I am experimenting on colours that suit him. I am using different reference from shells and corals to fish and rocks.

Reference

Quick Cat Character Sketch

 

I must say I am much more confident in photoshop now :) I realised I haven't used my sketchbook for a while, even when it comes to really rough sketching. So Photoshop has become more of my idea generator now. Anyway, here is a fat cat slourping over something. It took me about 20-30 minutes to complete.

Photoshop 'Expressionistic' Practice

Not one of my best but it's good practice I guess. Following the advice from my lessons I tried to adapt them into Photoshop and made this colourful piece. It's a lot easier to pick the colours in Photoshop, which makes it quicker to finish. Oh and less messy let's not forget :P

Creature Ready for Colouring

 

Right, I think I am ready to draw my final creature in colour. I did a few changes by  adding webbing between the legs to enhance flying and a tail suitable to make it more aerodynamic. I think it looks more regal now. I can't wait to add detail and colour to it :D

And here is some detail on the feet and tail.

Also, working on the poses...

Drawing Lessos' Work Part 5

Last piece in colour. I wish I could afford more lessons :(  But I did learn a lot which is awesome :)