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Taming the Dragon: Drawing Process

Patricia Saxton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:16 +0000

First comes the rough sketch. An idea of facial structure, wing positioning, where the horns may go, what kind of tail… all this is given thought, but not fully formulated. Then a tighter sketch and the beginnings of detail, then more, and more, with some touch-ups here and there as the beast emerges and takes on a personality. We become quite fond of one another during the process. He’ll get some color and maybe a few more crags, bumps and scales before all is said and done ~ but I thought some of you’d enjoy seeing the progression to this point. (The rest will have to wait for the finished book!)

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Dragon Moods

Patricia Saxton — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:30:19 +0000

“Come not between the dragon and his wrath.”
~ William Shakespeare, King Lear

I’ve been stealing some time here and there to work on my Book of Dragons, so thought I’d share a couple more glimpses. Funny thing about these, I find myself feeling attached, as if they were real…. but then again, maybe they are ~ just out of sight, across and through the veil that separates worlds… : )

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Dragon’s Egg

Patricia Saxton — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:30:11 +0000

egg sketch: another sneak peek of creatures yet to hatch…

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A Tail Grows

Patricia Saxton — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:24:27 +0000

So far, so good. No lashings or scarring. Good, patient dragon.

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