[OC] Dragon

2026-04-06 19:26 UTC

cross-posted from: lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/40928184 I remember trying to study a specific dog image. And since I don’t know the anatomy of any other creature, I decided to go with dog dragon/drake. The shading below the mouth and on the neck confuses me. I’d like some feedback if anyone’s willing to give. Same thing for the jaw, specifically the lower jaw, it doesn’t feel as prominent as it should be

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@LordAmplifier@pawb.social 2026-04-07 15:27

I like them! I can also try to give feedback, though I’m not very experienced with digital art. For me, shading is one of the toughest parts. I think the shading around the neck is pretty good, though the sharp edge (where the vertical and the horizontal borders meet) feels a bit odd. As for the mouth, I could see shading similar to what you did under their hair. The muzzle is usually kinda thin and not very rounded, unlike the body, so there’s only a slim bit of shade. Trying out a bunch of stuff (go really wild if you have to) on a different layer might help to see what you like and what you don’t like.

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@Draconic_NEO@pawb.social 2026-04-06 21:23

Looks very cool.

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@python@lemmy.world 2026-04-07 22:42

The trick with shading is to shape it with negative space ^^ Make a layer, completely fill it with your shade color, and then use your eraser and erase the parts that are hit by light. For the color of the shade layer, something purple-ish at like 10-30% opacity and a "Multiply" Layer Effect is a good starting point for experimenting.

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