WIP Dragon (feedback is appreciated)

Aluni · Jun 2018

I've stated to block out my dragon and I would really like some feedback on the anatomy/proportions. I fairly new to sculpting and modeling, so this is just a project where I can learn and have fun. And perhaps have a portfolio piece at the end.

Like I said, I'm fairly new to this, but I feel that there is something off with the anatomy/proportions, but I can't put my finger on it.

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HarlequinWerewolf · Jun 2018

Hey! I'm a sucker for a dragon so I wanna see how this turns out! I like the block out so far, what I'd say though is that he looks quite front heavy, if that makes sense. I'd maybe add some mass to the back legs and definitely thicken the tail, at least at the base. There's also something off about the neck for me, generally, I would think the neck would be thinner near the middle but thicken up again as all the muscles join to support the head.

I can't wait to see more from this! Keep going!

Brian "Panda" Choi · Jun 2018

What anatomical references are you using?

Aluni · Jun 2018

@LeahM Thanks alot for your feedback. I totally agree with you that the front looks heavy, When I was blocking it out I was thinking that the front bears alot of weight due to the wings and head, but I will try to and buff off the back legs and see how that looks. I will also try to refine the neck a little.

@Brian "Panda" Choi

This is the moodboard that I have set up for the body references (should have posted that in the first post, but I forgot):

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Aluni · Jul 2018

I've worked a little more on my dragon. I tried to buff opp the back/hind and I changed the neck and head position. I haven't had much time to work on it, but I thought I I would try to keep this post updated.

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Brian "Panda" Choi · Jul 2018

Cool.

You should probably hinge it's mouth open, instead of the cutout you have atm. Makes riggers' lives easier.

Aluni · Jul 2018

Though I'd update this post. Been awhile since I've had any time to work on this piece, but I got a couple of hours in tonight. I've made some details on the head and some muscles on the body.

Feedback is appreciated.

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NikhilR · Jul 2018

Could you post screenshots in perspective.
I feel that you should define the musculature further before adding details.

Aluni · Jul 2018

@NikhilR

Here are some perspective shots. If I should post some other angles, let me know. The muscles on the back legs are not done yet and the chest scales was just a test. I'm going to change these.

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NikhilR · Jul 2018

Aluni said:

@NikhilR
Here are some perspective shots. If I should post some other angles, let me know. The muscles on the back legs are not done yet and the chest scales was just a test. I'm going to change these.

This might give you a better idea of anatomy, its also a similar style dragon,
http://www.muddycolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/89443-naturalhistory_2560x1600.jpg

JamesBear · Jul 2018

Todd Lockwood has a lot of good dragon anatomy stuff you should check out his stuff.

Aluni · Jul 2018

@NikhilR and @JamesBear thanks for the tip. I will check it out. I really appreciate you taking time to answer my post.

Aluni · Aug 2018

A little update on my dragon.

I'm still not happy with the skin. I need to make/find a good alpha for dragonscales. But I think it's starting to look like a dragon.

WIP Dragon (feedback is appreciated)

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