Dragon graphite study

A small seated dragon in three-quarter view, four coherent limbs with natural overlap, two raised wings, small horns and one complete curling tail. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in graphite.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Block in the head, chest and seated haunch.

2. Connect the structure

   Attach the limbs, raised wings and continuous tail.

3. Develop the drawing

   Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

A small thing to tryConnect every wing and limb to the body before decorating it.