HOME | DD

HeatherHitchman — Smaugust 2017 #5 The Cuddle

#hydra #hydradragon #dragon #dragons #fantasy #fantasycharacter #fantasycreature #fantasyillustration #lantern #medievalfantasy #pencildrawing #worldbuilding #dragonbabydragon #terratoff #heatherhitchman #smaugust #smaugust2017
Published: 2017-10-27 20:00:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1058; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description LIMITED PRINT RUN Available for Purchase here: www.etsy.com/listing/565035261…
ORIGINAL AVAILABLE HERE: SOLD

? WHAT IS #smaugust2017   ?
For the month of August 2017 I created one of a kind dragon drawings all month long! Its called #smaugust  , a monthly themed challenge to celebrate and engage with the online fantasy art community. Specifically, I explored and expanded the lore of dragons within my own IP, a magical world called "Terratoff"

 STORY:
"In Terratoff, the Feathered Hydra dragon is a unique creature literally bursting with personality! Each head has its own distinct psyche that shares a hive mind/ greater personality with the other heads, the center head always being the strongest of the bunch.

Combining such strong and distinct personalities always carries the risk of sibling conflict. But these triplets already really love each other and are happy for one another 's company. The Feathered Hydra can have as few as 2 heads, and as many as the complexity of the shared personality will allow. The more heads, the more the creature will struggle to function, BUT more heads also potentially makes the creature more powerful than a lesser headed rival. However many heads it has, having harmony between them is crucial for the species survival.

For these triplets, their strong childhood bonds will serve them well as they grown into a fully mature dragon. Weather they are hunting prey or collecting treasure, these three have a bright future ahead of them!"

! THE PROCESS !
My process includes several steps. First, the sketch is drawn softly with colored graphite to draft the idea. Next I add colored pencils to add dimension and define the lines. Lastly, charcoal colored graphite is drawn on top to tighten and clean the drawing as well as add detail. The colored sketch remains intact and subtly visible beneath the charcoal color of the final drawing. This process captures not just the final illustration, but also preserves the method and experience of creating it.

Colored and Charcoal colored Graphite on Moleskine

   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TERRATOFF & ENTER THE REALM HERE    

 FACEBOOK
 INSTAGRAM  
 YOUTUBE  
 TWITTER
 ETSY SHOP
 TUMBLR  
 REDBUBBLE SHOP   

MORE #SMAUGUST

Related content
Comments: 7

Schlossbauer [2017-11-05 10:56:52 +0000 UTC]

cute scene. i like the expressions 

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

HeatherHitchman In reply to Schlossbauer [2017-11-05 17:57:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you ^^ 3 in one was a challenge but I am pleased with the results!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

RavenHeart1984 [2017-10-27 20:04:15 +0000 UTC]

out of this world cute.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

HeatherHitchman In reply to RavenHeart1984 [2017-10-31 00:22:24 +0000 UTC]

thank you! <3

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

RavenHeart1984 In reply to HeatherHitchman [2017-10-31 00:29:44 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

FeynaSkydancer [2017-10-27 20:03:03 +0000 UTC]

D'aww!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

HeatherHitchman In reply to FeynaSkydancer [2017-10-31 00:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!! ^^

👍: 0 ⏩: 0