13 bear in mind a dragon’s weight

I’m inspired by old crocodiles or turtles, with thick scales and flesh that hangs down

Think about how much mass you want your dragon to have. When painting a particularly old or powerful dragon, I like to make it look heavy. I take inspiration here from old crocodiles or turtles, with thick scales and flesh that hangs down, particularly around the neck. If I want a dragon to look more graceful then I’ll make it lithe and use smooth, flowing forms when designing it.