Texture considerations

Think of what kind of texture you’d like your dragon to have. Are they covered in leathery scales, or hard, armour-like plates? I imagine that a very old dragon would have thick, gnarly scales, like an old crocodile, while a younger one might have a smoother, more even pattern. If you’d like to be a little unconventional, consider painting a dragon with feathers or fur instead of scales. You can even look to materials like bark and rocks. Try different things!