Colour and Value

When thinking about colour and value, I first determine what colour I would like my dragon to be. After that, I make sure the surrounding environment and background complements it in a way that enables it to pop. As a general rule, I choose a value and colour for the background that contrasts with the dragon. For example, if the dragon is dark with a lot of cool blues and purples, I’ll choose a light background with warmer reds and oranges.