03-18-2015, 12:59 AM
I mean, for all intents and purposes, Shadewings are dragons because that's the thing with which they are most identifiable. They may not be considered such in your universe's lore, but the critique isn't invalidated because it's "technically not a dragon" But I digress.
I imagine that Silversea is suggesting looking at anatomical reference to aid in drawing wings, and I definitely agree. The condition that I would suggest for using reference would be this: don't use other people's art as a reference, instead look at photographs and scientific diagrams as your main source, this way you can interpret and design based off of a real foundation instead of relying on second-hand information. Also, if they're supposed to be more cat-like, definitely study up on cat skeletal anatomy, musculature, and locomotion; it'll only help you in the long run. c:
I imagine that Silversea is suggesting looking at anatomical reference to aid in drawing wings, and I definitely agree. The condition that I would suggest for using reference would be this: don't use other people's art as a reference, instead look at photographs and scientific diagrams as your main source, this way you can interpret and design based off of a real foundation instead of relying on second-hand information. Also, if they're supposed to be more cat-like, definitely study up on cat skeletal anatomy, musculature, and locomotion; it'll only help you in the long run. c: