A Work in Progress: Land of Calico Dragons



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Original image


step 1 of 8

Path chopped out, duplicated and merged

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 1

step 2 of 8

Merged image is now distorted and liquify warped to begin an animal-like shape.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 2

step 3 of 8

Working on head, horns and bottom of jaw

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 3

step 4 of 8

Another section added to add more to body, distort tools and warp tools help to shape the body.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 4

step 5 of 8

Last of tail is formed same way as rest of body, distorting as needed.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 5

step 6 of 8

Dino is finished and color hue is changed to purples and pinks.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 6

step 7 of 8

Mountains and castle are brushed in, noise added and dodge and burn tools add the highlights and shadows where needed.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 7

step 8 of 8

Fire is added with soft brush tool, eyes have white added and eyelashes are pulled in with smudge tool. Highlights and shadows are added with dodge and burn tools.

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Step 8

Final result

Creation of Land of Calico Dragons: Final Result

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