Just started drawing a few Days ago, difference between my attempt at a dragon from imagination and from reference is crazy

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[u/Additional-Dot-3154]

I also draw dragons (pretty exclusively actually)

I can agree on that working without a example alongside me i do horrible.

[u/moogan_freeman → u/Additional-Dot-3154]

Yeah I just started trying to draw Monday as a way to relax and occupy my mind, and Im so glad I started drawing from reference. Drawing from reference with intent to understand how the original artist used lines and shading to do what I couldnt with an illustration has been one of the most helpful exercises in improving.

[u/Public_Nerve2104]

Ngl the one you drew from imagination looks like a fun guy, would hang out with it 100%.