Pteranodon among the clouds

A crested Pteranodon flies between broad clouds. Its long toothless beak distinguishes this stylized subject from our Pterodactylus drawings.

A Pteranodon with a long backward head crest, toothless pointed beak and broad membrane wings flies among three clouds.Inspect the full-size drawing ↗

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How much detail?

Large body or wing spaces dominate, with a few smaller outlined features. About the labels.

Try this palette: Four quiet colors

Warm accentLeaf greenQuiet blueSoft rose

Repeat a bright accent on the head crest and wing edge.

A small coloring tip

Crayons suit the broad spaces. A pencil tip helps with smaller leaves, feathers and facial features.

Invent a color palette for this stylized prehistoric illustration; consult the linked scientific references for anatomy.
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