Pteranodons at the coastal cliffs

One Pteranodon soars while another rests above the sea. Layered cliffs, waves and grasses give the pair a detailed setting.

Two crested, toothless Pteranodons appear above a rocky coast, one flying and one resting on a ledge over detailed waves.Inspect the full-size drawing ↗

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Fine & focused

How much detail?

Small contours and closely arranged details reward a pointed pencil. Some fine texture marks sit within larger open areas. About the labels.

Try this palette: Four quiet colors

Warm accentLeaf greenQuiet blueSoft rose

Let the cliffs be warm and the sea cool, with the same accent on both animals.

A small coloring tip

A sharp pencil suits the narrow details. Start lightly; leave small white spaces when the texture is already dense.

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