Pterodactylus pair on the ledge

Two Pterodactylus share a coastal ledge, one with folded wings and one stretching. Shells and plants add smaller seaside details.

Two narrow-snouted Pterodactylus stand on a rocky ledge above water, with one membrane wing stretched and shells below.Inspect the full-size drawing ↗

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A little detail

How much detail?

Open main shapes are surrounded by smaller contour details. About the labels.

Try this palette: Four quiet colors

Warm accentLeaf greenQuiet blueSoft rose

Use related body colors and separate the ledge from the water with contrast.

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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