Pterodactylus on a seaside rock

A playful Pterodactylus perches above sea waves with partly opened membrane wings. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles, separate from dinosaurs; this stylized scene is grouped with prehistoric adventures.

A friendly Pterodactylus with a long toothed snout, small feet and membrane wings perches on a coastal rock above sea waves.Inspect the full-size drawing ↗

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A little detail

How much detail?

The main body has open spaces; small outlined features and the surrounding scene add detail. About the labels.

Try this palette: Meadow and sky

Warm bodyLeaf greenSky blueGold accent

Use a light shade across the broad wings and stronger blues around the rock and waves.

A small coloring tip

Pencils help with the small contours; crayons can fill the broad body and background spaces.

Choose a name for the character and imagine what happens next.
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