How To Draw A Flying Dragon with this how-to video and step-by-step drawing instructions. Dragon Drawing tutorial for beginners and everyone.
Please see the drawing tutorial in the video below
You can refer to the simple step-by-step drawing guide below
Step 1
The dragon that we will describe in the tutorial on how to draw a flying dragon will be quite detailed.
Processing a highly detailed image can be intimidating, but that’s why we’ve broken it down into smaller chunks! For now, we will work with the head and neck of this dragon.
Dragons are almost always depicted as reptilian in appearance, and that is certainly the case in this particular description.
We will use some curved lines to draw the thin side of the dragon with a pointed end at the end.
Teeth will also protrude from the mouth line at funny angles.
The bottom of the neck will have some angled plating, and you can also draw the dragon’s arm winding underneath it. That’s all for this step, so now you can move on!
Step 2 – Now draw the wings of the flying dragon
Any dragon worth its salt has huge wings that help it walk, so we better add some to your flying dragon drawing in this step!
The wings of this dragon are similar to those of a bat in that they have a hard skeleton with leather parts in the middle.
Now we will focus on the frame and you can use some curves at various angles to start this frame.
Try your best to draw the lines exactly as they appear in our reference image if you can!
Step 3 – Draw some more wings
You started the frames of the wings in the previous step of this tutorial on how to draw a flying dragon, and in this part we will draw the colorful parts.
First, we will draw some long, thin and pointed shapes extending from the canvas into the skin sections as shown in the reference image.
We’ll then use some curves for the skin sections that will connect to the long, thin shapes you drew that extend to the wings earlier.
Once you’ve finished drawing, you’ll be ready to start the next step of this tutorial to add more to this amazing dragon!
Step 4 – Next, draw some more body parts and legs of this dragon
Now that the head and neck of this flying dragon drawing is complete, we can draw some more body parts.
Like the underside of the neck, the dragon’s belly will be covered with large, angular armor plates.
Ideally, they should look like they continue from the plates under the dragon’s neck and below the arms.
Then we will draw the legs of the dragon. They will be much larger than the arms and you can draw the hips using some curves.
Then use some slightly more angled lines for the folding pins below it.
Next, draw the tail extending behind the dragon using a very light wavy line. Then add some small spikes on top of the tail.
Then we can start with some final details and touch in the next step of the tutorial.
Step 5 – Add the final details to your flying dragon drawing
This step of our how to draw a flying dragon tutorial will help you complete the final strokes and maybe even add some drawings of your own.
The main thing we’ll be doing will be the dragon’s tail, and you can accomplish this by adding some more armor pieces under the tail.
These sections will get much smaller as you go further towards the tail end.
Once done, you can also add some fun details of your own!
It would be interesting if you designed a backdrop to end this scene, and if you did, what kind of setup would you create for this amazing flying dragon?
Step 6 – Finish your flying dragon drawing with color
Dragons have never existed in real life (that we know of), so this gives you a lot of freedom with how you can color your work.
In our example image, we’ve used some bright red to give this dragon a wonderfully dramatic look. Do you think you will go for a similar look in your own painting, or will you choose some unique colors?
You can also experiment with different art tools and media, and you can even combine different media and tools if you’re feeling ambitious. How would you complete this drawing with your colors?
Your Flying Dragon drawing is done!
Go to the end of the tutorial on how to draw a flying dragon!
This is a really cool mythical creature and we hope that this tutorial made drawing it a fun and easy experience for you.
Now you can go even further by adding your own amazing details, elements and ideas. By varying the colors you use, you can also add a lot of your personality to the artwork!
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