Drawing With A Twist #2: The Samurai and The Dragon

[aalagenesis]

The Samurai and The Dragon

A Story by Bar Yosipovich

The following are the materials I used for this illustration:

• Graphite
• Sumi Ink
• Drawing Pens
• Gray Brush Pen

Concept

Upon reading the story about the Samurai and Dragon by Bar Yosipovich, I was moved how the father wants to protect the dragon which came out of the ashes of his wife and supposed to be a child. And I sense some Asian culture so I decided to make my drawing style to be like that,more of a Japanese style.

Work in Progress

First Draft

Second Draft

After defining some outlines, I then added the ink to the flame part. I decided to add the flame because it is what cause the samurai's wife's death, also it would hightlight the subject itself.

In the middle of the illustration process, I thought that the dragon doesn't look good on his shoulder so I decided to change it.

This is the new baby dragon, a longer one and a friendlier look. I also added the details on the samurai's armor using 0.05 and 0.03 drawing pens.

Eventually I added more ink to make the flame more solid.

I guess this is it

This is an entry for Drawing With A Twist Art Contest by @jacinta.sevilla. The aim is to illustrate a samurai with a dragon sitting on his shoulder or arms. This illustration is inspired by Bar Yosipovich.

Have a wonderful week Steemers !!!

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Comments

[iamwhatiamnot]

Oh wow, I wish I had a talent like that, hihi.. upvoted and followed you.

[aalagenesis]

Thank you :)
I bet you have talents that I dont have :) nice to meet you
I followed you too 😊

[donnadavisart]

Really wonderful. The dark ink around the figure really helps move the character forward. I like this sketch, powerful lines.

[aalagenesis]

Thank you :) 😊😊

[bryanlornemez]

Husay talaga.🤘

[aalagenesis]

Ay thank you !ikaw din 😁

[sukiyakii]

Nice, i like your style:)

[eezbp]

Wow, you are one talented person. :) Wish I could draw like that. :)

[aalagenesis]

Thank you so much :D You can try, you can do it :)

[jacinta.sevilla]

Wow this is amazing!!!!!!!
Youre such a true artist.
Upvoted and resteemed. Thanks for joining.!!!

[jacinta.sevilla]

so so so so cute dragon!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love it! thanks youre inspiring too :)

[aalagenesis]

HIhihihi <3 Thank you

[bariah]

I always waiting for your next drawing dude.
It's pretty cool..
Keep drawing

[aalagenesis]

Thank you so much :D

[scarletsnow]

Your drawing is what I often watch my Chinese movies. I love it.

[aalagenesis]

Thank you :D It is what i'm trying to achieve hihi thank you !

[sycop]

Very nice drawing :)