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Winged Elegance - A Cheetah Gryphonby *lapis-lazuri

Community Projects / Awareness / 2012 / International Cheetah Day

This is for the International Cheetah Day Challenge.

Yeah, not exactly a cheetah. But a fantasy cousin of cheetahs. I hope they don't remain in only our fantasy and memories. It would really be a shame, and such a pity....
It depends on us and us alone.

Important links:
International Cheetah Day! Journal here on dA
Cheetah Conservation Fund - I strongly recommend you visit this site, there is a lot of information there which needs to be read and popularized.

I was still in my little cheetah period when I started this. I had lots of fun while working on the body structure and color patterns. Tried to combine different elements based on the cheetah coat, and it kinda worked. I like how it turned out, and I think it would also look good in color. So yes, I'm satisfied. So, here it is - a cheetah gryphon! I wish I had only come up with a proper name for it. I'd accept suggestions!

HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B on A4.
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~DarkmoonX-1Yb Apr 7, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Wow...the wings O.O

Can you give me some tips how to make a sketch of the wings? It is my weakest point in drawing birds/gryphons...

*lapis-lazuri Apr 8, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Well, I can try.

First of all, you have to know their anatomy. The bone structure is fairly simple (and similar to a mammal arm). Keep in mind that every feather has to attach to that arm, even the big ones - like this: [link] Then the shape of the feathers. They vary between birds but the general scheme is similar in all: [link] Note that they are different in size and form because they have different functions.

Drawing wings at some particular angle is the more complicated part. Start from the arm, solely, mark its position. Then try to picture the entire wing as a flat structure extending from the arm. The feathers come last - try drawing a simple scheme first, like this: [link] Then add the individual feathers. This way feathers of similar function will be uniform in size and shape.

Another thing that helps me a lot: study art from more experienced artists that draw wings. Here are a few of my favorites, to begin with:

Hope that helps

~DarkmoonX-1Yb Apr 8, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

VERY MUCH THANKS

*lapis-lazuri Apr 8, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

~silverybeast Mar 18, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Nice work! I love the head, wonderfully designed. And great anatomy

*lapis-lazuri Mar 18, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you!

Actually now I wish I had drawn it bigger so that those details would look clearer. Next time!

~silverybeast Mar 23, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

You're welcome!

~SilverGryphon8 Dec 30, 2012

Fantastic perspective on the wings and I love the pattern of ears and feathers on its head. Lovely work on the shoulder joint (it's a hard joint to portray!) but I am just floored by the wing perspective.

*lapis-lazuri Dec 31, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Hey, thank you! Very kind words, I'm glad you like it so much

~SilverGryphon8 Dec 31, 2012

You did an amazing job

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