To the left is the first idea for a violation Tylosaurus, obviously based on a humpback picture.
Another sketch top center arranges the stage with the reversal of the Tylo on the left.
The assignment included scenarios for other illustrations, including a Kronosaurus and Elasmosaurus. After researching online and in books and videos, I came with a lot of sketches, each the size of a business card.
Once the publishers had narrowed the images to the final three ideas I tried additional sketch variations to see if I could improve the color and design. These are painted in oil, about 4 x 5 each.
For example, what is best? The preliminary Tylo illuminated with blue water, or the backlit version with the warm tone? The final table incorporates aspects of both.
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Ranger Rick magazine final illustration
See the finished painting in Sea Monster, Part 1
