In this 10 minute drawing session, MJ draws version 2 of the Sea Beast for a future project.
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Designing An Ancient Sea Serpent with Mythical Flourishes for My Fantasy World
Rewritten from transcript by Claude AI
In this quick 10-minute drawing session on February 18th, 2024, I, fantasy author and artist MJ Muñoz, further develop concept art for an important sea monster character. Initially traced from my previous beastly sketch, I opt to refine details and add striking new aquatic features.
Aiming for an ancient leviathan appearance, I incorporate fish-like fins across flippers and back, feeling more anatomically justified. Striving for a unique silhouette, I impulsively crown my scaly behemoth with a majestic, lion-esque mane, evoking both regality and primal intimidation. Possibly inspired by dragon and Sleeping Beauty imagery, this flowing, wavy topper feels fittingly fantastical.
As my first concentrated creature design for an emerging fictional universe, establishing this aged female Sea Beast’s look sets the tone for additional planned beings. Her reptilian gestalt with almost mammalian touches attempts blending recognizable aspects from terrestrial and aquatic fauna into one believable yet wholly invented species. Additional eventual members of her rare mythical race will further cement their illustrated attributes and powers.
For now, having set an initial striking frame for future writing and art around Sea Beast kindred, my attention turns drafting a winged aerial entity to round out this world’s central omnipotent beings. But the foundational vision resonates; through pencil sketching sessions, the monstrous cast who’ll grace unfolding stories becomes clearer than ever.
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