Here's an exclusive look at concept art for the dragon - depicting a Piasa Bird, a Tatzelwurm and a Wyvern! 🔥

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A couple sketches from @codyschibi.bsky.social #makingmonsters livestream this week. Community promps, draw-along.
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Finished sketch card of Piasa Bird

Final digital sketch

Ink thumbnail sketch

Ink concept sketches

Piasa - First depictions of the were from an indigenous mural on cliffs above the Mississippi River. It’s said to have wings, antlers, a goat’s beard, scales, an extremely long fish tail, and the face of a human.

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The Piasa Bird is a local legend of Alton, Illinois. A story passed on for generations of a creature that would terrorize the indigenous inhabitants of the area.The Piasa is described as a dragon-like beast with incredible strength
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