NAGA

Although not a true dragon, the half-human, half-serpent naga performed the same roles and functions of mythological dragons in ancient civilizations that lacked dragon lore.

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Step One I begin with a rough sketch of the creature using a 2H pencil. I draw a wormlike body that curls around, with curved lines to define the segments. Then I add a human head with a large jaw. I use horizontal and vertical guidelines to place the facial features, which include round eyes, arched eyebrows, a hooked nose, and a wide, toothy mouth.

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Step Two To refine ...

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