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Check List For Evaluating Sketches

Kirbi Fagan

Hi artists and makers, I’m sharing with you an in-depth checklist to look through to push your sketches and concepts as far as they can go. Wherever you are in your illustration journey, I hope this list makes an impact in your flow. Intention is critical no matter what making, especially’s in today’s AI curious world. Understanding how I’m using the word sketch will help you get the most out of it. This list is…

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Bela

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My pieces for The Book of Dragons

Winona Nelson

August 25, 2025 - I just got a contributor copy of a D&D book called "The Book of Dragons" by Michael Witwer. It's super cool! It goes into tons of detail, and is full of gorgeous full-page illustrations. I did two pieces, featuring legendary dragons, Tazmikella and Ilnezhara: And Runara: Here are the paintings themselves - both are watercolor and acrylic on stretched paper, 14.5 x 17 inches. I'll have the originals on display at IX this year!

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