One of my favorite creatures, an Illithid, or more commonly known as a Mind Flayer from Dungeons and Dragons. I always see blue, purple, or teal Flayers, so when I found this beauty, I wanted to do a study of it.
I'd like to do more D&D or Pathfinder creatures for personal work... I always feel like my personal work needs to be deep or meaningful but man, I just like fantasy art. Maybe I'll make a D&D series? I've always enjoyed the thought of doing illustrations for them in the official books, or even Pathfinder. Started as a warm-up doodle/study, became a personal piece, then something to try and get me out of this funk I've been in recently. Needed something for me, sorry!
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Very nice. I like the outfit and the choice of colors really ties everything together. I can't help but think his torso is a bit squished, but that's all that throws me off.
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There's nothing I don't love about this piece! :D
Your scales are perfect, as always.......but I also really like the armor and the furry bit on the belt--those are great touches! And I especially like your top-down 3/4 angle you've got here, too! :)