Creative Corner

Here's some resources I have compiled to make drawing dragons easier. I have stuff grouped into categories which are listed below.

Flight Rising currently has 177 colors.

• FR Wiki Colors
  A good starting place to learn about the colors of Flight Rising.
• Colors of FR - Palettes
  This has the palettes used by different genes.
• Colors of FR - Hexes
  This is the hexcodes for the different colors.
• Coolors.co and Paletton.com
  These two websites can create color palettes that you can save and share.

Flight Rising currently has 26 primary genes, 26 secondary genes, and 23 tertiary genes. These are often the hardest part of drawing a dragon, since many of them are fairly complicated.

• Comprehensive Gene Guide
  Links to images of all genes in all colors
• How To: Ripple/Current
  This shows how to do ripple and current.
• Cry/Face Tutorial
  This is one method of drawing crystal and facet.
• Let's Draw CryFace
  This is another method of drawing crystal and facet.
• The Artist's Guide To FR's Eyes
  This guide includes pictures of all eye types, plus the hexcodes for the colors used

[center][font=gabriola][size=7]Art Programs[/size][/font][/center] There are many art programs out there, and some are better than others. You can find out info about many different programs here. (Note: Cost is in US Dollars) [columns][img]https://www.cbronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/what-is-adobe-photoshop.png[/img][nextcol][url=http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html][b][size=5]Photoshop[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: $9.99 - $79.98 [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC and Mobile [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]http://s.apptoko.com/a/uploads/thumbnails/112015/pixlr-free-photo-editor_icon.png[/img][nextcol][url=https://pixlr.com/][b][size=5]Pixlr[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Online (There might be a downloadable version?) [*]PC/Mobile: PC and Mobile [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://www.gimp.org/images/frontpage/wilber-big.png[/img][nextcol][url=https://www.gimp.org/][b][size=5]GIMP[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1489711324/krita.png[/img][nextcol][url=https://krita.org/en/][b][size=5]Krita[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://images.sftcdn.net/images/t_optimized,f_auto/p/ec43d6c5-0315-4a51-8d24-ebebb73ff540/3075608861/firealpaca-logo.png[/img][nextcol][url=http://firealpaca.com/][b][size=5]Fire Alpaca[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes (Some sources said "only partial support") [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://cdn.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PaintNET-Plugins-Intro.jpg[/img][nextcol][url=https://www.getpaint.net/][b][size=5]Paint.NET[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]http://www.freeiconspng.com/uploads/button-paint-tool-sai-icon-4.png[/img][nextcol][b][size=5]Paint Tool Sai[/size][/b] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: Be careful downloading; some people have reported viruses [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://p.apk4fun.com/73/60/0c/com.medibang.android.paint.tablet-logo.jpg[/img][nextcol][url=https://medibangpaint.com/en/][b][size=5]MediBang Paint[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC and Mobile [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OWeP8SpSfAY/VwcId1ZzzTI/AAAAAAAAAfw/W_ko-2cJXC0VoVOcCAxmZn_jEUmVhpBgQ/s200/paint.png[/img][nextcol][b][size=5]Microsoft Paint[/size][/b] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: No [*]Layers: No [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: Not recommended; not very good [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://d3j72de684fey1.cloudfront.net/maps/59f8cbb5dce0d93df8dc595d_files/11/4_0.png[/img][nextcol][url=https://www.piskelapp.com/][b][size=5]Piskel[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free [*]Supports PSDs: No [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Online (Downloadable version available) [*]PC/Mobile: PC [*]Other: For pixel art; can make gifs [/LIST][/columns] [columns][img]https://cdn.sketchbook.com/assets/sb_icon-528ddec968054bd2969ef8e25aab6e07.png[/img][nextcol][url=https://www.sketchbook.com/][b][size=5]Autodesk Sketchbook[/size][/b][/url] [LIST] [*]Cost: Free (Paid version available) [*]Supports PSDs: Yes [*]Layers: Yes [*]Online/Download: Download [*]PC/Mobile: PC and Mobile [*]Other: [/LIST][/columns]

[center][font=gabriola][size=7]Dragon References[/size][/font][/center] [LIST] [*][url=https://images.google.com/]Google Images[/url] Good for searching for reference pictures [*][url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/art]Art Sales Forum[/url] Lets you see examples of other people's art. [u]Do not[/u] copy others' art, instead use it as inspiration. [/LIST] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Bogsneak[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_bogsneak.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Crocodiles, Alligators, other crocodilians [*]Monitor Lizards and Komodo dragons [*]Iguanas [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"mid-sized breed" "impressive head-crests" "long, thick necks" "robust, powerful bodies" "strong arm and leg muscles" [*]Very little sexual dimorphism [*]Number and shape of fins vary [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Coatl[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_coatl.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Cats [*]Snakes [*]Ferrets [*]Birds (for the wings/feathers) [*]Quetzalcoatl (The Aztec god on which coatls were based) [*]Otters [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"mid-sized breed" "serpentine characteristics" "beautiful, vibrant plumage" "prehensile tail" [*]Very little sexual dimorphism [*]Movable Feather Crests [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Fae[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_fae.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*] [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"smallest known dragon species" "large wings and expressive crests" [*]Very little sexual dimorphism (Male's cheek crest points down, female's points up) [*]Expressive crests which show emotion [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Guardian[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_guardian.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Big cats (esp. lions and tigers) [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"largest known dragon species" "rigid fins are armored" "impressive beards" [*]Males have a beard, females do not [*]Collapsible fins [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Imperial[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_imperial.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Wolves/Dogs [*]Cats [*]Snakes [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"largest of the known dragons" "long serpentine body" "short forelegs, lanky hind legs" "many-pronged antlers" [*]Males have a small beard, females do not [*]Leathery wings [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Mirror[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_mirror.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Wolves/Dogs [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"medium-sized dragon" "two sets of eyes" "rigid, fanned crest" [*]No sexual dimorphism [*]Two pairs of eyes (larger see light, smaller sees heat) [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Nocturne[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_nocturne.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Bats [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"stout" "impressive wingspan" "spines and horns" [*]Male's throat pouch is slightly larger than female's. [*]Mimic other dragon breeds [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Pearlcatcher[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_pearlcatcher.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Horses [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"mid-sized breed" "compact bodies" "short, coarse mane" "long, sensitive whiskers" "large, mobile ears" [*]Male has two horns, female has one [*]Carry around a large pearl [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Ridegback[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_ridgeback.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Goblin sharks [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"imposing dragon" "forward-facing horn" "sharp, ridged spines" [*]Male has a long horn on nose, female's is very small [*]Hate water, love the sun [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Skydancer[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_skydancer.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Horse [*]Bird (esp. herons, secretary birds) [*]Deer [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"small-to-mid size" "lithe frame, long legs" "serpentine neck, long tail" "silky hide of short fur" [*]Very little sexual dimorphism (Male has 4 horns, female has 3) [*]Bright feathers, bony orb on head with antennae [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Snapper[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_snapper.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Turtle [*]Large dinosaurs (esp. sauropods, bulky dinos) [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"built solidly" "impressive beaks" "land-bound species, with thick, blunted nails" [*]Male has bigger chin, larger fangs and chin horns than a female [*]Cannot fly [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Spiral[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_spiral.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Snakes [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"sinuous lengths, incredibly flexible" "small wings on arms and legs" "large, sensitive eyes" [*]Little sexual dimorphism [*]Energetic [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Tundra[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_tundra.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Bears [*]Big dogs [*]Lions [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"thick, shaggy coat of fur" "impressive canine teeth" [*]Males have a large poofy mane and females have a small mane and beard. [*]Have a poor memory [/LIST][/columns] [center][font=gabriola][size=6]Wildclaw[/size][/font][/center] [img]http://flightrising.com/images/wiki/breed_wildclaw.png[/img] [columns][b]Animals to Use as References[/b][LIST] [*]Raptor dinsoaurs (Velociraptor, Deinonychus, Utahraptor) [/LIST] [nextcol][b]Description[/b][LIST] [*]"bipedal species" "powerful hind legs" "dexterous claws" "crown of six horns and a crest of feathers" [*]Female has longer head feathers than males, females are larger than males [*]Good fighters [/LIST][/columns]

• dragon locomotion & things
  A funny joke thread, but it has some good runcycles and ideas
• PSDs
  Has free, downloadable psds of all dragon breeds and genders
• YouTube
  Has lots of helpful videos on various art programs or tutorials
• DragonArt books by Neondragon (Undel)
  Books made by one of the FR artists with dragons similar to FR dragons.
• Tutorials, References, and Resources!
  Very helpful! Lots about anatomy, textures, etc.
• Tutorial: How to make your own Adoptable
  Step by step process using GIMP
• Creating Skins
  Official FR Tutorial
• Deviantart
  Lots of examples, tutorials, and inspiration
• Unofficial Dragon How To's
  Tutorials on how to draw different FR dragon breeds
• How to make your dragons unique!
  Tips on making your dragons look unique and giving them character
• Tiger's Ultimate Head References
  3d models of dragon heads
• Speedys art tutorial/walkthrough
  How to sketch, line, and color
• FR Art Lessons - A Community Project
  Lots of resources
• Tutorial: How to make your own Adoptable
  Making an adopt using gimp
• All You Need To Know: Adopts
  Covers every step of making an adoptable

Please read the creator's rules before using any of these!

• Free-to-use adopts by Aosagi
  These adopts are free to use in your sig, and there's free lineart that you can color too!
• DIY Adopts! by Roule
  Free lineart of every breed
• DYO Adoptables! by Lichtdrache
  Lineart of all breeds, adult + hatchling
• Free to Use Chibi Line-art by Lestyn
  A variety of linearts, including cute angel dragons
• All Creative Corner Free Bio Resources by VolatileMatter
  Literally everything the cc has to offer
• Coatl "snek" Adopt Base by Nefily
  Color your own Coatl

amazing!

this is amazing and so helpful!