Aug. 10, 2025 - Phildor's Evolution

I've been putting the finishing touches on Phildor the Baby Dragon Bear character today. I added a row of decorative loops down his tummy and highlights in shades of purple. The added touches really make the character pop. I’m very pleased with these added details and can honestly say I feel the character is complete now. Below I've posted the original dragon drawing from the genealogy kit created in the '90s and the new child friendly version meant to appeal to younger children in the preschool to Grade 2 age group. I wanted him to look like a teddy bear - soft and cuddly, so as not to frighten little ones. He's meant to be more mischievous and sweet than menacing.

Next I’ll tackle Devaro, the wizard. He’s the main character of the story. I’ve created several different views to work with. The next step is to choose a colour palette. I’ve been considering shades of red but will have to create some colour swatches before making any decisions.

I also did some preliminary work on the world building of the epic fantasy I want to write. It’s proving more complex than I expected. So, I think I’ll put it aside for today and tackle it when I’m fresh.

Best wishes always…

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