Dracanima Art

Hey guys! More behind the scenes at Dracanima Art. This I created this book cover for the amazing @hylerloraauthor who wrote this quickly during the quarantine to uplift all of the little ones out there! Trust me she is an amazing author and definitely need to be highlighted! "Our Bodies Stay Home, Our Imaginations Run Free" is now availavle one Amazon! Congratulations again Lora! Link to the book on amazon listing is in my bio! #art #book #bookcover #illustration #childrensbook #dracanima #dracanimaart #covidkids #covid19 #protectourchildren #helpourchildren #wearyourmasks #socialdistancing #covid2020 #lorahyler #hylercommunication (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CChKJuWAG1J/?igshid=1cmbrcmepn7uo

Morning Warm-up Portrait Sketch - July 10th: Wanted to take a different approach this morning to my process, something I've been told a while now that I should try to do (I won't hear the end of this 🤣😅). Completely ignored guidelines and dived straight in, pretty much carving out the face from color.... ...it was interesting to say the least. 🤣🤣 #art #drawing #sketch #morningsketch #color #blackmanmagic #blackmanpride #bighair #naturalhair #beardgang #beard #afrokinky #locs #locgang #darkskin #portrait #portrait2020 #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCdiBhzAh7t/?igshid=s7vln4hbm0t9

Another completed entry for the #xionmonthlychallenge #xionweeklychallenge for July of @kawaii_kai_cosplay embracing her inner Carnage! #xionnetwork246 #kawaiikaicosplay #cosplay #cosplay2020 #blackgirl #backgirlmagic #marvel #marvelcosplay #carnage #carnagecosplay #carnagemarvel #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbqoMxga4k/?igshid=7f0ghpxeyncs

Morning Warm-up Portrait Sketch - June 9th: Yea I missed yesterday.....wait, I can explain..... .... .... ....😅 Soooo...Have a great day! #art #drawing #sketch #morningsketch #blackandwhite #glow #glowing #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #bighair #afro #afrokinky #braids #portrait #portrait2020 #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbHEV6ggZc/?igshid=smhzzygzewxs

Morning Warm-up Portrait Sketch - June 7th: Morning Guys. Saying that it's been a while is an understatement. I've been dealing with some issues and mornings haven't been the best. Posted a couple things lately but decided to get back into my monlrning sketches and force myself outta 5he funk. May be not every morning but I'mma get there. Have a great day!! #art #drawing #sketch #morningsketch #blackandwhite #glow #glowing #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #bighair #afro #afrokinky #braids #portrait #portrait2020 #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWBPOSA4lG/?igshid=10kajg6bzi4j3

Some quick and simple practice for you guys today! Need to tweak how I do things just a bit but man I've been enjoying getting right back into color for pieces. I still think there's a time and place for beginning with values, but it's good to be versatile in both! #art #portrait #characterdesign #characterportrait #randomcharacter #practice #sketch #instaart #instasketch #quarantineart #artonlockdown #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT2WUNgBTE/?igshid=gasphfj46jcl

My completed entry for the #xionmonthlychallenge for July of @kawaii_kai_cosplay opening her 4th gate! This power house was a joy to paint! #xionnetwork246 #kawaiikaicosplay #cosplay #cosplay2020 #blackgirl #backgirlmagic #naruto #narutocosplay #rocklee #rockleecosplay #bushybrows #4thgate #4thgateopen #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRVGWwgnbw/?igshid=cf5xcj11nos8

Gaia - Dressing The Land Hey all! I've been getting a few questions about using my art as wallpapers and if I would ever consider making a Patreon account. Well I have been thinking about it for a little while now, and here's a bit of a teaser for a wallpaper I've been working!! Let me know what you think and what else you'd like to see me offer on a possible Patreon page! P.S. peep the new logo!! #art #illustration #instaart #teaser #arttease #gaia #motherearth #motherearthcreation #seedinglife #blackwoman #blackwomanmagic #blackmother #bighair #bigbraids #biglocs #locs #nature #mothernature #patreon #dracanima #dracanimaart #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMhzFCgGir/?igshid=1hln8ga7g4z4n

Beginning of a new week in the new world. Working in this "new normal" isn't easy but we all are doing our best! #art #artpractice #illustration #characterdesign #bighair #mohawk #color #colorful #life #portrait #characterportrait #distinguished #lights #dramatic #dramaticlights #dracanima #dracanimaart #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBa_VGA56-/?igshid=1ubbnl43tf4lf

It's been a while since I worked directly in color and it's feeling pretty good. Still working my way out of the funk I've been in but one step at a time and we'll get there!! I'm picking back up some work I want to produce and my writing. I hope you guys enjoy and have a great and safe weekend! #art #artpractice #illustration #characterdesign #locs #headwrap #color #colorful #life #portrait #characterportrait #distinguished #expression #dracanima #dracanimaart #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB5nnbsA_Zz/?igshid=1ranjg458kvv2

Hey guys, I know it's been a while but I'm still alive. Been dealing with some things and trying to slowly work my way through this Covid lockdown. I hope you all are doing well also and managing as best as possible! No new illustrations and hour sessions as yet to show but I'm getting myself back into the groove with some studies and linework practice. I'll be posting these every now and then to keep you guys updated! Stay safe out there! #art #sketch #study #facestudy #practice #artpractice #lockdownart #artonlockdown #blackart #linework #lines #artlines #blackmagic #expressions #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Bridgetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0cfu8gvwS/?igshid=jvyv44ahic6

Viking Archer commission piece for @joredanne !! It was a pleasure doing this piece for you, from start to finish! #art #commission #atwork #viking #archer #shieldmaiden #maiden #powerful #characterdesign #illustration #digitalillustration #bow #arrows #warrior #hunter (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAycQQ8ggXL/?igshid=1v2lme72o4a46

Revisiting my Gaia concept! Would you guys like wallpapers with her and other characters? #gaia #mother #motherearth #bighair #braids #locs #blackgirl #blackgirlmagic #blackmother #birth #sketch #art #lines #roughsketch #nature #dress #dracanima #dracanimaart #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsnHZUAfRn/?igshid=1xm4m5diq9fjc

Mermay 6: "Adrift" One of the last mermay pieces I'm going to be doing for this year. I feel like it I've kept up with it way more than I ever have! Also tried some new things in terms of perspective, but still a ways to go with everything. #xionmonthlychallenge #mermay #mermaid #mermaids #art #adrift #wreck #queen #shipwreck #imposing #xionnetwork246 #xionnetwork #digitalart #bighair #curious #warriorqueen #blackgirlwarrior #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #strength #strong #happy #happiness #colorful #glow #dracanima #dracanimaart #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnWEohgM-7/?igshid=1dz61rwawj9m5

Morning Warm-up Portrait Sketch - May 17th: Morning Guys! Yea it's been a while but juggling different ideas and projects. Did a quick warm-up this morning, 1 hour but didn't get to add in any color. Didn't want to take away from the energy of the values. Have a great day!! #art #drawing #sketch #morningsketch #blackandwhite #glow #glowing #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #bighair #afro #afrokinky #braids #portrait #portrait2020 #dracanimaart #dracanima #dracanima2020 (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CASd_BlAt2w/?igshid=1t930m5wkhjos