In this video, I share the steps of my process for drawing and inking Fàfnir the Dragon using dip pens, for the Smaugust art challenge.

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⏰ Timing
00:07 – Staying consistent as an artist with art challenges
00:15 – Smaugust art challenge
00:40 – Fàfnir dragon pencil drawing screenshot
00:47 – Steps of the process
01:35 – Tools and materials used
01:47 – Origins of Fàfnir the dragon
02:32 – Ink application with dip pens
04:36 – Tip on using dip pens
07:38 – Tip on final touches