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By George, I think I've done it! After 6 years of constantly reworking my idea of the anatomy of Pernese dragons, I have FINALLY settled on something I am 100% satisfied with.
If it weren't for their massive body size and relatively small wings, I think this could biologically function as a flying animal. But then, that's why they have telekinesis
If you're wondering what the lines are across the wings, those are the batten ribs. They add strength and stability to the wing membrane.
Dissecting a rotisserie chicken REALLY helped me understand the anatomy of a bird's flight system, and I incorporated much of that into this. I also used a lot of reference from the Atlas of Animal Anatomy, especially of the Lion for the dragon's forelimb, as well as the Atlas of Pern for reference of the batten ribs of the wing.
Copyright of Anne McCaffrey for Pern and its dragons.
DO NOT use this in any way, shape or form without my direct permission. I've come across some people who have stolen my artwork, and I do not tolerate art theft AT ALL. So if you want to copy this, or use on another site, PLEASE ASK first. However, feel free to use this as reference material.
If it weren't for their massive body size and relatively small wings, I think this could biologically function as a flying animal. But then, that's why they have telekinesis
If you're wondering what the lines are across the wings, those are the batten ribs. They add strength and stability to the wing membrane.
Dissecting a rotisserie chicken REALLY helped me understand the anatomy of a bird's flight system, and I incorporated much of that into this. I also used a lot of reference from the Atlas of Animal Anatomy, especially of the Lion for the dragon's forelimb, as well as the Atlas of Pern for reference of the batten ribs of the wing.
Copyright of Anne McCaffrey for Pern and its dragons.
DO NOT use this in any way, shape or form without my direct permission. I've come across some people who have stolen my artwork, and I do not tolerate art theft AT ALL. So if you want to copy this, or use on another site, PLEASE ASK first. However, feel free to use this as reference material.
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I love how you brought what I have been imagining for years to live! It looks like a real animal, that evolved to survive, not to look beautiful. I don't really know how to say this but it's what makes it so beautiful 
This inspired me greatly! Can I use this as a reference for Pern dragon anatomy?
This inspired me greatly! Can I use this as a reference for Pern dragon anatomy?