close-up for better viewing

the entire image

original sketches -- figuring out which idea works best. I decided against the dragon because it's more generic and against the deer because the vibe of the snake fit the best :)

Developing the look of the wyrm! I wanted it to look as if it's made out of interlocking roots/branches but give it a more otherworldly color, as if it's from another world. Uploading these to show off more of the branch details :D