Chinese new years dragon/lion - wtf? how the heck!

Here's one that Pashur painted on me at the FPBA convention from his dragon book. I really like Cat's version though but this one is pretty easy. The little red things coming from his joints are flames.

Gonna give it a try tomorrow after the parade. They are awfully fussy things, chinese dragons. It's sometimes hard to really understand how to put it together because there is SO much going on. This one is simple enough that you can at least see all the parts. Thanks Denise!

Well, I've got two more... but I feel they're falling a little flat. I need something to oomph up the mouth breather, and help/tips on how to get the legs right on him. Both of these are painting at just under 3 min.(that's working it out as I go!) So I can add a bit and still have OK timing for the party. I'll take any help I can get guys. Please and Thank you.

I don't know if this helps anyone, but last year on Chinese New Year I sat around all day painting a Chinese dragon on my thigh. The pictures are here - click the picture to get to the album:



Here's one I always liked:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mfpt1yLt48&feature=player_embedded

Gina- I remember This! Great Thigh-dragon. Of course, something like that would take me forever! But the cloud thingy- How would that look on the first design I posted above in place of the Black tribal strokes?

The You tube link is great too- (though 10 min is kinda long) But it looks good without the legs, which are really hard for me probably because I'm rushing. Ok, I'm gonna try it again and take my time. Thanks Bakoodles

I love that one on the mouth! Maybe make the nostrils just regular and make the black swirles into whiskers? I like your feet but if you don't like doing them, you could drop them. A few clumps of scales would be good too.