Dragons are the fire-breathing icons of the fantasy world. They are majestic and powerful beasts that have captured the minds of writers and artists all over the world. The legends and myths of the dragons have been around for eons and from them there have emerged countless variations of the dragon theme from cultures around the globe. I’m going to narrow it down to the traditional European idea of dragons to make this discussion more manageable. I will give tips on the conceptual stages, through sketching and inspirations, and I will also try to help you push through mental blocks and give advice on dragon anatomy.