For Zeimyth

Cleanliness serves a practical purpose for any dragon. For example, prey will learn to fear a dragon's scent, and hunts can leave undesirable messes on a dragon's body, which can lead to even more undesirable scents; but, no prey animal has learned to fear the scent of fresh lake water! However, it can also serve a less practical and more enjoyable purpose as well. Bathing beneath a waterfall can provide a pleasant massaging sensation, particularly for the scaleless dragon. And, it can't be overstated how effective the water can be to clear dirt, twigs, and other unwanted bits from a dragon's mane, particularly those areas that are hard to groom without assistance such as the neck and back!

Commissioned by Zeimyth
Commissions are open, info is here:
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This is one of more elaborate illustrations I’ve ever done and I’m quite proud of it. I think I improved a lot while painting it. A lot of work and a lot of fun.