I've put together a reference board. I'm thinking about doing a Bunyip/ Yowie type creature by using different traits and features from unique Australian animals.

Been working on some sketches. I kinda like 4, but could maybe merge it with 5 and or 1 as well.
Please let me know your thoughts and which ones you like :smile:

This is amazing! I think you are a worthy opponent in the art war contest. :smiley:

13 days later

Started thinking about different colour options. Might come up with something that combines some of each of these. It's difficult to design a creature that's designed to hide in murky waters while using the colours of my country's flags.

Started working on the illustration, just a rough layout.

I really like the proportions and shapes you created there :smile: Maybe you could give him more colors of the flag? Or the stripes and stars as a fur pattern? Could look interesting ^^

8 days later

Been working on the frill. Swapped the colours around, as with most fill necks, the darker colour is on top. I also added some white in the middle.