I discovered that bobtail/shingle back skinks exist and that they are fat, round, and perfect.
2. Stylize
Spent some time trying to figure out the best way to stylize this perfect round boy. A bit of an adventure, since this is my first time drawing animals.
3. Color Test
Even though I was basing him off one specific type of skink, it didn't mean I had to stick to his color scheme.
4. Color Scheme
In the end, I went with the blue-tailed skink's coloration -- mostly because this type of skink is common in parts of Hong Kong, just like I am common in parts of Hong Kong.
5. Sketch
A skinky sketch
6. Flats
Skinky flat colors
7. Shade
Skinky shading. I've never really done ambient light shading before, but I thought this would best showcase his softness and squishiness.
