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Big King Croak

02/24/2026 • Art, Line and Color Academy • animals, characters, dramatic perspective, frogs, LCA Stage 2, royalty

I had fun pushing the perspective a bit dramatic here.

2026 02Feb 24 Big King Croak, nathanparkinson.com

Here’s the thumbnail that laid the foundation for this piece.

2026 02Feb 24 Big King Croak thumbnail, nathanparkinson.com

Yes, you are about to be eaten by a giant frog . . . 😉

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