Chris Beatrice was recently commissioned to create poster art for a story about a kindhearted dragon who amasses a small cadre of interesting friends. When the Black Knight comes to slay him, the dragon says, "Let's have some breakfast first," and the two become fast friends - even engaging in a friendly game of chess from time to time.

Other characters soon join the regular breakfast gatherings to exchange stories and thoughts. The image was created in Painter 11, using a line and wash type of approach.