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Description Sapphire Dragon reference, done with coloured pencil 9th December 2008. Colours slightly modified on the PC (as the skanner already tried to eat the colours up anyway, might as well try make it a bit more vivid than the original paper-version).

This is a D&D style sapphire dragon, one of the neutral gem dragons species.

Sapphires are slender, or some say very thin, in build compared to other dragons. They are more dexterous as well, albeit less strong considering muscle-power than some other dragon type of their age.
Sapphire dragons could be considered anti-social as well as quite territorial - they rather live alone in solitude, rarely seeking out any of their own kind even, preferring their vast underground lairs in the Underdark or sometimes on the Elemental Plane of Earth. They do consider the evil denizens of their region as enemies, though, directly confronting them if they threaten the dragon's own grounds.
As masters of military strategy, they enjoy strategic games and favor discussions over tactics than any small talk - known to forgive intrusions, even, if the visitor offers a game of such type (of course letting the dragon lose is not too wise).
A sapphire dragon's scales do not change colour throughout its lifetime, but are rather one shade of twinkling blue; ranging from night-dark to light blue in hue. The scales reflect any source of light, creating many tiny scintillating glints on the walls of caverns.

(Later I might write a bit more about all the gem dragons I drew thus far, but right now I'm a bit impatient for that... I'm happy enough I finally finished this babe )

Comments always appreciated.

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Comments: 126

tuxeon [2018-03-24 23:52:11 +0000 UTC]

This may be my favorite of all your "jewel" dragons! This is very detailed and so beautiful!

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BrassDragon In reply to tuxeon [2018-04-01 07:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Hi there Life, thank you very much! These gem dragons were immense fun to make back in the day.

Happy Easter to you.

~ Brass

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X-TNT-X [2018-01-13 06:00:54 +0000 UTC]

I really dunno what to say to this... I am speechless O_O
This is amazingly draw!

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BrassDragon In reply to X-TNT-X [2018-01-14 11:01:54 +0000 UTC]

Hey TNT! I know what to say - "thank you so much!"

~ Brass

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Alpha27272 [2018-01-12 23:22:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow... I really love that design ^^
This is fantastic

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BrassDragon In reply to Alpha27272 [2018-01-14 11:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Hi Alpha, your comment is fantastic! Have a nice day.

~ Brass

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1242u [2018-01-12 06:44:23 +0000 UTC]

This is truly incredible <3
Alpha27272 X-TNT I want y'all to see this

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X-TNT-X In reply to 1242u [2018-01-13 06:00:25 +0000 UTC]

Hah XD THANKS

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Alpha27272 In reply to 1242u [2018-01-12 23:23:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the mention xD

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BrassDragon In reply to 1242u [2018-01-12 20:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Twelve! Glad you like it.

~ Brass

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AdvilAddict [2018-01-11 18:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is incredible I wish I could draw like that!

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BrassDragon In reply to AdvilAddict [2018-01-11 19:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Raven! Your drawings are good, too, there's a lot of potential to them! With practice and study you'll get far. Go for it I say!

~ Brass

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AdvilAddict In reply to BrassDragon [2018-01-11 19:48:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Torvusil [2018-01-08 23:03:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow! What an impressive reference for this mighty Sapphire Dragon. I'll need to take a look at your gem dragon pieces.

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BrassDragon In reply to Torvusil [2018-01-09 15:32:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the praise, Torvusil! I mentioned to someone else that I am looking forward to finishing this 'series'. I'll need to revisit the Monster Manual III for the official versions...

~ Brass

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ladysaera [2017-11-13 09:04:15 +0000 UTC]

Love this dragon, the dynamics and flow are fantstic!

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BrassDragon In reply to ladysaera [2017-11-14 16:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you m'lady! Have a lovely evening!

~ Brass

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Tank-Dragon [2017-11-11 10:29:59 +0000 UTC]

The different shades of blue are a visually pleasing haha

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BrassDragon In reply to Tank-Dragon [2017-11-14 16:53:14 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like this gem dragon, too!

~ Brass

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Tank-Dragon In reply to BrassDragon [2017-11-14 21:12:37 +0000 UTC]

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RudyJordano [2017-11-10 14:54:29 +0000 UTC]

DAMN !

Amazing !

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BrassDragon In reply to RudyJordano [2017-11-10 15:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, RJ! You have a good day! Your comment's made mine better.

~ Brass

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RudyJordano In reply to BrassDragon [2017-11-10 22:51:58 +0000 UTC]

Important to note here that my damn was supposed to be strechted like : DEEEEEAAAAAAAAAMN. (for more astonishment purposes lol)

Take care !

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JDragonLover [2017-10-12 10:45:24 +0000 UTC]

I love how it's from D&D. And, beautiful dragon.

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BrassDragon In reply to JDragonLover [2017-10-27 11:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, J! DnD's dragons are the best, I love drawing them - and redesigning the gem dragons like this.

~Brass

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Vaxith-the-dragon [2017-09-03 04:20:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow.... You'r a VERY talented artist.

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IlyaRysenkov [2017-07-16 22:12:02 +0000 UTC]

What a beauty!

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DarthWill3 [2017-04-21 03:31:31 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved the color blue.

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Jay-FNAF-Theorist [2016-10-29 15:01:22 +0000 UTC]

That's cool!!

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animeandmmdlover [2016-07-21 23:54:53 +0000 UTC]

This is cool and it's also my birthstone!!

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echostarofmarshclan [2016-05-29 16:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Excuse me, I would like to link to this piece of artwork on my Twitter. I would give you full credit for the artwork and would not claim it as my own. I just would like to feature it on my Twitter.

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visshet [2016-04-28 00:57:59 +0000 UTC]

I love it collors, and that awsome expression
Instant

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dillon01 [2016-03-13 18:03:29 +0000 UTC]

i give this myΒ seal of approvalΒ  Β 

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Sparky70144 [2016-02-28 20:01:08 +0000 UTC]

I love the shining effects on the scales! Good job!

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LeopardKnight [2016-02-22 19:40:17 +0000 UTC]

Nice bodylines on this fellow.

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PittheKidIcarus [2016-02-09 15:28:11 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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FJ-13 [2015-12-30 21:33:29 +0000 UTC]

So powerful. Amazing work.

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Howtosketch [2015-12-28 15:21:14 +0000 UTC]

really niceΒ 

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dorianbale [2015-12-11 14:25:39 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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Brianna777 [2015-12-09 15:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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reliikkiART [2015-08-20 21:34:01 +0000 UTC]

i thought it was sapphire from eragon rip me

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xandraclay [2015-08-12 17:19:34 +0000 UTC]

cool dragon!!Β 

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christopher687 [2015-07-29 01:42:29 +0000 UTC]

awesome dragonΒ 

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FuzzyMaro [2015-07-20 12:27:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow... This dragon looks so realistic. Beautiful drawing!Β 

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MasterKijjd [2015-07-16 13:47:49 +0000 UTC]

You are so much better at sketches than me.

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greendragon-gecko [2015-07-12 00:42:55 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I do not want to cross that one in a bad mood. Collected into dragon favorites.

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boydellj2 [2015-06-30 06:09:42 +0000 UTC]

Using primarily blue you manage to get such deep colors while also achieving the highlights of dragon scales... I love this picture, the form of the dragon, the lines themselves, the different hues of blue, ect. Β Seriously good job I envy your skills Β 

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CosySister [2015-06-20 10:17:46 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful

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Dragonlover111XD [2015-06-10 15:23:21 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Simply amazing! Could use a tip or two.

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Michigamer008 [2015-05-26 00:50:31 +0000 UTC]

Please make a ruby dragon! It would be so cool! Love the Sapphire Dragon in the meantime

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