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Published: 2009-11-16 04:45:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 6172; Favourites: 280; Downloads: 169
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I thought I'd try something big and majestic.This one took a bit longer than my recent speedpaints.
I had to fight with the scales quite a bit to make them look acceptable. This one had too much potential not to spend time on, I think.
It is still much faster than my other art. This sketching method is very helpful.
Entered into the Dragon Contest. [link]
Major edits are here: [link]
The new version is much better.
Comments and criticism are always welcome.
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I literally had to double-take in order to really see it. I am very impressed with the pose, the pride, and the perspective of the piece.
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Thank you.
The pose on this one was a lot of fun to work with.
I think the retouched version has better lighting, though... [link]
I'm glad you enjoy this one, as well.
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Both are great peices. I think you would have a great future in this sort of thing
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Thank you.
I prefer the retouched version I made, if you haven't seen it, though. [link] I think it has much better contrast and texture.
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Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
Did you see the retouched version I made here: [link]
Personally, I'm rather proud of the improvements in the newer version.
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ur very welcome ^^
yes, i saw that one. i think that ones awesome
i have to agree XD
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GWAAA!!!>> this sums up all i love of dragons this is an amazing peace of art. The lighting realy sets the tone for this and the way the dragon hold himself realy adds to the beuty of this . all i can say is keep up the good work my friend. you are truly an insparation for me
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Thank you very much.
It's quite a honor to hear that.
I'm actually much more satisfied with the retouched version of this picture. I think it's a bit less flat, and has a bit more majesty. [link] I'm glad you enjoy the art.
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I feel tiny...
But this is awesome!! The pose is pulled off very nicely!!
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Thanks.
I'm glad you like it.
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hi, just wanted to announce this pic as been featured here. [link]
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Oh, wow! Thank you very much for the feature!
It's quite a honor.
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Wow. You're just getting better and better at this speedpainting thing! I raly likethe perspective of his one, the way it's looking up at this giant dragon.
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Thanks.
I think I might actually re-do this one fairly soon. I actually like one of my earlier sketches much more.
It could be a lot more impressive with texture more similar to what I used on the Gentile Eyes picture...
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The texture from Gentile Eyes was very nice, but it might be difficult to incorporate that texture with the scales in this picture. Unless you're going to take out some of the scales all together. How ever you do it I'm sure you'll pull it off quite nicely, I look forward to seeing it!
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I gave it a shot. It's up now.
It's not exactly the same texture, but it is similar in the way that I didn't really draw the individual scales, like I did on this picture.
I think the retouch has some nice improvements.
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Awesome perspective and great work on the lighting too!
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I've said it before, I'll say it again now, and I'll continue to say it in the future. I love your scale work.
Very majestic indeed.
The ring of fire reminds me of Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time
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Thank you.
I like the pose and layout, but I think this one could look a bit better. I'm contemplating re-drawing this at some point. Maybe I'll do it after a few more months of practice, so it'll look really great.
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Indeed.
That fire was rather fun to draw, too.
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pretty rough... the structure could be better
but nice composition
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Thank you.
I agree, as well. I definitely see things on here that could be improved. I'm thinking of re-drawing this one after a few more months of practice.
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Oh my gosh... I am in awe, the way you drew it, the angle, the colors, everything makes it look HUGE AND POWERFUL!!! SO AWESOME!
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Thanks.
Hopefully, I'll be able to make many more awesome things in the future.
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I LOVE the perspective, and the color. As always the lighting is beautiful, and now this is one of my favorite pieces of yours.
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Thanks again.
I'm sort of proud of this one, but it took me 8 hour or so. 2 on the pose, shading and fire, then 6 drawing, and re-drawing scales. I actually like one of my sketches more than the finished picture.
Epic time use fail.
That's what led me to try that texturing thing out. I was trying to combine the good aspects of the sketch here, with the polished look of a finished picture.
Maybe I'll have to re-draw this one in 6 months or something.
I'm going make one of those before/after progress pictures sometime.
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I will start with my first thought..
wow 
I really really like the pose and perspective here! the colors look awesome! and that eye is just great. the different color there was a good choice and I do love that shade and the effect there
and while I think this looks awesome, it does seem like some shadows on the bottom and such would be a good add.
he definitely has a 3D look, but with the brightness above (i really like the highlighting outlines you added
a definite fav Chrom!! I really do think this looks awesome
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Good catch!
The bottom, there could definitely use some more contrast.
Contrast is probably one of the most important parts of these pictures. An area with low contrast can throw a lot of things off.
I'll just have to not make that mistake in the future, and make some even more epic pictures.
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Probably never would have thought to mention it, but it's something you point out a lot. and I'm glad! cause I've noticed I pay far mor attention to it now, and you are right, it brings a lot to a picture
but even still, this piece looks great!
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Contrast mistakes are tough to avoid sometimes. I try to pay attention to that, too, but sometimes those are tricky to notice.
I'll just have to keep a closer eye out when making my newer pictures.
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