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nepryne — Talc Dragon
Published: 2007-06-18 06:02:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 7447; Favourites: 272; Downloads: 127
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I'm tired of messing with this picture, as I've been picking at it for the past month or so.----
It was thought at first that perhaps nature had played a cruel trick of sorts on this humble species of dragon; compared to the grand dragons that soared the skies in various legends, the Talc Dragon possesses extremely soft scales, so soft that even the mere act of scratching an itch can cause them to break away into dust (as demonstrated by this rather perturbed fellow). However, those same powdery scales are the Talc Dragon's first defenses against predators, as few things want to experience a mouthful of dry, tasteless powder.
The end of the tail, which normally contrasts sharply with the overall gray-white of the dragon, has been seen to be used both as a signal to others (usually of warning), and as an indication of health. The tails of younger, healthier dragons are usually a deep purple-black, while old age tends to fade that color to more of a violet or even lilac.
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Yeah, I dunno. Was just thinking one night of how I seemed to see dragons based off plenty of other kinds of minerals, especially gemstones...and it gave birth to both this picture and the blurb above.
(Talc dragon idea is mine)
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Comments: 44
you did a really great job and it's soooooo cute do you mind if i use it as my icon?
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Damn, I'm loving the design. It's simple and it gets the job done. I can imagine myself drawing something like this.
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for picking at it for a month you did a good job! but if you pick at it toomuch you might not like the results
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Aw, he's really cute. I love his expression and his feet are really well drawn. Great idea, too
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OMG!!! that is the coolest dragon EVER!!!! And the scales look soo cool!
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This is ingenious! Great idea and I love the expression and the way you did the paws/claws. And the grass is really well done. Heh, I love this idea!
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Wow brilliant! Adrawan could use some of them, but I shan't steal. Very cool idea!
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Awww, that's really cute! Awesome explanation to it's background as well - very interesting! Great job - all of that work clearly paid off! Keep up the good work! <3
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woow, i finally know were the talc come from :3
when i read "talk dragon" i imagined something like this, but i said, -nah, "talc" must be its name or something like that-
awww why it has that sad look?
poor thing, maybe its too dry even for it ^^
great idea, great pic as ever ^^
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Thanks.
It's supposed to be more annoyed than sad...it probably has an itch that won't quite go away.
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The purple tip at the end of its tail looks almost jewel like, it's gorgeous. And the grass looks beautifully free and pastelly.
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Haha that's a very neat idea and very detailed description. It's very valid! Next idea should be of a dragon with a nasty, vomit your eyes taste! (: Yummy.
Very cool picture nonetheless!
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Thanks, and...ew. 
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thats pretty funny. you should do an asbestos dragon if you are doing strange minerals.
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Oh, that's an awesome idea. I might just have to try it.
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aww that is so cute! I wanna hug it 8D
Nice job
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Sure you can, if you don't mind him shedding all over the place.
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XD He'll be best friends with Cody then! Cody's such a scaredy cat that you can't hold onto him long enough to brush him. On top of that, he's part Coon-kitty. x.X
*snuggles the cute little guy*
Oh, btw I've taken Merc up over at the Graphic LE. I haven't posted more than his profile yet. Thought you might like that bit of info.
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Hehe.
Yeah, I saw that. Nice to see he's still around.
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Awww, he's a cute little bugger! :3
I really like the effects you put on the scales and how you actually put some thought on the dragon (I do too 
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Thanks.
Yeah, I'll admit I do get a bit tired at times of seeing nothing but "generic" dragons...I always love seeing ones that are different.
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Yes, exactly, I tried doing a couple of aquatic dragons of my own, I dont think they went all too well x.x
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Ohh, he's so cute! And it's a really creative idea, too. Good job!
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Thanks. 
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Aww, this is cute :3 I really like how you drew the grass, and its face.
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This is really nice - I like the position of the legs.
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Thank you.
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<3 I think all drgons rule especially cute ones so this one counts
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That's one cute little dragon.
Bet his scales make good chalk.
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