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Published: 2011-09-04 06:31:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 899; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 24
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This is D'cyl, =LadyofGaerdon 's dragon shapeshifter. His backstory's here, if you're interested in reading more about him: [link]Ok, so I tried to stick to the way I drew him last time, but he ended up with a mane instead, so now he looks really oriental, so I'm sorry about that, I don't meant to keep redesigning your character! I don't know how you feel about his lack of forelegs either, I would have put them in but he looked better without them, as I haven't quite got the hang of that particular part of dragon anatomy.
Don't ask what the glowing orbs are, I just put them in because I thought it needed a bit of magic, and something to fill some of the empty space.
I would like to ask something though, would it be possble to submit this as a contest entry? Because I'm so proud of this I don't think I could outdo it with what I've been planning to draw for the contest, which hit a bit of a snag with the discovery that I struggle to draw horses.
Anyway, whatever the answer is, I'd love some feedback and I hope =LadyofGaerdon likes it!
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Thank you! I'm really pleased you like them so much!
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Please make sure you add it to your favourites to get even more exposure!
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Faved! 
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Ooooohh pretty. Love the movement you got in there. Those orbs really help to create it.
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Thanks! I wasn't originally going to put them in but now they're there I can't imagine taking them out.
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The orbs are amber's from a really hot fire!
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That they could be, with a dragon around C:
Fires are not uncommon when dragons are about, so that does fit quite well.
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That's settled then.
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LOVE THE wings, really really do! the feet are brillent too! the way they are rised like that!
good work!
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Haha thanks! The wings were the first part I sketched, after I'd done them the rest of the dragon seemed easy. You know the main reason the foot's like that is because of the way I had to twist the body to fit the wings on, but I'm quite pleased with how it came out. I had to crop the other foot out though, it didn't look as good and the leg anatomy was off.
Thanks again
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Thank you! I love glowy things, so I really enjyed that part of it. I find the lightinng easier to do if the light source is actually in the image.
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No problem! C:
Ohh, it's the same thing for me!
And I forgot to say that I love how you made the dark firs contrast to the bright sky <3
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Yeah, it's funny that way. I guess it's because you can see where the ight is coming from.
Oh, thank you! It was like that in the photo I used, that was why I chose it.
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This is the most beautiful piece that I have seen from you Fluffy!! I love the shading and the colouring and ... ... ... ... ... there were a lot more words and terms that I want to use, but I seem to have a bit of Bob Ross on the brain with the 'happy little tree' ditty running through my head. Keep up the brilliant work cause this looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!
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"This is so... Happy little tree!" XD
Like that was it?
Well, earworm or no, thats for the comment! I'm really proud of this and since I got permission to enter it in the contest I'm hoping it'll do well. It is the best I've done so far, so what more can you ask for?
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Yep, 'happy little tree' and 'happy little rock'. XD
It's in the contest! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think supreme ruler of earth might rank highly on the 'what more can you ask for' list.
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Well, Fluffy's already been there, and it proved a little more complicated than you'd first think.
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Really. A Timeturner then.
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What's that got to do with Fluffy taking over the world?
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It's more to do with the 'what more can you ask for' line.
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this is gorgeous. i came in because i LOVED your northern-pine-forest-y setting and sky. but when i read, i got more interested.
i don't think the oriental look dominates him. the mane and "fu manchu" visit the theme but he is definitely very western looking. nice blend.
i also think you made a good call with the yellow magic; the atmosphere is a lot more complete. great stuff! and i love your shading/coloring job!
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Thanks! I'm really proud of that part of it, normally I'm not so good with backgrouns but I think this time I did the photo justice.
Why thank you, I'm glad it's not too doninating then. I was a bit concerned, but it seems I didn't overdo it.
I think so too, it looks a lot better with them there, even if I'm not sure exactly what they are ^^ And thanks for that too, the shading's the part I had most fun with, so I'm glad it worked!
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very welcome! and take care!
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I think this could be your best, or close to it. Best I've seen. The background is pretty, the anatomy is good, and the wings and movement are awesome!
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I'd have to agree with you there, I think this and the blue eyes are the best two I've done by a long shot.
Thanks! I think the anatomy and wings are the two things I'm most proud of, I kind of jumped off in the deep end with the position I chose but the fact that I still managed to get it to work is something I'm really proud of.
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You should be proud.
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Ooh, it's lovely, thank you! Yes, he does look a it more oriental than he actually is, but that's fine. I like getting to see him flying, and the colors are spectacular. I love the soft violet glow you've given it, like sunset, and the glowing orbs are a great addition - makes me think of this: [link] and just makes it so much more magical. The framing is great too, with the outlines of the trees framing him - you should be proud of this, it's wonderful. And sure, I'll submit it to the contest folder right now(yay entries!), but I do want to at least know what your idea was initially - the one you aren't doing because of horse anatomy - because I'm very curious.
Thank you!
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You're welcome! I really ejoyed working on it.
Thanks for the compliments too, the background's more or less copied from a photo I took while I was away, the sun was setting and the trees were silhouetted and I could just imagine a dragon there, so when you asked me to draw him I had to put the two together. It's quite funny that it reminds you of that scene, as that wasn't what I had I had in mind when I put them there but it's quite a happy coincidence.
Well, my original idea was going to be a drawing of the scene where Wildfire charges into the clearing after Violet sets the forest on fire, but after drawing a sucession of rather square headed horses I began to doubt my ability to pull it off. I might still give it a go though, if I get time later on.
No problem, it was my pleasure!
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Looks good. The colors are basic but catching. Maybe for forelegs, try smaller versions of the rear legs?
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Thank you! And thanks for the advice, but it's more attaching the forelegs that I find hard, finding space for them and the wings on the same shoulders while still making the flight look vaguely plausible. I supose it's just practice, I know I can draw legs and I know it is possble to make it look right, it's just a matter of experimenting until I find a way that works.
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