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Description Illustration for the upcoming "Dragon Song" book from SQP. Did three illustrations, but this was my favorite.
You may recognize the baby dragon - [link] though he's not on fire in this version

Pencil sketch on paper, painted in photoshop. A bit under 2 weeks. Click on for larger size.
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Comments: 428

endorphine-drops In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:44:20 +0000 UTC]

oh, the lightning gives such a nice feeling... I could have some big and healthy breakfast right now... (yet it's 1am)

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Loopydave In reply to endorphine-drops [2010-03-30 05:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ma'am! I get the 1am 'hungries' too!

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endorphine-drops In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 13:52:15 +0000 UTC]

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squaremonkey1 In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:34:13 +0000 UTC]

2 thumb up bud!!amazing work bud!!

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Loopydave In reply to squaremonkey1 [2010-03-30 05:06:44 +0000 UTC]

One for each dragon! Cheers man!

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squaremonkey1 In reply to Loopydave [2010-04-02 03:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah!!Cheers bud!!

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Salvador-Raga In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:20:27 +0000 UTC]

Speachless!

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Loopydave In reply to Salvador-Raga [2010-03-30 09:12:51 +0000 UTC]

" ".

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Blasterkid In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:19:47 +0000 UTC]

damn the way you draw figures, hands, and faces...(along with all the other great stuff) is mind boggling!

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Loopydave In reply to Blasterkid [2010-03-30 05:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Im sure its the result of a mispent youth!
Thanks man! Could say the same about your inking!

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TheBandito In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:05:32 +0000 UTC]

OD:

That is stupendously magnificent.

No really.

It is.

SCALES!

**passes out yet again**

B

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Loopydave In reply to TheBandito [2010-03-30 05:05:36 +0000 UTC]

Cheers my friend! Painted a few crocodiles lately and they certainly helped me work out how to do scales!

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TheBandito In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-31 03:59:49 +0000 UTC]

You and your crocs both rock the whole scene.



I know I gush a lot about your work, but you really do inspire with each new pic.

You really do.

B

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WendyLynn In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 03:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Dave I swear you outdo yourself with every picture! Your skin tones are just fantastic, and would it be horrible to say the mountains are one of my favorite parts of the pic??? Oh, and there better be detail shots coming...

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Loopydave In reply to WendyLynn [2010-03-30 05:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Not horrible at all - spent a day painting the mountains, so its nice they get some lovin'! I'll post some detail shots a bit later on - just coz you asked Cheers Wendy!

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WendyLynn In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 13:34:57 +0000 UTC]

Yesh!! Thanks dood!

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ankasanet In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:38:33 +0000 UTC]

/lv

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Loopydave In reply to ankasanet [2010-03-30 02:43:09 +0000 UTC]

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TedKimArt In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I'll admit you have some skill*

*denotes god-like skill to the umpteenth power

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Loopydave In reply to TedKimArt [2010-03-30 02:37:08 +0000 UTC]

NEVER admit to anything. And I deny ever saying that.

Thanks man*!

*denotes reference to your overpowering masculinity and all round manliness

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TedKimArt In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 05:24:57 +0000 UTC]

hahaha

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Franchesco In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:27:22 +0000 UTC]

The third dandelion from the left has one petal that's a little off... aside from that glaring and horrific droppage of the ballage... its a perfect piece.

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Loopydave In reply to Franchesco [2010-03-30 02:29:35 +0000 UTC]

I was hoping no-one would notice that! Trust you and your eagle eyes!
Thanks my friend!

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Franchesco In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 02:35:32 +0000 UTC]

That's okay man,
just don't let it happen again.


Brilliant stuff... I can look at it for hours. And thanks for being honest... I hate when folks say "I did this super intricate and detailed piece in about 15 minutes start to finish" ...and I'm like "... whaaaaat???"

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Loopydave In reply to Franchesco [2010-03-30 13:20:44 +0000 UTC]

Me too!

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Gladiot In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:21:30 +0000 UTC]

Gee, you didn't have to make every blade of grass. We would've cut you some slack on a simple patch of green here and there... looks cool for sure though...

Neat blue pallet on the big dragon. I hear they often use colorists... "Your eyes say autumn but your flame is a definite summer".

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Loopydave In reply to Gladiot [2010-03-30 02:24:55 +0000 UTC]

Makes it hell for them when shopping for complimentary outfits.

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rocketdave In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:18:25 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous.

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Loopydave In reply to rocketdave [2010-03-30 02:23:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks rocketdave!

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Olitoth In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Superbe ! Excellent !!!

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Loopydave In reply to Olitoth [2010-03-30 02:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks my friend!

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thatron In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:03:20 +0000 UTC]

Beauty.

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Loopydave In reply to thatron [2010-03-30 02:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Ta!

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Age-Velez In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 02:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Great Piece Mate!
I'm sure Sal loves it! Love the colors and lighting!

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Loopydave In reply to Age-Velez [2010-03-30 02:21:58 +0000 UTC]

Cheers man!

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MarkRaats In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic as always mate!! Another terrifically sophisticated piece - fresh color, perfect execution and superior composition..

Since its clearly the TimTam and coffee diet that's creating such beauty, may I suggest you send me some packs and a takeaway?

Fave for sure

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Loopydave In reply to MarkRaats [2010-03-30 02:21:36 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes, TimTams, food of the gods and Australias nutrional gift to the world! I have to make a point of not having any in the house as I have little or no impulse control around them !
Thanks my friend - always appreciate you coming by, the lovely comments, the fave, and of course, the begging for chocky biscuits for afternoon tea .

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tndrhrtd37 In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:48:10 +0000 UTC]

Amazing piece

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Loopydave In reply to tndrhrtd37 [2010-03-30 02:11:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ma'am!

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tndrhrtd37 In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 02:31:41 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome...

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Juisifer In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:41:55 +0000 UTC]

Great work! Lots of personality as always.

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Loopydave In reply to Juisifer [2010-03-30 02:10:52 +0000 UTC]

I have friends who claim I have an excess of personality, so it makes sense to leave a bit of it in my art! Cheers!

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OsaPhoto In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:40:19 +0000 UTC]

I want this on my wall!

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Loopydave In reply to OsaPhoto [2010-03-30 02:11:27 +0000 UTC]

Once the book comes out, I may look into making it available as print.

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OsaPhoto In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 04:06:21 +0000 UTC]

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jasonedmiston In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work as usual Dave. It's refreshing to see that a digital painting isn't done overnight....makes me feel better! ; )

Jay

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Loopydave In reply to jasonedmiston [2010-03-30 02:10:08 +0000 UTC]

. Thanks man!

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Zatransis In reply to ??? [2010-03-30 01:32:58 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant, sir! (on a side note, when I first typed "brilliant" my fingers went nuts and typed "briallny". Weird.)

But seriously, this looks great. Your skill at bringing realistic textures to exaggerated proportions is really awesome.


M!

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Loopydave In reply to Zatransis [2010-03-30 01:39:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks big Mike! Always appreciate it when you come by - its briallny!

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Zatransis In reply to Loopydave [2010-03-30 04:31:07 +0000 UTC]

Haha...

M!

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