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Published: 2011-12-03 01:06:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 1610; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 1
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I'm gearing up to apply to join and felt the need to draw some gryphons! There will be more to come of my own design, no doubt but I felt the need to do some giftart/fanart of some cool gryph characters I know of. (Photoshop sponge filter because filters are fun sometimes.)(Clockwise from top left
Toucanbadger
Was nattering to *MAxKhaos about gryphs the other day, and her brain produced this guy: half channel-billed toucan, and half Sunda stink badger. I don't know too much about him or even if he has a name yet but it seemed as good a time as any to draw him. Kas has been a friend and creative collaborator for quite some time now, and her creature and character designs are always a pleasure to draw!
Tango
"But the most wonderful thing about toucats is I'm the only one!" xD that's what I picture Tango's saying, anyway. I did attempt to draw him in his jungle habitat, but it seems what he really wanted to do was stand around and pose instead! *Toucat is a relatively new acquaintance, but one whose characters I'd definitely like to know better and whose thoughtful comments are much appreciated.
Faix
The lovely Faix, of course, belonging to the lovely =snowballsweets and a character I've wanted to try drawing for some time (I adore barn owls!). Sweets has become really prolific and skilled with her art over the time that I've known her, and the magic she can work with MS Paint is an inspiration to me. ♥ I hope stuff keeps getting better for you!
DeeGryph
What to say about ~OpalSkye ? We've been friends for a good five or six years now and her imagination and penchant for fantasy beasts and worlds always inspires me and gives me new ideas of my own. Some time ago she asked me to come up with a design for a gryphon form for her character Dee, but due to one complication or another the design was never finalized. Well, I thought I'd draw her anyway!
Will try to make giftarts into a regular thing! Gifting was always sporadic for me in the past, and I was always afraid I'd leave someone out, so I will try and make it a point to do a gift every week or so. I think it's important for me to show my appreciation for my supporters and friends here, because it keeps me humble, and I really do appreciate all of you and want you to know that. ♥ I've not always been the most patient or gracious person, I know, or the most active for that matter, so big thanks to those of you that have stuck with me and my art. It means a lot.
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Comments: 25
flutterdoodle [2011-12-05 01:52:02 +0000 UTC]
Oh my gosh these are absolutely delightful. <3 I love griffins, and each of these guys is so unique! Toucanbadger is my favorite, I just love how you drew those little claws.
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swift-whippet In reply to flutterdoodle [2011-12-05 05:16:12 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you love griffs because there will totally be more to come, both traditional and not. xD Thank you!!
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Evilduckie227 [2011-12-04 00:32:13 +0000 UTC]
OMFG THE TOUCAN ONTHE RIGHT! *dies of laughter*
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0wlity [2011-12-03 18:34:15 +0000 UTC]
The comment is just amazing and it means so much, so THANK YOU.
I just love how all of these came out and I love how you stylized Faix so much! ;___; Thank you so much, I absolutely love this wonderful gift. <333
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swift-whippet In reply to 0wlity [2011-12-03 18:45:55 +0000 UTC]
♥ No problem at all and I'm so glad you like She was a lot of fun to draw. I love her teeny wings.
(PM me with an email if you want the fullsize one!)
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0wlity In reply to swift-whippet [2011-12-03 18:50:08 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely love it, and will do!
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Toucat [2011-12-03 16:52:27 +0000 UTC]
Oh whoa! This has definitely made my whole day! Thank you so very much for drawing Tango! He looks amazing! No, they ALL look amazing! All their faces and poses and cuteness are freaking fantastic! Thank you so much!
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swift-whippet In reply to Toucat [2011-12-03 18:57:12 +0000 UTC]
(I could have sworn I had your email but I guess I don't. x_x; Let me know if you want me to send you the full size image!)
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Toucat In reply to swift-whippet [2011-12-04 03:17:08 +0000 UTC]
You can send it to Toucats@yahoo [totally snagged that e-mail before anyone could get it] haha
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swift-whippet In reply to Toucat [2011-12-03 17:09:10 +0000 UTC]
♥ Yaaayyy! Glad you like I've wanted to try drawing Tango for a while and I'm glad I finally got around to it.
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Toucat In reply to swift-whippet [2011-12-04 03:16:44 +0000 UTC]
I adore his expression and those kind words you spoke of me!
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Maxrunn [2011-12-03 13:44:16 +0000 UTC]
you are something else girl. Thank you so much for making my morning! He doesn't have a name yet! But he shall this weekend (yay for having off).
I love the style of coloring you used on these. The added texture just makes it amazing-er.
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swift-whippet In reply to Maxrunn [2011-12-03 15:22:23 +0000 UTC]
Yay I'm glad you like it thanks I wasn't sure what environment to draw him in since I don't know that much about him yet, so he kind of gets a plain background D: but he was fun to draw. I like his little stink badger feet.
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Maxrunn In reply to swift-whippet [2011-12-03 16:35:07 +0000 UTC]
me too, I like that their palms have no fur
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Dimatriev [2011-12-03 02:20:41 +0000 UTC]
HOLY CRAPOLA WITH SHINOLA INCLUDED
THIS IS EPIC W.W <<<< ------ Blindness from epic face
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swift-whippet In reply to Dimatriev [2011-12-03 02:40:29 +0000 UTC]
Not sure if 'epic' is the word I'd choose but I'm glad you like it.
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OpalSkye [2011-12-03 01:27:56 +0000 UTC]
I don't even have words...
I know we tossed around the idea for Dee's Griffin form for a while and what with one thing and another (life >.<) she was put on the back-burner.
To see that you've plucked her out of your inbox, dusted her off and brought her to sparkling, radiant life is just amazing. I can't put into words my gratitude, nor how wonderful your friendship is and what it means to me. "Thank you" just isn't sufficient.
As to her design here, it's beautiful, perfect, idyllic and serene. As always, you've reached into my mind and captured her essence perfectly. There's still obvious "Dee-ness" about her and yet, yet, she's unique and valid as her own form. I keep scrolling back up to check I'm really seeing her there hehe <3
I really will have to look seriously at Windsonde and make good use of your amazing gift. Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this Swifty <3
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swift-whippet In reply to OpalSkye [2011-12-03 02:44:01 +0000 UTC]
Mind you, they do like natural colours etc. over there for their gryphon designs, so you might have to make some alt. version of DeeGryph, but we can work something out if you think it's something you'd like to do!
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swift-whippet In reply to OpalSkye [2011-12-03 02:42:53 +0000 UTC]
♥ I wanted to! I didn't just want to leave her hanging in limbo, we'd come up with a good design, and you're my friend. Of course I had to finish her at some point. I guess the specifics of her markings etc. are up to you to pin down, but I hope I made a good start. SO GLAD YOU LIKE.
MAN IF YOU JOINED WINDSONDE WE COULD HAVE GRYPH FUN AND IT WOULD BE GREAT
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OpalSkye In reply to swift-whippet [2011-12-03 14:33:23 +0000 UTC]
I did take a look after gathering myself up off the floor hehe <3
They do seem to have quite a few rules and limitations on character design; which I completely understand - I'm glad they have an exotic isle to include everybody's gryph vision ^^
I need to spend some time sketching out Gryphs before I even attempt to join Windsonde. My anatomy skills are sub-par at best but with some focus and determination, I think I could draw something that would be allowed
I had been toying with the idea of a Pyrrhuloxia type griff, but I'd not nailed anything down yet, perhaps I'll fiddle around with DeeGryph (needs a better name xD) and throw some ideas around first I'll show you anything I come up with to see what you think <3
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VantaRay [2011-12-03 01:10:57 +0000 UTC]
^^ Haha, I just finnished drawing a few griffins myself when I saw this.
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