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"As with so many things, the world had come to its end.The last battle was a quiet one, fought in no more land than a wolf might wander in a day. It was not fought by deities, it was not even fought by warriors, but by a single, vulnerable friend.
He had fought for her before. He had fought because the whisperings of good told him she would make a difference.
Protect her, they deigned.
And though this was said to nearly a dozen, only Zal remained to fight for her. Where others had faded to the black or fallen with despair, only he had stayed at her side.
The world had come to its end. The Taer, its body emblazoned by the apathy of billions, fueled by ancient fears great and small and the nagging of death, decay, and destruction, descended towards the final light.
Zal's paws clutched the grit of earth; his tail swept the cliff's breadth. The world was ending, and his was the only body left to stop it.
He would be the one to die, so that when the world ended, she, at least, could survive."
Manojalpa requested a massive commission by me in which her character Zal guards a silver apple sapling from the terrible darkness that forces every light creating power to dim.
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This was one of the largest and most complex paintings I have done so far and I never thought I could finish it in such a short amount of time. I'm still thankful for the ones who really stayed 10 hours watching me stream. Haha. You're simply awesome. XD
All in all, including the sketch, I worked about 30 hours on the image. I tried out to not concentrate on small details so much but on lighting and colouring which will create the most important aspects of the painting in the end.
The original file is about 4500 x 5600 pixel on 300 dpi.
There is a better description coming very soon.
I must run out and do some mosaik simply for enjoyment. XD
Thanks a lot for looking!!
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Comments: 375
SpaceOrchid [2014-01-04 19:16:05 +0000 UTC]
Amazing piece of art...it is Β pretty similar to one dream of mine....Keep it up!
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trailerscore [2013-03-28 17:04:42 +0000 UTC]
Featured on Franck BarrΓ©'s epic Trailer Music track "The Ultimate Battle "! Fits perfectly! Thanks for creating this one!
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UGNArtWorld [2012-12-21 01:02:04 +0000 UTC]
Ou... it's so beautiful. I love this painting.
Can I use it for a video (not for commercial purposes, just a simple YT music video)?
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MandelCr8tor [2012-04-06 18:36:37 +0000 UTC]
Great Artwork, love the dragons, great movement in this one
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XxLordRage666xX [2012-01-01 18:21:35 +0000 UTC]
truly immaculant. i love this. and the story. awesome job xD
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RedAventador [2011-10-05 03:22:05 +0000 UTC]
WOAH!!!!!!!!
INCREDIBLE! Wonderful detail, love the intensity!
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AlchemyFreak16 [2011-07-31 16:49:31 +0000 UTC]
This is gorgeous. I wish I could have it hanging in my room!
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kenywhp [2011-07-22 19:37:11 +0000 UTC]
Great work!
Featured on Monster Database!
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Dakknay-Sade [2011-06-13 11:04:11 +0000 UTC]
Jeezus Christ this is amazing. This piece really inspires me, and though I don't know you this piece is so beautiful I've gained an instant respect for you, thank you very much for sharing!
*ribbit*
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grinandferret [2011-05-08 07:35:54 +0000 UTC]
This is absolutely stunning! The composition really flows and leads the eyes into it. The designs of the dragons are equally entrancing and beautifully designed. You have created a truly amazing and breathtaking piece.
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AlectorFencer In reply to grinandferret [2011-05-08 11:02:26 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ever so much!
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Kittrex [2011-04-18 14:08:32 +0000 UTC]
What a beautiful painting! The story is so touching and well fitting! Great work!
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FaolanshewolfGold [2011-04-07 08:33:26 +0000 UTC]
I can't come up with good enough words for this....just wow!!!
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lindy-hop [2011-03-28 15:07:23 +0000 UTC]
Ever since you posted this photo, I've been in love with it. Over the last year, it has spent quite a bit of time as the wallpaper on my laptop. In that time, I've lost track of just how many people have looked over my shoulder and commented on how awesome/amazing/epic/cool/beautiful/etc it is. On behalf of all those people, I would like to thank you for creating this masterpiece
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DragonZoo [2011-03-07 17:36:19 +0000 UTC]
awesome pic! i've posted it on my blog, a dragon pic a day ([link] ) with full links to your profile!
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lionback [2010-12-22 23:06:59 +0000 UTC]
thoughts become things.... if it can be imagened then somewhere it exsists? WOW. great work, great imagenation. humbeling, totaly humbeling...
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Yeddie-Ed [2010-12-22 19:09:53 +0000 UTC]
WOW!!!! This is AWESOME!!!!!!!! It's a new look on yin and yang.
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Thalo-Ryder [2010-12-21 03:01:54 +0000 UTC]
The idea behind this picture reminds me of the Silmarillion, and of the two trees, (their names escape me now) that are so filled with light and beauty but are almost destroyed by Shelob (or her predecessor, I can't remember, I need to read it again...) who sucks the light out of them. Beautiful picture.
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Compass-Wave [2010-12-21 00:32:45 +0000 UTC]
This is definitely epic. The age old battle between good and evil. To be willing to give up life so that another might live is the epitome of bravery, if not a little saddening. Beautiful colors to make the contrast between light and dark very apparent. Smashing work! ;D
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7th-Of-The-Gods [2010-12-18 14:06:26 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this is fantastic! O__o
I love this, wonderful work! <3
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Bluetabbycat [2010-12-14 10:36:56 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, very atmospheric! This is really great work!
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