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Published: 2004-02-20 05:46:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1053; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 122
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*dholms has some of the most amazing art I've seen on this site in my year of being a member. So I decided to honor one of his gorgeous textures in an ink piece of mine.
Or is that the other way around?

Anyway, I honestly don't think I know the difference between a dragon and a drake, so don't get all technical on me about the title. I just liked it.

Took me about 15-20 hours from start to finish.
ink, photoshop, texture courtesy of * dholms
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Comments: 35

shadowlord01 [2011-09-09 20:11:55 +0000 UTC]

This looks great, interesting visual style you have with this, keep it up!!

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astercrow In reply to shadowlord01 [2011-09-09 21:19:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you i'll have to do some more..

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shadowlord01 In reply to astercrow [2011-09-09 21:35:17 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Looking forward to seeing some more

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zarathus [2004-10-12 05:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Looks good, and I really like the detail.

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astercrow In reply to zarathus [2004-10-14 07:09:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, that's definitely a compliment coming from you

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Palmitu [2004-04-26 04:08:33 +0000 UTC]

Damn.....damn nice texture on the dragon..... but what impressed me for real ws this absurd background...... i love itΒ΄s colors all the mood it comes up with!

nice nice art!

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astercrow In reply to Palmitu [2004-04-26 04:19:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. The background was actually a texture made by a deviant aquaintance of mine, *dholms . He posted it one day in a pack of textures for public use, and it seemed like a nice background for my simple ink drawing. (I was rather perplexed as to what the background would be until I saw the possibilities with his texture.) So if you like that, you should check out his gallery. He has truly amazing work posted there

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onnanoko [2004-02-27 09:47:08 +0000 UTC]

I love all of the extreme detail you put into his scales!
It's incredible! **massages your hand for you**
And I like the combo of colors you used for the bg, they contrast very well and when coupled with the dragon's movement it makes it look very murky, watery.
**gives your tummy a rub** I hope you don't mind, but I can't help myself.

~

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astercrow In reply to onnanoko [2004-03-12 19:08:44 +0000 UTC]

heehee *gets a tummy rub* yay ^_^

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vera53 [2004-02-26 06:29:49 +0000 UTC]

O____O ... --____-- ..... 0_____0 .... .____.
i hate you!!! you to freakin good!!!!
(runs away crying)
^__^ +fav!!! ^__^

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astercrow In reply to vera53 [2004-03-12 18:53:32 +0000 UTC]

awwww! *hugsqueeze* thanks a bunch..but dont hate me!

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fala [2004-02-22 06:20:48 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing, The detail is just.. wow.

This is jawdropping really.

The detail in the skin is great! and the little "fins" on his arms and down he's back was such a great touch! I really love it's wings! the little bumps gives it this awesome texture!

I also really like that tail! and his face came out so well, I love his eye.. aww.. I wanna huggle-cuddle him!

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Longoide [2004-02-22 04:44:39 +0000 UTC]

I don't care if it's a drake, a dragon, or whatever it's just soo... soo... I'm speechless...
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! !!!!! I WANT ONE!!!! IT'S SOOO PURDYYYY!

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astercrow In reply to Longoide [2004-03-12 19:02:14 +0000 UTC]

muchas gracias! *hug*

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buildingclimber [2004-02-21 12:34:12 +0000 UTC]

very nice.

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sagi [2004-02-20 23:58:57 +0000 UTC]

Awesome....
Great texture, color, and everything!
+fave, I love this, its so beautifully done!

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astercrow In reply to sagi [2004-03-12 19:12:33 +0000 UTC]

wow, a comment and a fav thanks sagi ^___^

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sagi In reply to astercrow [2004-03-13 01:39:48 +0000 UTC]

No problem! ^_^ I want prints heeee

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astercrow In reply to sagi [2004-03-23 16:57:58 +0000 UTC]

really? *shocked* I have been thinking of getting a devart prints account.... hm....

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rickchick [2004-02-20 18:39:30 +0000 UTC]

what a beauty of two... so wonderful!

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astercrow In reply to rickchick [2004-03-12 19:11:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks! dholms' piece just looked too perfect with the dragon to pass by

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arkant-wing [2004-02-20 16:31:20 +0000 UTC]

Very cool. The whole image reminds me of a wall tapestry, or at least a poster designed to look like an authentic tapestry.

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astercrow In reply to arkant-wing [2004-03-12 19:10:26 +0000 UTC]

hm... perhaps that's an interresting idea to persue...

LOL your new icon is so funneh

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gramarye [2004-02-20 16:07:35 +0000 UTC]

I saw this over on *dholms page and just had to come and have a closer look! And I wish I could see it even closer than this so I could see more of the fantastic detail. I love the antiqued look that it has and the coloring is perfect. I'm so impressed by anyone who can do this kind of detailed work with ink. Outstanding!

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astercrow In reply to gramarye [2004-03-12 19:17:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I did have it at a larger size, but I personally dislike viewing overwhelmingly huge images on DA, so I sized it down as much as I could bear without losing too much detail.

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dholms [2004-02-20 14:26:09 +0000 UTC]

ok.
so here i was. in the midst of a self imposed sabbatical from DA.
taking an occasional peak from a distant secret location. (how else would
i have seen this. duh.)
then here you come along aster,...
and WAKE ME UP!

but, if i have to be awakened, i can't think of any other way i'd rather
be than with something like THIS!
i mean, the detailed inking alone is EXCELLANT!
but the way you've added/integrated my crummy little texture is
PERFECT!
i can't think of any better purpose for it! it coexists and compliments
beautifully!
the subtle colors and 'not too busy' texture' against the incredibly
detailed rendering!
i LOVE IT!

i can't tell you how flattered and honored that you would
include my meager texture in one of your works aster.
THANK YOU so much!

and is this rumor i hear true?
you.
are.
with.
*gulp*
CHILD???!!!!

OMG!!!
a MINI YOU!!!
CONGRATS!!!
may i recommend a name?
what you ask?

DHOLMS!!!!
of course,...what else?

geesh. now back to my sabbatical.

GREAT JOB!!!

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astercrow In reply to dholms [2004-02-26 00:09:20 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe! I wish you could see the huge, silly grin on my face right now. That comment of yours really brightened my day like you wouldn't believe.
I think your texture goes perfectly with my ink drawing- those little splotches (of what I assume are black ink) just looked too good to pass up!

And yes sir, the rumors are indeed true!
In fact, I just got my ultrasound pics today.
I cleared some space from my website to give you first dibs on the baby pics: [link]
Ahh... it's so crazy and awesome and heartwarming!

I'm really glad you decided to stop by from your 'sabbatical'

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avencri [2004-02-20 13:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Whoa!! The texture is just amazing! O_O

Dragon= The same dragons as always
Drake= The same dragons as always, only in petit size =3

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astercrow In reply to avencri [2004-03-12 19:13:39 +0000 UTC]

oh...so that's the difference :3 thank you! I had often wondered about that

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riikka [2004-02-20 09:46:04 +0000 UTC]

That is wonderful! Texture looks amazing. The bakcround is beautiful and the wings! I just love the wings. I really like the dake's pose and the tail too.

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astercrow In reply to riikka [2004-03-12 19:18:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^_^ i really like the way the wings and tail came out, too! This is probably my best dragon pic so far

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voln [2004-02-20 08:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow........O_O

You've really created something wonderful!!

Everything about this picture is great! And you didn't slack on ANY details which is something I tend to do, because I lose interest fast. so beautiful! Perfectly deserving of a !

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astercrow In reply to voln [2004-03-12 19:27:26 +0000 UTC]

wow, thank you voln! *beams happily* ^___^

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felabba [2004-02-20 07:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Whoooo. Wow. The drake is an effective choice for the texture you chose -- he appears to be flying out over a beach where the sea meets land. But the drawing itself is incredible. I've always believed that detail, without the core of the drawing being sound, is useless. But match detail with a well drawn picture and you can create something amazing. You've obviously got a knack for lizards, but the realistic style, the inked in texture of his scales and wings, and the beautiful inks done by dholms in the background is just beautiful. It brings to mind all of those illustrated books of dragons, where somehow the pictures looked like ancient illustrations.

I also like the design of the drake, with the webbing and the loose folds of the wings, along with that tail.

Too good for words.

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astercrow In reply to felabba [2004-03-12 19:24:18 +0000 UTC]

wow, thanks for that awesome comment fel, i agree about your mention of detail w/ composition :3

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