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Look who's growing up! Mr. Lava McSharkdragon here is one of the few projects I managed to finish recently. The dragon was by far the most time-consuming part. I am still not 100% satisfied but I think it's a step in the right direction. I hope I don't come of as too cocky when I say that I'm a little bit proud of the background because the lava-like structure is entirely computer-generated. I only did a few tweaks afterwards in PS to make it more atmospheric, adjusted lighting and added minor details + the dragon. In case you were wondering what it needs to create such a structure, I'll gladly tell you that "Mandelbulb 3D" is a fine and highly underestimated piece of freeware that lets you create 3D fractals. I've been using it since march this year and wow, it just enriched my work flow so much! So after playing around with some random formulas Ieventually stumbled across these really awesome parameters. (If you want to check them out, feel free to send me a note.)
TL;DR Go and get Mandelbulb 3D on fractalforums.com, it's free and in combination with Photoshop the most awesome creativity boost for digital artists!
More to come!
Tiny little baby dragons:
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Comments: 189
TheMeekWarrior In reply to ??? [2013-11-11 20:41:46 +0000 UTC]
Soooooo beautiful. Amazing work, especially on the sharky lava dragon.
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sl4ughtermelon [2013-11-11 03:02:00 +0000 UTC]
Oh hot dang that is amazing! I love everything about this! especially the detailing with the light and lava. very very nice.
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OboieTheDragon [2013-11-11 01:18:34 +0000 UTC]
This is incredible wow, everything is just amazing!
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NexeL-Arts [2013-11-11 01:18:04 +0000 UTC]
I will learn to do something like this. I swear, because this is so freaking epic.
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Stockling [2013-11-10 21:17:53 +0000 UTC]
Wow, i can't even imagine how much time, you've spend on this master piece..
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KaRolTryx [2013-11-10 19:03:56 +0000 UTC]
wow, this looks awesome! I'd like to make it my Desktop-Wallpaper, but I don't know if it's allowed, can I?
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umbatman [2013-11-10 16:54:33 +0000 UTC]
wow, great colors and sooooooooooo vivid, i really like the details you added ,you did great
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MudBug93 [2013-11-10 15:57:54 +0000 UTC]
Nothing sounds more cocky than saying you're not completely satisfied with THAT magnificent beast! O_O
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cat-meff In reply to MudBug93 [2013-11-15 08:36:49 +0000 UTC]
ehehe, I'm sorry about that xD
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N4trs-pR1d3 [2013-11-10 13:36:00 +0000 UTC]
so clceary you went to a volcano and took a photograph of a lava dragon since no one has such amazing painting skills as this!!!
amaazingg job my friend!!!!
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Konveekou [2013-11-10 12:08:17 +0000 UTC]
This is surely a very interesting piece of work.
I completely adore the textures on the dragon and the usage of the green n blue colours to contrast the red lava.
It pretty much makes the dragon more alive, especially the movement you gave to it. A very powerful piece.
I can almost feel the heat of the lava and the dragon cry. Very hot yet cold at the same time. It got goosebumps *__* well done!
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TheRainsOfCastamere [2013-11-10 11:32:03 +0000 UTC]
Epic!! This could really be one of Daenerys dragons! XD
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vongue In reply to ??? [2013-11-10 10:55:39 +0000 UTC]
I even can't imagine how it's possible to draw this detailed
Amaizing!
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GoldDragon28 [2013-11-10 05:57:13 +0000 UTC]
Looks like a Pyroclastic dragon, if I had to choose a specific type. Very impressive.
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El3c7r0N [2013-11-10 04:18:14 +0000 UTC]
It's nice but i don't like those horns, you could add them in a row with head if you know how i mean it ^^ but it's still good work.
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santoast13 [2013-11-10 04:15:59 +0000 UTC]
probably one of the most amazing things I've ever seen!!
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jacob-reddinger [2013-11-10 03:02:53 +0000 UTC]
This has to be one of the most impressive pieces of artwork I've ever seen on DA!! Excellent work!!
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DJcham In reply to ??? [2013-11-10 02:59:51 +0000 UTC]
Love it. amazing + beautiful work! I'm so jealous I'll never be able to do this kind of stuff
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alboix56 [2013-11-10 02:46:10 +0000 UTC]
"I need to scratch my back... I need... I NEED...!"
That's what I think of whenever I see creatures with spiked backs. xD
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adamexe20a In reply to alboix56 [2013-11-10 03:06:34 +0000 UTC]
this comment!!
made my day!!
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straangely2 In reply to alboix56 [2013-11-10 02:58:40 +0000 UTC]
lol, now I'll be thinking of the same thing. XD
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ArinoriSiwamatsu [2013-11-10 01:56:59 +0000 UTC]
Hi! I want to ask you, and all who will see this comment to support my "idea". If yu wont want to support me with way you have on main page you can just pass this message further. Thank you for your time and Please dont be mad if you didnt like it : ( ---> website about www.dreamsofmine.net
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DavidTH90Animations [2013-11-10 01:39:32 +0000 UTC]
sweet jesus...that dragon is so epicly drawn...i am awestruck by epicness
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Shadowpixie-Studios [2013-11-10 01:14:00 +0000 UTC]
I will forever be jealous of your mad skillz...
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Zarkos53 [2013-11-10 01:03:28 +0000 UTC]
I looks a little like the Plesioth from Monster Hunter.
The demonic desing makes him way better though. Nice job!
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TomorrowsArchon In reply to Zarkos53 [2014-04-25 20:08:59 +0000 UTC]
I was looking for a comment like this, haha. I agree, it does look like a Plesioth.
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