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Clerical-Error — Quetzalcoatl and Quetzal

Published: 2010-11-11 09:01:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 7217; Favourites: 109; Downloads: 0
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Description Apparently I only draw fantasy art.XD Anyway, here's my take on Quetzalcoatl, and a quetzal bird. I tried to mix my style with more traditional depictions of him, but it didn't quite work out like I hoped it would. (I can't draw snakes! There's no apparent light source! Using a texture as a sad attempt at a background!) Oh well, at least it was a learning experience. By the way, drawing each scale by hand is maddening...

Corel Painter X over a period of two or three weeks.
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Comments: 23

EmperorNortonII [2014-03-16 07:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Pretty awesome!

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wiffyspiffy [2012-05-12 21:28:59 +0000 UTC]

I really like it! I love the way you've given him quite a traditional face, and the pattern on the beam he's draped over is brilliant!

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NecroBalam [2012-01-23 20:33:05 +0000 UTC]

This is a great picture, the colors and details is very cool!
The scales seemed particularly awesome!

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Clerical-Error In reply to NecroBalam [2012-01-24 21:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks a lot! I'm glad you like the scales, they took forever.XD

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NecroBalam In reply to Clerical-Error [2012-01-27 22:32:57 +0000 UTC]

He he No prob! It shows that you put effort on it!

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OoconstantineoO [2011-11-17 19:52:49 +0000 UTC]

just love it

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Clerical-Error In reply to OoconstantineoO [2012-01-18 20:42:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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Cattereia [2011-08-07 18:11:38 +0000 UTC]

I really enjoy the minor details you've put into this. The attention to the scales and feathers really make the image look fantastic. Yet you've also made it so that there isn't too much detail that would make it seem busy. This is a very well done piece. Congratulations for the outcome!

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Rom-ko [2011-03-10 07:30:31 +0000 UTC]

Excellent works, they inspire

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Clerical-Error In reply to Rom-ko [2011-03-10 18:00:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And thank you for the +watch too.

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Rom-ko In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-03-10 18:20:27 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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Sassar [2011-01-31 18:08:43 +0000 UTC]

I think your mix works really well, but then again I don't know what you originally had in mind. The colours work really well together too, not to mention the subtle snake-carving in the stone. Great work!

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Clerical-Error In reply to Sassar [2011-02-07 07:47:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you noticed the carving in the stone, I was hoping someone would.

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Thorwind [2011-01-21 10:52:43 +0000 UTC]

love the traditional shapes and angles....scales done by hand? you're a very patient man

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Clerical-Error In reply to Thorwind [2011-01-22 00:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch! The scales weren't actually too bad, once I turned my brain off.XD

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Maplemusketeer [2011-01-08 00:59:44 +0000 UTC]

Your colours are so vivid and apt! And I love the stylized work on the stone beam I spent 3 months in Guatemala and love the tail oh and drawing each scale by hand? You're a better person than I haha

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Clerical-Error In reply to Maplemusketeer [2011-01-22 00:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, I'm jealous! I'd love to go to Guatemala someday. Thanks for the comment and fav too!

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Maplemusketeer In reply to Clerical-Error [2011-01-22 00:04:52 +0000 UTC]

LOL It's beautiful there! And amazing! I would go back Yes it can be dangerous.. but so can anywhere if people don't use common sense and do foolish things lol

I have some comical stories involving volcanoes and thunderstorms.. well.. they're comical in the "I can't belive I was that stupid and lived to tell about it" sort of way haha

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xhogyokux [2010-11-12 00:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Just too epic for words. : 3 You should put up critiques for people to do on your pieces. <3

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Clerical-Error In reply to xhogyokux [2010-11-12 03:08:43 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could, but I don't have a paid account.D:

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xhogyokux In reply to Clerical-Error [2010-11-12 03:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Ugh... dA is silly that way at times. >.o;

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Kurse-of-the-sea [2010-11-11 09:03:09 +0000 UTC]

Look! It's a fat snake that likes to eat poor defenseless flowers...

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Clerical-Error In reply to Kurse-of-the-sea [2010-11-11 23:45:10 +0000 UTC]

Especially certain flowers who make mean comics.;D

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