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Description Pen and ink. 13.5" x 18" (34 cm x 43 cm). About 40 hours work.

This is my entry into the "Dragon's Domain" contest at *DocRedfield 's *monstersandmaidens group. I haven't drawn a dragon for a while, and I was hoping for an image of one to pop into my head, although, as usual, it was the girl who popped in there first. Astute observers of my work will recognize the look on the girl's face--"Hyde's Bride" wears it [link] , as does the chick on "Digital Doodling 1" [link] , along with the awakening aerobicizer in "The Mouse Trap" [link] , and they're joined by lots of damsels throughout my gallery. For that matter, you don't have to be very "astute" to notice the trend...

Regardless, there are some great entries in that contest, so if you haven't seen them, I'd encourage you to check them out.

Next up is the follow-up to "The Mouse Trap."

Enjoy!
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faile35 In reply to ??? [2008-02-02 15:33:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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DarkSpaceWolf [2008-02-02 06:42:15 +0000 UTC]

Ah Im taking it at its face value...I believe the origin is ancient somalian for "He-who-draws-awesomely"...Im not 100% on that translation, I must consult my necronomicon further

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faile35 In reply to DarkSpaceWolf [2008-02-02 15:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that sounds applicable.

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elle-chan [2008-02-01 21:17:25 +0000 UTC]

I missed the deadline, phoo! Oh well, maybe my entry can be a dragon-themed Valentine's day tribute.

The perspective on the dragon really make this picture great, as well as the design you chose for it. I love how the scales are arranged on him! The girl, of course, is a stunning example of her gender, and has good taste in fashion, as well.

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faile35 In reply to elle-chan [2008-02-02 03:44:33 +0000 UTC]

Maybe I should have the dragon clutching a heart-shaped box of chocolates in its visible claw... "Now close your eyes, Oh Lover Mine! I've got your surprise-sweet-valentine!" Of course, the look on her face would remain unchanged, a reaction to the dragon's horrific poetry...

Thanks for the compliments!

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ChaosPriestess In reply to ??? [2008-02-01 16:56:32 +0000 UTC]

o thats just awesome!

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faile35 In reply to ChaosPriestess [2008-02-02 03:34:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a ton!

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DarkSpaceWolf In reply to ??? [2008-02-01 07:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Errr....I take it Mr Dragon doesnt wanna play scrabble T_T Poor Annie (ive named her Annie, i think it fits XD) Fantastic stuff as per usual mr inappropriately named Faile

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faile35 In reply to DarkSpaceWolf [2008-02-02 03:34:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I love little insights like this one--"Annie" works for me, although I have a hard time thinking someone so-named would wear a bikini like that one (at least, not by her own choice, but perhaps if she were forced to wear it... ). Actually, if you know the origins of the name "Faile," it fits me very, very well...

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DocRedfield [2008-02-01 05:31:07 +0000 UTC]

PS- the dragon was looking cool all along, but the hair turned out especially nice

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DocRedfield [2008-02-01 05:30:13 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant! I wish I'd seen this from the beginning... oh wait, I did! Lovely work...

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faile35 In reply to DocRedfield [2008-02-02 03:31:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Scott. I got the dragon mostly done in the booth, but the ground took me a lot of time. As usual, the girl took the least amount of time and came last... I'm glad you like her hair.

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Wytherwing [2008-02-01 00:29:25 +0000 UTC]

a great looking piece Jeff! i'm exhausted just thinking about the amount of time and number of pen strokes you put into this.

good luck in that contest!

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faile35 In reply to Wytherwing [2008-02-02 03:27:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yes, I tend to linework things to death--it cannot be denied...

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Credendo-Vides [2008-01-31 17:14:52 +0000 UTC]

Love it! Reminds me of that 'bad' date I had way back when. Hahaa Again if only they made outfits like that today. *daydreams*

Love her pose, and the dragon has that gleam in his eye. mwhahaa

Hope your having a wonderful week!

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Credendo-Vides In reply to Credendo-Vides [2008-03-07 21:10:59 +0000 UTC]

You never know, I may have needed a sheep to pay the bill. MWHAHAA
Man I'm sick. LOL

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faile35 In reply to Credendo-Vides [2008-02-02 03:27:27 +0000 UTC]

That date must have been something--I hope it didn't involve chains, monoliths, and sacrifices...

Thanks! I hope your week is turning out well, too.

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Yeti06 In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 15:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Very good job
Muy buen trabajo.

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faile35 In reply to Yeti06 [2008-02-02 03:26:28 +0000 UTC]

!Muchas Gracias!

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jarod1872 In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 14:39:51 +0000 UTC]

Damn. That's a dragon and a half. Nice work man. Special digs for the Leia inspired bikini too.

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faile35 In reply to jarod1872 [2008-02-02 03:26:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, thank you. Leia's bikini inspires LOTS of art, I think...

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girlxwithxtalent [2008-01-31 12:13:23 +0000 UTC]

amazing pic!
love the dragon!

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faile35 In reply to girlxwithxtalent [2008-02-02 03:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you on both counts.

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wincenworks [2008-01-31 06:24:33 +0000 UTC]

My hand hurts just looking at all those artfully rendered scales. Also, I adore her outfit, one of the most stylish sacrificial garbs I've seen.

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faile35 In reply to wincenworks [2008-02-02 03:25:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yes, I think I caught "bikini fever" when I was doing that censored version of "Necklace"...

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wincenworks In reply to faile35 [2008-02-02 06:48:06 +0000 UTC]

All praises to bikini fever!

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faile35 In reply to wincenworks [2008-02-02 15:33:29 +0000 UTC]

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Amaruk In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 05:10:34 +0000 UTC]

Excellent as always. I really love your work.

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faile35 In reply to Amaruk [2008-02-02 03:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you do, and I appreciate you telling me so.

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Amaruk In reply to faile35 [2008-02-05 05:49:03 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome. Your way of drawing exactly meets my taste: itΒ΄s realistically in a way, but at the same time highly imaginative and stuffed with fantasy. Just very, very good.

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faile35 In reply to Amaruk [2008-02-07 15:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! That assessment of my approach fits my own pretty well. I'm glad it appeals to you.

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Amaruk In reply to faile35 [2008-02-07 16:17:01 +0000 UTC]

ItΒ΄s good to hear that we seem to feel likewise with this. So i cannot be wrong.

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faile35 In reply to Amaruk [2008-02-12 07:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I think you've got it.

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Guyra In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 04:49:22 +0000 UTC]

This one's really good, man! And the hair on the girl is awesome!

Haha, the dragon is checking out her boobs! ^^

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faile35 In reply to Guyra [2008-02-02 03:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Can you blame him? Thanks!

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Guyra In reply to faile35 [2008-02-02 13:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I don't blame him. At all! xD

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patt3rnspid3r [2008-01-31 01:52:11 +0000 UTC]

It's cute, but I think her legs looks a little too skinny given the false perspective emphasis on her chest

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faile35 In reply to patt3rnspid3r [2008-02-02 03:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll have to check those legs.

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zarsh009 In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 01:24:43 +0000 UTC]

wow, jeff, this looks good. Very Nice.

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faile35 In reply to zarsh009 [2008-02-02 03:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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fairycthulu In reply to ??? [2008-01-31 00:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Great work indeed, and fun dragon...nice work

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faile35 In reply to fairycthulu [2008-02-02 03:22:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, thank you!

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PhantasmMarquesses In reply to ??? [2008-01-30 23:06:00 +0000 UTC]

LOVE IT!

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faile35 In reply to PhantasmMarquesses [2008-02-02 03:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch!

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PirateStann In reply to ??? [2008-01-30 20:57:23 +0000 UTC]

Maybe he's a friendly dragon? Otherwise, she's screwed!

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faile35 In reply to PirateStann [2008-02-02 03:14:51 +0000 UTC]

Well, maybe he's not necessarily bent on devouring her, but might have other torments in mind, like a long, drawn-out game of checkers...

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MonsieurRat In reply to ??? [2008-01-30 20:50:44 +0000 UTC]

That dragon has one human expression!

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faile35 In reply to MonsieurRat [2008-02-02 03:13:29 +0000 UTC]

Yes, that was the idea: to put some recognizable bit of myself in his expression... Thanks!

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ColeDeschain In reply to ??? [2008-01-30 20:39:46 +0000 UTC]

WOW.

Back to "basics," but holy mother of *censored*

The expression on her face is superb...

And the beast is just downright SCARY.

Excellently done.

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faile35 In reply to ColeDeschain [2008-02-02 03:12:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! In the end, I was worried that there would be too many details with high contrast that would pull the eye away from the girl and her expression. Your comment suggests otherwise, and I appreciate that.

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