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Description UPDATE: I added a better water splash and clouds there! looks way cooler now! C:

UPDATE 20th Nov: Shard has gone through a slight color edit and minor shading improvements. There will be more changes to come as I'm still tweakin it a bit here and there.

ASK ME FIRST IF YOU WANT TO USE. YOU CAN USE IT AS DESKTOP WALLPAPER, BUT DONT CLAIM IT AS YOUR OWN. I ALSO WANT TO BE CREDITED AND NOTIFIED WHERE AND HOW YOU ARE USING THIS. Thank you!

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Blue skies, rivers of gold
Bring to my heart
The stories of old
I remember the way to begin

Lead by all my grace
And a brave hand of peace
The air will lift us, our hearts a gift as
We feel the release

The breaking of dawn
I see the wind and the breeze
Will carry us home,
Joining us all in unified love

The sweetness of peace
More precious than gold,
The tender compassion
That gives elation as we behold

Break of dawn is coming,
With wisdom, wind and breeze,
Touching on the seas.

So here in our hearts
lay way to our home
Where all find comfort,
Blue skies, rivers of gold

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGXfMQ… Turunen - Wisdom of Wind)

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OMGWTFBBQ. THIS ONE TOOK ME FOREVER (>30h? ). But I'm so proud of it. Look at all the details

This is 's character Shard, made it for him because he caught my 5,000th kiribian. I tweaked his design a bit, so it's a bit different than the original version
Initially, I *just* wanted to try out photoshop and never would have expected it to come out THIS detailed. but I guess I couldn't help myself.

Oh and btw, I think the song I posted here pretty much suits the mood in this picture too. I was listening to it (almost) the entire time. :3
I'm aware that there are a few mistakes still, for instance I don't really like how the legs came out, or the water splash. And I've never drawn a starfish before I made this without reference as usual... and there are a few areas that need more rendering. But I'm still very very proud of it. C:

THIS NEEDS TO BE CELEBRATED


Note: added a watermark to it to prevent art theft.
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Comments: 310

Aequin-Night In reply to ??? [2010-09-12 02:44:39 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is amazing ^__^ Very nicely done haha
I have to have this in my faves

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Aequin-Night [2010-09-18 14:15:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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thatguy162 In reply to ??? [2010-09-05 14:13:10 +0000 UTC]

wow this is amazing i love it

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Shatylia In reply to ??? [2010-09-02 20:50:21 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful, really lovely work.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Shatylia [2010-09-03 20:24:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! and even more thanks for faving C:

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Isriana In reply to ??? [2010-08-29 14:57:17 +0000 UTC]

Intense and beautiful - I love the dragon's pose and the way you've paid attention to every single scale. Also, the water splash looks really realistic. Awesome as always!

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Mohua [2010-08-26 13:46:51 +0000 UTC]

Omg i absoloutly ADORE dragons !! AHHH im thinking of maybe drawing a dragon for my next work ... any tips ??? ^^

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Mohua [2010-08-26 14:23:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. link me a work of yours and I'll give you some critique (it's easier that way).

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Xerxan In reply to ??? [2010-08-20 16:12:58 +0000 UTC]

wow
u did a great job with the front legs
the scales form really well to the shapes of the muscles
keep it up

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Xerxan [2010-09-03 20:25:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! I'll definately keep at it

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Xerxan In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-09-03 23:46:45 +0000 UTC]

no problem
check out my gallery if u get the time

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SarVondrak [2010-08-15 00:24:17 +0000 UTC]

This is.. more than great.
I got a dragon like that in the same color, it just holdig a candle.
Amazing pic!

And the text I dont know what to say, just that I love it, and I dont have any words for it ..

mysterious.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to SarVondrak [2010-09-18 14:11:10 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot for the comment! C:

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BlackCatKaya In reply to ??? [2010-08-11 12:17:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow, das Wasser sieht echt klasse aus. Ich kann immer noch nicht begreifen, wie du es schaffst so viele kleine Details einzuzeichnen (z.B. bei den Drachenschuppen). Lila ist zwar nicht gerade meine Lieblingsfarbe, aber es erzeugt einen netten Kontrast in diesem Bild.
Ich weiß gar nicht, warum ich das nicht schon früher gesehen habe...muss ich wohl übersehen haben^^

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to BlackCatKaya [2010-08-11 16:55:35 +0000 UTC]

Ich denk wenn man sich genug MΓΌhe gibt und stΓ€ndig versucht, details hinzuzufΓΌgen ist das kein Problem.

lol das macht nichts. DankeschΓΆn fΓΌr das Kommentar!

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Spyrosbestfriend [2010-07-31 04:36:32 +0000 UTC]

OH MY! How elegant and majestic. Truly amazing pose and dragon! WONDEROUS!

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Spyrosbestfriend [2010-09-03 20:26:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! sorry for the late reply... I always read all the comments I get, but sometimes I'm too lazy to reply..

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Spyrosbestfriend In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-09-04 06:27:15 +0000 UTC]

Not at all, I know how you feel. ^^

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Azkeada [2010-07-23 18:09:27 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, love the crashi wave effect, the Dragon design is amazing too.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Azkeada [2010-08-31 21:29:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks alot, glad you like it!

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Shimaira In reply to ??? [2010-07-19 13:00:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow, amazing <3 the dragon is beautiful and I love the different textures (scales, fur/hair). And the water splash looks very good

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Shimaira [2010-08-29 15:51:22 +0000 UTC]

thank you, I'm glad you think so C:

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Shimaira In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-08-29 15:56:08 +0000 UTC]

=^_^=

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Agaave In reply to ??? [2010-07-17 07:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is awesome!

Dragon looks amazing with all those little details you have put on scales and shading! Especially tail and how it twists looks great.

Background is also gorgeous: rock looks really realistic and splatters work also very well. Little starfish is beautiful detail and colorspot! And clouds are majestic as well.

Since you asked for critique here is some: I think furry parts are not as well done as scales, they don't reach same realism level. But don't get me wrong, they're not bad, they just are not as awesome as rest of the dragon.

I can't remember how splashes look earlier but I have a feeling they're better now. But one thing is disturbing me: the pattern of brush you have used shows too clearly, it is a bit symmetrical, if you know what I mean.

But despite those little things I think this is your best work so far! Looking forward to see moar and moar!

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Agaave [2010-08-29 15:51:07 +0000 UTC]

I see what you mean with the fur, and the splash. I was willed to improve the latter, but not willed to spend too much time on it glad you like it still.

Thanks you so much for the detailed comment, I really appreciate it! - even though I sometimes take so long to reply

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Agaave In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-08-30 07:22:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I understand, sometimes we just have to decide that the picture is finished now and move forward.

You're welcome! ^^

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Aquamega [2010-07-13 01:54:25 +0000 UTC]

Awesome job there"!

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Aquamega [2010-07-13 20:45:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you! C:

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loveless1996 [2010-07-12 07:38:45 +0000 UTC]

its really beautiful

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to loveless1996 [2010-07-12 12:21:26 +0000 UTC]

thank you, I'm glad you think so. ^^

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TL-97 In reply to ??? [2010-07-12 00:13:05 +0000 UTC]

Great update, that part does look even better, way to go.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to TL-97 [2010-08-11 13:27:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you! ^^

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JANunnoArt In reply to ??? [2010-07-11 21:50:44 +0000 UTC]

I just saw the changes you made to it! It all works much , much better now and the splash is great!

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to JANunnoArt [2010-07-31 12:21:09 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much! ^^

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A-New-Lesson In reply to ??? [2010-07-11 19:12:35 +0000 UTC]

The dragon, sea, and detail. Awesome.
I love you, dood.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to A-New-Lesson [2010-07-12 12:14:22 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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spiro-wyyvin [2010-07-11 18:42:00 +0000 UTC]

you have a way of making art seem to almost, have movment, great edit

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to spiro-wyyvin [2010-07-13 20:44:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you! C:

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spiro-wyyvin In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-07-14 00:45:02 +0000 UTC]

welcomez

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BeardedRick [2010-07-11 18:20:16 +0000 UTC]

very nice and clear

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to BeardedRick [2010-07-11 22:54:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you! ^^

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Purple-Crayolas In reply to ??? [2010-07-11 17:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Its really nice...

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to Purple-Crayolas [2010-07-11 22:02:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you! C:

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Purple-Crayolas In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-07-11 23:07:21 +0000 UTC]

np

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SilentClawDD [2010-07-10 20:51:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to have caught your 5000th
If I didn't I'd never have seen this pice of artwork...
I'm honored to have seen it...

I. Totally. Love. It!
The composition... It's so proud, so alive... You've made the (way too) long body of Shard come out rlly great...
The detail on fur/ scales... It gives this piece so much depth... Something I still have to learn TT.TT... (Could someone PLZ help me with that?)
The background is beautiful too

It'd be very usefull if I got the permission for using this as example for my further drawings... Do you grant that?

I thank you (x1,000,000 again) so very (x1,000,000) much for doing this...
It was worth the time you've taken, I'm sure!!!

I'd say, love, take care, and I just can't wait for your next submit,

~DD/ Carrot

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to SilentClawDD [2010-07-11 22:54:40 +0000 UTC]

you're very very very very very very very welcome!

I shortened his body a bit because firstly, It wouldn't have looked good on the piece, and secondly that if a dragon is too long, he starts to look kind of weird. :/
you can always use this as reference. Just try not to acquire the way I drew your character too much

Oh well maybe should work again on my tutorial on how to draw scales. Hm let's see, I can comment on some of your pieces and focus on scales in my critique, if you'd like.

I've updated this piece and added a better splash and more realistic clouds. you can check it out if you like. C:

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SilentClawDD In reply to hail-the-oblivious [2010-07-12 08:44:13 +0000 UTC]

No problems

Of course I won't

I first then have to be able to draw dragons WITH scales...

I saw it
It even looks better now

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BardArtMan In reply to ??? [2010-07-10 01:25:03 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work, very beautiful, nice poem too.

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hail-the-oblivious In reply to BardArtMan [2010-07-11 18:21:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you! C:

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bonesaw54321 In reply to ??? [2010-07-09 23:36:39 +0000 UTC]

can i use this 4 a desktop background?? THIS IS AWESOME

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