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Description The title isn't going to make sense unless I tell you the hummingbird over the dragon is sticking out it's tongue too I'm sorry I just couldn't think of a title, so that'll have to do.

About 25 hours total. Painter IX wacom intuos tablet. I wanted to play around with textures, especially in the background. This is a very different style background to what I usually make, so it was a good stretch for me. I loved LOVED using the sumi-e pen for the foliage (which is hard to see, I have that layer at about 50% opacity)

Thanks for looking, hope you're all enjoying your weekend
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Comments: 134

ArtbySandiJohnson In reply to ??? [2007-02-08 13:50:44 +0000 UTC]

You know it seems to have a Japanese print quality to it. Did you intend that?

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south-wind [2007-02-06 12:30:48 +0000 UTC]

This is just incredible! The colours you've used are very beautiful, and I'm in awe of the detail you've put into this! ...that, and it's an adorable scene.

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MBoulad In reply to south-wind [2007-02-08 06:03:03 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks so much...it was another 'just for fun' piece, they're always the best to work on, eh?

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south-wind In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-12 09:45:16 +0000 UTC]

yup!

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wyldwoman In reply to ??? [2007-02-06 00:00:41 +0000 UTC]

Great piece!

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MBoulad In reply to wyldwoman [2007-02-08 06:01:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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miss69 In reply to ??? [2007-02-05 15:07:39 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning
I simply adore this one it's too good for words..

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MBoulad In reply to miss69 [2007-02-08 06:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Hi hon, thanks so much

Hey I was just thinking about you, I was checking the Expose 5 submissions and saw a couple of your works I'd love to see your work in the next book

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miss69 In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-08 06:34:34 +0000 UTC]

Me Too..
Have you had any of your art entered into it before?

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MBoulad In reply to miss69 [2007-02-08 06:44:28 +0000 UTC]

I did last year, but no dice. I was pretty depressed afterward (don't ask me why, I wasn't really expecting to get in...but darn! I wanted to!)

I might enter something this year, I'm not sure...still trying to decide if I'm up to it.

I'm glad you went for it, have you done this before?

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miss69 In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-08 10:44:41 +0000 UTC]

No this is the first time I've entered. I don't think I was ready to enter anything before now..Im still unsure.
Just have to wait and see.
I think you should enter thou.. You should consider entering the meer cats at the movies.. I just love that one

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blumgrl [2007-02-05 00:50:09 +0000 UTC]

I'd be nice to have some contrast.. or detail so we could see the hummingbird's tongue XP This image is soo cute. You made a big dragon look so nice and friendly I love the nice textures.

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MBoulad In reply to blumgrl [2007-02-05 01:56:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I didn't take the size down to this posted size...didn't realise the tongue wouldn't show And hate to change it to a bigger size tongue, it would like odd on such a small bird.

I wish I could post things larger, but then we have to worry about the art snitchers.

Anyhoo...thanks for the comment

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chasing-butterflies [2007-02-04 21:23:53 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous! I love the soft coloring, beautiful compistion and awesome textures! You have a terrific gallery - I shall add you to my watch!

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MBoulad In reply to chasing-butterflies [2007-02-05 01:56:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, and for adding me to your watch

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chasing-butterflies In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 05:50:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Fibbi [2007-02-04 21:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Woanderful work! As always!

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MBoulad In reply to Fibbi [2007-02-05 01:56:38 +0000 UTC]

Hi hon...thanks very much

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miskis [2007-02-04 19:59:33 +0000 UTC]

awww... AWWWW..
*pets beautiful dragon* He's soo cute!!!

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MBoulad In reply to miskis [2007-02-05 01:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much I'm reading the second part of the Eregon series, I just had to paint a dragon He was fun...

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miskis In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 02:10:38 +0000 UTC]

o0oo Eldest. we've been waiting foreeevvveeerr for #3
*is rereading dragons of pern series* so I have dragons on the brain too.

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MBoulad In reply to miskis [2007-02-08 06:37:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah darn it I just finished Eldest...now *I'm* waiting for the next installment, too It's a good series, especially considering how young the author is. He was homeschooled, btw, when the first book came out all the mums on my homeschooling forum were cheering him on lol.

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miskis In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-08 16:19:33 +0000 UTC]

yeah.. the lit community had fits over it too.. lol.. bacause mommy and daddy own publishing company, they say he didnt have to go through everything all other authors do/did. Big controversey over how much was/is him and how much is parents.. kinda sad lol.. quit being jealous and enjoy the dang book already!

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Lilyas [2007-02-04 19:34:49 +0000 UTC]

This image is amazing and well composed! The dragon is so lovely and detailed and the hummingbirds are a wonderful addition. I think the title fits well because the bird could also have said "Have a nice day" to the dragon.

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MBoulad In reply to Lilyas [2007-02-05 01:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your comment I'm happy with the composition on this one, that's rare!

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Talenshi [2007-02-04 19:20:30 +0000 UTC]

love the dragon. his scales look awesome! ^^

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MBoulad In reply to Talenshi [2007-02-05 01:58:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Svartz In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 19:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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MBoulad In reply to Svartz [2007-02-05 01:59:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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GD-litenin In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 17:13:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow this rox!!!
The only thing I'm not sure about is the *fantasy* part . . . this guy looks like I could reach over and give him a pat on the head

Beautiful work

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MBoulad In reply to GD-litenin [2007-02-05 02:00:29 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks I'm happy with it, but then again...I see places I wish I'd worked more *sigh*. I bet you know that feeling lol...it's probably common to those of us who are detail oriented

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GD-litenin In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 04:02:31 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome . . . I think it looks great as is
But yeah I definately know that feeling . . . I tend to get a bit carried away with some of my stuff and never know when to stop . . . lol

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MBoulad In reply to GD-litenin [2007-02-08 06:35:34 +0000 UTC]

"I tend to get a bit carried away with some of my stuff and never know when to stop..."

Oh boy can I relate to THAT I had a feeling we worked similarly. You can almost see some artists brains ticking away in their work...obsessive slaves to detail some of us That's a good thing I think. And you're right, the trick is to know when to stop

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GD-litenin In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-08 13:58:52 +0000 UTC]

lol yeah . . . someone on here made me laugh when she said . . .
Q: "How many artist does it take to make a painting?"

A: "Two, one to do the painting and another to hit him on the head with a hammer when it's done!"

I was like . . . yeah that's me

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Tasha25 In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 15:16:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the detail in this is absolutely fabulous!

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MBoulad In reply to Tasha25 [2007-02-05 02:00:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Rita-Ria [2007-02-04 14:15:17 +0000 UTC]

that is so lovely

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MBoulad In reply to Rita-Ria [2007-02-05 02:01:10 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks Rita

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Rita-Ria In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 06:43:02 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome

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FractalEyes In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 14:11:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the playfulness in this. The background, textures and colors are wonderful. Dragon and hummingbirds -

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MBoulad In reply to FractalEyes [2007-02-05 02:04:03 +0000 UTC]

LOL it's a strange combination, I know, but it was a fun contrast in size

Thanks for your comment

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FractalEyes In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 02:09:40 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I love the contrast in size; I don't know if I could have ever come up with it.

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karemelancholia In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 14:05:16 +0000 UTC]


Wow i love it!!

I invite you to enter The Maiden in Lost Land Contest .

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MBoulad In reply to karemelancholia [2007-02-05 02:06:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

I had a look at the contest linked on your comment, it looks like fun I might give it a whirl when I have some free time *prays for free time* The prizes look awesome

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karemelancholia In reply to MBoulad [2007-02-05 07:42:59 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, i'm waiting for your entry, would really love to see what you created for this contest!
oh yeah teh prizes i could never enough thankful to the wonderful donators! Really amazing!
And if you make a photomanipulation please don't miss the specifical rules about stocks in the journal!!
thanx!

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aglaranna In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 13:43:49 +0000 UTC]

love the humor in this one, and the use of texture is great! especially in the dragon's head

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MBoulad In reply to aglaranna [2007-02-05 02:07:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you I had a lot of fun with this, and was able to use the experience of painting waterdragons in other works for the texture on the dragon, especially on his head Thanks for mentioning that!

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staticgirl In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 13:02:20 +0000 UTC]

awww that's lovely....

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MBoulad In reply to staticgirl [2007-02-05 02:07:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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littledeviltoo In reply to ??? [2007-02-04 12:58:22 +0000 UTC]

You never cease to amaze me...
Such detail... I do love the subtle add of the sumi-e pen... adds just the right amount!
The colors just pop out and make you stare even more at this beauty!
How cute the hummingbird teasing the dragon. I it!!!
Kind of like our new kitty and my dog...

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