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Been working on this off and on for the last few months.---
Today while I was working with my client, during the slow spots, I decided to take a break from working on commissions to finish this up.
Here you get to see how Shanido changed through life as he aged. And like all Pandorans, he was born without the bright blue markings their kind all bear. It wasn't until he reached early childhood, and found his element that his markings fully appeared on him. You can also see how his horns developed over time here. They were very tight and curled in during his youth, but around his teenage years they uncurled into what we know them as today. In most of the artwork in which Shanido is featured, he is shown as a teenager, since he's around 14 years old.
However you might notice a big change in him as he enters adulthood.
Many of you probably know that Shanido is a half-breed. His mother was a Pandoran and his father was a Toxic-Blaze. While his younger brother Karakamooni bears the qualities of both races, the only evidence of his mixed blood are his eyes. But just like all the dragons in my world, when a young dragon enters adulthood, they go through a metamorphosis that changes their appearance, usually in a very noticeable manner. With Neffertity it was the development of her large fins and wings. With Nero, it was his mane becoming larger and more vibrant, as well as his lightning-bolt markings appearing on his scales. But here with Shanido, his Toxic-Blaze side has begun to become more evident.
The scales on his face have peeled back, revealing his skull underneath and several spines grow up through his skin along his spinal cord. It is also around this time that he will assume the role of King among his people, so his demeanor is forced to change.
And as he grows older, and earns the status of "Elder" among his clan, his horns are covered in intricate carvings to reflect his status among the clans. He also wears some of the royal garments of his birthright, including one with a moonstone. His eyes also change slightly, and he grows a few extra spikes on his chin.
Quite the change for the young prince to go through, but it is something he cannot avoid.
After all, it is in his blood.
Well, hope you enjoy this little snippet of art for now. I hope to have more avatars coming out soon.
Art/Shanido are Β© Neffertity (Me)
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Comments: 22
PhiaHart [2017-07-22 19:18:27 +0000 UTC]
Man I need to do more of my characters with this one
nut likeβ¦.to much spoilers XD
and immortals
I hope to see more Neffs
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VaylerSilv [2016-12-21 11:49:18 +0000 UTC]
Ah. Nice age progression chart. We can see how character grows from smallest and inocent whelp to eldest and wise but hurt dragon.
Toddler looks really innocent and cute.
Child seems curious.
Teenager full of youthful joy.
Adult, despite of being hurt looks very confident.
And elderly seem very wise.
Good little job and age progression.
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Neffertity In reply to VaylerSilv [2016-12-22 01:10:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much.
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SilverDragonOH229 [2016-12-16 19:35:26 +0000 UTC]
Quite the change he goes through, being forced to change his demeanor however, I'm guessing it wasn't for the best.
Having his face scales peeled back, I think anyone one would freak out because have the skin, in our case, just start peeling back on day. That would be very scary. Wounder how his brother reacted to that.
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Neffertity In reply to SilverDragonOH229 [2016-12-19 16:42:55 +0000 UTC]
It was quite the life-changing experience for him. At first he tried to hide it from his father and brother by wearing a mask. He was afraid that more of him was going to change.
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savrin330 [2016-12-16 10:55:00 +0000 UTC]
I would some of these for my characters. Β They really look awesome! He is adorable as a toddler! He looks really cool as an adult and elder! ^^Β He must have been surprised a bit when the bones on his face became exposed. Great job as always Neffy! ^^
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savrin330 In reply to Neffertity [2016-12-16 17:48:35 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome Neffs! xD
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Meadow105 [2016-12-16 07:53:18 +0000 UTC]
I bet when Shanido's skin on his nose started peeling back, skull-face dad Kalkozar had to reassure him that it was not hurting him.
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Neffertity In reply to Meadow105 [2016-12-16 16:27:22 +0000 UTC]
His father did what he could to keep him from freaking out, but as it happened he felt like his life was over.Β
He felt it disfigured him, and would terrify his people if they saw it.
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RusCSI [2016-12-16 07:09:43 +0000 UTC]
I wonder if exposed bones would cause him discomfort, since it's at least a bit... odd? I mean, if suddenly one of your hands lost some flesh and you had exposed but yet operating bones, it'd be quite... "unusual" for the being. Maybe he even panicked a bit haha
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Neffertity In reply to RusCSI [2016-12-16 16:26:16 +0000 UTC]
It does cause a bit of pain, more so to him than others since his body wasn't born with the bone exposed.Β
He does have an armor plate he wears to cover his face when he's around his own people, since such a thing would terrify them.
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Midnight-Yamikidate [2016-12-16 06:20:02 +0000 UTC]
I really want some of these for my characters Neffy it's awesome!
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Neffertity In reply to Midnight-Yamikidate [2016-12-16 16:24:37 +0000 UTC]
Maybe once I do a few more, and get more comfortable making them I will offer them as a commission type.
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Navarose [2016-12-16 05:56:06 +0000 UTC]
Oh mai, Shanido looks so amazing in his adult and eldery age *w*
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DrakeTheAngel [2016-12-16 03:59:40 +0000 UTC]
This is extremely awesome!
I kinda wish I could get one for Drake. I don't think work though, as he's immortal.
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