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Published: 2010-09-15 23:26:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 10266; Favourites: 298; Downloads: 174
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Description This scene was inspired by the art of many folks on deviantArt. It’s a quick little drawing of Kora and her family. Kora’s first feathers have grown out, and she’s feeling bold. It’s the farthest she has ever traveled from her nest. As she explores her new world, she befriends a rat and a flower beetle. Her Mom and Dad are watchful of Kora’s antics and are not far behind should Kora run into trouble. This picture was inspired by one of my most favorite drawings by ToxicKittyCat--“ Kora and a rat”.

Kora’s Mom (Jeane) is a character designed by BlueFluffyDinosaur (©BlueFluffyDinosaur)

Kora and Kora’s Dad (Ron) are characters designed by ToxicKittyCat (©ToxicKittyCat)

I know my style is very different, but I hope I captured Kora’s spunky nature.

Thanks

Blair
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Comments: 91

LLawliet7007 [2016-07-08 13:26:21 +0000 UTC]

I love mani raptors(feathered dinosaurs!)     

I love Kora sooooo much 

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Psithyrus In reply to LLawliet7007 [2016-07-11 21:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Awww thanks so much

best wishes,

Blair

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LLawliet7007 In reply to Psithyrus [2016-07-13 08:54:54 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! 

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MarAlmok [2015-07-16 18:43:24 +0000 UTC]

omg is so cute

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SilkenWinds [2012-08-22 15:18:17 +0000 UTC]

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Caessaes [2012-05-31 16:08:57 +0000 UTC]

With that tittle I think what this was a parody of the Dora the Exlorer but it's good what I was wrong. Really and cute and adorable raptor.

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snivy08 [2012-05-17 02:08:13 +0000 UTC]

good job!

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Nebride7 [2012-01-02 04:38:46 +0000 UTC]

This is adorable!

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Meophotographie [2011-10-26 15:19:53 +0000 UTC]

good job

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jjohnson [2011-09-14 17:04:31 +0000 UTC]

This is very well done, and I am faving it. I love the colors and composition.

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nedmumf96 [2011-03-06 22:12:37 +0000 UTC]

power rangers dino force

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Argema-Brassingtonei [2010-10-29 05:42:16 +0000 UTC]

disney eat your heart out

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EdGarcia [2010-09-26 20:38:53 +0000 UTC]

Aieeee! RUN BOOTS! It's A Raptor! Go Diego Go!.

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Psithyrus In reply to EdGarcia [2010-09-29 23:16:10 +0000 UTC]

hahaha,

Thanks Ed, you must a Dora fan too.

Cheers,

Blair

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lillylogic [2010-09-25 06:45:31 +0000 UTC]

awwwwww

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Psithyrus In reply to lillylogic [2010-09-26 18:27:48 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

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lillylogic In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-26 23:36:43 +0000 UTC]

X3 yur welcome

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Sombraluz-Images [2010-09-24 03:39:56 +0000 UTC]

2 of my favorite things in this illustration: fluffy creatures and raptors!

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Psithyrus In reply to Sombraluz-Images [2010-09-26 18:28:36 +0000 UTC]

They're by far my favorites too.

Thanks for looking,

Best wishes,

Blair

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Sombraluz-Images In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-27 23:40:04 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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DragonRichard [2010-09-23 12:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Aww x3

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Psithyrus In reply to DragonRichard [2010-09-26 18:29:52 +0000 UTC]

That's exactly what my folks said when I showed them Kora.

Thanks again Rich

cheers,

Blair

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DragonRichard In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-26 22:53:44 +0000 UTC]

Any time ^^
Ur a good artist

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Skyward-Dreamer [2010-09-23 11:37:26 +0000 UTC]

They're so beautiful, I can't believe how cute you're able to make these little guys.

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Psithyrus In reply to Skyward-Dreamer [2010-09-26 18:31:40 +0000 UTC]

many thanks Sky,

Drawing cute things takes my mind off more stressful things at work. I usually sketch when I come home for lunch.

All the best,

Blair

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Skyward-Dreamer In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-30 13:56:43 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

That's a very good reason and I'm sure it's a great stress reliever. I wish I could do the same. Ufortunately, I tend to get restless after an hour or so of working on a picture so I have to go and do something else ...

Ditto.

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ReyHai [2010-09-18 13:49:59 +0000 UTC]

it's so cute, so colourful and it's very well done!

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Psithyrus In reply to ReyHai [2010-09-19 00:18:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Alexandra,

I am glad you liked it, I never thought using yellow as a color would be so difficult to use when drawing feathers.

Best wishes,

Blair

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ReyHai In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-19 08:18:57 +0000 UTC]

Np

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inu-bri [2010-09-18 11:39:35 +0000 UTC]

Adorabubble!

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Psithyrus In reply to inu-bri [2010-09-19 00:20:46 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks Bri,

Thanks for putting Kora into Pro-dino artists.

all the best
Cheers,
Blair

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inu-bri In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-19 04:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Theres NO way we wouldn't have accepted Kora its amazing, truly!

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AlexisAthene [2010-09-18 10:54:26 +0000 UTC]

Yellow raptor! Awesome idea! She looks like lemon! And this is your next great work!

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Psithyrus In reply to AlexisAthene [2010-09-19 00:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Aleksandra,

I'm very happy you liked Kora. It's my tribute to my favorite dinosaur character of ToxicKittyCat's. You got me hooked on drawing cute feathered babies when I first saw safeplace where a cute little eagle chick is nestled between his mom's feet. So adorable!

Thanks again,

Blair

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AlexisAthene In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-20 12:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Chicks of birds and dinosaurs can look very cute!! I hope you draw a more drawings with chicks! I can't wait for more works from you.

Did you go to art school or something?

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Aerozaine [2010-09-18 07:29:55 +0000 UTC]

As always, amazing! I don't know if I'd classify it as a cartoon, but definitely adorable and in my opinion, spunky!

A style change for you, but it works extremely well! I think you've pulled it off, nicely. ^.^

*~*

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Psithyrus In reply to Aerozaine [2010-09-19 00:34:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks K,

It was a fun project and good break from painting more serious pieces.

All the best,

Blair

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hyphenatedsuperhero [2010-09-16 23:27:29 +0000 UTC]

Aww... even if I'm decidedly against animal characters (dunno, it de-animalizes them, which I think is what makes animals such great subjects of any field of study), I have to admit it. This is wonderful. Awfully cute.
Seriously, you should start considering publishing children's books. I know that, if I were a child, I'd bugger the hell out of my parents so they would buy me one. Heck, I'd even buy one now that I'm all grown...

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Psithyrus In reply to hyphenatedsuperhero [2010-09-17 02:11:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words, Osvaldo.

I am actually drawing a very serious T. Rex painting with advice from professional paleoartists; its amazing how many details you have to pay attention to. I love to draw cute little drawings as a relief from more realistic works. All of my family and friends love my cutesy stuff. You know I thought of becoming a children's book illustrator. I have worked on an insect learning game for children, as part of my volunteer work with 4-H. I was even offered an appenticeship with a Muppeteer of the Jim Henson Company. However, I decided to continue to persue a career in science, I now work as an insect biologist with the US Department of Agriculture. That does explain all the bugs in my deviations. Tjanks again good buddy, and...

all glory to the Hypnotoad...

Blair

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hyphenatedsuperhero In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-20 17:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Heh, you're welcome.
Never actually said that you weren't good at doing serious stuff. I merelsy stated that you're insanely good at doing these "cuter" illustrations. And those are some wicked credentials. I mean... really, being offered a job within the Jim Henson Company is art badassness.
Which is another reason why I'm awesomed. You chose science over that. Impressive. Even better, insect biology. Most impressive.
Brought to you thanks to the Hypnotoad.

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Fruits-and-Spears [2010-09-16 22:56:35 +0000 UTC]

You have been featured here: [link] !

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Psithyrus In reply to Fruits-and-Spears [2010-09-17 02:27:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!! many thanks, Blaidd Drwg

I'm glad you liked my little picture. I really love your animations, especially your inquiring dalek. I'm a big Dr. Who fan(old and new series)too.
Thanks again Bad Wolf,

Cheers,

Blair

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Fruits-and-Spears In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-18 20:25:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!
Thank you very much! Doctor Who is amazing.

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Flockie [2010-09-16 20:04:22 +0000 UTC]

This is way too cute for words! I love the realisticish look with a twist. Colors are great.

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Psithyrus In reply to Flockie [2010-09-16 22:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Flockie,

Your raptors are wonderful too, these guys are Deinonychus just like your characters.

Thanks for the kind words,

Blair

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Flockie In reply to Psithyrus [2010-09-16 23:33:45 +0000 UTC]

You're so welcome. Hope to get as good as you. Kinda sucks not having a drawing tablet. I know I could make me stuff look so much better if I had one

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RestrainedRaptor [2010-09-16 18:21:23 +0000 UTC]

It's a slightly more realistic and up-to-date rendition of Land Before Time where the raptors are not only feathered, but they get along with the other animals.
If Kora pulls back, will the bug fall?
Her parents also look great, and... oh my... that's a lot of brothers and sisters she's going to be greeting soon!

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Psithyrus In reply to RestrainedRaptor [2010-09-16 22:26:40 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you noticed all those things. Your absolutely right. I am a big Don bluth fan. I first started drawing as a kid when I saw the movie the Secret of Nimh. I also fell in love with the Land before time and Fievel goes West. I guess those movies just stuck with me, it took inspiration from other deviant artists to bring it out. The beetle trusts Kora not to move until he climbs on. I also thought that was a lot of eggs too. Kora will prbably have to do her share of the hatchling-sitting.

Thanks,

Blair

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ChocolateStarfire [2010-09-16 17:42:21 +0000 UTC]

So cute!

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Psithyrus In reply to ChocolateStarfire [2010-09-16 22:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks,

I am glad I saw your Tyrannosaurs, gave me some ideas for the T rex I am painting at the moment.


Many more thank you's,

Blair

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