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Reithya β€” Holy Protector

Published: 2014-02-28 04:22:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 1162; Favourites: 72; Downloads: 0
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Description This is my favorite piece that I have ever done. Ever.


An extremely personal piece, with lots of time and love and heart and soul poured into him, with all that crazy detail done with a 1pixel brush Because I am crazy.


Done in Sketchbook Pro, with some editing and special effects in Photoshop CS3.


Hours spent? Uh. Something around 30 hours over the last 10 days. Seriously! I love this guy!


Holy dragon and Artwork (c)


Please, enjoy!

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Reithya In reply to ??? [2014-04-20 05:53:41 +0000 UTC]

You are too kind, dear! I am so honored!

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TheJoanaPADJ In reply to Reithya [2014-05-04 19:48:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ^^ It was my pleasure!
I'm gald it made you happy!

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Tysharina [2014-03-09 15:01:49 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, I love all the scale detail

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Reithya In reply to Tysharina [2014-03-10 09:38:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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drosera-sundews [2014-03-09 10:30:43 +0000 UTC]

O wow, this is amazing! I love the lighteffects and all the details, it looks stunning! I totally agree with you, this is definitely my favourite piece by far!Β 

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Reithya In reply to drosera-sundews [2014-03-10 09:38:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much dear! I'm glad you enjoy it!

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Smaoi [2014-03-06 03:13:11 +0000 UTC]

So awesome!! Your art is amazing! I like the scale details and everything


And the lines are incredible

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Reithya In reply to Smaoi [2014-03-10 09:39:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, dear! Lines can be amazing when we put the time into them. I know you know this because your own work represents it too!

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ThemeFinland [2014-03-04 07:53:22 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely fantastic improvement, even compared to some of your earlier works last month Β this is a huge leap in quality, keep it up, 'ol chap!

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Reithya In reply to ThemeFinland [2014-03-06 00:33:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly, my friend! I hope to be able to reproduce something like this in the future, but we can only see. Still, I appreciate your support and your comment!

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MeisterBat [2014-03-02 20:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Probably one of the best works you've ever done. Your incredible use of lines make the wings look almost three dimensional and combine that with the amazing lighting and shading and you have yourself a masterpiece!

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Reithya In reply to MeisterBat [2014-03-06 00:33:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I do love lines, almost as much as I love scales, and I hoped to show people the potential of them. I appreciate your support and your comment, as always, Batty!

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xDarkSpace [2014-02-28 20:29:36 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! And 30 hours !!!! such a long time!

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Reithya In reply to xDarkSpace [2014-03-06 00:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! And yes, though it was over the course of 10 days. It was a progress, but it was worth it.

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xDarkSpace In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 01:52:34 +0000 UTC]

It gotta be ^.^. I tried to make a dragon, took me 5 hours but nothing as much detailed as urs.

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SpiritDragonTano [2014-02-28 20:25:39 +0000 UTC]

Looks beautiful !



I'm someone learning how to draw xD


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Reithya In reply to SpiritDragonTano [2014-03-06 00:34:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! My advice to you is keep practicing! Even if something doesn't turn out the way you want, if you put time into it, it is never wasted. And never give up!

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SpiritDragonTano In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 03:35:58 +0000 UTC]

THanks for the advice, that's what I tell other people xD

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Dying-Hopes [2014-02-28 18:52:38 +0000 UTC]

Reithya... It is gorgeous. Absolutely magnificent. You can definitely call this your favourite piece, and not just your favourite, but also your best. The lineart is so detailed, the shades and lighting are done so great... He's even got veins in his wings!
This golden dragon is absolutely gorgeous and looks so powerful. His paws are the strongest I've ever seen, without being oversized. It feels as if he looks right in my eyes and sees so much! His scale pattern is so complicated and detailed.
Great job, this is magnificent Well done!!!

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Reithya In reply to Dying-Hopes [2014-03-06 00:41:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, dear! I'm glad you noticed all my details- you're the first to notice the veins in the wings, not that I am surprised I sincerely appreciate the detailed comment, you always leave the best ones. I hope to draw him again soon!

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Dying-Hopes In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 22:10:28 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome, darling Can't wait to see the next drawing with him ^^

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Deckboy [2014-02-28 16:27:28 +0000 UTC]

Seriously awesome!!Β  Your lineart is so incredibly detailed O_O

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Reithya In reply to Deckboy [2014-03-06 00:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! And haha, it is; I made sure to finish the detailing before coloring because I knew I wouldn't keep it up if I changed too soon. I'm glad you enjoy it, though! It's a dragon that God helped me make; it's our dragon together. It means quite a lot to me.

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ArsFatalis [2014-02-28 13:56:12 +0000 UTC]

Holy...

I can not believe it's you. I just CAN NOT.

This piece is truly stunning.

You're getting better and better with time, within months, weeks, HOURS.

...

;w;

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Reithya In reply to ArsFatalis [2014-03-06 00:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, dear! Β 
I didn't believe I could do it either, but one day, two weeks ago, I saw it in a vision? It's hard to describe, but... I was able to draw something very close to it, and it took a lot of patience and time, but... the outcome was worth it.
I sincerely thank you for your comment- I know it can be hard to see improvement in others when you desire it yourself, because I have that feeling all the time- but trust me when I say that you can do it, too, and I know you can, because I've seen it in you, as well. I only hope that I can continue to produce work of this caliber in the future- this was something I was able to see very clearly, but most of my artwork doesn't turn out that way. Still, we can only go forward to see if we are able to learn from our mistakes, and I'm very glad to be able to be supported by you- you are one of my dear friends on here, and it warms my heart to see you here. Thank you again, Bianca.

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ArsFatalis In reply to Reithya [2014-03-07 11:42:39 +0000 UTC]

Eee, you're most welcome, Rei! ^u^ *snuggles*

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Kairuko [2014-02-28 12:49:21 +0000 UTC]

HOLY BABY JESUS ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!Β 

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Reithya In reply to Kairuko [2014-03-06 00:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you very much!

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Kairuko In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 01:15:00 +0000 UTC]

Np! ^^

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Natalie02 [2014-02-28 12:10:58 +0000 UTC]

*gasp* SHINY

Dayum that's a lot of detail on there, it looks awesome for it though!


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Reithya In reply to Natalie02 [2014-03-06 00:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, dear! I appreciate it!

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Dragonheart27 [2014-02-28 09:11:02 +0000 UTC]

DAMN GUUURL. Β  Β Das a gorgeous rock right there. Β AND A FREAKIN AMAZING DRAGON. Just… uhsthahg'akdnzljduhfds Β Splendid! Β 


Does he or she have a name?? Β Β 



…I like the one lone tree in the background. Β 

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Reithya In reply to Dragonheart27 [2014-03-06 01:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, yes, he's quite magnificent, wouldn't you say?

He does not have a name yet, though he will, in time. Β 

And YES i love that tree. So random but it was the only thing (in the detailing) that made it look like rolling hills instead of ocean waves. hehe. Thank you for your comment, lovely!

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Dragonheart27 In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 08:59:22 +0000 UTC]

Indeed! Β  Β Simply smashing! Β Jolly good!

I'm looking forward to what you come up with! Β Β 

I also greatly approve of that tree. Β It reminds me of my experience in high school choir. Β Tallest girl by far, and tallest person overall! Β For our group photo we had me in the centre of all the guys in the back, top row, and all the girls in the lower row. Β XD Β 

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RedWingsDragon [2014-02-28 08:27:00 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work here

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Reithya In reply to RedWingsDragon [2014-03-06 00:40:14 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks!

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leiyue [2014-02-28 05:44:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow this looks amazing! LOL all that hard work totally paid off; the details really make this piece more interesting to look at, and makes that dragon way more eye catching.Β 

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Reithya In reply to leiyue [2014-03-06 01:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much dear! And I agree completely. Glad he caught your eye, and I appreciate your comment and support!

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plexusdynasty [2014-02-28 05:15:02 +0000 UTC]

HOLY MOLY! THIS PIECE IS LIKE AMAZING LIKE SERIOUSLY WOW! ALL DOSE DETAILS

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Reithya In reply to plexusdynasty [2014-03-06 00:40:22 +0000 UTC]

Hahha, thank you very much!

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plexusdynasty In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 00:44:35 +0000 UTC]

no pee

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Ealaain [2014-02-28 04:49:02 +0000 UTC]

he's so lovely! the lighting is very nice and adds a sort of noble aspect to him in a way. as does the pose. awesome job

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Reithya In reply to Ealaain [2014-03-06 01:25:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear! Noble is a good word for him, I think.

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Ealaain In reply to Reithya [2014-03-11 19:41:00 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome!

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Arlunwyr [2014-02-28 04:45:39 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful job on this. Β I'd agree--your best yet interms of detail, anatomy uniqueness...and well everything. Β I'm glad you had alot of fun. Β Well worth the time.

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Reithya In reply to Arlunwyr [2014-03-06 01:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly, Ty.

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Arlunwyr In reply to Reithya [2014-03-06 06:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Nuuu probleeem, Rei. ^^

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IgnisLillium [2014-02-28 04:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Oh my...oh my gosh!! The details are absolutely breathtaking! I absolutely adore the pose, and the regality of this wonderful guy!! Amazing work indeed!!!

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Reithya In reply to IgnisLillium [2014-03-06 01:26:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear! I'm really glad you love him! I appreciate your comment and support, too!

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manaista [2014-02-28 04:36:25 +0000 UTC]

because Join.me dosen't have plz accounts, I say it again...


My God... Β  that lighting work is...is.....

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