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Edit: Sorry you're going to have to download to read it.Even though it's been almost 3 years since I made the last ref, he really hasn't changed much.
I decided to go with a simple reference, because the last one was way overwhelming and didn't really make any sense. This one probably doesn't either, but at least it's prettier (though if you really really want to know more about his anatomy, [link] (here's the old ref). Most of the information there on the sheet itself, in the artist's comments, and linked references is still correct.)
Although he is a shape shifter of sorts, the reason why draw I draw him mostly the same every time is that this is what he looks like when Macaicu (main character of the story) first sees him. It's not a 'true form' or anything like that, though the basic structure of this form is more comfortable for him than some other possible forms.
When drawing him, you are welcome to change his physical appearance, or you can stick to something similar to this. Here I decided to add some scales and cilia like projections that I haven't included in other drawings. You can add scales, hair, feathers, spikes, or what ever little details you want (though hair is usually formed in clumps. If every little strand is formed, it will look like more like blue spaghetti than hair.)
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Comments: 45
BourbonTheManEater [2014-08-30 23:26:07 +0000 UTC]
Looks likeΒ Didarabocchi from Hayao Miyazaki's film Mononoke (:
I love it!
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DeliriouStudios [2013-08-02 14:17:34 +0000 UTC]
Awesome creature! did you make the pretty patterns in the background? id love to have it as my wallpaper
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Xovq In reply to DeliriouStudios [2013-08-03 06:26:50 +0000 UTC]
Yeah I did make the design in the background. It's part of this diamond shaped glyph type of thing that is relevant to this character. I never finished it though.
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DeliriouStudios In reply to Xovq [2013-08-03 14:44:50 +0000 UTC]
Its gorgeous finished or not, you should make a texture pack with lots of backgrounds like that!
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Altaeyyr [2012-03-04 22:25:33 +0000 UTC]
Such fantastic anatomical structure, the details, the patterns I am in love with this design.
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Airlesse [2010-06-29 17:03:35 +0000 UTC]
From the preview, the pose made me think of this: [link]
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Novarock [2010-06-27 03:45:24 +0000 UTC]
very nice work! the character is amaising and all the infos are original^^ great job!
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Da-Lizzard [2010-06-15 13:25:27 +0000 UTC]
Wow! He's very pretty! I like how he appears to glow and his musculature is interesting!
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SangheiliSniper [2010-06-03 03:09:53 +0000 UTC]
Reminds me a lot of the Nightwalker from Princess Mononoke, incredibly so o-o
Neat design though
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Genesisnx [2010-05-26 00:08:11 +0000 UTC]
I absolutely love the characters design and how you've coloured it! It was very fun to read.
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Xovq In reply to Genesisnx [2010-05-26 00:12:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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LuxDani [2010-05-25 21:30:20 +0000 UTC]
This is easily one of my favorite characters found in the realms of DeviantArt. I remember seeing him first years ago and fell in love.
So unique.
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Xovq In reply to LuxDani [2010-05-25 21:42:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much. C: I'm very happy to hear that.
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Xovq In reply to Pyritie [2010-05-25 18:15:49 +0000 UTC]
Darn it, my screen is too bright.>[ I liked that color too...
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AzeFish [2010-05-25 17:26:49 +0000 UTC]
This is a very attractive reference sheet and the explanations of the functionality of the body is exceptional...
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Xovq In reply to AzeFish [2010-05-25 18:19:47 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. The old one went more in depth on the functionality, but a lot of it wasn't necessary.
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AzeFish In reply to Xovq [2010-05-27 03:40:09 +0000 UTC]
Well, "Dracotic"(my dragon design) is similar in the idea that it is more of a liquid substance rather than muscles(and is an extreme morph) but the inner liquid is a mercury or liquid metal colloid & the outer "skin" or layer is similar to ferro fluid...I have been wanting to make multiple sheets or "check lists" for the different states and processes, but I just haven't had the time...Maybe you should think about making a reference with multiple parts as well?...I'd love to see an updated sheet with the in depth functionality...
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Xovq In reply to AzeFish [2010-05-27 09:48:39 +0000 UTC]
Ah, thanks for reminding me. I forgot to link Zharcaor's old ref that had information like that on it and linked in its comments. If you really want to read more on his anatomy here's the old reference . I also have another character that has very similar anatomy, that I also made an in depth reference for , though he is a little different, because he's smaller and no where near as heavy. I guess I could link that reference in the deviation comments too.
Haha, ferrofluid is pretty cool. I had a character sort of like that once, but I changed him, because he didn't really make sense.
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AzeFish In reply to Xovq [2010-05-28 03:40:28 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I already took a gander at the old ref, very cool stuff to read...
Well, "Dracotic" isn't in the physical realm but if it were manifested in the physical, the substances it would be comprised of would be similar to ferrofluid and liquid mercury...I just need to quit being lazy and actually make the in-depth ref!...
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Panamatt [2010-05-25 07:25:02 +0000 UTC]
So that's who the picture in your avatar is. This is like that one oozy dude in that comic you put out a while back, isn't it?
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Xovq In reply to Panamatt [2010-05-25 20:35:51 +0000 UTC]
Yep, I like using him in my avatars, because he's fairly easy to recognize.
He is like Xeiren, but Zharcaor is a lot bigger and a bit more durable. They both have a variable time manipulating substitute body, which is called Ekhaorlh Xheirlhoh Dheh Tahrlkah Xhiakhirhom, or Ekaor Detark for short. Zharcaor has this type of body because it helps him forge orbs. Xeiren has it because Rhazhe, the guy who gave Xeiren the body, specializes in making this type of body.
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Kimmykim08 [2010-05-25 06:45:21 +0000 UTC]
I love the "six digits by preference". Made me smile. Lovely creature.
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Xovq In reply to Kimmykim08 [2010-05-25 20:44:36 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm glad it made you smile. The six digits thing is a symbol of power. All of the other Detark Sapham have six digits as well.
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Ekuhikaarme [2010-05-25 03:51:28 +0000 UTC]
reminds me strongly of the night walker on princess mononoke, mixed with a unicorn XD and a dragon. very awesome, BEAUTIFUL 8U!!!!
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Xovq In reply to Ekuhikaarme [2010-05-25 03:59:47 +0000 UTC]
XD I was afraid of that. I think its the glow. I was experimenting with the pencil lines, and when I got it to do this I was all "It's so beautiful ;A;, but he looks the the Nightwalker, oh well."
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Ekuhikaarme In reply to Xovq [2010-05-25 04:00:51 +0000 UTC]
its the design period that reminded me. the purple-red markings that lol, change appearence.. the wavy tendril-ey bubble thingies... the blue, all that, reminds me xD
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Xovq In reply to Ekuhikaarme [2010-05-25 04:05:46 +0000 UTC]
Isn't the Nightwalker just blue?
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Ekuhikaarme In reply to Xovq [2010-05-25 04:07:07 +0000 UTC]
xD because the background is, kinda. [link]
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Ekuhikaarme In reply to Xovq [2010-05-25 04:29:06 +0000 UTC]
well I'm not framing you, it's beautiful <3
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