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January 15, 2012
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This drawing took like, 6-7 hours. :faint:


Well, it's officially year of the dragon (for everyone but China, since they have their new year a little later), and the first dA has seen this great year. : D

So, of course, I needed to draw something.

Anyways, onto the pic. :u

SO. MANY. LIGHT SOURCES. I hate drawing multiple light sources, they annoy me sometimes. XD That's usually why I just practice using one light source for most of my drawings, lol.

Also, you see that mose of the light should be coming from the city lights below? Wrong. :lol: There are fireworks above the dragon. *O*

A little lesson on light sources... lol.

KASJDLASJD this is taking just forever to load. xD 86%... ;-;

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processing. >:C

done! :lol:

Art (c) Me, :iconurnam7:
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:iconglacethecat:
Alrighty, let's get started, shall we?
The overall picture is pleasing to the eye; the fireworks, the bright colors, beautiful hues. The only things that look a little strange are the back horns, which sort of look like deer antlers. Also, the feather on the tail is too straight, if you make the feather a little more curved it will look more natural. Also, maybe add some teeth at the very back of the top jaw. It may or not look right, but it doesn't hurt to try! Other than that, very detailed, very nice, I think this is a wonderful piece <3
Glace~
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I LOVE the shading on the scales, this is a REALLY good pic! :D

Only thing I can think of are the spikes on the back, when I think of dragons, I usually imagine them with...rounder spikes, not quite as flat 030 but that's just me ^^; I'm not really good at dragon anatomy, so I wouldn't know
also maybe a bit more 3Dish effect from shading? Aand the teeth on the top of the mouth, maybe some teeth showing from the other side of the mouth? I don't know...xD


Overall I think it is a great pic and very detailed! :3
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~Atteo Apr 17, 2013  Hobbyist
Soooo AWESOME!
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:icondrache369:
Whoa, cool.

ALL HAIL THE CHINESE DRAGON!!!
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*GlaceTheCat Jul 22, 2012  Student Digital Artist
I love how you drew the scales... Did they take awhile?
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:icontheflyingmew:
That is amazing! I love the long slender body with red and gold!

Just Love it!
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*Xurnam Jun 10, 2012  Student Digital Artist
thanks!
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~TheEpicHobbittron Mar 13, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
THAT'S BA DONKULOUS ! ! ! MAN ! ! !
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`TouchedVenus Feb 26, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hello! This piece has been featured at #DragonsandElves here: [link] Have a blessed day, and thank you for submitting your beautiful work! :thanks:
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*Xurnam Feb 26, 2012  Student Digital Artist
awesome! Thank you for featuring my work. =)
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`TouchedVenus Feb 26, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're welcome :)
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