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Published: 2009-05-06 00:50:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 414; Favourites: 3; Downloads: 30
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Tada! I drew a chinese dragon...well..cause it was easier
. I edited brightness and contrast a little cause my scanner sucks. As you see, it also cut of some of it, so bear with what you got. I think I got better at scales (this helped a lot: [link] ) But I still crave critiques. So if you see anything off or something you don't like or whatever, I WANT TO KNOW! I can't stress that enough. However, this was done airly quick, so i know some proportions and scale angles are off, so go easy on me. I still want to get better though...Everything is Β© Me.
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really my only complaints were on the sizes of the arm and the details in the head, it could use some lines defining its facial structure.
I still really like that style of scales you got going there!
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Nice work scales, youβre getting better. It all comes with practice.
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is it just me or does he have the kanji for godsend on his nose?
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I just looked it up, and no (although it looks similar XD) It's actually a reference to this: [link]
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I think it's just you
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Wow! You just keep improving, eh scales? I think the scales near the top of the body look like they're going in the wrong direction; shouldn't they point down the body rather than arounf it? In fact, did you do all the scales at once? They all go the same way. Don'y underestimate the power of scales, scales, they can add dimension to a picture if you use them to reinforce the shape of the body...
Blah blah blah eh? ^^ Just trying my best to give some feedback
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Well, thanks for the feedback! No, my scales actually weren't done all at once. I did notice that the first ones I did went the wrong way, but I thought I fixed that then. Ah, well, back to the drawing board.
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^^ Quite literally it would seem.
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Here we go again! As usual, we'll give it a good ol' head to toe treatment. Well..if this things HAD toes. Well, it does but...bah, whatever!
Not too shabby on the horns, the curves are defined as pointing backwards. I personally like the ears on this one, but the main urk on the face is the eyes. They're different sizes and alignments (left eye is higher than the right, from the dragon's perspective. From yours it'd be the eye on the right). Poor guy has a bandage on his face...hope he's okay. He should be, considering that those bandages were drawn on pretty well. Nostrils look okay, though I'd be more preferable to straight nostril slots on a lizard from that angle.
You're pretty good with the scales, as you showed us with the snake piece you released last. Scale color shading is inconsistent...but I think it'd look better with color. Picturing it with color, I can see where the shading comes into play. The spikes seem somewhat poorly done, and are even unnecessary if you ask me. But that's just me. Also, the hand/foot that's up there..eh, it's par. I could picture more length in the toes/fingers that would make it seem more draconic.
Pretty good, I definitely see some improvements compared to the snake picture. Keep it up!
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Heh, thanks. I mostly focused on the scales and head shape in this one. The legs and spikes were just kind of a last minute thing, lol. I did notice my coloring was inconsitant, but hey, what are you gonna do for a sketch, lol? Thanks for the awesome critique!!
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I think you really did well with the scales. In some parts they seem to be not completely shaded in. but the majority are shaded quite nicely in coordination with shadows cast off the dragon's body.
Two things i may suggest are
A) pay more attention to facial features around the eyes such as underlying bones that may become prominent such as the cheek bone.
B)Make the front talons a bit larger, try to make longer talons if your going for the classic three fingers/talons approach. Don't be afraid to experiment and draw at random until you make a shape that seems good and realistic.
I like the detail in the scales the best. good luck with future drawings!
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Thanks for that! I'll be sure to practice on those 
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Glad to be of help ^^
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by the way, is that symbol on his nose the same symbol Adam Minroe uses in "Heroes" season 2?
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I just looked it up, and no (although it looks similar XD) It's actually a reference to this: [link]
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ah i see, neat
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lol, I just kinda made that up. Maybe it is
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lol, thats ok, they're thousands of symbols out there, you are bound to come across two that are similar
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Yeah, I looked it up, and its not the same. It actually supposed to be two "S" inside each other cause it's my symbol for my solo project on Dmusic
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Oh So that's what it is. how clever!
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I'm clever!? Since when!? NO ONE TOLD ME!! XD
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