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Published: 2007-12-26 06:21:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 48595; Favourites: 3152; Downloads: 1142
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Description Something about the title of this tells me I've been watching too much Stargate Atlantis lately. I stopped myself at calling it 'Ascension' though.

There isn't much of a story behind this aside from it being another product of my continuing love for clouds and flying things.

Painting is slow as I'm back on my own computer which adores frustrating lowly humans with agonisingly long loading times. However, I am now working with my beautiful new monitor which gives me an incredible amount of space on screen and makes me ever so happy. It's a joy to do art on.

Merry Christmas to you all, I hope it was a good one!

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Comments: 423

PoshPegasus [2015-07-02 05:32:05 +0000 UTC]

I miss Atlantis. It was such a wonderful show.

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ineedhelppainting [2012-09-03 00:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Hi I am a person who has loved your art. it inspires me and I always thought that the dragon art looked so fantastic and real. As a kid I was really stubborn and kept insisting that they are real. now later in life I see your paintings a picture myself just looking at the majestic beast.

Well to the point I would like to know what digital software you use and I really want to enter an art competition where digital art is allowed. I would also like to just make dragons like you that are just so amazing that when put together with a song sometimes make me cry (I know I’m a baby)

Also can you make a tutorial because I’ll probably suck... allot

Also my mum has started an art course and she's doing well she has already presented a great painting.

Please I would like to do the same for her so if it doesn't bother you please help me.

P.S: keep up the great work!!!!!!

P.P.S: if anybody else can answer the questions above please do it would be really great

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ineedhelppainting [2012-09-02 21:32:48 +0000 UTC]

Hi I am a person who has loved your art. it inspires me and I always thought that the dragon art looked so fantastic and real. As a kid I was really stubborn and kept insisting that they are real. now later in life I see your paintings a picture myself just looking at the majestic beast.

Well to the point I would like to know what digital software you use and I really want to enter an art competition where digital art is allowed. I would also like to just make dragons like you that are just so amazing that when put together with a song sometimes make me cry (I know I’m a baby)

Also can you make a tutorial because I’ll probably suck... allot

Also my mum has started an art course and she's doing well she has already presented a great painting.

Please I would like to do the same for her so if it doesn't bother you please help me.

P.S: keep up the great work!!!!!!

P.P.S: if anyone else can help answer my questions it would be great

P.P.P.S: i am knew so if i make a mistake please help me

Thanks Guys and Girls

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grafffite [2012-06-19 20:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh I love the colors!!!

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Starchazer777 [2012-03-22 04:05:12 +0000 UTC]

This makes me think of the dragon statue I have at home! Very nice work on this!

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MagicalDragon8 [2012-02-09 17:41:14 +0000 UTC]

So elegant and majestic

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DerFliegenpilz [2012-01-28 20:10:14 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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metazoe [2012-01-11 07:59:29 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Have you given permission to use this piece anywhere? Because it's been used. More specifically, in calendars. [link]

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cryslara In reply to metazoe [2012-01-16 01:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the heads up. Man, people are rude.

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GalanorBrighteye [2012-01-04 21:42:24 +0000 UTC]

I love the lighting and the dragon's pose. Brilliant work!

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AKRine [2012-01-01 07:08:59 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous! Ah, the thrill of flight and freedom.

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lythre114 [2011-12-23 20:46:19 +0000 UTC]

That looks great, ^^ I wish I could zoom in more and get a better look at the details.

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Ela-Hara [2011-11-17 14:13:51 +0000 UTC]

Really nice composition. You don't see the perspective of the wings in a down-beat too often, and you pulled it off really well in this piece.
The colors, lighting and perspective are all well done.

I like this piece so much, I ordered a Mousepad from deviantART's shop of it!

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InspiredDragons [2011-10-15 19:53:39 +0000 UTC]

WOW! This is just gorgeous! The lighting, clouds. colors, everything is just so lovely, and peaceful. Beautiful work!

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WaitingForEmma [2011-09-21 06:15:44 +0000 UTC]

Stunning!

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TimberClipse [2011-07-12 15:08:59 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Just wanted to let you know that we have featured you in the deviantART birthdAy Countdown!

Have a wonderful day!

=TimberClipse

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secondhandben [2011-05-15 23:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!

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xXDamselFlyXx [2011-04-27 18:47:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow...

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CrazyViper [2011-02-24 02:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. I love the colours in this pic!

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Nuuli [2011-01-02 09:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Luv it!

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Lonarca [2010-12-26 21:18:32 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful! Looks like an sculpture. I can`t stop staring at it!

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HeavYraiN-wolf [2010-09-14 11:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Great colours and beautyfull dragon

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CazziArt [2010-08-01 00:03:39 +0000 UTC]

This is sensational!! The lighting you've done is so perfect, the way the gold light is reflecting off the dragon - you did such a good job! I love the beautiful pastel colours

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CarrieJCole [2010-07-29 00:45:30 +0000 UTC]

wow the dragons has such a sensational texture
i thought it was a model at first
this is spectacular

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terracannon876 [2010-07-21 04:00:24 +0000 UTC]

For some reason, this dragon picture seems to be the exact opposite of the title for me. Instead of ascending and ascending, it feels to me like it's JUST after it's very peak ... and it's starting to fall, turning slightly backwards with its hands (claws?) clasped tightly to the front of its chest so that it is lying almost horizontal with its the wings pushed up by the wind towards the sky. Like a freefall.

Odd isn't it? But that's the kind of impression I got.

Anyways, crazy interpretations aside, I believe I'm new to your art, and I'm loving the color and the detail used in the animal and how the everything other than the most basic of shapes seems to be engulfed by light when the sun is shining directly onto it. The angle of the pose is just perfect and the dragon's expression, even if I can't really see it, gives me an impression of what it's like and tells me what I can't see.

Thanks for the great art

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PoohBearRock [2010-07-11 03:20:33 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing, beautiful, worthy of an award. i cant think of the right words to fit this great piece of real art. i love the detail, the pose, the clouds. this is amazing....keep drawing

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purplepeanutbutter [2010-06-08 22:14:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. I love it. ^^

Haha. XD I love watching Stargate Atlantis too. 8D

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artyfice [2010-06-03 09:11:01 +0000 UTC]

whaw!

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Anassete [2010-05-24 13:00:55 +0000 UTC]

I think it's your best painting on your gallery. Hot colors and the turquoise don't cut the sensation. It's calm and mystic. Really good work !

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Painted-Lions [2010-04-05 01:42:33 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful. Like I can almost feel the weightlessness before he/she turns back down and plunges back to earth.

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Red-eyed-Kitsune [2009-12-01 18:47:03 +0000 UTC]

I love this one! It's got beautiful hues and wonderful shading!

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Schiraki [2009-11-17 19:29:05 +0000 UTC]

This is a so peacefull and simply beautiful picture, I am very impressed!

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SirLionCourt [2009-10-23 06:10:41 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!!!!

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Trikea [2009-09-18 01:33:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful dragon, love how well it blend in with the clouds

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Kirsui [2009-09-10 06:49:04 +0000 UTC]

That's a very beautiful picture you have here. The dragon fits very well to the cloudy enviroment.

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Cranblueberry [2009-08-18 04:24:11 +0000 UTC]

The lighting in this piece is very nicely done, and the over all feeling of it is very moving for me. Amazing!

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SparkaliLaPop [2009-08-07 21:40:31 +0000 UTC]

I am truly utterly speechless....I adore the softness the clouds just seem to radiate off!!
The positioning of the dragon is completely perfect. Everything about this piece is astonishing, I'm SO glad I saw your work! It's made my day!!!

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xXbeebopcatXx [2009-07-28 01:22:08 +0000 UTC]


Your work is gorgeous, that's all there is to it.
I love the perpective, the lighting, all of it. Great job, you're an amazing artist

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meljen [2009-07-10 17:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely! The colors are beautiful. I love dragons...and clouds...so this piece really hits home.

What program do you use to paint?

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DrAcOpIk [2009-07-06 22:03:50 +0000 UTC]

wow this is beautiful! congrats!

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kevinstrauss [2009-06-17 07:35:32 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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Rosaka-Chan [2009-05-19 11:11:48 +0000 UTC]

Great lighting and pose! I love this one too. xDD

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CheezyCat [2009-05-16 21:15:42 +0000 UTC]

wow. I love your feeling for color, and the dragon as much as the clouds just wow.

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Zeimyth [2009-05-05 12:55:08 +0000 UTC]

This is definitely one of my all-time favorite dragon works of art. Everything from the colors to the posture to the overall effect... wonderful piece of work!

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Verridith [2009-05-01 23:58:41 +0000 UTC]

After faving half of what I've seen you do so far, I think I've summoned enough courage to comment. xDD Your art is STUPENDOUS~! Ooh, I wish I had the money to commission you a few times to draw my dragon Verridith in her forms ~ but I need more buyers myself and a new laptop before I even think of that. xDD

Keep up the good work~!

...PS... Do you still do art trades? 8DDD /hopeful-

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cryslara In reply to Verridith [2009-05-25 08:15:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, thank you. I'm incredibly flattered!
I don't have much of a chance for art trades, unfortunately. But thank you for your lovely words and favourites!

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Verridith In reply to cryslara [2009-05-25 15:17:14 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, you are very, very welcome! Ooh, I still haven't gone through the rest of your gallery... :3 /must do that soon- 8DDD

Keep up the awesome sauce work, luff!

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Kohakuro [2009-04-12 19:31:58 +0000 UTC]

wow

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cryslara In reply to Kohakuro [2009-05-01 11:51:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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CindarellaPop [2009-04-08 19:00:12 +0000 UTC]

This is definitely one of my favorite dragons of all time.

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