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Dying-Hopes — Born in Blood
Published: 2013-08-18 13:06:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 826; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 1
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You and I darling,You and I were born in blood. We were born in battle, fighting off our enemies. And even though I hate to admit it, the taste of blood and the sound of screams made me feel alive again. I know you feel the same way, although you are not ashamed of those feelings... Unlike me.
Life has broken us so many times and we've died inside so many times that I've lost count. But every time in battle, we were reborn.
You and I, darling, ...
We were born in blood.
Dumaï-Oggienà & Draighrr.
People say it always rains on those who deserve sunshine. But they also say that if life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade.
I have been through a lot. I have died inside for so many times... But every time I was reborn again, stronger and wiser. Whenever something awful happened, I just hid in my enormous mind palace. I'd run through thousands of dusty and mysterious hallways, pass thousands different ancient doors... Until I'd finally find the portal that brought me to a different universe: the universe of my story, of Draighrr and Dumaï-Oggienà. And through their experiences, their blood, I'd be born again.
I was born in blood.
Blood and ink.
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So this is my entrance for 's annual contest!
I am so happy how it turned out 
Please please please please please full view, and give the details some time to load. 
By the way, for any of you who wonder who they are: these are Draighrr, the Dragonsoul, and his Dragon, Dumaï-Oggienà. They are the main characters of the fantasy trilogy I'm writing. They look so much alike because they are actually one soul, shared in two bodies.
should I do a reference sheet on them?
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Comments: 35
Woah a lot of detailing here! Good job! Also very nice way to paint rain. It gives movement to the image.
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dragon is wonderful, omg, you've drew every scale! knight is so cool!) if he was real, I'd fallen in love<3 beautiful hero in red cape... it's very interesting to know their story!)
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Thank you so much dear!! 
Let me tell you something: I'm totally in love with him, even though he isn't real. 
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Love this so much. The dragon looks very nice and I love the rainy effects.
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Thank you so much dear!
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whoa this is so beautiful! ^.^ (and I looked at it in full view toozrz hehe
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Thank you so much, dear, I'm happy you gave a comment!!
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your very welcomezerz
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This is so great! How did you do the rain? It looks awesome! The scales are incredible! I can't believe you went through all the effort of adding individual shines to every scale O_O (and multiple layers of highlights too!!! O_O
Did you draw this straight on the computer? Or start with a scan?
Also, I just have to say that I really like Draighrr's costume design! It is awesome!
P.S. I love the dragon's eye!!!
P.P.S. Great job with the detail on the rocky ground that they're standing on!
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Theeeheeeeeeee, your comment makes me so happy!! 
For the rain I used this awesome tutorial, which makes it a whole lot easier
And gosh, those scales... It was killing me xD A layer with the outlines, a layer with the normal highlights, a layer with extra colour, a layer with shading, a layer with a second highlight and a layer with a second shade. 
I usually start out with a sketch and then continue on computer, but for this one I only had a very rough sketch which I altered on the computer.
Thank you so much for all your compliments, that's really sweet and I appreciate it a lot!!!
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Yet again another masterpiece! You gave Dumaï so much emotional depth here, I'm speechless
Every drawing I see is a little improvement of your skills! Here you did such an amazing job blending in all the colours and different layers, the scales are so beautifully detailed and that rain falling on Dumaï's head gives it a little extra *je ne sais quoi* ^^
If there's anyone not falling in love with your drawings they are crazy I tell you, crazy!
Looking forward to your next work of art
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Thanks darling, you're the best 
Thihi, those scales drove me insane, but I'm really glad I put that much effort in it. I won the contest. 
Yaaaay
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Very lovely work and great job with the scales.
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The pleasure is all mine.
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O wow it's awesome! I really like the rain and all, and the expressions on their faces, they're great!
Wow and all those scales, that must have taken you ages! I admire your patience.
By the way, I'd love to see a reference if you've got the time
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Oooooooh, thank you so much dear!! 
I really appreciate that you took the time to give me such a nice comment ^^ To be honest, I'm a VERY impatient person 
maybe one day I will make ref sheet
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That's a really well done piece!
I can imagine how long it took to draw all those scales on the dragon! It came out very good!
I like especially the light effects on his wings.
The rain looks very authentic!
I wish you a lot of luck for the contest, and...
Keep it up!^^
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Thanks dear, it really means a lot to me!! 
Thank you so much for your comment
PS: Dumaï-Oggienà is actually a female dragon
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Really? Aww... You don't know how much happy I am to hear that!!! x)))
Oh, and sure, thanks for pointing out, I think it's important, it's not like Alvrericjas where it doesn't matter what you say xD
And she looks very fine!
Dragons needn't to look female, I don't really like those drawings were the female dragons have eyelash... it looks to me just displaced.
But it's interesting, Now I know that's a female dragon, and I can't see the male dragon anymore xD
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Amazingly beautiful work, dear. I can see how hard you've worked to make this a line-less piece- and it REALLY pops the realism out! Your scales all shine, in both the shadow and light, and look like gems, each perfectly socketed into place. Because of your individual scale shading, you add the depth of realism in the shadows of her curved body. Her chest looks so sleek and beautiful, again without the use of lines, but also giving that "wet" look due to all the rain. He looks amazing, too- the stern look on his face, the determination, his cloak flying in the wind and rain, with all the details to his clothing (I particularly enjoy his boots). Also, her spikes along her spine look very realistic, you did an amazing job with the perspective and shading.
I also absolutely love the little story you wrote with them, as well as the explanation to what this means to you, as well. It's very powerful, and I know exactly what you mean. You took the contest theme and you owned it. I'm still getting the chills, everytime I read the last two sentences- "born in blood. Blood and ink". It just, WOW.
It's truly amazing, and I'm so glad you enjoy how it turned out, because it's incredible work. I can only imagine how long this took you! 
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Awww, thank you so much ReiRei
Thank you for your detailed comment!! ^^ The scales were what took me so long 
The spikes is thanks to you, and even then, they could be better. But I went lazy towards the end
Thank you dear, I'm really happy, you're the best - this is all thanks to you. You challenged me to try my hardest, to make something more than usual, to be patient and devoted. Thank you so much
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You are always worthy of a detailed comment, no need to thank me for them!
And you know, I pulled down one of my books the other day, "Brisingr", and I was staring at the golden dragon on the front (god don't hate me because I forgot the name, I only read it once D: ) BUT he's got spikes EXACTLY like Dumai! I was really excited when I saw that.
As for the Halberd, I am a derp. I've heard it before but I had never seen it before! It looks AWESOME 
No, YOU'RE the best.
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Bloody hell, I can't even begin to imagine how much of a pain it must've been to draw/colour all of those scales. o.O I remember seeing an incomplete version of this once before and even back then it already looked like a ton of work. Methinks you have the patience of a Buddhist monk.
Still, the result is definitely worth all of the effort it must've taken.
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Hahahaha, the scales took FOREVER.
Thank you so much for your reaction, I'm glad their bond is showing!! That was important to me! ^^ Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it!!! 
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