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Ellygator β€” Enter the Dragon 10

Published: 2011-01-05 00:03:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 4332; Favourites: 156; Downloads: 63
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Description (2011) 9"x12" Pencil on Paper

My first artwork for the new year - a pencil drawing of our beloved Two Spots, a leopard gecko female who passed away last month. This was drawn based on a photo we took last summer when she hung out on the patio with us.

I miss her so much!
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Ellygator In reply to ??? [2021-01-06 04:56:25 +0000 UTC]

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acreativeitch [2020-06-11 12:53:13 +0000 UTC]

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Ellygator In reply to acreativeitch [2020-06-11 19:03:16 +0000 UTC]

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bronze4u [2017-02-17 15:56:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow!

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Ellygator In reply to bronze4u [2017-02-19 14:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This little "dragon" was quite personal. It was a beautiful orange and brown leopard gecko named Two Spots. She was a really lovely tame one...

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bronze4u In reply to Ellygator [2017-02-21 23:26:03 +0000 UTC]

I used to have a couple years ago and a giant Tokay Gecko

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ParagonofAwesomeness [2014-02-04 08:52:05 +0000 UTC]

you must be very patient to draw such amazing detail!

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Ellygator In reply to ParagonofAwesomeness [2014-02-04 14:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I am really fascinated by textures, and lizards of course have them in spades...

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embethe [2013-06-17 17:29:06 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful drawing.

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Ellygator In reply to embethe [2013-06-20 18:14:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Andres-Cadena [2013-04-03 15:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Stunning drawing!

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Ellygator In reply to Andres-Cadena [2013-04-04 21:00:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I still miss her...

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topazlights [2012-06-04 04:13:54 +0000 UTC]

a great memory

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Ellygator In reply to topazlights [2012-06-04 16:34:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Still miss her very much!

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topazlights In reply to Ellygator [2012-06-05 00:34:21 +0000 UTC]

i know

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ThomasMuerte [2012-03-18 09:10:18 +0000 UTC]

Cool!!!!!!!

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Shanzi-Lou [2012-01-06 19:43:01 +0000 UTC]

That's so amazing!! Your very talented!!

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Ellygator In reply to Shanzi-Lou [2012-01-07 14:39:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love drawing lizards! Really want to do some more this year.

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Geolyn [2011-03-05 16:07:15 +0000 UTC]

absolutely love the scale work. Very convincing and detailed, it's like you can reach out an touch them.

And my sympathy for the loss of your pet.

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Ellygator In reply to Geolyn [2011-03-07 20:05:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I am very happy you like her.

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waterpudle [2011-02-04 02:03:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow. We can definitely see that you miss her in every single scale!
I don't know what to say about the loss, but, beautiful work! Very beautiful! There's love in every scale and wrinkle. ^_^

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Ellygator In reply to waterpudle [2011-02-04 13:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It was quite comforting to draw her and just really look at her. Now I can visualize her so much easily when I think of her.

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Wytherwing [2011-01-22 18:02:08 +0000 UTC]

don't know how i've missed seeing this before!! amazing work Elly!

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Ellygator In reply to Wytherwing [2011-01-24 14:01:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I think I will do a few more of these this year - get a little calendar together...

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AlcinavomSteinsberg [2011-01-20 13:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Another wonderful drawing of yours! I love all your animals, and once again, all these scales and skin and textures are blowing me away.
Have you ever thought about drawing Nagini in this "portrait" kind of way?

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Ellygator In reply to AlcinavomSteinsberg [2011-01-20 13:59:37 +0000 UTC]

I guess seeing that I already extended the club from lizards and geckos to include a baby crocodile, a lovely snake portrait would make a cool addition... It's a really neat idea! Thanks!

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VivalaVida [2011-01-15 15:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Einfach nur wunderschΓΆn. Dieses Bild bekommt bei Euch bestimmt einen Ehrenplatz, oder ?

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Ellygator In reply to VivalaVida [2011-01-16 21:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Danke - und ja, es haengt in der Kueche, wo wir sowieso die meiste Zeit verbringen...

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VivalaVida In reply to Ellygator [2011-01-18 11:49:04 +0000 UTC]

Ja, das hΓ€tt ich sicher auch so gemacht.

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Merenwen-Melwasul [2011-01-09 17:53:22 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! Al those details on her skin... beautiful!
And I like her eye as well! ^_^

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Ellygator In reply to Merenwen-Melwasul [2011-01-10 13:31:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! She really was a very pretty gecko.

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droxy [2011-01-08 23:00:16 +0000 UTC]

nice job!

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Ellygator In reply to droxy [2011-01-09 13:49:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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harlewood [2011-01-08 04:38:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful textures and detail, so lifelike she nearly crawled onto the desk.

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Ellygator In reply to harlewood [2011-01-08 13:01:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It was really interesting to think of all the different scales they have on their bodies, and their skin can also be quite wrinkly in some areas. Very cool to try and draw.

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TwistedTreasures [2011-01-08 01:58:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh.....so gorgeous!!!!! I would miss her too

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Ellygator In reply to TwistedTreasures [2011-01-08 13:02:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! This was a good way to remember her.

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externa [2011-01-07 21:32:18 +0000 UTC]

I'll join the chorus - the details are amazing!

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Ellygator In reply to externa [2011-01-07 23:12:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It was fun exploring all her different kinds of scales.

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naturalshocks [2011-01-06 20:39:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

I really admire your patience! All that texture! Beautifully done!

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Ellygator In reply to naturalshocks [2011-01-07 23:12:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It was a good way to remember her...

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creative1978 [2011-01-06 19:15:14 +0000 UTC]

This is wow can't find the right word but I'll settle on gorgeous and great. You are very talented. I am also so sorry for your loss.

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Ellygator In reply to creative1978 [2011-01-07 23:12:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! And thanks for your kind words. I really miss her.

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HappilyDeluded889 [2011-01-06 07:47:16 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! She was beautiful ! Grand, grand work !

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Ellygator In reply to HappilyDeluded889 [2011-01-07 23:13:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Definitely a very pretty gecko!

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karracaz [2011-01-05 22:56:20 +0000 UTC]

What an impressive study. She looks very pleased to be the centre of attention.

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Ellygator In reply to karracaz [2011-01-07 23:14:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! She enjoyed the time on the patio. We waited for the sun to be behind the house, because geckos are mostly more happy when it's dark, but the stones were still nice and warm, so she went exploring everywhere...

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ArdenEllenNixon [2011-01-05 20:08:43 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully done, Elly. Having spent the past few days trying to do justice to a frog in color, I deeply appreciate the level of skill and detail you've achieved in black and white. The skin texture is palpable, and you've captured the odd veining and glossy eyes that geckos and frogs have. I'm glad that Two Spots posed so prettily for you last summer!

May a new reptilian companion be among your surprises this year. If every you want a color tribute, you need only ask. *hugs*

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Ellygator In reply to ArdenEllenNixon [2011-01-07 23:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I think frogs and reptiles have the coolest eyes - all that speckled sparkling gold... I am hoping to adopt a baby bearded dragon later in the spring. The mother has just mated, so there will be about three months for the eggs to hatch and then the owner wants to make sure all the babies are healthy and eating well before she gives some of them away.

At least the terrarium won't be empty forever, but I am sure no one can quite take our little gecko's place, it will just be a completely different experience with a new lizard of a different species.

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ArdenEllenNixon In reply to Ellygator [2011-01-10 00:23:24 +0000 UTC]

(Pardon the late reply! I've spent the weekend reading one of my birthday presents, "Chronicle of the Queens of Egypt," by Joyce Tyldesley).

I look forward to seeing your new reptilian baby via a portrait or pendant! Snakes are used often enough in jewelry, but I don't recall ever seeing a gecko or lizard pendant, with the tail twining about/becoming the neck chain. Hmmm...

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