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FoolishLittleMortal β€” Dragon - Piasa

Published: 2007-08-11 13:13:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 9498; Favourites: 148; Downloads: 369
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Description It's been a while I drew something. And it's really been a while I drew something with a pen. ... I used to be better at this. :/

This is a Piasa. It's some sort of dragon/bird. It's a mythical/legendary creature. His name means 'the bird that devours men'.

I kind of started to like this creature, so I drew him.
I wonder how many know of this creature...

I'm planning on drawing other dragons that are simply neglected. The internet is full of western dragons and asian dragons. I know they're pretty cool and pretty much everyone knows about them. But I thought it was time for something different.
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DaimyoInu [2021-06-18 22:17:40 +0000 UTC]

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HufflePuffMelonDraws [2018-03-29 11:54:27 +0000 UTC]

I have the book 'How to Raise and Keep a dragon' too, that looks so cool!

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Lady-ALTernate [2013-10-03 02:24:08 +0000 UTC]

I know because I live in south western Illinois where the mural in Alton is

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Dino-Mario [2013-02-21 01:06:08 +0000 UTC]

LUV your dragons ^^

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to Dino-Mario [2013-02-23 20:47:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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JburninatorR [2012-07-16 18:08:08 +0000 UTC]

This is incredible. Would you mind if I try to use this design and put it down on wood with the technique Pyrography? I would of course credit your work on my Dev page.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to JburninatorR [2012-07-17 12:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
Sure. Show me when it's finished. Would love to see it.

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JburninatorR In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2013-01-26 23:08:07 +0000 UTC]

I ended up just using the original painting off the bluffs. Still love this picture and am thinking of doing it. My wood burning art is significantly better now so i think i could actually do your work now

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to JburninatorR [2013-01-28 20:41:11 +0000 UTC]

If you ever make it, let me know.
I would also love to see the other one you made, if possible.

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JburninatorR In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2013-04-16 02:46:03 +0000 UTC]

I did it a long time ago but forgot to upload it here. The Piasa Bird was a big hit with my family and friends from Illinois. I will upload the picture as soon as I can. Working right now.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to JburninatorR [2013-04-17 11:26:04 +0000 UTC]

That's ok.

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JburninatorR In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2013-04-17 17:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Piasa Bird is uploaded, not your original drawing though

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to JburninatorR [2013-04-20 13:11:34 +0000 UTC]

That's ok. It looks pretty cool though.

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thecursor [2011-10-09 18:58:43 +0000 UTC]

They say if you're driving near Alton and your car disappears, the cops shouldn't bother looking for you...because you're already Piasa lunch.

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AHeartofIce [2011-08-04 23:00:52 +0000 UTC]

He's a local legend. I live near where he's supposed to have reined his terror upon the Illini Indian tribes. (:

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Xandorin [2011-02-18 04:00:20 +0000 UTC]

I've never really liked this ones face, but cool pose, and brilliant body

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to Xandorin [2011-02-18 09:23:12 +0000 UTC]

I had to get used to the face too, but I really started to like these creatures.
Thanks. ^^

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Xandorin In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2011-02-18 10:05:25 +0000 UTC]

I must admit, I like this ones face a lot better than the one in the book; it's less troll-like.

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GoldammerArt [2011-01-31 18:01:20 +0000 UTC]

wow piasa is my favorite dragon!!

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PrimalArc [2011-01-08 04:05:28 +0000 UTC]

It's nice to see such an awesome drawing of the Piasa

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gorillarium [2011-01-05 17:29:01 +0000 UTC]

sick work luv it to the max!

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to gorillarium [2011-01-06 08:15:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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gorillarium In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2011-01-07 17:51:53 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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Ozkumeti [2011-01-04 07:59:12 +0000 UTC]

Oooh... awesome. <3

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to Ozkumeti [2011-01-05 07:42:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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icide [2010-10-14 12:19:50 +0000 UTC]

I know this one, It's amazing. I like your rendition of him. It should be noted this is an American Indian Legend. Also was mentioned in the journals of Lewis and Clark.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to icide [2010-10-17 21:31:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
Might add that info to the description later.

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dolleater [2010-07-09 01:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Alton Illinois Piasa!!! This is an amazing Indian Legend from my family's hometown! Great job!!! I like how you kept his face a humanoid as in the legend. I'm planning on get this legend's tattoo on the back of my leg.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to dolleater [2010-07-12 20:28:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. ^^
And good luck with the tattoo.

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kamisch42 [2010-05-03 17:47:22 +0000 UTC]

I gotta say man, I was in the middle of drawing this guy myself and decided to look to fellow artists to see what their interpretations were, and yours comes the closest to what I saw in my head! It looks so real, like something to actually fear. The humanistic face is so creepy (which is exactly what I was thinking it'd be after reading the description of the beast in my mythology book). It's also awesome that it isn't a side view, like someone else mentioned. Fantastic. By far the best depiction of a Piasa I've seen today...granted I've only seen 5 today, but still...absolutely fantastic.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to kamisch42 [2010-05-05 11:03:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
Yeah, I always try to avoid standard poses. I've also only saw pictures of the piasa from a side view, so I thought something different would be nice.

Have fun drawing your own Piasa. I'dd love to see it when it's finished.

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SheTheTDE [2010-04-07 12:23:38 +0000 UTC]

WHOA!
This is the first ever picture of this guy that isnt side on!
Looks realy good.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to SheTheTDE [2010-04-10 22:05:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
Yeah I wanted to try to avoid the standard pose for this one.

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luckynumberkevin [2009-05-07 22:46:49 +0000 UTC]

I actually kind of know of it.

I live around St. Louis, on the Illnois side. The piasa bird is painted on the side of the bluffs around where I live.

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Llyse14 In reply to luckynumberkevin [2010-09-05 13:54:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm from Alton, too! And I looove your version of the PIasa bird!!

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to luckynumberkevin [2009-05-12 14:17:31 +0000 UTC]

lol Awesome.

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Draconorn [2008-06-15 04:16:39 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'm not the only person who draws piasa!
That looks amazing, especially since it's drawn entirely in pen. I'd never dare to try that

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Ewcian [2008-02-11 17:11:21 +0000 UTC]

i have dragonology and book of john topsell.in second book piasa is very good description. i am only one in my town(Łódź in Poland) who know very good dragons and i right now comment your pic EXCELLEN WORK!
sorry for my english^^'

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to Ewcian [2008-02-17 15:10:31 +0000 UTC]

it's alright.
And thanks.

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Ewcian In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2008-02-25 09:25:57 +0000 UTC]

no problem

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lovetheangelshadow [2007-08-12 01:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Kudos on your penmanship. How long did it take you? Let's see if I can guess the tool...blue ballpoint pen right?

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to lovetheangelshadow [2007-08-12 09:55:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure how long it took me...didn't look at the time...but I think a few hours.
Yeah, I used a simple ballpoint pen. I just grabbed the pen that was in my reach. This actually started out as a boredom sketch, but when I started to put detail in it I thought it looked ok, so I finished it.

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mezurashii [2007-08-11 21:15:30 +0000 UTC]

Rawr! XD

Nice! I like the textures of the scales and stuff, they almost look like they are real.

I've never heard of this Dragon, but then again I haven't heard of a lot of Dragons.(Aside from the odd Cartoon Dragons and the one from Dragon Heart XD )

*Cough* Anyways, Great job on the face

Awesome work ^^

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to mezurashii [2007-08-12 15:38:07 +0000 UTC]

Draco is cool!

And , thanks.

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mezurashii In reply to FoolishLittleMortal [2007-08-31 22:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Draco is cool ^^

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SSJGarfield [2007-08-11 19:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Mooi werk Karin

Dit is pas echt een originele draak ^^

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Weatherartist [2007-08-11 15:37:17 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work; I missed your pen drawings! The details are excellent, and the textures and shading are quite good, as well. The only thing that I have to say is to add line weight in the areas where the light doesn't hit as much. You have it going on in some areas, but not in others, like with the hind leg and tail. Other than that, this looks great! I think it'll be nice to see all of the different kinds of dragons that normally aren't paid attention to.

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FoolishLittleMortal In reply to Weatherartist [2007-08-12 15:40:21 +0000 UTC]

You're right about the lineweight... it's kind of neglected here and there.
I think I might do the Tarasque next. Maybe I'll make it another pen drawing.

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