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FyreDragon5 β Volteer
Published: 2012-08-24 16:43:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 18674; Favourites: 721; Downloads: 180
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((EDIT: Yes, I am well aware that many of you viewers think that the holes in his wings are a bit too big. But that is how they were in the games AND the concept artwork I used for referrence! Deal with it!))So I'm going in chonological order here with the dragon guardians. Cyril and Terrador will be coming next after this one.
I gotta say, I had a lot of fun drawing this piece. Out of all of the pics that I've drawn of the Spyro characters, this was the one I enjoyed doing the most. I was experamenting with lighting and shadow to the extreme on this one, and I am rather proud on how it turned out.
I drew several layers of clouds and rock spires to get the feeling of depth and space to show that this is a huge place he's in. The rain was probably the most difficult thing along with adding the spray as it's hitting him and also the drips of water as it's falling down.
Any normal dragon wouldn't like to be caught in this kind of weather, but Volteer being an electric dragon, I think he rather enjoys it!
Volteer (C) ACTIVISION
Art (C) Me
Check out these other dragons I've done!
Spyro [link]
Cynder [link]
Ignitus [link]
Cyril [link]
Terrador [link]
Malefor [link]
The Chronicler [link]
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Comments: 37
A dragon chillin' in an electric storm?! This may be my new favorite of yours, Fyre! There's just something about storms that are calming and exciting at the same time, and it looks like this guy shares my passion. The pose of the dragon is just awesome, easily resting on the rock spire. I love how you make the subjects of your art so vivid in character and design. Holey wings, Batman, I think I like this character a lot. I love the effect of the rain especially the thin layer that's shimmering just above and dripping down his scales. You have a talent for lighting effects and color. (Background could use a little work, however I love the landscape.)
What I wouldn't give to be out in that storm! Although, I would bet he's a little more lightning proof. (Oh, forget it; I'd be out in the storm anyway! HIT ME!)
Incredible work!
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Volteer + pointy rocks + dark clouds + rain and lightning= AWESOMENESS!!!
I love whatever technique you used for the lightning! It's lighted beautifully and the shading is done perfectly. Very well done on the illumination! I like the the way the rain looks as it's hitting him. (Very nicely done on the rain btw, I bet that wasn't easy!)
I like how you do rocks. They're always so well textured and you just keep improving with each new piece. It really does look like he's in a vast place. And yes, even in the rain I think Volteer would be content as long as there is lightning. e.deviantart.net/emoticons/x/x⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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I really, really like this picture. The dark and stormy night envisioned in this picture truly brings many ideas of what be happening.
That aside, it feels like the holes in Volteer's wings could be a bit too big, but maybe that's just me nitpicking. You nailed the lighting for the picture very well, it looks realistic, almost.
Originality is being rated a 4 because it just isn't the MOST original thing out there. It's still very awesome, and I love it, but just being honest. Your technique is utterly amazing, I hope you keep improving on it.
The vision, I can tell you knew what you had in mind, as will everyone else. Me, being a creative person, this picture overall, made me quite impressed. It is a beautiful picture and I hope I get to see more work like yours.
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this is a realy nice picture. I like how you do the lightnings in the background. It fits so very well to Volteer. ^^
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I've played "The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning" on my GBA many times, and I still love it! You drew Volteer and the others so beautifully, as the series was awesome for both the characters and breaking the "dragon is the bad guy and hero slays him" clichΓ©! It was amazing before "Skaylanders" ruined Spyro!
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I'm just wondering how he and Terrador managed to fly with those wings.
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I know right?
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I mean they would've gotten them stitched up or something in reality, something that ripped up wouldn't be able to get the necessary lift to fly.
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The holes in his wings make him look like he's been in alot of battles i think there perfect
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I am simply blown away by how exquisite this picture is.The rain is well-done,and the lightning striking the night sky,it adds to the beauty of this excellent picture.Also,I love how Volteer is watching the storm calmly on a boulder.
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I especially love the lightning Volteer. good job
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That's a totally epic background. Definitely fits Volteer like a glove!
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I like these so much I'm going to put them in my favorites. I always have been a fan of Spyro the dragon. I accidentally misspelled a word in my previous message.
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I like these so much I'm giong to put them in my favorites. I always have been a fan of Spyro the dragon.
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Volteer is my favourite guardian, always happy and electric-element :> Very nice picture, but I think the holes in his wings are a bit too big.
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Excellent lightning effects! Volteer looks amazing!
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That guy's wings have certainly seen better days...
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This is the most perfect reproduction of this character i have ever seen.
Seems he's looking at the rain and the thunders as if it were his own creation.
Thanks!
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OH MY GAS!!! THIS IS SO EPIC!!!!!!
Why are you so epic man? I SO WISH I COULD DRAW LIKE YOU MAN! HOT DANG!!!!
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AMAZING!!! I love Spyro and all of his games XD
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