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Description Enter the dragon's lair if you dare!

My aim for this picture was to paint a classic image of a powerful dragon. I thought that a red dragon would make an aggressive looking creature, and is a colour that will sit well alongside the golden treasure and dark cavern. Skeletal remains are scattered on the floor to show the fate that awaits any treasure hunters rash enough to take on this beast.

An article about how I painted this picture is published in issue 50 of Imagine FX [link] Out today in the UK and Europe and elsewhere in the world next month.

I hope you like it
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spooky-demon [2022-12-11 02:31:29 +0000 UTC]

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Creature-Studios [2021-11-13 13:42:28 +0000 UTC]

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Caine-of-Nod [2020-06-01 20:44:18 +0000 UTC]

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YouWillBleed [2020-04-19 04:15:20 +0000 UTC]

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lovefantasy5 [2020-04-15 13:15:14 +0000 UTC]

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Chrisluigimario [2020-01-20 00:31:18 +0000 UTC]

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ElementShimmer [2020-01-07 17:23:04 +0000 UTC]

ooh! this is awesomeΒ 

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SoundwaveCheese777 [2019-08-02 06:34:07 +0000 UTC]

I see this a lot on Google.
And this dragon reminds me of both Smaug and Alduin and I don't know why.

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OrangeXLightning [2019-06-08 20:09:26 +0000 UTC]

I think everyone has seen this image SOMEWHERE. And there's good reason for it.

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Galacliva [2019-01-28 05:02:35 +0000 UTC]

Is it all right if I use this as a thumbnail for an airsoft video??.. TheΒ  Event was calledΒ BB WARS. Operation Dragon's NestΒ  if you wanna google it.Β  Could never find a dragon picture that fit with the event and has as much intimidation factor as your art work does, and one that is facingΒ  forward in particular.Β  Will Of course Credit you and link to your page on here in the description...Β  Β 

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SketchMonster1 [2019-01-23 16:18:23 +0000 UTC]

Very dramatic. Coloring is magnificent. Super great piece!

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ZephrZolt [2018-12-23 05:23:20 +0000 UTC]

Wat are yeww lookin at boi?

DoNT MAek mIi cOme in THeRE Or Ill TakE All YoUr BLOodEh GOlD!

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MoonbowDragon [2018-08-23 20:23:27 +0000 UTC]

I love the details you put into the drawings.Β  Everywhere I look tells a story about this dragon, particularly, why it's a bad idea to be in this dragon's lair near its horde.

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ARTSeeker321 [2018-05-29 07:46:45 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! I just love your dragons. You are an extremely talented artistπŸ˜€

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ClayTonne [2018-03-25 13:55:06 +0000 UTC]

always has put into my mind what Smaug should have looked like even before theΒ  movies, also Reds are the most powerful(the only exception being the great green from the dragonlance seriesΒ 

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CivillyBarbaric [2018-03-17 03:33:12 +0000 UTC]

Slifer the sky dragon

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Narutopowers88 [2018-01-11 21:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Yes I'm entering the dragon's lair and giving him a hug even if it means turing into ash lol.

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BelFatVily325 [2017-11-11 16:42:57 +0000 UTC]

You are drawing great dragons! Take my watch!

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Rekrovoire [2017-11-08 21:15:49 +0000 UTC]

Oooh i have this picture on some of my card sleeves. How did it come to this?
Btw: I really like this picture very much! Keep it up c:

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jud02 [2017-08-03 11:22:53 +0000 UTC]

love the detail on your work its all so amazing

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ShiningDragon79 [2017-07-25 15:35:42 +0000 UTC]

I love this picture. Bought it as a poster. Now it's just exact above the television.

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esraolkun [2017-04-21 07:30:38 +0000 UTC]

very good work!..Β Β 

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simmtek [2017-04-18 10:12:47 +0000 UTC]

Dear Sir/madam

I host a games night Advanced Dunegons and Dragons and I would like to use your poster if I print this
so I am asking for your permission I can makes sure your name is printed below as ownership
ofcourse

please let me know
Mark

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koldar33 [2017-03-31 11:50:06 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my all time favorite dragon pieces. Β Well done capturing the classic dragon feel.

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stmeredith [2017-03-21 20:15:09 +0000 UTC]

May I use the image of the dragon on a pen if I give you credit?

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NduguNani [2017-01-06 09:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Hello,

Am interested in the largest of dragons art, a package with 7 differentΒ images of a GIGANTIC DRAGON

i) SIX COLORED IMAGES: Head - 1 from front and 1 from sides,Β 
full body - 1 from both sides, 1 - flying and 1 when sitting;

ii) ONE VECTOR: Head, as viewed from the right side of the dragon -Β 
to be used as my personal logo. How much will that be?

NB: The resolution should be at least 4000 x 4000, and the colors should be vivid not fancy ones,Β and should reflect true dragon colors. (Notice to the public: No pirated software may be used as it is illegal.)

Contact me at abdulmajid.faraji@gmail.com

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thebigteacher [2016-12-26 06:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Time to run away....

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silentstarling [2016-12-21 19:29:24 +0000 UTC]

There is nothing better than a red dragonΒ Β 

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Panartias [2016-12-07 11:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me a bit of an old D&D box cover - exept that it is done much better!

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Cluesooo [2016-07-25 18:31:16 +0000 UTC]

look like it would jump out of the picture. Amazing and Beautiful. Great Work, deserves a daily deviant. Your other dragons are amazing too. <3

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completelydottysven [2016-07-17 16:42:53 +0000 UTC]

Very very nice!!!

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DELT-4 [2016-06-02 10:15:39 +0000 UTC]

That thing looks pretty nice, always liked dergs and this is no exception.
It got brought to my attention in a reddit comment. Speaking of which, that reddit comment also mentioned this being stolen.

www.gateway-3ds.com/gateway-4-…

It's on their website banner and in the logo for their product, if i'm not mistaken.
Looks like they didn't only plagiarise code, but art as well

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WindySilver [2016-05-22 09:38:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow! It sure looks aggressive!

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Simplios-Staxios [2016-04-13 21:16:32 +0000 UTC]

lol you sure this ain't from a book?

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Narciso-42 In reply to Simplios-Staxios [2016-05-18 17:04:42 +0000 UTC]

It almost seems like the front cover on Eragon!

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mimi075 [2016-03-29 02:46:08 +0000 UTC]

Lol that's me when it comes to my house

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joshuatree1967 [2015-12-21 07:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Amazing art.

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Aurelia63 [2015-12-01 13:58:10 +0000 UTC]

Simply awesome! I've bought a print of this one for my brother in law as a bithday present. He is a great fan of this picture and so am I

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Lucyandplue [2015-11-21 14:56:13 +0000 UTC]

Badass

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Icydragon8 [2015-10-21 14:55:07 +0000 UTC]

i've seen this dragon on so much thingsΒ like laptopstickers or as other stuff but i didn't know it came from deviantart
i Always liked the picture so well done

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AvelosFloof [2015-10-07 19:21:35 +0000 UTC]

I saw this artwork on a puzzle in a games/hobby shop yesterday. Looks good

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NinjaSpartan12 [2015-09-27 10:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Okay who woke the dragon?

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