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Published: 2009-05-07 10:40:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 171704; Favourites: 8444; Downloads: 9093
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A little while ago I did a poll on what features people would most like to see in a dragon. Thanks very much to everyone who voted and commented - it was really nice to hear what you all thought. Noble and powerful were both qualities high up in the votes and comments. So here is a dragon of those of you who like these sort of creatures - I hope you will like it
I have painted a series of artworks featuring girls and dragons. Mainly small dragons. However variety is good, and so here is a big one! I hoped having a person in the painting helps to give an idea of the scale of the dragon, and also suggests a story that might be unfolding. As always it is cool to hear what people think might be going on in the scene.
Thanks to `Elandria for use of her loverly stock photos as reference for the figure.
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Oh im sorry i didn t see that she already added her webside ,... I am new here :-/Β
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So you are Anne Stokes?
I loved your art since I was little,..
Her webside is Anne Stokes so you can see more of her work everyone :-DΒ
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This photo is truly a powerful one.Β Β The authority it demands as well as the sense of nobility is amazing.Β Β Nice work!
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I just thought of an alternate title for this:
"Playing with food."
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I wouldn't definitely be afraid next to a Dragon like this one! Compliments!
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I have card sleeves with a nearly identical picture on them - the only difference is that the woman is replaced by a crystal ball on a stone pedestal.
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^O^ omg love this. You have some serious talent...this is gorgeous. So formidable!
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awsome,as any other of you paintings
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DoesnΒ΄t she look a bit like Cersei Lannister?
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What I think is happening is a group of adventurers finding this mystical cave, and they come to across these two, with the dragon looking at them like, "Mess with her, you mess with me, Capiche?"
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I may have mentioned this before, but I absolutely adore dragons and girls, it both contradicts the idea that dragons are mean and spitefull as well as the thought that women are weak; dragons are gentle enough to be freinds with a woman, and women are strong enough to be freinds with dragons
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I can see a hundred stories that would have this scene, and they are all amazing.
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This picture really struck me. It reminds me of my dad. The quiet strength, pride, and wisdom I see in the dragon as he guards the girl in the picture embodies everything my dad means to me. I just found out today that his cancer is advancing. This picture gives me strength. Thank you for your lovely artwork.
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wow...this is really beautiful. It looks sort of dark and grim, like the girl is about to do something huge and tragic. I just love the mood this painting gives off. And the detail you managed to fit into it is quite stunning. You have a lot of talent!
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Beautiful art, love at first sight. I use your art in my blog, [link] (hungarian)!
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"Come on, old friend. Let's start our spell."
Not exactly the most creative phrase, but it's what I think when I see this incredible piece.
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When I see this, I can't shake the feeling I get. The feeling is that the dragon is saying "Back off she's MINE." ^_^
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you don't want to mess with her, not even a glare, when that dragon is around
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Dang that's awesome your so talented I love the detail on the dragon with he was my guardian that would be awesome
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really impressive work, the symmetry makes it looks so powerful
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wow!
I wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of that dragon
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I absolutely love your portrayal of dragons - especially this one. I feel like you went straight into my head and made a picture of what I see when I think about a book I hope to write one day. I'm absolutely gobsmacked.
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I so want to be that girl!Very well done!
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this is my favourite from your calendar, as its March picture me and my boyfriend look at it every day now... and we see ourselves in it! big powerful dragon and elegant lady in his strong presence...
dear Anne, thank you for your art!
you had to see me jumping and screaming like crazy when my english friend brought me your 2011 calendar here, to cold Russia!
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brilliant work i have been hunting for a dragon like this for years.
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I have wandered through this Gallery loving every moment you have painted a Dragon exactly like mine - her name is Teimath.
Golden and very beautiful
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