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JonHodgson — Dragon Warriors Bestiary

Published: 2008-10-01 10:59:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 15694; Favourites: 227; Downloads: 0
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Description (C)2008 Jon Hodgson and Magnum Opus Press

I had such a ball painting this one!

ArtRage, Painter, Photoshop.
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Comments: 35

HaldirRhovanion [2019-03-05 16:52:53 +0000 UTC]

This is great!

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Ragnarok6664 [2012-09-25 00:12:41 +0000 UTC]

Mm, bbq a comin

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abigbat [2010-01-08 22:44:20 +0000 UTC]

This is bloody fantastic mate, love the palette and dynamism of the poses!

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M0AI [2009-11-14 04:33:39 +0000 UTC]

I like the elegant simplicity of the dragon's design.

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Movie-Master [2009-05-14 01:13:46 +0000 UTC]

nice!

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KaanaMoonshadow [2009-04-28 12:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work, the dragon looks as if he has a wonderful time.

Great work with colours and shadows.

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alltheoriginalnames [2009-04-19 01:56:50 +0000 UTC]

Your artwork has been featured here [link]

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alltheoriginalnames [2009-04-14 23:47:56 +0000 UTC]

An outstanding fantasy piece, really captures the essence of this climactic battle. Excellent style and technique, very well done.

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JonHodgson In reply to alltheoriginalnames [2009-04-20 09:52:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! You're too kind!

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roxaralu [2009-04-13 12:50:17 +0000 UTC]

omg u're awsome

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JonHodgson In reply to roxaralu [2009-04-20 09:50:39 +0000 UTC]

thx

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JonHodgson In reply to roxaralu [2009-04-20 09:50:28 +0000 UTC]

thx!

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dashinvaine [2009-03-20 23:12:27 +0000 UTC]

Wow. This one's a Wow. The regions of blue light make a vivid contrast to the flame.

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JonHodgson In reply to dashinvaine [2009-03-23 12:50:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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purplerebecca [2009-01-08 17:49:55 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous lighting!

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Auoro [2009-01-07 15:56:41 +0000 UTC]

your pallete is amazing

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aberry89 [2008-10-09 06:27:41 +0000 UTC]

I love, love love how painterly your style is! I just feel like I could swipe my finger across this and smear it!

How do you do it!? Is that accomplished mostly in Painter? If so, what brushes/blenders do you use?

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dleafy [2008-10-06 14:54:26 +0000 UTC]

wow man, awesome work!
the ilumination is great!
congrats.!

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Son-of-Fire [2008-10-05 17:22:38 +0000 UTC]

Way cool.

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Vyrilien [2008-10-02 13:28:09 +0000 UTC]

I loooove it. Beautiful colour scheme, as well as excellent composition and an amusing concept. Faved!

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archanN [2008-10-02 05:21:22 +0000 UTC]

oh amazing

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madalie [2008-10-01 17:32:33 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work on perspective. Love the atmosphere of this picture.

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EgilSterkr [2008-10-01 14:47:21 +0000 UTC]

exellent work! great colors and action!

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mmax2 [2008-10-01 14:43:04 +0000 UTC]

Ive tried to draw the same idea, but your drawing is MUCH better

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AndyHep [2008-10-01 13:10:06 +0000 UTC]

Loves it! Fab lighting and I like some of the little details - the 'dead' guy, the forrest in the bg, the knotwork sigil and the Dragon's eye - cool!

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The-Red-Leper [2008-10-01 12:53:54 +0000 UTC]

i really like the man-in-the-back's face......it definitely has that feeling of "oh crap" or something thereaboouts

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JonHodgson In reply to The-Red-Leper [2008-10-01 20:05:04 +0000 UTC]

Funnily enough that is exactly what he's saying!

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The-Red-Leper In reply to JonHodgson [2008-10-02 21:13:34 +0000 UTC]

haha especially because he is stuck between a rock and a hot place...

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JonHodgson In reply to The-Red-Leper [2008-10-09 06:23:09 +0000 UTC]

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torvenius [2008-10-01 11:55:44 +0000 UTC]

REally nice... love the lighting in it

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JonHodgson In reply to torvenius [2008-10-01 12:24:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks dude!

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Merlkir [2008-10-01 11:16:28 +0000 UTC]

The dragon is nice. I like how snakey the head looks.
One technical note though: The shield is better than the last time I commented on shields diagonal straps. But, the pose of the defending guy is very unstable. Maybe it's intentional, but he'd fall over if someone hit him. Like...a huge burst of flames With a shield, one usually stands turned sidewise with the left leg forward (like a sport fencer, just flipped). That way he'd be better balanced and able to recieve a blow.

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JonHodgson In reply to Merlkir [2008-10-01 12:26:27 +0000 UTC]

He is being hit by a huge burst of flames... you don't think that should make him look a bit unstable?

Its interesting how different artists prioritise narrative concerns vs the technical aspects of the content. Its always an interesting balance to play with.

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CherishedMemories [2008-10-01 11:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent work! I am in awe of your talent, Hon.

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JonHodgson In reply to CherishedMemories [2008-10-01 12:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you sweetcheeks!

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