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My entry all templated up for

You'll need to full view to read that text! Sorry about that. Also judges if you would like me to revert the template to its original colors I will do so, just let me know.

Some tidbits about the design choices:
-I did try to make my dragonsona bear some physical resemblance to myself, hence the hair and eye color. I'm also quite small in real life, and do actually have fairly long limbs and fingers (obviously exaggerated here)
-Didn't feel that spitting out some sort of deadly element or being able to rip things apart fit my personality. I may be a martial arts nut and love to spar but I'm actually a pacifist, can't imagine hurting someone save in self defense or in defense of someone else.
-So I chose to breathe ink instead. Since I am pretty obsessed with color and coloring it seemed fitting, especially since when coloring traditionally I work with copic markers. Need to try the airbrush system for that someday, don't I?
-My choices regarding the flight aspect (the wing tattoos and still being a novice) stem from my slow progression in my opinion to mature into a full fledged adult and accept myself for who I am. I've only recently decided to dedicate myself to my art and its ilk full time instead of seeking other employment (which isn't necessary for my living situation) out of some bizarre sense of obligation. So I'm still uncertain and floundering a bit.
-My dragonsona has feathered wings because it makes me more of an odd duck, pun unintended, and I most certainly am quite odd. I also have always really liked birds in general. Pigeon wings were chosen partly due to their shape and coloration patterns and partly because of my pacifist tendencies. (Pigeons are part of the dove family)
-I made my ears large for more humorous reasons: when I was little my Dad used to tease me that my ears stuck out. You know, like how all parents mess with their young children, its a lot of fun. They really don't stick in reality, but it was too much fun to pass up.

There. Now you know more than you could possibly want to about me.


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Comments: 38

TheOnlyLambrys [2015-01-16 03:52:15 +0000 UTC]

I adore those antlers o:
I wish I could draw dragonsonas... I'm only just now attempting anthro and I'm pretty bad at it D:

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LorienInksong In reply to TheOnlyLambrys [2015-01-16 08:20:19 +0000 UTC]

^///^  Thanks!  I tell you they're a monster to draw, and I've done it a few times.
If its of any encouragement I've only been drawing anthro a couple of years.
First full anthro: lorien077.deviantart.com/art/O…
The next year: lorien077.deviantart.com/art/M… ?
lorien077.deviantart.com/art/Z…
(The last one I'm currently coloring ^_^; )

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Sparkshot11 [2014-02-18 22:34:50 +0000 UTC]

I have to admit, your dragonsona is beautiful :3

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LorienInksong In reply to Sparkshot11 [2014-02-19 01:56:02 +0000 UTC]

^/////^  Thank you!

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Sparkshot11 In reply to LorienInksong [2014-02-19 02:05:16 +0000 UTC]

No problem :3 I really like your art style in this. Plus your lucky to draw this well when all I have is freaking MS Paint! I also suck at Paint.net as well, MS Paint is my only way of drawing...fawk. Though I only use Adobe Flash to draw over pictures I draw in real life.

Still, you draw really well. Keep up the good work :3

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LorienInksong In reply to Sparkshot11 [2014-02-19 02:10:38 +0000 UTC]

^_^;;  I assure you its skill more than tools, when I started out no amount of advanced software would have helped me!

If you're not happy with Paint.net why not switch to pencil+ paper?  


Thanks!

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Sparkshot11 In reply to LorienInksong [2014-02-19 02:38:29 +0000 UTC]

That is what I usually resort to, but just seeing great art like yours...GAH I feel so jealous X_X

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LorienInksong In reply to Sparkshot11 [2014-02-19 02:43:10 +0000 UTC]

Just keep practicing and learning and you'll get there.

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Sparkshot11 In reply to LorienInksong [2014-02-19 02:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Plan on doing just that.

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Dragon-Dudette [2013-04-03 02:48:41 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting--our dragonsonas are broadly similar, but yet quite different.

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LorienInksong In reply to Dragon-Dudette [2013-04-03 02:50:31 +0000 UTC]

Heh well I think your breath has more practical dragony uses.

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dragonsong12 [2013-04-01 20:30:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love your linework! You have a beautiful style! It's all very elegant and flowing, and the colors auit it perfectly! Well done!

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LorienInksong In reply to dragonsong12 [2013-04-01 22:42:47 +0000 UTC]

^///^ Thank you so much!

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Draconis-de-Christus [2013-04-01 00:04:06 +0000 UTC]

I'll also echo the positive feels for your take on breath weapon & wings. I wonder if the long, elegant skirt makes flying harder? It looks rather classy, regardless

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LorienInksong In reply to Draconis-de-Christus [2013-04-01 03:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm... maybe that's the problem. It is a bit shorter than a proper Victorian lady would wear in that there's a bit of ankle showing, but perhaps still too much.

In all seriousness thanks though.

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Riverfox237 [2013-03-28 16:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, your design is lovely, Lorien! And is this in the Misc. or the Steampunk category? I could see it going either way. The art is beautiful, and I love your choice of 'Fire' and all of the detail about yourself that you included! I esp. like your reasoning for why you aren't great at flying yet. (Mine is just that I'm lazy and unathletic. XD Yours seems much more profound.) Great job, and I'm delighted that you decided to enter! ^^

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LorienInksong In reply to Riverfox237 [2013-03-28 18:38:52 +0000 UTC]

The intent was to put it in the steampunk category but if you think it fits better in misc then I trust you know best! (I'm happy either way)
And thanks much! I was a little worried I went overboard on the explanation.

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Riverfox237 In reply to LorienInksong [2013-03-28 18:48:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no no no, PLEASE put it in the steampunk category! It fits perfectly and I'm delighted someone finally entered it (since it's my favorite category ). I just wasn't 100% certain which category you'd put it in and didn't want to assume.

And don't worry; with me, you really can't go overboard with the explanation. XD Not to speak for my fellow judges, but I LOVE details!

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LorienInksong In reply to Riverfox237 [2013-03-28 18:56:14 +0000 UTC]

XD Yeah that's part of why I went that route. Where are the steampunked dragons?! So yes that category it is.

XD Oh good.

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Riverfox237 In reply to LorienInksong [2013-03-28 19:13:37 +0000 UTC]

I don't know! D: Hopefully they will show up before the deadline. If not, you and I can simply revel in our awesomeness as steampunk dragons.

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LorienInksong In reply to Riverfox237 [2013-03-29 02:27:22 +0000 UTC]

Well two isn't bad.

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ForeverSpeel [2013-03-28 15:18:37 +0000 UTC]

I feel like I know you...

Lol. This is quite elegant. I love the subtlety in the colors and how they compliment each other so well. Very lovely.

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LorienInksong In reply to ForeverSpeel [2013-03-28 18:39:12 +0000 UTC]

^////^;;
Thanks much, I really appreciate it.

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Evergreena [2013-03-28 01:30:06 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my favorite entries so far!

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LorienInksong In reply to Evergreena [2013-03-28 01:35:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ^////^
I'm just going to go giggle like a gleeful moron over here now. >_>

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DreaGryphon [2013-03-27 21:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the colors you picked and where you chose to place them. Also, very interesting choice for the "fire." It's creative and very unique. I'd like to see it in practice.

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LorienInksong In reply to DreaGryphon [2013-03-28 01:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks much! I'm actually toying with doing a short comic about it ('cause I can't resist a dumb joke) Won't be done in time for the contest tho.

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DreaGryphon In reply to LorienInksong [2013-03-28 17:12:35 +0000 UTC]

That's okay if it's not done in time, I still want to see it!

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LorienInksong In reply to DreaGryphon [2013-03-28 18:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Heh then I shall endeavor to do so.

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DreaGryphon In reply to LorienInksong [2013-03-28 21:08:54 +0000 UTC]

Yay!

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modesty [2013-03-27 14:13:58 +0000 UTC]

OMG, she's gorgeous! I LOVE the dress and the elegant horn/antler design.

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LorienInksong In reply to modesty [2013-03-28 01:06:47 +0000 UTC]

^////^ Thank you. I wanted horns so I modeled 'em off of a fairly meek critter to hopefully better fit.

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Wheatart [2013-03-27 14:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic job! This looks amazing, and you really put a lot of work into it! Well done!

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LorienInksong In reply to Wheatart [2013-03-28 01:07:03 +0000 UTC]

^///^ Thanks! Fortunately the time really flew by on this one.

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Wheatart In reply to LorienInksong [2013-03-28 06:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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LorienInksong In reply to Wheatart [2013-03-28 06:52:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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JolanthusTrel [2013-03-27 10:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Way cool!

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LorienInksong In reply to JolanthusTrel [2013-03-27 11:12:26 +0000 UTC]

^////^ Thanks

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