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Lupus-Reneson — Tiny Dragon
Published: 2007-12-25 07:36:28 +0000 UTC; Views: 3149; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 56
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A tiny , wingless dragon crawls over a persons hand.Drawn with HB mechanical pencil on A4*
I drew this in about 20 minutes, with my left hand as a reference. Comments and critisism are welcome (critisism I would prefer, or I fear I will become complacent)
*Image is cropped
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Thank you for the 
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its still a great drawing none the less.
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Actually, I think the contrast between the hand and dragon is very interesting. The sketchiness of the hand and solidness of the dragon makes the dragon seem more solid and the hand less so, and to me gives the impression that the dragon is real and the hand is not quite there. Even is this is accidental, it offers a different perspective, and I like it.
Also, it seems that the nail looks too long because the pink part extends further than the actual finger. To me this makes it look like it has been glued on. I am aware that people have commented on this already, but that is why I think it doesn't look right. The length of the actual nail plate isn't the problem.
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You certainly have a lot to say - and I thank you for that.
If you can, please take a look at some of my other works;I can always use more critiques.
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I will never let a fellow artist grow complacent! ^^ So...stifling the positive comments...
The thumbnail on the human hand looks longer than the other nail, and stands out oddly a bit. Since you shaded the dragon so carefully but just did line art for the hand, it clashes on close look--more so perhaps because you didn't clean up the sketchy look of the hand. I think it would have been better to show the dragon's hind left leg wrapping delicately but firmly up, over and around your thumb base, its tiny toes spread and gripping.
Is that enough critique? ^^ Seriously, that bitty dragonlet is ADORABLE. But I think if I squeezed him in a hug he'd snap!
~Tris
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Thank you for all of that (but when I drew this my thumbnail actually was that long)
I doubt I will get complacent about my works - allowing that to happen would mean I could no longer call myself an artist. But I do take pride in what I can do, especially if I find others like it too.
And if you please, can you have a look at some of the other works as well?
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Ah, yes my brother sometimes grows his thumbnail out quite long. I can't look at your work at the moment because I'm out the door for a family trip, but I will. ^^
~Tris
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Wow! Nice coloring on the the dragon! It looks really cool!
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Nice to see more people are seeing my works 
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i make it my job to go out and find art that doesnt get the praise it deserves
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I like the dragon. It looks really life-like. Makes me wish there were little dragons you could hold in real life ^_^ Good work incorporating fantasy and references together!
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Thank you very much.
I am suprised this picture is so popular, considering I spent less than half and hour working on it.
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even the smallest amount of time can create something worthwhile
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I definitely like this picture, stumbled across it by accident, actually
Good use of reference there, I think you did a good job with your hand.
PS: is it OK if I make a full-colour version of this picture? I like the concept and it has potential
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Thank you, and I do want more people to see my works (even accidentally), and give thier opinions of them. 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You do have my permission to create a colour version of this picture, on the condition on that you include a link to the original peice, and my name is included in the copyright (i.e original work (c)
Credits: Absolutely.
Sorry for not responding sooner as I have been moving countries last month. Thanks for your permission, I will post the result on DevA as well, and link to the original.
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I never expected that kind of praise for my drawing. It only took me 15-20 minutes to finish it.
Thank you so much.
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lol thats pretty quick! i love how you drew the hand. i suck at it!! even when using my own hand as reference lol.
you're welcome
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Hands are actually fairly easy to sketch once you know how. the trickiest part is making the fingers the right width and length.
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i guess i just need practise lol
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Thanks. I had a look at your gallery, and you draw quite well too. But I try to avoid copying directly from photographs (it feels like I am cheating myself by not doing original work).
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some of my drawings are done without photo reference (like the "Noble Horse" one and i think its called "run like the wind") but otherwise yeah i mainly use photos. i think its great that u can draw so well without references
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I use references to get an idea for textures, or of an animals markings, but I try to avoid copying entire pictures.
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I like it but isn't the thumb looks kind of strange-not like I can say because I'm not good at drawing hands... (dragon is good too)
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That might just be the nail on the thumb, and the angle I was holding it at.
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