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miz-mezzy — Mother of Dragons
Published: 2013-04-10 17:05:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 3112; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
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"Mother of Dragons" 18 x 24 acrylic on canvas portrait of Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. Available for purchase - note me if interested.I have been wanting to do a Daenerys painting for a long time now, and since Game of Thrones had that fan art contest recently and since Season 3 just started, it felt like the right time before I got started on the ton of commissions I have to do. I purposefully went over the top with the contrast on this one. I feel a lot of the time I am too timid with darks and wanted to see a good distinction of light and shadow. It was a good practice in the end and I'm happy with how it came out.
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Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that!
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beautiful work! Love the shading and realism, you really have an amazing talent!
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Thank you!! I'm speechless, that's high praise! I'll try to live up to it
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Khaleesi! Awesome, really interesting style too o3o
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Yeah figures you spend years wondering what your style is and you already have one hah.
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Lol that is exactly what has happened to me XD
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Woah, very interesting style. It takes away some of her attractiveness, and sharpens her features. It harshens the lines and makes her look old and wrinkled. The color choice of grey for her hair pushes this even further. Very interesting choices.
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Yeah, there were some factors here that lacked from inexperience in the area (tried going for campfire light initially), but on the whole I achieved what I was going for. And that was to demonstrate her during the trek through the desert after Drogo got sick and then became less of himself. Then after losing her husband and her child, she gave birth to dragons! I know a lot of people see her as this dainty princess..and in some cases she is, but I respected her character most at that point of the story and I wanted to show the grittiness of that moment. Wasn't trying to make her look old, and I still don't see that, but other people have certainly said so, so I guess that's just perception. Thanks for the great comment though!
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Well I definitely agree that the best parts of her story are when she has a harder edge, and has to find her strength. I like her more and more as her story goes on.
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You have a great style! This is a lovely portrait.
Man....Everyone seems to be drawing Game of Thrones, I should watch that.
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Thank you! It's an awesome show..I'm still waiting to see the third season though since I don't cable >_👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I love your style! it is very unique! love everything about it
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Thank you so much! Means a lot to me <3
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Oh damn. thats insane...also your other portraits are fantastic as well
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Thank you! I'm grateful to hear that!
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love the geometric shapes and the play on color and contrast
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Yeah I really like to do that, but I sometimes feel not a lot of people really like it. Good to see some people like it!
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This is beautiful! I love the vector-like look 
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Yes! I keep waiting for them to release the 3rd season on amazon-on-demand so I can watch it! In fact I should go check right now xD
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Haha the season finale almost killed me! XD
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I caN'T WAIT to see it - been losing sleep over it >_< I need to do a painting of Jaime some time..I know he's a bad guy, but I love him!
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Yay! Can't wait to see it
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wow, what an expressive work! You have such a strong style, and I'm happy to see artists who are as brave as you! I like those little exaggerated contrasts 
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Thank you very much for the comment. I liked it so much, I actually posted it to my Fb page to share (I blurred out your name/icon tho for privacy). It is truly amazing to find someone who gets you, and makes all the painstaking woes of whether you should change to fit a mold or not seem irrelevant. It also makes me happy I never did change - too stubborn 
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It's so important to develop your own style, but still try out new things. As long as you feel comfortable with your work, go on. I once read a quote saying "no matter how good of an artist you are you'll never get anywhere without popularity". That's the only big con around here. No cats or boobs, no attention.
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The problem I always run into are people that are not necessarily into creating art. They may create something (sewing, or doing some creative activity), but unless you sit there with a canvas and make something yourself, or appreciate those who do, I don't think you really get it so much. It's a big thing to create something out of a completely blank canvas/surface following absolutely no directions. There is no set way to do it. Even if you use a reference there is a translation that has to occur in your head so that the image is remade through your eyes. And I think the ones who think they are creative, but aren't at the same level as painters (and others like even sculptors), have a tendency to really try and put everyone into the same mold. IE..this is what I think good art is therefore every artist should look like this.
I get that sometimes people aren't going to like your work. That's totally fine. But I don't feel you should be telling people that are perfectly happy with what they're doing that core elements of the work are not right - just because you have a cookie cutter idea of what art is. I speak from experience with this exact painting. On the other hand, if I ask for critique, which I do in some cases, if you look for technique and or what works and doesn't work..I love hearing what people think. One friend mentioned the area under the nose is a bit too defined..and I actually agreed. But don't tell me that the character was light and pretty and I made her look too dark and haggard because you just don't get it. There are already a bunch of artists out there who go for photo-realism and are amazing at it. That is just not what I strive for.
Oh also, you left out MLP and anthros! xD And I think popularity will come, but most artists don't realize how long they will have to wait for it. It feels like it takes long enough just to get half way decent at painting! Then to have to wait for people to appreciate it too! Just have to stop worrying about it so much, and focus more on creating new work. BTW, I haven't had a chance to comment yet, but your work is stunning. I will have to try and work on leaving useful comments myself. A lot of the time it is difficult for me to put words to why I like something. I really do appreciate your comments though. Made my month..maybe longer
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I know what you mean... And I feel that 5 years ago DA was a different thing. Or maybe it was just me
Anyway, I think paintin is way more challenging because the liquid colour run everywhere. I feel like I cannot control them and I am so surprised and amazed by artists how are able to tame the liquids
And thanks for your nice words, of course
Have a nice day!
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This is a very lovely piece c:
If it isn't too much of a hassle,
I would appreciate it if you checked out my work as well c: ♥
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Thank you so much! It's no problem to take a look at other artists! I really like the piece titled " You've Gone Mad." Good stuff
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Thank you very much ♡ glad you liked it
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the cel-shading effect you achieved here its the best thing! and i really like the feeling that this character gives, too bad i have seen just one ep. of game of thrones jaja
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Thank you very much! I hadn't thought of cel shading but it does have that look now that you mention it! Kind of cool
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