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Naphiro β€” Merrick

Published: 2011-01-15 20:31:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 6020; Favourites: 436; Downloads: 93
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Description Merrick, an aquatic creature who feeds mainly on fish within the reef. His unique ability to seal his ears in deep water allow him to dive to remarkable depths.

His tail is used a a lure once her conceals himself, attracting larger fish to distance short enough for him to strike. His massive and muscular hind legs are used like an Orca's tail, easily moving his flipper like feet at a speed that can propel him at almost 40mph.

His arms and waterproof feathering act as a balance while swimming at high speeds.

On land, he is rather heavy, and therefor his strides are long and slow.

Marrick is a really old and personal character. Those who have known him for a long time can tell you I thought a LONG time about sharing him. He's gone through changes over the years, but he has always been just a special.
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Comments: 42

Kessima [2011-08-18 17:34:29 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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RyouYamiBakura [2011-05-25 07:37:37 +0000 UTC]

cute cute cute cute

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alldragonsrawesome [2011-04-17 15:23:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow, cool

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Valhalrion [2011-04-12 00:06:52 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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Flightfeathers [2011-03-21 17:53:07 +0000 UTC]

He's beautiful.

So thoughtfully constructed.

Everything is in proportion, every inch of him is believable.

I love him!!!

Really amazing job!!!

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Jackie-the-druid [2011-01-17 18:25:11 +0000 UTC]

I love how his forelegs and hind legs look! They look like they could really propell him through the water, but he's still so cute!

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Ashzoi [2011-01-17 09:12:08 +0000 UTC]

The thighs are so cute and pudgy!!! Ahhh! I'm so thrilled by your art. Buh. Seriously.

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blazegryph [2011-01-17 02:56:44 +0000 UTC]

Uwah he's so snazzy! Look at those colours and his swirly stripeyness! He looks realistically aquatic too if that makes any sense- there are a lot of aquatic things around the net that don't really look like they'd excel at marine life, but to put it this way I would not be surprised if I saw this fellow when I go snorkeling!

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liguha [2011-01-17 02:45:16 +0000 UTC]

i love his design, just like the orange one on your other account :3
how did you color him? did you use a cell shading technique?

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Dragonling140 [2011-01-17 01:55:28 +0000 UTC]

He looks super cool

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Camspar [2011-01-16 21:17:43 +0000 UTC]

I love the design and the colors. :3

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SoulAlcemist [2011-01-16 21:01:46 +0000 UTC]

I would imagine seeing this in a Miyazaki Film. I LOVE IT!

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BlackMoonSoul [2011-01-16 19:46:41 +0000 UTC]

i absolutely love him!

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Pokemontrainergigi [2011-01-16 00:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful coloring and design It reminds me a bit of a butterfly (that swims)

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Cree-cree [2011-01-16 00:14:59 +0000 UTC]

WOAH sweet baby neptune THAT IS SOOO EPIC!!!

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Traediras [2011-01-16 00:03:41 +0000 UTC]

He looks so SQUISHY and I just wanna run over there and huggle on him and give him lots of loves and such <3333333

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diamondwhitewolf [2011-01-16 00:02:14 +0000 UTC]

Oooooooooo, aquatic critter is watery and cool!

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earthsea-23 [2011-01-15 23:57:20 +0000 UTC]

Very inspiring. I love how simple your refs are, too. Some people fill them up with explanations and head shots and the like, but here it is a wonderful final piece as well as enough info for commissions. I think it's the best idea!

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Lindigaro-K [2011-01-15 23:27:25 +0000 UTC]

now THAT is creativity.

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AutumnDragon1172 [2011-01-15 22:26:56 +0000 UTC]

This is really cool! Very nice design!

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Sirfy [2011-01-15 21:48:39 +0000 UTC]

Being a huge fan of aquatics, I adore his character to pieces I'm very glad you decided to share him with us!

Once i get my fish character made up, I'll have to draw some fanarts involving them both :3

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zonkey [2011-01-15 21:13:31 +0000 UTC]

He'd definitely blends in with the scenery for a water dragon. He has gone through quite the change... specially with the colours. It's nice to see you posting personal characters again

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Naphiro In reply to zonkey [2011-01-15 23:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Zonkey β™₯ ;^; and yea, though I loved his earlier design, a lot of people were popping up with similar types at the time, so I decided not to upload any of that style in the end. I'm Much happier with this version, he meets exactly what I would have wanted for him.

*hugz*

I want to upload personal art, but I guess lately I've just been too.. I don't even know.

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zonkey In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-16 16:20:44 +0000 UTC]

As long as he make you happy right.
*hugz back*
Take your time with your art. Its okay if you can't upload as often as you want. You have a lot to think about. Just don't stress yourself out, Okay

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Starcraft3000 [2011-01-15 21:02:29 +0000 UTC]

beautiful drawing

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Naphiro In reply to Starcraft3000 [2011-01-15 23:01:27 +0000 UTC]

I'm really glad that you like him

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Starcraft3000 In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-16 15:22:50 +0000 UTC]

smile youΒ΄re welcome

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Abrayzonix1234 [2011-01-15 20:45:16 +0000 UTC]

Umz why did u post this ? just a refresher on what he is and looks like

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Naphiro In reply to Abrayzonix1234 [2011-01-15 20:49:14 +0000 UTC]

umm, I think this is the first time I posted him to DA colored. It's a ref for when I get commissions of him :E

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Abrayzonix1234 In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-15 20:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Awsome though

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WolfFurEver10 [2011-01-15 20:45:12 +0000 UTC]

very cool, i love the creatures you make they are so original!!

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Naphiro In reply to WolfFurEver10 [2011-01-15 20:48:38 +0000 UTC]

aww, thank you ;;

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WolfFurEver10 In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-15 20:52:46 +0000 UTC]

you are vewy welcome :3

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AFrozenHeart [2011-01-15 20:38:42 +0000 UTC]

haha funny spiece

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Naphiro In reply to AFrozenHeart [2011-01-15 20:41:53 +0000 UTC]

XD

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AFrozenHeart In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-15 20:42:45 +0000 UTC]

those ears are cute and coclors are lovly its tail is disturbing lol XD

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Naphiro In reply to AFrozenHeart [2011-01-15 20:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much β™₯ and his tail is supposed to be like a fishing lure or a prawn

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AFrozenHeart In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-15 20:46:16 +0000 UTC]

welcome haha cool

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Worldgoesround4all [2011-01-15 20:36:01 +0000 UTC]

lol the tip of his tail looks like a prawn xD

lovely creature ^^

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Worldgoesround4all [2011-01-15 20:36:01 +0000 UTC]

lol the tip of his tail looks like a prawn xD

lovely creature ^^

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Naphiro In reply to Worldgoesround4all [2011-01-15 20:41:31 +0000 UTC]

HOORAY!!! that's exactly what it's supposed to look like XD

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Worldgoesround4all In reply to Naphiro [2011-01-15 21:09:34 +0000 UTC]

awesome ^^

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