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Description I recently posted this drawing [link] titled Elven Dragoon.

I left it open for critique and after reading many comments I decided to do a drawing correcting to the things folks didn’t like about it. That’s right; you get to be my art director! Heh heh… don’t get used to it.
So here we go.

It was said that one eye looked lower than the other so I turned the head making only one eye is visible. This also made it so that the ears didn’t stick out. I also drew the ear more traditionally elf-looking. Some didn’t like the unusual shape of the original ears.

Some felt the heavy armor was not right for an elf and that the gauntlets were too big so I decreased the size of the shoulder peaces and got rid of the gauntlets altogether.

The cape looked too long on one side so I drew it torn. So this way if I drew it wrong I could say “Um, its torn dude, of course it’s crooked!”

There was some confusion as to why I called the character a dragoon when no mount was present, so I took away the spurs and gave her a cute little skirt to show off her shapely legs. Legs, might I add, made for running and frolicking in the woods, all on foot.

It was felt that the dragon looked too evil to be the companion an apparently heroic character. So instead of looking evil the dragon now looks, well, evil. And smug! Sigh, can’t win em’all.

Overall I attempted to give her a more traditional elven look. I made the stance less solid and composed the drawing of organic and curvaceous lines. I even changed her wepon to look like the kind of elf-ish sword you’d buy in the mall.

So, can we now all agree this is what a made-up person is supposed to look like?

Actually this was quite fun to draw. I'm a dick.
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Comments: 99

staino In reply to ??? [2020-03-24 16:57:19 +0000 UTC]

Hay, Thank you!

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Ryonosuke00 In reply to staino [2020-03-24 21:14:00 +0000 UTC]

  

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JoshHouse [2018-12-16 00:07:12 +0000 UTC]

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staino In reply to JoshHouse [2018-12-29 01:29:30 +0000 UTC]

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JoshHouse [2016-09-26 05:59:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for allowing me to color your drawings
I just finished this one  what do you think?
joshhouse.deviantart.com/art/E…
Hope you like it.  

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staino In reply to JoshHouse [2016-10-09 17:11:33 +0000 UTC]

 

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JoshHouse In reply to staino [2018-12-05 22:50:28 +0000 UTC]

Lol I accidentally colored her eye off of the paper 😅 that's why it's white and she has a mask now to cover the battle scare. (Pen's mightier than the sword)

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staino In reply to JoshHouse [2018-12-29 01:33:28 +0000 UTC]

Yep, the pen IS mightier than the sword!

It turned out though.

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JoshHouse In reply to staino [2018-12-29 02:44:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha I guess so

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Karageorges [2016-04-22 23:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful Maiden And amazing drawing 
Congrats from Paris, France
😉😉

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staino In reply to Karageorges [2016-04-23 02:14:13 +0000 UTC]

So nice of you to say! Thank you.

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mieulamieu [2014-03-12 23:23:27 +0000 UTC]

Love your characters' expressions. And your linework. And hey, thanks for the llama--I'll be sure to stable it forthwith. Awesome artses!

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staino In reply to mieulamieu [2014-03-13 00:22:23 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome for the Llama. Hay, thanks for the Favs and for the kind words as well.

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bear48 [2014-03-01 23:13:00 +0000 UTC]

very nice job 

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staino In reply to bear48 [2014-03-03 16:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I appreciate your compliment.

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MidoriiBlue [2013-08-29 13:28:27 +0000 UTC]

I love this!  After seeing the previous version I am amazed at the changes and can fully believe this to be an elf, but a warrior rather than  a maiden   I love that you took inspiration from others' critiques to re-work this piece! 

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staino In reply to MidoriiBlue [2013-08-30 01:09:47 +0000 UTC]

Cool! Thanks!
I appreciate your comments.

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forget-the-sun [2013-07-04 10:22:37 +0000 UTC]

Every time I look at your work my brain goes 'I should watch this guy' and then I realise I already have...

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staino In reply to forget-the-sun [2013-07-06 03:55:21 +0000 UTC]

Well, Thank you kindly.
Well, you would recognize better if I posted artwork more frequently!
Actually, every so often I will be browsing DA for inspiration and come across something that looks cool only to find it's one of my drawings. I am such a narcissistic jerk!

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forget-the-sun In reply to staino [2013-07-06 04:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Haha, nah, narcissism doesn't equal jerk, just a healthy acknowledgement of self worth.

See, I'm great for the ego...

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Feiqa [2013-06-07 01:00:47 +0000 UTC]

I dunno about evil on the mini dragon. He looks like a satisfied cat morphed to a dragon. Mischievious, maybe destructive, but I dont see evil. All in all I love the way you did this.

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staino In reply to Feiqa [2013-06-26 16:58:28 +0000 UTC]

I have cat's all around my house, I did base the look of the dragon on the cats so I see what you mean. I take it back he ain't evil, he just... is. Just like a cat. They are what they are. I'm sure this dragon is always begging for a treat.

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Pietro051 [2013-04-04 03:02:32 +0000 UTC]

Dude, your drawings are awesome, consider me your most recent watcher
Also, I was wondering if I could use this or another pic as a base, I'm not so good with body proportions and stuff..

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staino In reply to Pietro051 [2013-04-06 05:43:55 +0000 UTC]

Hay, thanks! I apreciate the compliment.
You can use this drawing for reference.

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GreyBird4 [2012-11-15 02:31:10 +0000 UTC]

so.... basically that's awesome.

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staino In reply to GreyBird4 [2012-11-15 04:01:20 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you much.

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Bob2d2 [2012-08-31 10:02:49 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! Loving that sword - very different from the usual broadsword I tend to see in this genre.

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staino In reply to Bob2d2 [2012-09-01 06:10:50 +0000 UTC]

Yes, The Sword.
Good for slicing not so good for stabbing. Looks nice over a mantle peace, but due to the blades irregular shape you have to spend extra time putting nails in just right place or it will hang crooked. Ah, the things you think of when spending too much time on one drawing.

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Ischtan [2012-08-30 23:12:07 +0000 UTC]

This is again one of your drawings which has the special ingedient, at least for me.
I can sense the elegant moves she must make, the sentience for nature, but also the sternlyness if necessary. Really awesome work!

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staino In reply to Ischtan [2012-09-01 06:30:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, Thanks!
You have made my day with your compliment.

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Wiccantor [2012-07-29 18:11:18 +0000 UTC]

As always; incredible work. Your compositions and line work are just fantastic. The way you can bring life to a character, the dragon included, really sets you apart from a lot of other artists.

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staino In reply to Wiccantor [2012-08-07 18:43:46 +0000 UTC]

Ah,(blushing modestly and looks to the floor) well, you know, it's just a doodle.

Actually, I really appreciate the praise. I need to hear this kind of ting once and a while. Makes me happy that you took the time to take a look at my drawing and comment.

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pinda [2012-07-17 14:33:32 +0000 UTC]

Aww I think the dragon looks mischievous at most, which is an improvement from down-right evil, no? Nice work, I like how this drawing is more dynamic and has softer lines than the previous version. Good work!

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staino In reply to pinda [2012-07-27 22:13:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! The more I compare the two, the more I realize the the new one is better.
Always glad to hear form you Miss J.

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kane279 [2012-07-14 18:44:55 +0000 UTC]

just great! I really like your elvish girl...and the dragonhatchling!

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staino In reply to kane279 [2012-07-27 22:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Trebor!
That dragon is a hatching and yet he still tries to eat fully grown cows. Hah ha, the gastronomic comedy ensues.

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AnnaWedler [2012-07-11 11:59:13 +0000 UTC]

Hey there! This is just wonderful. You didn't just change all the stuff, her all-over-look is much finer and more detailed. I especially like her pose and the way she is looking to the side, it's very elegant. For me it's two completely different pictures and I like both. But this one made my jaw drop, really. Very very well done!

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staino In reply to AnnaWedler [2012-07-12 22:25:23 +0000 UTC]

Hay, Thank you!
I agree they are two completely different pictures. This one is a bit more realistic. I wasn't too sure if anybody would like this one. I'm glad you do.

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joshuahandley [2012-07-11 03:43:29 +0000 UTC]

I love the sword design

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staino In reply to joshuahandley [2012-07-12 22:27:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, that's cool of you to say.
I re-drew the handle grip about 5 times. I ended up with this. I's a rip off of a pattern I had seen in an old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book.

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joshuahandley In reply to staino [2012-07-13 04:43:11 +0000 UTC]

well thats ok because I have never seen it and i thought more lord of the rings the hilt was.

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vikking1 [2012-07-11 02:41:26 +0000 UTC]

OK here is what I see wrong with the peace...............


People are to damn critical of others work and need to just sit back and enjoy the peace someone has taken the time to draw and share.
I for one think your art is talented far beyond my own abilities and I loved the original, though I can see the gauntlet thing but only after it was pointed out. Other than that I thought it great.
Please keep up the wonderful work and screw those that think otherwise.

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staino In reply to vikking1 [2012-07-12 22:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I think this one is a better drawing. More planning and work went into it. The original was funner to draw because I was just messing around, drawing to relax, and it just came out the way it came out.
It's o.k for people to have an opinion. It's cool. I'm just feeling a bit like teasing the folks that are interested in my work. Biting the hand that feed you an old tradition among artists.

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RoseVictoria [2012-07-11 00:25:52 +0000 UTC]

XD You're awesome <3

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staino In reply to RoseVictoria [2012-07-12 22:33:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
Very kind of you to say.

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jadedtempest [2012-07-10 18:52:28 +0000 UTC]

Both drawings certainly have their own merits. My eyes are drawn to the shading at the knees, the hilt of the sword, the stitching on the fingers of the gloves. The straps holding the shoulder guards are also a great touch.

I love the look of traditional pencil drawing you've accomplished. If I may ask - is this a brush that can be downloaded? I'd like to add it to my collection if so!

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staino In reply to jadedtempest [2012-07-12 22:39:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for noticing the shading on the legs, the funnest part of the drawing to do.
I use the standard brushes provided with the old Photoshop 7. I don't use a tablet, though I really should learn how... I use a mouse. The original drawing was done with mechanical pencils, I scanned it in and manipulated it digitally.

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Keydan [2012-07-10 17:04:25 +0000 UTC]

Spandex leather armour. Yummy!

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staino In reply to Keydan [2012-07-12 22:40:38 +0000 UTC]

Easy now.

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Treyos [2012-07-10 16:53:54 +0000 UTC]

Looks quite good (and she's cute in the skirt), but I don't see what the big deal is with elves wearing proper armour. Why get stuck in a stereotype?

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