My latest attempt at digital painting. This was produced using an old commissioned pencil drawing as the starting point. I then studied a lot of my favourite artists to see if I could tap into their technique, and produced this! There are subtle texture overlays at play here as well (including photos of rust, lichen and minerals!) which I selectively erase/ enhance. That's it really, not perfect, but getting there. I'm happy with some of the detail and texture here and there, but I'm looking to improve with the next one...
(NB, this is a larger version than the one I listed first..)
Thanks for uploading this big-sized, it's not often that I can enjoy such details. A truly great piece, the composition gives a plus to the heroic overall impression, and the design is among the most originals I have ever seen. I am amazed that the very thin part of the neck doesn't diminuate the impression of dragon force, and it adds to the dynamism.
If I were to make a suggestion, it would be a less organized pattern for the bottom clouds/smoke.
Congratulations on a very well done fantasy image.
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Oh man, this is just badass!...I really like how you left some of it just faded back, you really know when to push and pull those details. I only wish those clouds werent so airbrushy-lookin', ya know? Great piece though, I'm blown away.
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If I were to make a suggestion, it would be a less organized pattern for the bottom clouds/smoke.
Congratulations on a very well done fantasy image.
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Excellent digital work.
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i love that its not the typical kind of dragon..
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