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©2007-2009 *WilltheArtMan
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22 x 28 oils on panel.

I painted this while making a living doing romance covers and other illustration. I'd been missing fantasy. I didn't have the time to put into dragon scales, like in "the old days," but I got a kick out of painting some effects, like the filmy cloth, the blue glow, and the rocks (for which I loaded a large brush with a bunch of colors, and painted in a few strokes). The girl is based on an old photo whose copyright I'd acquired, and I think the dragon is based on that one that wanders through my back yard now and then.

Detail at [link]

Copyright W.J. Hodgson, all rights reserved.

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:iconalexandreafr:
Beautful work (the texture of dragon is amazing) !

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:iconwilltheartman:
Thanks. The photography "flattened out" the turning of form in the neck, but I did like how the scales came out. I need to post a couple of older pieces, in which I put like 10 colors in each scale...
:iconalexandreafr:
I'm really impressed with your work !

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:iconblue-willow:
this is amazing! I love the dragon!

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My fantasy art: [link]
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What does the winter bring, if not yet another spring?
:iconwilltheartman:
Thanks! It's always fun, painting dragons. I liked doing the textures on the wings, stippling with a 1/2-inch brush.
:iconghost-dreamer:
Well done, great choice of colour and composition. The dragon comes across as very protective, on his guard for enemies coming from all directions.

Love the colour of his eye!

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That's right children - Pillage, THEN Burn!
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Wow, beautiful work!! The dragon's wings are awesome..the texture to them is great. Great job on the transparency of her dress as well!
:iconblue-willow:
That must have taken a lot of time..but I love drawing detail. You're good at that appearantly!
You're very welcome! =)

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What does the winter bring, if not yet another spring?
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Thanks! Textures and translucent fabrics/effects are some of the funnest things to paint!

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