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Published: 2010-03-25 16:14:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 1130; Favourites: 55; Downloads: 0
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Description As part of my art trade with ~Kinaheso who requested a feathered dragon. Hope you like, dear!

Sharpie marker on bristol. And, as always, there was no sketch, no pencil. I just put a pen to paper and see where it takes me. I introduce "Sitka", the result of this experiment, a tundra-dwelling dragon of sorts.
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Comments: 24

artbybluedaisy [2011-08-03 21:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Great Job! I very rarely favorite sketches or b&w drawings because most of them don't translate well into a thumbnail. Your work hopped right out at me and bit me on the nose! Your textures and contrast are well done. Makes me want to do more pen work like in me olden days...

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1pen In reply to artbybluedaisy [2011-08-05 16:47:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the feedback and compliment, I really appreciate it as it is so refreshing.

And you are right, they don't translate particularly well in a thumbnail so they get overlooked frequently. It can also be difficult as a trad artist to get a scanner or photograph to accurately convey the beauty and detail to be found in an original.

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infinitestudios2005 [2011-07-19 12:35:10 +0000 UTC]

no sketch or pencil...with this level of detail... impressive most impressive!

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1pen In reply to infinitestudios2005 [2011-07-20 02:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I've not used pencils since the seventh grade and that was a long long time ago. I just sketch out in pen and then work off of what I have. details can mask lots of mistakes.

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infinitestudios2005 In reply to 1pen [2011-07-20 03:52:36 +0000 UTC]

i don't know many people that draw with a pen. i do, but mostly a freehand sketch. you've taken it to the next level, i must bow down and pay homage.

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1pen In reply to infinitestudios2005 [2011-07-28 22:52:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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infinitestudios2005 In reply to 1pen [2011-07-29 01:35:05 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome!

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kalmakoira [2010-10-20 10:06:52 +0000 UTC]

I just got to say - I admire your technique. The wing, the fur, the horns, the tail... All gorgeous and detailed patterns that stand out. And without a sketch! I could take some of that talent plz

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1pen In reply to kalmakoira [2010-10-20 15:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I prefer drawing "on the fly"...I may not get everything right, but I like how it ends up feeling.

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kalmakoira In reply to 1pen [2010-10-20 15:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Yeah.. You're welcome

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witchdochaven [2010-04-01 17:12:03 +0000 UTC]

wow this looks awesome, most especially the feathers and tail

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1pen In reply to witchdochaven [2010-06-29 17:45:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. I really struggle with feathers.

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distortified [2010-03-30 17:37:20 +0000 UTC]

God, I've missed opening up my message center and seeing an incredible dragon from you. I love her body language. She looks kind of sneaky and predatory. Almost like a lion, despite the feathers.

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1pen In reply to distortified [2010-06-29 17:46:11 +0000 UTC]

I miss drawing incredible dragons. It's been like three or four months since I've managed to turn out one.

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distortified In reply to 1pen [2010-06-30 00:32:06 +0000 UTC]

You've GOTTA draw Lily for me, I just need to iron out how her true form looks. It's complicated.

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FennFeatherDragon [2010-03-28 05:07:18 +0000 UTC]

beautiful detail

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1pen In reply to FennFeatherDragon [2010-06-29 17:45:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Colourize [2010-03-26 20:59:16 +0000 UTC]

Bloody brilliant, as usual! I really do love your style, and your drawings are always so full of details. Love it!

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1pen In reply to Colourize [2010-06-29 17:45:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Chiogaru [2010-03-26 08:46:46 +0000 UTC]

I have no idea what that thing is but the details are awesome!

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1pen In reply to Chiogaru [2010-06-29 17:45:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MoonlitCrescent [2010-03-25 16:26:09 +0000 UTC]

Superb details you have there..

You don't really take requests do you?

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1pen In reply to MoonlitCrescent [2010-06-29 17:44:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

Not often, except when I need help with motivation.

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MoonlitCrescent In reply to 1pen [2010-06-29 17:50:16 +0000 UTC]

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