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Published: 2005-12-03 13:47:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 22007; Favourites: 305; Downloads: 589
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Description Once, summer reigned.

Warmth fed all those whose intentions were bright and sacred.

Though steadily each day shortened,
Sun took away the breath of them teasingly
Made hearts grow cold and fierce.

In desperate attempt we tried to guard what was precious to us
But yon who lost faith in the sun suffered alone horribly, and felt themselves abandoned in the graceless cold of winter.
Blindly, urged by hatred they summoned their creature of sorrow.

Its frozen soul should embody their grief and admonish all those, who once denied their cravings, selfishly enjoyed the blessings of love and wealth instead of aiding yon who weren’t able to do so.

They were heard
And answered with raging decay.

Frozen flames of ice penetrated every being
and wiped out their precious flame of life
Nobody nor anything was spared.


…. Look what is left now
Cities, dreams, hearts ….. solidified in piercing, lifeless ice
Made of stunning beauty,
Made of death.

Was it worth it ?

„Die Geister die ich rief, werd ich nicht mehr los.“
(the spirits I called once , I am not able to get rid of now) –German saying


------ techs------
Pencil > ink > Photoshop (Dragon, composition)
Painter backgound [link] >finalizing
around 8 hours


Adrian, I hope you enjoy your Dragon
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Comments: 39

KatiTheEpic [2014-07-08 23:47:09 +0000 UTC]

How did you draw it?

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LatiLove [2013-02-27 05:36:03 +0000 UTC]

amazing <3 great work

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quauhtli123 [2010-11-18 18:25:32 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous.

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Noriko88 [2010-06-28 21:34:27 +0000 UTC]

It seems real ice! Amazing!

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Whynooo [2010-01-04 06:27:30 +0000 UTC]

OMG THis is a real beauty of dragon

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Lord-Radian [2009-12-01 13:18:49 +0000 UTC]

Magnificentm, the cold frost spreds from the image widely.

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Omegamike101 [2009-04-30 20:43:04 +0000 UTC]

i don't suppose you could make a dragon around this background? i got it off of deviantart. talk back. i'll watch


[link]

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ZidanielRaziel [2009-03-21 22:03:29 +0000 UTC]

I like this picture, very stylish. Thx for the favourite.

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SparxFlame [2009-02-07 08:25:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow... it looks so real! All the ice and shine and everything... it's incredible.

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ayas-shadow [2008-02-03 22:58:48 +0000 UTC]

Possible theft of this image. Look here: [link] towards the end of the line of cards in the first post. If this is not a case of theft and the creator got your permission to use this image, I appologize for wasting your time.

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Gunni In reply to ayas-shadow [2009-01-07 21:31:18 +0000 UTC]

Hmm ... couldn't find it.
Photobucket says "image removed etc."
Anyways, I appreciate your advice!
I have not given the permission to anyone.

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ayas-shadow In reply to Gunni [2009-01-08 01:05:56 +0000 UTC]

OK. ^-^

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Metroid15 [2007-09-06 03:24:01 +0000 UTC]

The blending ice is very realistic up close. I like the fact that the spine and wings of the dragon seem to actually be part of the background until you look into it further. Nice work, mind if I fave?

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DoJinn [2007-07-31 06:37:27 +0000 UTC]

The Story is so awesome and the Dragon is cool

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oohlalaiitslove [2007-07-23 04:25:30 +0000 UTC]

this is amazingg.
i was looking for a pretty ice dragon
and i found it
yayyy ^.^

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ANBU-sadoku [2007-01-26 10:55:21 +0000 UTC]

Waw, very nice! What program did u use?

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Gunni In reply to ANBU-sadoku [2007-02-08 11:27:45 +0000 UTC]

please read the description the next time (on the bottom).
I used Photoshop and Painter.
Icy effects mostly done in Painter.

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ginryuu [2006-11-26 18:22:08 +0000 UTC]

This is just simply amazing! There's no other word for it. Your effort and patience definitely paid off.

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Gunni In reply to ginryuu [2006-11-26 21:20:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.
Even one year after I finished this one it is very amazing to see that it touches you.

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winda [2006-01-12 20:10:38 +0000 UTC]

A chilling, powerful image. You can almost feel its desparate rage...definitely one of your best to date.

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Gunni In reply to winda [2006-01-13 16:59:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my dear
Now ... here's the question:
How do I top that ^_^
.. I'll figure a way ... for sure

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winda In reply to Gunni [2006-01-13 18:01:34 +0000 UTC]

I know you will!

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Tuyoki [2005-12-13 23:38:45 +0000 UTC]

WOW! O.O Awesome picture! MUST FAV! XD

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Gunni In reply to Tuyoki [2006-01-13 17:00:13 +0000 UTC]

go ahead ^^

Thank you for your compliments !

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InvaderCerulean [2005-12-12 16:09:45 +0000 UTC]

he's so shiny and cold... so cold looking. i wanna lick him, cuz icicles are way fun to lick and he just...so shiny! Don't bring him to California, he might melt!

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Gunni In reply to InvaderCerulean [2006-01-13 17:02:03 +0000 UTC]

Lick him ?
Be careful ... he might not let you go.
I think he's smart enought to avoid California though ...
Unless he wants to go surfing, or eat some annoying tourist.
That would be fun to watch

Thanks for your thought

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fusecore [2005-12-11 12:15:45 +0000 UTC]

omg!
looks so cool!
fav+

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Gunni In reply to fusecore [2005-12-11 22:00:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks
It definitely is chilly, I can tell you

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Velik [2005-12-04 01:57:23 +0000 UTC]

This is probobly my favorite one of your paintings to date, you did an awesome job on this one.

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Gunni In reply to Velik [2005-12-11 22:02:52 +0000 UTC]

I feel honored by your compliment
I shall keep on working hard to exceed myself
.... But for now, I'm going to sleep

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Hey-Poo-Guy [2005-12-04 01:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Eesh! Freezing just by looking at this! And yes, I meant that in a good way. xDD The perspective and intense action going on's too awesome. Seriously agree for this to be posted as a daily deviation.

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Gunni In reply to Hey-Poo-Guy [2005-12-04 18:48:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
I feel so being complimented at

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Hey-Poo-Guy In reply to Gunni [2005-12-05 05:08:51 +0000 UTC]

You deserve more anyway! More than welcome though.

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DeviantStippi [2005-12-04 00:18:32 +0000 UTC]

wow gunther. You really outdid yourself... It's just wow... Just go on that way and there'll be a "Daily deviation" soon I really like how the dragon flies on the viewer .. Well done

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Gunni In reply to DeviantStippi [2005-12-04 18:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

Hehe .... the way the dragon flies at you was actually suggested by Adrian ...
You should take a look at the original sketch, it's hilarious

Daily Deviation ...... sounds motivating
I shall work hard to get there at one point

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Dekus [2005-12-03 19:27:43 +0000 UTC]

Hey That looks cool! what prog. do you use? default brushes?
looks pretty nice

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Gunni In reply to Dekus [2005-12-04 18:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Read my friend; read
I used Photoshop and Painter .. no special brush thingy going on ...
But to satisfy your craving for knowledge:
My favorite brushes are the "Artist-oils", chalks and Airbrushes (for highlights)
The rest is imagination and fun

Thank you for stopping by

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JonEvangelist [2005-12-03 14:51:50 +0000 UTC]

the rendering of the ice looks almost real.this is really cool!

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Gunni In reply to JonEvangelist [2005-12-04 18:38:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you
You just mentioned the reason why I held it back that long ...
Detail takes up lots of time @_@

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