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lecairde [2011-08-23 23:08:16 +0000 UTC]

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Certaintly one of your more "cutesy" pieces, but I do like it!

To start, I like the color scheme but I feel like there should be more contrast and variation in shades and hues in the grass. It just looks kind if plain towards the bottom of the painting.

I LOVE the tree. The angle, the colors, and the lighting are all done wonderfully.
The dragon is drawn very well proportionally (though the head looks to be a little small) and the lighting and shading is done perfectly!
One thing about the dragon that bothers me is the lack of texture. When I think 'dragon' I see scales. Here, I feel what looks like fur. (which could be intentional, if so I appologize)

On the ground below the dragon I think there should be distinct heavy shadowing under the head and neck. I see sone shadows but I don't think it is even close to being dark enough.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sky and clouds! Keep in mind that the sky has shading and highlights as well. The clouds on the right should probably have some light on the sides and bottom as it appears that's where your light source is coming from.

And lastly the little bugs. As cute as they are, I wish they were a little more detailed e.deviantart.net/emoticons/w/w… " width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Wink)"/>

Very nice piece! <3

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shihoran [2011-07-25 17:27:44 +0000 UTC]

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Ooh my, I love it! I love the composition and the idea, the tree and the anatomy of the dragon!
Yet, let me give you some suggestions: While I think you really did lovely on the tree, the flowers look a bit carelessly set into the picture, not given a second thought. The sky could be in another tone of blue – just google some skies and you’ll see a different blue and black and you can believe me, real world skies are something really amazing if you take a closer look! Also, if you make the sky darker, your lovely little fairies will shine more and will look fantastic. Believe it or not this is old artist knowledge.
This is all I can say about it now. It’s a really nice piece and was hard to think of something to critique, but now it’s done and I still love it. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

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hyena-spit [2013-08-08 05:04:37 +0000 UTC]

I love all of your dragon pictures so much, I am probably spamming you right now.

But it's just too beautiful.

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DRACODOPTABLES [2012-11-14 03:42:27 +0000 UTC]

Utterly charming. The soft nature of the piece is well emphasized by the smoothness of the image, and lack of intricate detailing. It feels as though one could be carried away into a fairy tale by this image.

It seems one of our Dragons has taken a shine to it as well!

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Febriize [2011-09-17 13:32:46 +0000 UTC]

I'm not a painter at all, but I find this to be simply amazing! VERY jealous of your skills in colouring.

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Ferelwing [2011-09-14 16:58:26 +0000 UTC]

So cute!

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MrSpangleroo [2011-08-25 18:51:29 +0000 UTC]

Dear Lauren,
I would like to critique, however I am not a member so I am unable to do that. I would like to point out that I am a fan of the Golden Snitches fliying about, the only problem is that Harry Potter or perhaps another seeker from Slytherin or even Ravenclaw are not present in said picture. I would advise that next time you draw multiple Golden Snitches, you add a seeker or they will never be caught.
Also, the Whomping Willow is being too friendly with the dragon, is there a reason that the tree is not 'whomping' on it? It just doesn't make sense. Where is the cave that leads to the Shrieking Shack in Hogsmade?? Please, dear, if you are going to draw the Whomping Willow do not forget the cave. I beleive that concludes this critique, I hope that you make the propper adjustments, and get back to me when you have. You are a very talented drawer, or 'Wand Waver' if you will, but you seem to have forgotten to add quite a bit. If you have trouble reading this message in the light, don't forget to Lumos it.
Best Regards, J.K. Rowling

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HowlsInTheDistance [2011-07-18 01:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is very cool.

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adarwen [2011-07-12 18:58:17 +0000 UTC]

cute dragon but the tree should be a bit more smooth

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WoodLily [2011-07-11 19:55:26 +0000 UTC]

How pretty!

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PerianHobbit [2011-07-11 19:41:02 +0000 UTC]

I like your...obbsession with dragons.

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SaskiaDeKorte [2011-07-11 19:20:37 +0000 UTC]

love how you did the tree!

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