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Seiryuu
Published: 2008-01-14 13:32:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 135740; Favourites: 6318; Downloads: 11222
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Also known as the Azure Dragon of the East 東方青龍Seiryuu (or Qing Long in Chinese) is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese Constellation, along with Genbu (Black Tortoise) Byakko (White Tiger) and Suzaku (Red Sparrow). Seiryuu represents the East, the spring season and the element of Wood. (When I painting it I was messing the elements up and thought he was Water, hence the strange depiction)
While I was painting Byakko, I already decided I wanted to make a series out of the Four Symbols. I've always liked the idea of making a series and I thought the Four Symbols were a good start, since it's a relatively short series and features most of my favourite animals/creatures. So here's Seiryuu/Qing Long.
This was hard. Harder than it should have been since I regularly draw dragons. I really wanted him to look like an Asian dragon (long) as he should be. But I kinda failed. His head is more like I typically like to draw dragons. Also, apologies for having used similar colours (of blue) as used in Byakko. I really tried to go for a different colour scheme, but it just didn't work for me. Eheh, that's it for now regarding the critique
I still like it. And as you see, I've abused the dodge tool again (even stronger this time 
) and I like how the scales and manes came out 
Okay, enough info now. I hope you like it!
~Vyrilien
Medium: Painter 2, PS (for the dodge tool), Wacom Tablet
Time taken: My entire Sunday (ten, eleven hours)
Other parts of the Series:
Byakko: [link]
Genbu: [link]
Suzaku: [link]
And a hidden Fifth...
Huang Long: [link]
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I really love your drawings, you have incredible art, your serie of Four Symbols is one of my favorite pieces of art I see in Internet. You even inspired me to make my own version of your masterpieces if you want see,
it is a tribute to your works:
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amazing texture, details and light effects around it
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Hello there, cool art that you had painted.
I just want to inform you of another art thief who is selling your work for points: fav.me/db3sc11
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Thank you for alerting me!
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I thought you might want to know that someone seems to have stolen your art here - cleymora.deviantart.com/art/Wa…
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Thank you for your notification! Supremely helpful
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You, good sir, have inspired a fanfic with this.
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Have I? Please do link! I'm very curious 
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Hey do you mind me using this in a photoedit of my profile picture??Of course you will be tagged in credits
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thank you soo much
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That would be awesome!
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Honestly, despite you having it done "wrong" with the whole "Azure Dragon is supposed to be Wood" I'm more in favor of the Azure Dragon being Water. thus, this pic really brings out that very meaning, being invisible and such. Really stunning. Not to say, Water is my favorite element.
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I would like to discuss commissioning work of a similar theme. Can you provide me with the details?
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Wallpaper sites loooooove this. Haha. It took me a while to find the original artist, but it was definitely quicker than expected, still. Spirit fingers on google image, perhaps.
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Holy crap... I was sort of aware it had been floating around in cyberspace for quite time, but this is just...overwhelming. It's funny really. I never expected it would be as well received as it was when I first painted it, but it kinda makes me feel a little proud 
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Hey there! You miiiight want to have a look at this:
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Seems like someone has taken a real liking to your work. If you catch my drift.
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Those rascally art thieves! Thankfully, in the time that I finally got around to checking my messages, the issue seems to have resolved itself!
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No problem. 
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Fushiji Yuugi! That's what it reminds me of. I love it, it's amazing!
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Thank you! 
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I'm always stunned with how artists create a "glowing" effect. However, you not only did that phenomenally you added another dimension, water. The lighting to make it realistic is incredible. I have no idea how you created this. I've always been fascinated with this type of artwork but too discouraged to actually try and practice it. It just looks far too difficult.
Excellent execution, a well earned DD. (Honestly all of your works are DD worthy. 
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Your comment is an absolute joy to read
As for trying this, you should! It's not as difficult as it may appear. Most good results just come from experimenting and playing around with tools, figuring out what looks and to make things look better. I find that as long as you don't start painting with a specific result in mind, you end up with better results. This was just one such experiment
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You're very welcome. It is certainly my pleasure!
"It's not as difficult as it may appear." 
"I find that as long as you don't start painting with a specific result in mind, you end up with better results. "I think that's my problem, how do you get out of that mind-set?
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Im not sure whether this was used with you permission or not but your pic is being printed on laptop bags...
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Just thought I would show you in case it was used without your permission...
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A HUGE thank you for taking the time to notify me. I really, really appreciate that!
No, they don't have my permission. I'm...flabbergasted really. How in the world are they going to print my low-res image on a laptop bag no less. It'll look hideous. Time to write an angry e-mail and hope it'll have an effect, haha.
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