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Dragonessby *dierat

Digital Art / Paintings & Airbrushing / Fantasy

Edit 3/21/12: Updated with a newer version in which I fixed a lot of problems in the figure. The previous version can be seen here:

This piece is a metaphor for self-reflection and the relative nature of memory. In your world, you are the hero: your life is your own epic tale. But your memories are what you make of them, and sometimes - if you look longer and harder at the features of your past - you may catch a glimpse of a villain.

In this painting, the dragon and the color red represent the ‘villain’ or wicked creature whereas the unicorn and the color green portray the ‘hero’ and a noble spirit. The headdress is based on the heart-shaped hennin [link] [link] which was worn by upperclass ladies in Europe during the middle ages. In this image, the headpiece is worn to camouflage the horns and make them appear to be a decorative accessory.

Here's the brush I used to make the texture on the glass in the background:

Reference for the horse:

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~fosterdv May 6, 2012

That's some pretty sweet work you've done. I love the detail that you've put into this one! I also love your Frosted Glass Texture.

*dierat May 6, 2012

Thanks!

*MoonLament Apr 17, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

AMAZING,

Really awesome work!

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*dierat Apr 18, 2012

Thanks!

~Zenith-Nadir1 Mar 27, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

This. Is. Incredible!! Wow

! I love the attention you paid to both the background and foreground. Stunning result!

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*dierat Mar 28, 2012

Thank you!

~AgathaKeyguard Mar 22, 2012

Beautiful art!

*dierat Mar 22, 2012

Thanks!

~Rita-Ria Mar 22, 2012

wonderfully done

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*dierat Mar 22, 2012

Thank you!

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