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Thankyou so much for this! And all the lovely comments :)

River Dragon - November 2010

河龍

Third re-dux of one of the four Chinese river dragons, she is the dragon of the Changjiang (long) river, the longest river in China, known for its rich array of wildlife.
Although the smallest of the four dragons, she makes up for this in length, her body fully stretched is as long as five ships. She feeds on deer, fish and plant life. Although she does not harm the Koi carp, as they feed on the algae and parasites that grow between her bumpy scales. The grass like appendages that grow from the top of her head and face are sensors, allowing her to lie in wait for any unsuspecting creature that might stray onto her head thinking that it is a floating log or outcrop of earth. She can also stun her pray using electrical pulses that come from the root-like appendages that grow under her chin.

Medium: Biro and watercolour on drawing paper
Size: A3



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Given 2010-12-09
Surface appearances belie the awesome depths of the River Dragon; stunning pen and watercolor work from *purpleglovez.
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Critique by *Krystalvoyager Nov 25, 2010, 4:14:39 PM
Hi, being quite new to DA, I'm just getting used to coping with the amount of images coming into my mailbox. You can't help but scroll through and wait for something to catch your eye. This one stopped me in my tracks! Really balanced composition. I love the implied scale and how the fantastically modelled dragon interacts with it's environment and drops away to the depths. Your use of this medium is inspiring and you give the piece a real oriental feel with the play of light across the beautifully defined scale work. The carp are subtle additions which other artists might have over emphasised. Your eye is focused in on the "island" head above the waterline and then is drawn progressively down into the translucent river waters, encountering textures and details on the way. It's a superb piece of work.

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~SephironX Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Filmographer
hi i'm making a trading card game and i was wondering if i could use this drawing for a card i will give credit where it is deserved and plus its a easy way to spread your art plus you can still use them for your project the card game is called Paragon Galaxy the concept is a galaxy built where all these worlds exist for the perfect galaxy . The galaxy will grow and grow until this perfection is formed
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=ColletteJEllis Apr 26, 2013  Professional General Artist
Thank you for showing interest in my work :) Would the trading card game be for profit? Because I would have to send you a contract and charge you a small fee for distribution rights.
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~SephironX Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Filmographer
it will be and ok
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=ColletteJEllis Apr 26, 2013  Professional General Artist
Send me a not with the details and your e-mail address :)
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~almostacreator Oct 30, 2012
Incredible...
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~sackofsquan Sep 9, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
THATS PRETTY RAD
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~Pacific-JapITany Sep 4, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
excuse me ma'am, can i use your lovely dragon art to incorporate with my story i'm making for a charater i have? i will full credit you, saying i didn't make them , and even if i did, (not saying i would) people wont believe i made such gorgious art in the first place, can i please? i'll show you the story if you are wanting to think about it... just concider my question please, get back you me soon~ i love your art!
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=ColletteJEllis Sep 5, 2012  Professional General Artist
Of course I am honoured that you have chosen my artwork as inspiration for a story :) However, please do not submit my pictures to your own gallery. You may submit them to other websites but MUST include a link back to my website and provide credit! lol I'd love to see what you have written when it is done :)
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~Pacific-JapITany Sep 5, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
ah ha, yes, i would never upload it to this site, i have another site i'm using it for, thank you very much!
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=ColletteJEllis Sep 5, 2012  Professional General Artist
Okies :3 please send me a link when u do ^^
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