The Neon Dragon ([info]neondragon) wrote,
@ 2005-11-08 13:00:00
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Current mood: blah
Entry tags:art, complete, fantasy

Got Dryad?
No critique please. I am not fond of this. I took a couple steps backward instead of forward, but I need to get moving on my workload, and pieces of this were a part of the past-due centaur unit for book 2. I'm going to draw up some hooves, manes, and tutorial this thing up tonight, possibly inking the banshee if I get the time.

Edit: On 20th looksie, I think it's growing on me. I was just very, very dissatisfied with it right after I decided it was done. (which was the point when I didn't want to look at it anymore!)


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[info]ice_dragon00
2005-11-08 06:11 pm UTC (link)
Yeah yeah, no critique but I really like the background.

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[info]ankewehner
2005-11-08 06:26 pm UTC (link)
Speaking of how to draw: I got Dragonart last week. Very nice; after reading it I really felt like drawing for the first time in weeks :)

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[info]diadexxus
2005-11-08 06:35 pm UTC (link)
VERY nice.. I love your work.
-Dia

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[info]last_archangel
2005-11-08 06:46 pm UTC (link)
I think it's very nice. I really love the muted, dark pastels (oxymoron, I know...). The greens are especially lovely.

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[info]drakkonus
2005-11-08 06:50 pm UTC (link)
you asked for no critique. so i won't give you one..

however, i will say that you should stop being so hard on your self, and remind you that there are mny artists not nearly as talented as you

BE HAPPY :)

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[info]sfhs_chipper
2005-11-08 06:56 pm UTC (link)
Thank you in advance for the tutorial, ^^

Also, drakkonus is right: stop being so tough on yourself! Everyone has their ups and downs, and there are people who would kill for your skill.

I know that doesn't answer the frustration of not being able to produce something up to par; oh well, I really like it :D

Hugs for you.

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[info]irrimiri
2005-11-08 07:34 pm UTC (link)
pffff it's amazing silly, but yep, the artist always sees something about his/her latest piece ^____o

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[info]istra_chan
2005-11-08 08:27 pm UTC (link)
*sings* Neon needs cookies. ^_^ I can tell. :3 *throws cookies*

~Istra

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[info]bleep_7
2005-11-08 09:27 pm UTC (link)
I know you said no critiques, but I love it. I personally can't find anything wrong with it. you can see all the flaws because you made it. i'm like that with my stuff, except it actually is crap.
You can do it. I have confidence in you. You should just try wearing a cape. Then you can do anything.

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[info]funambulus
2005-11-08 10:32 pm UTC (link)
Hey, I like it... >.> The atmosphere is really cool and mysterious. I like their designs a lot, too. Your CG's realy smooth and all, and it works well with the lighting. But really, my favorite part's their character design. So detailed.

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[info]lizkay
2005-11-08 10:33 pm UTC (link)
Really awesome work! Interesting textures you got there
Just a bit dark here on my TFT... but that is just my screen.
Also looking forward to the tutorial!

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[info]xios
2005-11-08 10:43 pm UTC (link)
I figure after learning so much from you over the past 3 and a half years (ish) and your site, that's its about time I introduced myself. I'm Pete, I'm a professional guitarist, businessman and flair barman. However, I've also since coming across your site in '02 gotten heavily into photoshop, apophysis, terragen and all other things shiney and cg related. So this is a thank you for inspiring me to take this up in the first place, and for beind an unseen teacher.
My humblest thanks to you.
Pete W
ps. don't be so hard on yourself. I know your a perfectionist, which is why you're so good, and I wouldn't have you change who you are for the world, but relax a bit. You do great work.

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[info]neondragon
2005-11-11 10:34 pm UTC (link)
Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed the site (and that you decided to get into art! Tons 'o fun, ...when it's not being insanely frustrating!)

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[info]xios
2005-11-11 11:32 pm UTC (link)
lol. God's own truth. The number of times i've sat looking at something, thinking "it's just not right" or "that hand isn't perfect yet..."
the joys of being a perfectionist :)
Take care,
Pete

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[info]irish_brigid
2005-11-08 11:22 pm UTC (link)
That is so ubber cool! No, really! Everyone's right, Neon, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. This is such an incredibly complex, wonderful piece.

Wheee!

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[info]cabernetpixi
2005-11-09 12:13 am UTC (link)
I love it! Flaws (if you can find them) give a piece of art character. Fuck realism. ('Scuse my language. ^^; )

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[info]whitedragoon
2005-11-09 01:46 am UTC (link)
Amen to that one.

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i will bake you a big pan of brownies if it will make you feel better
[info]iloveron16
2005-11-09 02:25 am UTC (link)
stop being hard on yourself, it is sooo pretty and i would kill tohave your talent so ya STOP it

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[info]kylesplawn
2005-11-09 05:23 am UTC (link)
AH NAKED BOOBIES! MY EYES ARE CORRUPTED! AVERT YOUR SIGHT, CHILDRENS!!!!

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[info]soulclaw
2005-11-09 07:39 am UTC (link)
This is great the light the motion amazing STOP PUTTING YOUR SELF DOWN you are a talented person. we live and learn. i hope the work is getting easier you know you can do it other wise you would not have got this far keep up the good work.

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[info]axolotl_baby
2005-11-09 08:28 am UTC (link)
Hey, just wanted to let everone know that though I don't post a comment everyday or very often, I visit the site everday and delite in the pictures ^_______^ And I'll always visit everday even if i can't find time to post.

I'm also trying to get my life in order. I'm trying to get a web comic started and having a heck of a time with it O_________o

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[info]axolotl_baby
2005-11-09 08:30 am UTC (link)
Yes I agree, the Centaur Pictures is great! Don't knock your tallent! It's a gift to you and you express it beautifully! Be proud of what you have, always love it, never hate it. You never know, it might someday vanish if you tell it you hate it enough. Tell it you love it becuase I sure do!

^_____^

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[info]voodoo_kitty33
2005-11-10 12:56 am UTC (link)
me likey so I faved it on da ^-^ (can't draw horses for my life)

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[info]gangrell
2005-11-10 04:14 am UTC (link)
Hi Jessica.

I purchased an interesting book from work the other day. I bought it because the artwork reminded me alot of a website I used to go to when I was in 10th grade. It had several tutorials that helped me alot and remebered the site even to now, four maybe five years later. Imagine my surprise when I actually took the time to read through it and found an address on the "About the author" page. It was for NeonDragonArt.com! A site that I remembered with warm memories but had not been to in many many months do to life rasing it's scaly head. I enjoy your book very much and am excited to see that you got your great ideas published. it's well writen and the apperance of Dolosus through out the book is done well and helps to illistrate your examples. The "flip book" of him in the corner was a cute touch. Thank you for sharing your talents wih the world.

~Corbin

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[info]neondragon
2005-11-11 10:35 pm UTC (link)
I'm glad that you like the book! A lot of work went into it, so it's gratifying getting so much positive feedback :-D

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