After negotiating with the Elder Dragon Katathrax, Reptile took on a dangerous journey to get even more dragons for support. Not far away from the Valley of Dragons he found a young water dragon named Safur who was immediately willing to accompany Reptile on his quest.
Safur, though being very young and less experienced, excels in matters of strength, determination and loyalty to his new friend.
Go, mighty warriors - may the Gods be with you on your journey!
~Dedicated to my friend Safur maxi007
DRAWING MEDIA:
Ink, COPICS, acrylics... and NO digital stuff!!!
WORKING TIME:
about 20 hours
"Reptile" and artwork © Patrick Reichel aka "Reptile Cynrik", July 2020
"Safur" belongs to his owner
NOTE:
That is the second time that I've painted clouds by using only COPICS! It's something I have to get used to... but I think it looks good if the scene takes place ABOVE the clouds. If we can see a scene BELOW the clouds (or on the ground), I would still use pencils. Pencils have a more... well, a lighter feel to it. COPICS can be very strong and heavy... but I guess it works!
Safur, though being very young and less experienced, excels in matters of strength, determination and loyalty to his new friend.
Go, mighty warriors - may the Gods be with you on your journey!
~Dedicated to my friend Safur maxi007
DRAWING MEDIA:
Ink, COPICS, acrylics... and NO digital stuff!!!
WORKING TIME:
about 20 hours
"Reptile" and artwork © Patrick Reichel aka "Reptile Cynrik", July 2020
"Safur" belongs to his owner
NOTE:
That is the second time that I've painted clouds by using only COPICS! It's something I have to get used to... but I think it looks good if the scene takes place ABOVE the clouds. If we can see a scene BELOW the clouds (or on the ground), I would still use pencils. Pencils have a more... well, a lighter feel to it. COPICS can be very strong and heavy... but I guess it works!
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Fantasy
Species Reptilian (Other)
Gender Male
Size 1997 x 1476px
Lovely to see those cyan sole beans <3
XD besides that little part of your artwork. Absolutely love this work so much detail and huff amazing... >. .> riding a feral blue dragon interesting woot woot.
Again been amazing too admire your work for over 15 years... nice to see something amazingly new <3
XD besides that little part of your artwork. Absolutely love this work so much detail and huff amazing... >. .> riding a feral blue dragon interesting woot woot.
Again been amazing too admire your work for over 15 years... nice to see something amazingly new <3
Hehehe, thanks for the comment!!!
It was a good opportunity to draw several aspects again... but most of all: A full dragon with huge wings! ^^
Yay, 15 years of watching... thank you so much! ^^
*hugs*
It was a good opportunity to draw several aspects again... but most of all: A full dragon with huge wings! ^^
Yay, 15 years of watching... thank you so much! ^^
*hugs*
Awesome shading work there as always, and love how you did the blue dragon there with his wings, and figure there. Reptile of course looks handsome there and taking lead!
Hey, thanks for the comment, that's really appreciated. ^^
I'm glad you like it. I'm not drawing feral dragons that often...... but the story needs it right now!
XD
I'm glad you like it. I'm not drawing feral dragons that often...... but the story needs it right now!
XD
Das Bild sieht wirklich schön aus mit den Farben und den beiden Pröchtigen Kreaturen.
Du hast mit einem Blauen Drachen auf jeden fall die richtige wahl getroffen wir sind meist Beschützer und Wächter^^
Du hast mit einem Blauen Drachen auf jeden fall die richtige wahl getroffen wir sind meist Beschützer und Wächter^^
Nun, der Safur ist einer meiner ältesten Fans... und da ich ohnehin einen neuen Drachen brauchte, hatte sich das angeboten! ^^
Danke für den Kommentar! Freut mich, dass er dir gefällt.
Danke für den Kommentar! Freut mich, dass er dir gefällt.
Da hat er sich bestimmt super drüber gefreut^^
Gern geschehen, Du bist ein super artist^^
Gern geschehen, Du bist ein super artist^^
i do not have much more to say than last friday, but that still looks really good and you still do pretty feral dragons :3
This is finally the clean scan and not just a photo! ^^
I'm glad you like it, thank you!
:3
I'm glad you like it, thank you!
:3
My, my! It reminds me of your Circle of Doom comic page with but it's still amazing to see Reptile once again on the skies. Outstanding! heheh. ;)
Be sure to grab ahold on the neck or crest fins or you'd fall down, Reptile. Every dragon, like Targon myself, needs saddle with stirrups for brave dragonriders (my rider is Hotara) ^^
Congrats on your traditional artwork!
Be sure to grab ahold on the neck or crest fins or you'd fall down, Reptile. Every dragon, like Targon myself, needs saddle with stirrups for brave dragonriders (my rider is Hotara) ^^
Congrats on your traditional artwork!
And yes, you are referring to this comic page here:
https://www.reptile-universum.de/re.....0UK/Page55.jpg
Some other watchers figured that out as well and you are absolutely right. I wanted to achieve the same feeling/expression with this artwork like back then.
The problem with the comic page is that it never felt "majestic" or epic enough... sure, there are three dragons but you cannot see all of them in full body and the ones you do see... well, I don't like their design anymore. Also, every body is cropped at some point and the wings do not support any weight or flight.
https://www.reptile-universum.de/re.....0UK/Page55.jpg
Some other watchers figured that out as well and you are absolutely right. I wanted to achieve the same feeling/expression with this artwork like back then.
The problem with the comic page is that it never felt "majestic" or epic enough... sure, there are three dragons but you cannot see all of them in full body and the ones you do see... well, I don't like their design anymore. Also, every body is cropped at some point and the wings do not support any weight or flight.
Hehe, now I see how you want to make/modernize styles on lots of pics right now (like remake or reboot as long as the idea stays), and it's a good thing to change the way you did. And as for cropped pics and that comic page, the composition still fine as main bodies, limbs and heads are more important than wings, tails, etc. as long as it has to be well-balanced within the limited drawing space.
Yes, I'm very interested in talking about detailed artworks (so I post comments to show how I express, same as I do on YouTube videos instead of posting meme-ish ones XD)
Yes, I'm very interested in talking about detailed artworks (so I post comments to show how I express, same as I do on YouTube videos instead of posting meme-ish ones XD)
Your traditional works just keep looking amazing. Awesome work all the way once again :)
Thanks for the comment, man!
Also... this dragon looks VERY similar to a "Razen in feral form", eh? It got me thinking and... I hope everything is alright on your side. I hope you get through these weird times.
I wish you all the best!
Also... this dragon looks VERY similar to a "Razen in feral form", eh? It got me thinking and... I hope everything is alright on your side. I hope you get through these weird times.
I wish you all the best!
I have to admit that it crossed my mind but felt like leaving it unmentioned but hey, nice copycat there huehuehue! ;) I kid. Liking the look on him and does get me to think I should eventually get around drawing Razen in a feral form, I feel I could do bit more decent work these days anyway?
But the times, it's insane, infuriating even at times but as much as some keep on hoping, I keep going despite the issues, even literally at hand. I do hope you are managing better than I am and still being able to relax? :) All the best still to you!
But the times, it's insane, infuriating even at times but as much as some keep on hoping, I keep going despite the issues, even literally at hand. I do hope you are managing better than I am and still being able to relax? :) All the best still to you!
Well, same crazy shit here... but I have summer holidays which is nice. Though I don't feel the need to travel (because it's still a bit risky) I won't get bored. Some friends will visit me in a few days... yeah. Sadly, some people had to cancel their visit... but hey, this is just ONE bad year!
We shall get over it!!!
We shall get over it!!!
My pleasure!!
The dragon is... And Cynrik is... Can I join them? Haha that's how amazing this is! 😄
The dragon is... And Cynrik is... Can I join them? Haha that's how amazing this is! 😄
Who would've ever thought we see Reptile riding on dragon in skies. :D Even though Safur is young and not so much experienced, I think he'll do great job helping Reppy's quest.
Hehee, if I were Safur I would use tail tip to rub against Reptile's lovely sole to test his endurance if he can handle the feeling on his foot without wriggling too much and accidently fall from dragon's back. >u>
Hehee, if I were Safur I would use tail tip to rub against Reptile's lovely sole to test his endurance if he can handle the feeling on his foot without wriggling too much and accidently fall from dragon's back. >u>
Well, Reptile did that before:
https://www.reptile-universum.de/re.....0UK/Page55.jpg
But I don't like that design anymore so it was time for something fresh. ^^
About the foot thingy... yeah... I guess this could also happen!
XD
https://www.reptile-universum.de/re.....0UK/Page55.jpg
But I don't like that design anymore so it was time for something fresh. ^^
About the foot thingy... yeah... I guess this could also happen!
XD
I haven't seen that pic before. :O
Yeah this dragon looks way better than older ones. ;3
Yeah this dragon looks way better than older ones. ;3
Awesome and incredible job on my char and the complete artwork!
Really really love it!
Thank you so much to let my dream come true <3
Really really love it!
Thank you so much to let my dream come true <3
You're welcome, buddy! ^^
Also, I've added your icon to the dedication information above.
I'm glad you're so happy with it - that's all the payment I need! ^^
Also, I've added your icon to the dedication information above.
I'm glad you're so happy with it - that's all the payment I need! ^^
You most likely don't remember me, but I was a big, big fan back when I was still active on DeviantArt. Love your work, I'm still a bit aways from the extent of muscle anatomy on your level, but your stuff has always inspired me. (c: ( 0u0)//
I had a level in geometry dash called dragon rider, I never finished it though XD. I really love the the dragon, he looks so handsome. I’m new here, and I wanted to say this is a very incredible artwork, amazing job on it!
Must tell you that this pic gives a great presence for both characters and the movement impression is pretty convincing that you can even feel the wind blowing you while flying : D Those clouds do help that impression and the coloring of them worked out especially defining those in different perspectives.
I would´ve suggest you trying to add some merely visible clouds in front of them (toward us) as a foreground to give the impression that they are flying between the clothes. But yeah, I guess in traditional it´s not a simple task to do that translucid effect. But it would appeal with the pic pretty nice to make it even more inmersive.
As for Reptile and the dragon, what can I said, as always a great job with the characters : D Both look magestic flying together like this, it´s simply amazing! Even from far away you make good addition to the scale effect in both ; )
The big question here, how does Reptile is able to sit where that like of spike/horns pass from the head to the tail, is almost like sitting in a saw XDDD unless those spikes can lower so then he can sit over them (make sure he doesn´t move backward to forward >3>)
I would´ve suggest you trying to add some merely visible clouds in front of them (toward us) as a foreground to give the impression that they are flying between the clothes. But yeah, I guess in traditional it´s not a simple task to do that translucid effect. But it would appeal with the pic pretty nice to make it even more inmersive.
As for Reptile and the dragon, what can I said, as always a great job with the characters : D Both look magestic flying together like this, it´s simply amazing! Even from far away you make good addition to the scale effect in both ; )
The big question here, how does Reptile is able to sit where that like of spike/horns pass from the head to the tail, is almost like sitting in a saw XDDD unless those spikes can lower so then he can sit over them (make sure he doesn´t move backward to forward >3>)
Woah, thanks for the comment, buddy!!!
*hugs*
Clouds are so difficult... at least with COPICS! I rather enjoy pencils in this case... and I won't give up the pencils but when you're flying ABOVE the clouds it should be stronger and less "fluffy".
^^
Aw, clouds in the foreground... I know what you mean. Well, I didn't want to block anything here and it's more like a "blanket of clouds"... or a field, ya know? They're way above it all!
Though I understand that a 3D perspective can be cool!
^^
The scales... yeah, I didn't want to draw them all... as usual... you can see only a few and that's OK!
^^
About your question:
The dragon can lower each individual fin on his back, neck and tail. They are flexible, too! So Reptile is sitting on the fins which are currently lowered. Yes, just like you said!!
^^
*hugs*
Clouds are so difficult... at least with COPICS! I rather enjoy pencils in this case... and I won't give up the pencils but when you're flying ABOVE the clouds it should be stronger and less "fluffy".
^^
Aw, clouds in the foreground... I know what you mean. Well, I didn't want to block anything here and it's more like a "blanket of clouds"... or a field, ya know? They're way above it all!
Though I understand that a 3D perspective can be cool!
^^
The scales... yeah, I didn't want to draw them all... as usual... you can see only a few and that's OK!
^^
About your question:
The dragon can lower each individual fin on his back, neck and tail. They are flexible, too! So Reptile is sitting on the fins which are currently lowered. Yes, just like you said!!
^^
You are awe-inspiring, every single time. 100% respect, man!
Keep doing what you do--I love your artwork!
--Zaxx
Keep doing what you do--I love your artwork!
--Zaxx
Green on blue also makes a good match. Not just red and green as in pool party, though it suits very well, too. And so many scales, again. Looks like it's fun to soar through the clouds. One probably shouldn't be afraid of heights, though.
They're both feeling quite alright above the clouds.
^_^
Thanks for the comment and the fave!
Glad you like it.
^_^
Thanks for the comment and the fave!
Glad you like it.
With Reptile down to a loincloth and spear, I guess there must be weight restrictions for dragonflight!
Ha ha... XD
Nope. It's just that the dragon trusts him more this way.
Also... it was a wish by my friend. ^^
Nope. It's just that the dragon trusts him more this way.
Also... it was a wish by my friend. ^^
Thank you for the comment and the fave!
That's highly appreciated.
That's highly appreciated.
Imagine him coming in for a landing like that. Hopefully, his loincloth won't blow off. :D
He probably gets a lot of Reptilian ladies hot and bothered walking around like that. Or flying in This case. Too bad for them, he's taken.
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