My First Dragon cross post

**marieUK** · #1 11-19-2006, 11:49 AM

Hi everyone, This is my first attempt at fantasy, I usually post on the oil pastel forum but I would welcome your thoughts on this. Sorry about the quality of photo.
Thank you Marie

alfredart · #2 11-19-2006, 12:09 PM

First... welcome to the world of fantasy. I love drawings that tell a story, this is very well done. Good layout, love the stone work. I really like your use of color as it make for a fun drawing. Very well done indeed.

Peace,
AL

**marieUK** · #3 11-20-2006, 08:10 AM

Thanks so much Al for the warm welcome and the kind words. Ive been looking at some of your work and I was bowled over if only I could draw like that WOW. I'm really enjoying the journey that my drawing is taking me on and this site is helping me everyday.
Thank you so much again
Marie

bayoudragon · #4 11-20-2006, 09:15 PM

Yes, very good layout! My eye sweeps through the picture clockwise. I started with the dragon (of course), went to the small red tree, then those wonderful flame red leaves, down to the mage, and then back to the dragon and the stone. I love the moss on the wall...nice touch!

And welcome to the forum!

Thanks for sharing!

-BD

Tayara82 · #5 11-21-2006, 09:52 AM

Oil pastels? Damn good job I have to say. I've tried those once and they fought my left and right so my respect to your skills with them.
I really love the entire scene, very classic and very enchanting. The dragon is lovely and you did a nice job on the background.

It's good that you found your way over here and by all means do show us more!

**marieUK** · #6 11-21-2006, 10:08 AM

Thanks so much BD and Tayara. I worked really hard to make it a pleasing composition, tried to put together some of the good advice I've read on WC.
I've always drawn on and off over the years but have always been scared of colour and have not had very good results, lots of mud!!! Then I picked up the oil pastels and I fell in love with them although this is only my third attempt with them (the other two were animals). I wanted to make this piece about crystal clear colour and light, I don't know how well I did but its a picture that makes me smile when I look at it. I hope I haven't waffled on for too long.
Wishing all those who celebrate it a Happy Thanksgiving
Marie

TigerEye · #7 11-21-2006, 06:06 PM

Cool dragon!! I like the amount of detail you put into this and the overall theme.

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