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Ambush!Illustration for Dragon magazine
Β©Wizards of the Coast.
Acrylic, Approx 22" x 22"
Original artwork for sale.
The waterhole was less idyllic than it first appeared!
I had great fun creating this image of two Thri-Kreen stopping by an oasis to refill their canteens, when they are pounced upon by a Water Drake.
The curving sinuousness of the Drake made for a great framing device, with it's head and tail both pointing to the victim. I reinforced this as the focal point by using other lines of force (primarily in the background) and through the lighting effect.
A full walkthrough of my process - including over a dozen images - can be found on my blog.
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I really like the motion in this.
All of your art looks impressive, but I enjoyed the impact of this one more than the others 
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A lot of dramatic action, and the water is great also
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"I knew it"
"Knew what?"
"This is my 13th time being in this oasis. It's a bloody jinx."
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great pic indeed! Ha!
nice to see how you work, thanksAlot for sharing.
SeeYa!
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That creature is seems to be a combination of a catfish and a dragon with a very pronounced muzzle.
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Yep - it's a water drake
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what kind of paint do you use?
the closes I came to much detail with my paint is this [link] (already two years old though I really want to paint more in my life ;w; )
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Much appreciated - Thanks
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I don't have any idea what a Thri-Kreen is... but they look pretty cool. Armored crab people with multiple arms for multiple armaments? Sounds like a tough opponent, even for a speedy water dragon. The fact that there's of them just makes it even cooler, especially since one of them is a wizard!
This is an amazing piece... you really put a lot of time and effort into it. Your work really payed off.
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A fantastic painting. I really like the composition and the sense of action & tension it gives to the piece. The process post you did of this painting on your blog was great too! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thanks very much - appreciated
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The perspective and level of action taking place in this is super gripping, love it! The shadows under the dragon's arm is my favorite part for whatever reason. I think its probably the reflected light that gets me.
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Beautiful water effects and the sheen on the creatures scales are top notch.
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That's great - thanks
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Ashtonishing work again! I love the aggression and power you bring in your works. It gives a great climax!
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That's great - thanks
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you're very welcome
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Amazing! I love the detail and the perspective! Very well done! 
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Thanks very much
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You're most welcome!
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Fantastic job!
is it acrylics on paper or board?
don't you paint with oils too?
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Thanks
I don't work with oils.
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Dear RalphHorsley
Your Wonderful art work ... is selected to get in...Action-Portraits
If you agree...!!!
"This is an invitation to Joint ...!!!"
...
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Thanks very much
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Great stuff again! How do u do the glow effect of the staff? I've seen it in many works of yours-how is it done, can u make a step by step tutorial some day or just to explain it. Tnx a lot
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I put a subtle glaze around the immediate surroundings, otherwise it is just a simple highlight.
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