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Dragon of Elements - Ice by Stratadrake    
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December 7, 2004 - Stratadrake
The second of my elemental dragons, here is the element of ice, now in his fourth (and possibly final) incarnation. When I started on this dragon, I wasn't quite sure if I could match the quality of detail I used for the fire element before him -- but in retrospect, I needn't have worried.

As the backstory behind my elemental dragons go, this is the incarnation of a ruling ice spirit, his body fashioned from that of a fallen white dragon, infused and reborn with the power of elemental ice. Ice itself being a form of water, he also weilds limited power over the water element.

Next element: Water (v4.0)

Medium: Colored pencil, and some eraser highlights. (for anyone curious, only three colors were used)
Time: About 5 hours
Scale (full view): 75px/in
General Info
Rating No objectionable content Media Colored Pencil / Crayon
Time Taken 5 hours
Submitted December 7, 2004
Keywords
License Berne Convention

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Armanda
May 8, 2008 06:45 AM by: Armanda
OMG! Thats so sweet! 8D
 
MrClueless
Nov 9, 2007 04:28 PM by: MrClueless
Great work. You don't find very many realistic (as a dragon can be) art on FAC only using colored pencils and erasers.
 
videogamefreak
Oct 14, 2007 05:56 PM by: videogamefreak
perfect alot better than me
bravo! (endless clapping)
 
UnderUnion
Jul 21, 2007 09:11 PM by: UnderUnion
A very well done pic Stratadrake. The detail is very well done(scales, crystal depth-detail, and color.) It would be nice to have a background.(which you do so well, I was impressed with your Okami Twilight picture.) But I'm not one to complain, especially since I don't even do any background. Overall, An A+. Please keep up the good work.
 
silidragos
Jul 3, 2007 03:17 AM by: silidragos
very beautfull coloured...and very real....I like you draw with pencils....not on paint(or other programes...)
 
MasterDaniel
Jun 17, 2007 05:32 AM by: MasterDaniel
incredible coloring!^^
 
KionaKina
Jun 14, 2007 09:11 AM by: KionaKina
The most beautiful dragon, I have ever seen. I am not even kidding oyu. It's so gorgeous, I wish it was real. You, sir. I bow to you. You are just amazing, I cannot imagine anything better than this.
 
ZaneDragon102
Jun 13, 2007 03:15 PM by: ZaneDragon102
awesome!!
...wait i already commented D***IT!!
 
ZaneDragon102
Apr 12, 2007 07:17 PM by: ZaneDragon102
cool.
 
ShadowDragon91
Apr 10, 2007 05:54 PM by: ShadowDragon91
Wow! That's a really good Drawing of a Ice Dragon! I like the Blue Coloring you done to draw this Dragon. Job Well Done!!
 
kittyshootingstar
Apr 5, 2007 08:18 PM by: kittyshootingstar
Wow! That's impressive! I like the way you did features such as claws and spines with the crystals! Only three colors? Pretty cool! The two back feet look a little generic,but other than that, you did a good job! This deserves a fave!
 
MyArtStinks
Oct 6, 2006 04:36 PM by: MyArtStinks
Only three colors? That's impressive. Even more impressive is the texture
(most notably the scales). Very good, keep it up.
 
Sutaru
Jul 26, 2006 09:49 AM by: Sutaru
OMG! SO TOTALY COOL! *faves*
 
_Sanctuary_
Feb 28, 2006 06:49 AM by: _Sanctuary_
Too cool..
I love the colours, it's great!
( )( )
(^.^)
(''')(''')
Sanctuary
 
Shiloh
Sep 17, 2005 12:55 PM by: Shiloh
This pic is nicely done. I cant figure out how to do scales but it is very unique. It has the colors of ice and is done very smoothly. I envy your art! (Faves)
 
Fairygurl27
Aug 24, 2005 09:24 PM by: Fairygurl27
I can't just stare at this and not comment, this is beautiful, I really like how you did the crystail shards as from the head to tail, the wings too are very beatiful and so well done, the shading and lightness is perfect, you did a splendid job! *adds to favs*
 
AngelKite
May 5, 2005 01:03 AM by: AngelKite
The colouring is very good and I like the eyes.It finishes off the whole 'icy' look.Like everyone said,the dragon looks heavy and unable to fly.But then again,it might.I don't know.I like the shining effect of the scales and the wings.
 
Heatherenie
May 2, 2005 07:00 PM by: Heatherenie
I really can't tell wether it would fly or not but you let me know what it's reason for wings really is. It doesn't look like he can fly very far or high.
 
Heatherenie
May 2, 2005 06:41 PM by: Heatherenie
For an ice dragon I would of had a little bit of fur on it but the colors are perfect and the shading is great. It really seems to me as an ice dragon, and that the color of the dragon can tell me that it lives in a cold area. that is why I would have put fur on it. whay do you think?
 
bek-ee
Apr 26, 2005 01:22 AM by: bek-ee
i love the diamonds in his wings
 
Black-Bird
Mar 22, 2005 06:31 PM by: Black-Bird
WOW the Picture Looks so... Alive. The Colors Really Add life to this. Me...-_- I draw things form a dogs perspective. All Black and White.
 
Papercut_Dragon
Jan 17, 2005 08:01 PM by: Papercut_Dragon
I was looking at your version of this picture from 2000 and wow! What an improvement 4 years can make! I love this, it's so detailed, right down to every scale having its own shading. O.o Veeery nice ^_^
 
namlessnomad4
Dec 29, 2004 01:01 PM by: namlessnomad4
Well, these dragons are all quite impressive, imaginative, detailed, etc. Definitely on my favorite artist list now, drake. my only question is regarding proportion- how large are these dragons meant to be? They seem just a bit larger than a horse from their girth.

This does not remove anything i said before, they are still quite the collection of dragons. (i refer to the elmentals. i havent seen ALL your other ones.
 
EraRillian
Dec 12, 2004 12:24 PM by: EraRillian
This one is really nice too. I love the texture of the scales...Wow... O.O now I have two of them to stare at...
 
Moon_Bind
Dec 7, 2004 08:26 PM by: Moon_Bind
This is COOL. But I can't stop wondering if your dragons can actualy fly or even walk. They seem very heavy to me o.o
 
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