Kerem Beyit, who drew a number of the images that have been seen in the other thread, has drawn a couple dragon images, and a guy on deviantArt called nJoo has drawn a bunch of them. There's another floating around called Freezenaw The White Dragon by Kevin Ky Yan, and another by LadyTigerEyes which I have listed as "res1dragon" although that's most likely not the real name...
I don't have time to post any of them at the moment, but most of them should show up on a Google image search of the artist's name. Searching for "dragon" on deviantArt gets tons of results, but there's a lot of crap to search through in order to find the good stuff.
Kerem Beyit, who drew a number of the images that have been seen in the other thread, has drawn a couple dragon images, and a guy on deviantArt called nJoo has drawn a bunch of them.There's another floating around called Freezenaw The White Dragon by
I agree that if you look at dragons from a realistic point of view it is hard to take them seriously.. let me suggests two things.
1. there was a TV documentary that was done like a Discovery Channel Animal special. it was on dragons and was done with the science explained and was overall well produced. I do not know who made it but I am sure you could google it.
2. I ran a campaign where the players asked for it to be more realistic. that is to say bring the game a more technical practical side. This left me in a bit of a bind for dealing with some very far fetched monsters like demons, gods and dragons. I ran with String Theory and the postulation that there are many dimensions and alternate universes. The creatures known as dragons, demons and gods. were in fact beings of great power from another universe. we also went with the notion that they could not physically enter this universe..the D&D universe that is. so they projected a semi real facade. this facade did not need to be bound by physical laws in the least as it was literally just a projection a bioform puppet whos power and abilities were channeled from powerful beings from another universe..
I know on the face of it, it does not make things less fantasy but it allows us to provide some balance to the idea that a dragon with massive bulk and super sized forearm biceps can fly on paper thin wings.
Cheers.
Greetings,I agree that if you look at dragons from a realistic point of view it is hard to take them seriously.. let me suggests two things.1. there was a TV documentary that was done like a Discovery Channel Animal special. it was on dragons and was
I am almost a little sad at my confusion. When I read the title of the thread I had expected discussion concerning dragons that had specific collections, as in something other than gold. This particular thread, I thought, being about a dragon that had a horde which was a priceless art collection. Well pooh, here is a picture of a dragon anyhow.
I am almost a little sad at my confusion. When I read the title of the thread I had expected discussion concerning dragons that had specific collections, as in something other than gold. This particular thread, I thought, being about a dragon that ha
Like I said, my concern isn't realism, it's visual qualities. I'm tired of looking at dragons that look silly. I don't really care that dragons are silly once you start to think about them scientifically. That's not the point of dragons.
However, a world in which they exist assumes that they fly using those wings. If the dragons in that world also have stubby little wings that aren't even as big as their body, or have gaping holes in them, internal consistency breaks down.
In my opinion, realism is almost completely irrelevant. Verisimilitude, however, is quite relevant. As is visual quality.
Thanks for the contributions! To those who are confused, or the like: Like I said, my concern isn't realism, it's visual qualities. I'm tired of looking at dragons that look silly. I don't really care that dragons are silly once you start to think ab
I really, REALLY like the body language on this one:
SeaGoat, I think the beef with holes in the wings is that if the gaps are too big it interferes with flight.But you know what I think more than that? I think we need more dragons!Spoiler:
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I really, REALLY like the body language on this on
I remember I liked this first dragon when I saw it back in the day. More recently (relatively speaking) the second one came along. I'd say its wings are particularly verisimilitudinous, no? (Okay, verisimilar. )
Woah, there's some awesomeness in there, EasyT. :thumbsup:I remember I liked this first dragon when I saw it back in the day. More recently (relatively speaking) the second one came along. I'd say its wings are particularly verisimilitudinous, no?
Thank you both! I was happy to see DBW start this thread because it sounded like his taste in dragons is very similar to mine. And I don't think of dragons as those beasts that heros commonly slay. I think of dragons as the monsters which go bump in the night. Not merely immensely powerful, but deeply intelligent. If I'm running a game, the very idea of fighting a dragon should put a knot in a player's stomach.
marius4, nice finds! I especially like the second one, fine detail, great wingspan. I'd give you cookies, but this thread being what it is...
Thank you both! I was happy to see DBW start this thread because it sounded like his taste in dragons is very similar to mine. And I don't think of dragons as those beasts that heros commonly slay. I think of dragons as the monsters which go bump in
I remember I liked this first dragon when I saw it back in the day. More recently (relatively speaking) the second one came along. I'd say its wings are particularly verisimilitudinous, no? (Okay, verisimilar. )
Very nice! The first and last conjure memories, but I don't think I've ever seen the second one. This means you get dragon-shaped cookies!What a fire-breathing cookie might look like
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If you guessed "dragons," you're a very gifted guesser:
Somehow I missed that your post began with dragons! (Can you believe that?) Guess what I'm going to end mine with!Wait for it...Spoiler:
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If you guessed "dragons," you're a very gifted guesser:
What? Nobody mentioned the gallery of Todd Lockwood ( ) yet? Blasphemy!
But beware, browsing his images can lead to being awestruck (especially when combined with this music).
What? Nobody mentioned the gallery of Todd Lockwood ( :bow: ) yet? Blasphemy!But beware, browsing his images can lead to being awestruck (especially when combined with this music). ;)
@Ra-Tiel: Indeed, Lockwood's artwork is already classic. It's nice to see a gallery of his work, thank you!@Kylak: Great finds. Simply stunning. Dragon-shaped cookies are on their way to you now (you may wish to duck):Cookies have wings?!?
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Thank you, Doctor. Most of the time I'm just doing a simple Google Image Search with different variations. "Green dragon" gives different results than "black dragon", and "giant dragon" gives different results than "huge dragon". I mostly try every variation of "dragon" plus any other word I think of that sounds appropriate and see what turns up.
Thank you, Doctor. Most of the time I'm just doing a simple Google Image Search with different variations. "Green dragon" gives different results than "black dragon", and "giant dragon" gives different results than "huge dragon". I mostly try every v
I'd like to throw Ruth Thompson's Tarnished Images site into the ring. My old roommate turned me on to her work in the mid 90s, and she does regular appearances at Renaissance festivals throughout the country. She also does others types of art. Her Angels series was compiled into a book, and made into statues by the Franklin Mint.
Edit: She has also done work for WotC, in the form of Magic Cards, and TSR in some issues of Dragon.
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I'd like to throw Ruth Thompson's Tarnished Images site into the ring. My old roommate turned me on to her work in the mid 90s, and she does regular appearances at Renaissance festivals throughout the country. She also does others types of art. He
@Ramius613: Very nice. I like her style of art, it has a strong appeal. Thank you for sharing that.@saring: Superb! You get cookies. But in Soviet D&D, cookie eats YOU:Yes, chewy cookies indeed
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@JensaariWarrior: I really like the image of the group preparing for combat against a dragon inside of some ruins. Great find. Some cookies bite back
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What's that I hear on the wind? The whisper of distant sails unfurling? Yet high, as if canvas were dropped amidst the clouds? A trick of the ear, surely. That, or the kites of giants.
We've already seen some art from kerembeyit, and I think it's time for some more:
What's that I hear on the wind? The whisper of distant sails unfurling? Yet high, as if canvas were dropped amidst the clouds? A trick of the ear, surely. That, or the kites of giants.Spoiler:
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We've already seen some art from kerembeyit,
Today's question for double or nothing tasty treats is this:
A mighty beast of the air, it's in his lungs. It has no mouth, yet it has tongues. It does not live, yet it breathes. And when its food is gone, it leaves. It will die if you give it a drink. Yet it cause mighty ships to sink.
Today's question for double or nothing tasty treats is this:A mighty beast of the air, it's in his lungs.It has no mouth, yet it has tongues.It does not live, yet it breathes.And when its food is gone, it leaves.It will die if you give it a drink.Yet
When a dragon flies He seeks me with his eyes When a dragon roars He holds me in his claws When he slumbers deep He dreams of me in his sleep But there beneath his head I form his precious bed
A dragon's booty-call. No, wait, on second thought the answer is probably a dragon's hoard. Yes, surely that.
Riddle me this, dragon lovers:When a dragon fliesHe seeks me with his eyesWhen a dragon roarsHe holds me in his clawsWhen he slumbers deepHe dreams of me in his sleepBut there beneath his headI form his precious bedWhat am I? Answer
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What, is quoting from The Hobbit a bad thing now? Those are some of my favorite riddles ever! Or perhaps those are too well known to be interesting? Answer me this then:
My appearance is foreseeable, yet I'm bereft of sight. While I'm never disagreeable, where you go left, I go right. While I may stare quite a bit at you, words shall never cross my lips. And while I care not a whit for you, without you I would not exist.
What, is quoting from The Hobbit a bad thing now? Those are some of my favorite riddles ever! Or perhaps those are too well known to be interesting? Answer me this then:My appearance is foreseeable, yet I'm bereft of sight.While I'm never disagreeabl
Alright, breaking the rules here and posting a silly dragon. Can't resist!
Jar label: "Need a dragon, take a dragon, have a dragon, leave a dragon."Penny for your dragon-thoughts
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Alright, breaking the rules here and posting a silly dragon. Can't resist!
this aint a dragon, its a lagiacrus, and to make up for the distinct lack of dragons in this thread we need something
also, I found you on google images
@easyT this aint a dragon, its a lagiacrus, and to make up for the distinct lack of dragons in this thread we need somethingalso, I found you on google images
Here I just thought that was just some kind of water dragon. But you're right, it's absolutely a lagiacrus. You got me. And there's no turning back the wheels of time to undo that post, as much as I might hope that walking around with a dragon-shaped backpack might make up for it.
And I agree, the lack of dragons in this thread is utterly shameful.
Horse and underfed rider (ASPCA notified): (Swapped original image for a different one that loads correctly.)
Kryptonite delivery system:
Here I just thought that was just some kind of water dragon. But you're right, it's absolutely a lagiacrus. You got me. And there's no turning back the wheels of time to undo that post, as much as I might hope that walking around with a dragon-shaped
^ im sure you found this on google images before, but we can't forget that this is a dungeons and dragons forum, so a dragon with a d20 seems suitable
EDIT: some reason the youtube video didn't automatically hyperlink, just copy paste
your such a pleasant forumgoer to be around, it made me want to help with this drought of dragons we seem to be experiencing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBY2v4MvKHw^ this is about the only video ive seen of art being drawn, but I believe it to be
Well, thank you for the kind complement! And great video by the way. Although the artist in question operates at such a high level of skill that I'm afraid I learned nothing by watching, except perhaps "that guy is awesome."
Nice dragon with the D20, too. Seeing as how it's placed on a table next to food, I can't help but wonder if it's edible. Marzipan, perhaps?
Either way, you get dragon-shaped cookies:
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Well, thank you for the kind complement! And great video by the way. Although the artist in question operates at such a high level of skill that I'm afraid I learned nothing by watching, except perhaps "that guy is awesome."Nice dragon with the D20,
also, rejoice dragon lovers, we now have a game that will be released in a day or two in which... Spoiler:Show
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YOU are the Dragon: - Burn Villages! - Kidnap princesses! - Collect treasure! - Roast pesky knights! - Compete with other Dragons in epic multiplayer battles!
it seems pretty cool, I have yet to try the demo, and will most likely get it
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what we are (dragon lovers) totaly not a dragon, its a tattoo a chineese business manalso, rejoice dragon lovers, we now have a game that will be released in a da
If you answered love, you're wrong. The correct answer is "nothing". Them's the knocks.
Next riddle: What is a more powerful force than a dragon?Spoiler:
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If you answered love, you're wrong. The correct answer is "nothing". Them's the knocks.
In appreciation of everyone's awesomeness I bring more dragons! (also... since I may have missed a few posts, if any of the dragons below happen to already be here then just let me know and I'll delete them)
I've missed this thread. Everyone's so kind here. In appreciation of everyone's awesomeness I bring more dragons!(also... since I may have missed a few posts, if any of the dragons below happen to already be here then just let me know and I'll delete
Isn't that the truth? Speaking only for myself, I put a lot of effort into keeping my rampant kitten-kicking tendencies down to acceptable levels when posting here. And everyone else seems as warm as a dragon's belly, and considerably more welcoming.
Also, while I think I saw one dragon repeat in your images, I wouldn't worry about it. I think I've accidentally posted a repeat myself at least once, which is an easy mistake to make since this thread has become so long in the tooth (ahem).
Isn't that the truth? Speaking only for myself, I put a lot of effort into keeping my rampant kitten-kicking tendencies down to acceptable levels when posting here. And everyone else seems as warm as a dragon's belly, and considerably more welcoming.
this thread is still going? good, easyT you are awesome and one of my favorite forumgoers.
I dont want to decide who my favorite is out of everyone because I love you all so much (I'm including people on other forums aswell)
this thread is still going? good, easyT you are awesome and one of my favorite forumgoers.I dont want to decide who my favorite is out of everyone because I love you all so much (I'm including people on other forums aswell)
@DoctorBadWolf: Windjammer! A worthy name for a worthy steed! While the dragons feed upon my new mount, I will use the distraction to make good my cowardly escape. I am in your debt, good Doctor. Many cookies of thanks.Show
@dreamseru: dreamseru, you are a shining example of kindness. Many thanks, and many cookies. Wait, I gave you too many. Sorry. Really sorry.Show
@DoctorBadWolf: Windjammer! A worthy name for a worthy steed! While the dragons feed upon my new mount, I will use the distraction to make good my cowardly escape. I am in your debt, good Doctor. Many cookies of thanks.
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@dreamseru: dreams
Once again, my Batmans, I ask you to riddle me this:
Although ugly as sin, they're tasty to eat And though stupid and dim, their terror's a treat The boldest I allow to escape from my teeth While the smartest will bow and scrape at my feet
Yes, I speak of the sometimes-pets of dragons: people.
Once again, my Batmans, I ask you to riddle me this:Although ugly as sin, they're tasty to eatAnd though stupid and dim, their terror's a treatThe boldest I allow to escape from my teethWhile the smartest will bow and scrape at my feetAnswer
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Isn't that the truth? Speaking only for myself, I put a lot of effort into keeping my rampant kitten-kicking tendencies down to acceptable levels when posting here. And everyone else seems as warm as a dragon's belly, and considerably more welcoming.
Also, while I think I saw one dragon repeat in your images, I wouldn't worry about it. I think I've accidentally posted a repeat myself at least once, which is an easy mistake to make since this thread has become so long in the tooth (ahem).
Isn't that the truth? Speaking only for myself, I put a lot of effort into keeping my rampant kitten-kicking tendencies down to acceptable levels when posting here. And everyone else seems as warm as a dragon's belly, and considerably more welcoming.
Did you know I was this close to starting an "Art Collection: Dungeons That Aren't Silly" thread?
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Did you know I was this close to starting an "Art Collection: Dungeons That Aren't Silly" thread?Then I thought, nah, I'll just post more dragons.
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If the lagyacrus was a good example of "water dragon" then the rathalos is a good one for the red dragon. unfortunately i'm in the office and I can't see most pictures due to the filters. Did somebody post a rathalos picture?
If the lagyacrus was a good example of "water dragon" then the rathalos is a good one for the red dragon. unfortunately i'm in the office and I can't see most pictures due to the filters. Did somebody post a rathalos picture?
Ah, amnesia, my sometimes friend. Help out a guy down on his memory?I'm known for my coats, not my clothes.My forests, not my trees.My bows, not my arrows.Who am I?Answer
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Rain.
I have no banker's greedy thirsting, yet silver fills my banks to bursting. I have no widow's grief or craven's fears, yet I can shed a million tears. I have no bird's lighthearted life, yet the sky's my home and the wind's my wife.
I have no banker's greedy thirsting, yet silver fills my banks to bursting.I have no widow's grief or craven's fears, yet I can shed a million tears.I have no bird's lighthearted life, yet the sky's my home and the wind's my wife.Who am I?Answer
I hope none of you are tired of riddles yet, because I ran out of clever things to say a long time ago.Armies are asked to stand to me, yet from them I ask no quarter.And all are advised to pay me, for when I am owed there is disorder.Who am I?Answer
Yes, it's time for another sphinxtastic episode of Things To Occupy Your Time Before Being Eaten By A Dragon, so put on your puny human thinking caps!I'm a ship of worth untold!I'm treasured by the young and old!Yet I cannot be bought or sold.And I'm
I am, in truth, a yellow fork From tables in the sky By inadvertent fingers dropped The awful cutlery. Of mansions never quite disclosed And never quite concealed The apparatus of the dark To ignorance revealed.
Wings are a little small on this one, but I think the piece is nice anyway:
Here's an old classic by Emily Dickenson:I am, in truth, a yellow forkFrom tables in the skyBy inadvertent fingers droppedThe awful cutlery.Of mansions never quite disclosedAnd never quite concealedThe apparatus of the darkTo ignorance revealed. Of
Have you been flexing that brain-muscle of yours? Ready to put it to the test again? Prepared to kick some riddle-butt? Good! Because here comes the next challenger!
Am I a jogger? No. I could run forever more, but I lack the feet to walk. Am I a speaker? No. I may possess a mighty roar, but I lack a throat to talk. Am I a griever? No. I can get all misty, but I lack the eyes to cry. Am I a glutton? No. Food has no worth you see, but without drink I will die. Am I a fighter? No. While you may notice strength in me, prowess you will not find. Am I a lover? No. But for you I could fall endlessly, because I'm so inclined.
Have you been flexing that brain-muscle of yours? Ready to put it to the test again? Prepared to kick some riddle-butt? Good! Because here comes the next challenger!Am I a jogger? No. I could run forever more, but I lack the feet to walk.Am I a speak
Mello, rest easy son, this is a breezy one. Me and my dragon go ridin' in my wagon, drinkin' from my flagon, chillin' with the freon. When we see a kracken* we turn the heat on, mad rod fishin' castin' action, kung-fu-kiddin' with the wax on. Stupid squid better get gone.
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*Mispronounced "krack-ON" for my head-shaking rhyming porpoises (no stat block). MC-DrowBane I ain't.
[begin laying down crazy awesome beat]Mello, rest easy son, this is a breezy one. Me and my dragon go ridin' in my wagon, drinkin' from my flagon, chillin' with the freon. When we see a kracken* we turn the heat on, mad rod fishin' castin' action, ku
@BurningBlades20: Very, very nice! I would even go so far as to say it's exceedingly nice of that dragon to give a ride to a meal like that.Cookies incoming
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Okay, I got a bit silly today. Feed me to a dragon.
The dwarves and Snow White sit down for a bite. How fast can you guess what she serves her guests next?Answer
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Seven SecondsOkay, I got a bit silly today. Feed me to a dragon.
What time is it? It's dragon time! But first let's stop the clock to rock your grok:Halo of water, tongue of woodSkin of stone, long I've stood.My fingers short reach to the skyInside my heart men live and die.Who am I?Answer
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A castle.
An old sheik is dying, and he must leave his fortune to one of his two sons. He decides to hold a race between the sons to decide who gets it. Whichever camel crosses the finish line last wins the fortune for his owner. The two sons are out in the desert for days, neither one willing to cross the line, when they come across a wise man. The wise man tells them both something and they jump back on the camels and race for the finish line. What did the wise man tell them?
Feeling monsterously clever?An old sheik is dying, and he must leave his fortune to one of his two sons. He decides to hold a race between the sons to decide who gets it. Whichever camel crosses the finish line last wins the fortune for his owner. Th
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