I'm retired, but so busy I haven't posted anything in a while. When do work, I mostly use Carrara 8.5 Pro and Daz Studio for composition and rendering, and Fireworks and Photoshop for postwork and textures. I'm more a storyteller than an artist: I like scenes that tell a story -- or strongly suggest one.
I live in Sacramento, California USA with my wife. Kids are grown and gone, so we volunteer at our church, and travel as much as time and wallet will allow!
I REALLY appreciate the many great artists here who have been SO wonderful with their encouragement and pointers. PLEASE comment or just say "Hi". I appreciate your words good or bad: It energizes me, grows me - and keeps me going.
Larry Hodge - networthy@gmail.com 12/29/2023
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Comments (33)
sylki
Great image!! I love the fact that they have different coloured wings and eyes! Super poses and lighting!
brewgirlca
Great image Larry, they look menacing but not over the top. Should work ok for kids, they see a lot worse now a days. Good idea to use different color of wings.
jandunne
Brewgirlca is right; they're beautifully rendered (which adults can fully appreciate) but they don't look SO mean or blood-thirsty that parents would hesitate to introduce the book to their kids. I assume the blue-eyed one is Misty's mama.) I think it would do the kids good to see terrific art at a young age; it might whet their appetires to do as much themselfes. Anyway, this is one of the best Misty renditions you've done!
PhilW
They don't look TOO scary - and anyway, kids like to be a little frightened sometimes (just like adults!). And it is a wonderfully detailed picture of them which people of any age will enjoy!
IDonn0
Great image Larry but I suspect some parents will have problems with it. Brewgirlca is right of course but we live in a time of extremes for sure. Don
ladyinblack
Depending on the age group the story is directed at, I think most children would be enthralled with this wonderful dragon picture. I don't think it's in the least way menacing or scary... it shows the beauty and majesty of the dragon and its nature. Beautiful work!!
dbrv6
Nice and lean! Now I like how they are flying just over the roof curving over it - the whip crack of the tail as they clear. Very nice.
magnus073
Very lovely scene of the concerned parents here Larry, as they swoop in for the confrontation
Gameforce
Very nice looking dragons, can't wait to see the next scene ;)
neelzonline
They look so serious!
Darkwish
Fantastic work! Really nicely done!
LBJ2
Wonderful work, Larry. The Misty book is a great concept and story. Scary parents in this great render... But it looks great...no idea in scaring kids too much. Hope they find Misty.:)+5
johnny_damnit
Nice image Larry. Love the sky. Good job on the post work.
NekhbetSun
This is really really good ! looks very realistic !
1010
Won't want to mess with Mom & Dad. Stunning!
densa
wonderful love the movement excellent my friend
schonee
Excellent Dragons!
e-brink
A Very exciting - 'out of the trap' scene!
moonbunnie
Wonderful scene!
Flint_Hawk
This is beautifully done! Great detail & posing!
amota99517
Very well done! Your lighting is excellent!
chaylastorm
Love this. Not scary to me.... but then I am slightly older.. LOL The dragons look great and there's the feeling of them swooping down into the village. Well done.
clam73
lovely dragons and posing....excellent!
Minda
WOW!! nice image larry..wonderful scene and your lighting is fantastic..
amirapsp
Fantastic poses and wonderful work.
LBAMagic
Nice
Fidelity2
Thank you for this master-piece. 5+!!!!
redheadgrrl
Yeah that dialed up displacements mat made a huge difference, Larry. Great picture with lots of movement in it. Super! :-)
bakapo
they are powerful and handsome! kids like to be scared a little bit, this scene shouldn't be too bad for them.
G0d1v6
Mom and Dad mean business when their baby is in trouble. Great Story!!