The Amber Dragon's Hoard by PMD

2D • Fantasy • posted on Jan 20, 2009

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Hey everyone, I created the Amber Dragon a good while ago, and have spent a long time trying to create the perfect environment for him. I think I’ve started this image about 10 times at this stage! As with all my Wood Dragons, he is created in Photoshop, a combination of digital painting and elements of my own photography for texture. He is called the Amber Dragon as I based his eye on that wonderful golden substance. The original res is 9500px wide – I’ll post a link to a 100% crop a bit later. The Robin is painted/textured using a combination of Robin references – I took some liberties with the eye/beak area as I discovered through the process that it’s quite difficult to make a bird look like it’s ‘looking’ at something – the lack of pupil is tricky! The Ant has spotted an opportunity and is making the most of the distracted Dragon ;) The background is a combination of painting and elements of my own shots - I was trying to capture a hint of faery architecture without overdoing it. I like to think the Dragon is bemused by the Robin’s clear interest in his Hoard, but read into the confrontation what you will! Hope you’re all well and thanks for looking, Phil

Comments (33)

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Ink-Charmer

2:23PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Fabulous work! I think that you managed to create the environment beautifully! The entire scene is wonderfully believable! Fantastic!!! Had to look for the ant, but glad that you mentioned him ~ it really adds to the image and scenario! Superb!

SeraphimZion

2:26PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

This series of images is just astounding. Each time a new one comes out, it becomes my new desktop background.

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shadownet

2:32PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Awesome!

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lordgoron

2:35PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Stunning! Most excellent artwork :)

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Karaliina

3:18PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Amazing work! truly stunning!

dshield

3:18PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Absolutely beautiful! D

PMD

3:24PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Thanks for all the kind words folks!

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rocserum

3:36PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

excellent work! wonderful and real life result! RS

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artposer

3:46PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

way cool

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iambrose

3:47PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Wonderful, I'm off to have a look at the others...

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lyron

3:57PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Excellent!!!

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sim3344

4:14PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Fantastic work!!!

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brycek

7:23PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Beautiful!!

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dbrv6

7:50PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Fantastic such are the works that myths are created from.

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dianas..creations

8:10PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Excellent work...beautiful image!!

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bobbystahr

10:40PM | Tue, 20 January 2009

Oh my...I'm certainly glad I added you to my faves...you always amaze me...bravo.. ...

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2:43AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

i missed your work! :) this is such a fine piece technically, and the whole concept of the image just put a big smile on my face. i love this!

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Nytoprod

6:30AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

superb !!!

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DAVER2112

6:54AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Outstanding work!!! :)

PMD

7:28AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Thank you for the continued encouraging words guys ;) Phil

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thecytron

8:24AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Wonderful composition!

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juca

9:11AM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Very creative job!!!

Populus

2:29PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Awesome!

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Ang25

2:54PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

I always look forward to seeing your wonderful dragon creations! This one thrills me like all the others. You're hard work, dedication and artistic talent amaze me. Superb, Fantastic and Enchanting!

PMD

3:04PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Thanks so much guys. Ang, thank you sincerely. That really means a lot to me. Phil

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DennisReed

5:33PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Darling work! :)

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MOODYBLUE92954

7:55PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

WONDERFUL WORK

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Orinoor

10:06PM | Wed, 21 January 2009

Oh goody, another little wood dragon. I love your creations, and I just adore the way he is clutching that blackberry and you coloring that hand with blackberry juice is a perfect touch. There is something about the bird that seems off, but for the life of me I can't put my finger on it. The eye maybe? It is a stunning piece of work, such a beautiful fantasy and so believable.

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