Gentle Rider Of Sky (to Elfenone) by gallimel
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
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My mighty friend,
here we are:
the sky's yours,
for me to ride it.
Your noble back will be my seat,
your flaming breathe
will be my weapon.
We're the warriors
that will keep safe
the world below,
so let's be brave:
no fears of falling,
and open eyes,
we'll have our battles
we'll have our troubles...
In you I put my trust in full,
I know you ain't gonna let
nobody hurt
nor me, nor anyone
of those down there
who watch above
with confidence.
Those people
good,
our frajile friends,
feel in their core
we're fightin there
to keep protectin their days
of love,
lettin them free
to live their lives
with hopes of peace
and towns with flowers,
while up for us
there are wild ridings...
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Painted in Photoshop 7, starting with a blank scratch, with mouse only. 7 hours of work aprox..
Dedicated to Elfenone :) Hope I did nicely enough to please your challengin task :) Kiss :)
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This is sort of new for me: new is the subject, that I never properly tried before (I love fantasy, but it's not really my realm), new is the style, kind cartoonish, and hopefully although I reckon is so basic effort I am hoping my trial will please you.
As I wrote this was a request from Elfenone, to try to take part at the Dragon stuff contest (don't know really if I will enter... as I said this is very , too very basic piece for any contest).
My time is always very limited so I had to complete this quicker than I was hoping for.
Basically, I spent yesterday to make it and today I just put some final touch while I was relaxing in the countryside.
It's hard to do something neat with no tablet! Mouse isn't really the best way to create this (or maybe it's just that I am crap ;)) but I came up with something at least.
It was a really nice way to experiment new horizon journey :)
Thank you sweet lady, for pushing me at this :)
Hugs to everyone, Meli :)

Comments (128)
I love this Meli! I'm so glad you decided to give it a try. The colors are so vibrant and the whole painting is just powerful. It's always great to try new things and to do them well! Bravo, my friend! Have a wonderfulday!...Cheryl
it's an excellent drawing with nice colors and pose. the fire and the woman are very good. have a good day
Nicely Done!
Wow, with a mouse? That is so cool! I love seeing your branches growing out into new territory all the time. Hugs and Happy Sunday, dear!
Awesome! I don't think this is 'simply basic' in the least. In fact, I think you've done one incredible job and definitely should enter the contest. I love the attention to detail and colour in this piece. Fantastic artwork!
WOW I think its fabulous Meli. Been waiting for new piece by you. Outstanding. HUGZ
Excellent! Great change of texture throughout the picture. Just superb, as always! Welcome back love! Heather
Meli...Your Poem Has Been Felt By This Moment As I Read It. "Give Peace A Chance" Your Artwork Is Well Portrayed In Art And Words!
Here your dragon is! You did great job, Meli! Beautiful colors! And I like a lot of his wings - and the rider looks so wonderful :-) You should be proud of your painting skill with mouse! hugs
interesting to say the least. It looks somewhat like a collage because of the various textures. Then there are manga influences as well.
Well, if this isn't Your Realm....You have just found a new one. Great Gift for Your Friend...gelato...My Pencil Scratcher :]
fantastico complimenti
Excellent work
you did super well V
Very beautiful work!!! Brilliant coloring!!!
Wonderful Meli!! Such a lovely and breathtaking image!!
Awesome drawing! It's great to challenge yourself to try something different. It makes you learn!
Finally got down to the bottom of the list of praises,lol!! Meli this is extraordinary!! It is really great and you should be very proud of it! You have a wonderful composition here and a powerful image! The girl figure is superb! The dragon also! But all the textures,elements colors make this a very wonderful image! Bravo!! V :)
lol you have quite a fan base. Well awesome as always. Very inspiring! Great work!!!
hey meli....super cool to see your colors...and i always love the images and illustration...you are very inspiring in the attention you pay not just to your work....but others as well.love the fire...as always a pleasure.V.and your words add the thunder.
Pure fantasy ! Its painting work is wonderful in some styles. Really a great talent and creativity. "my vote" Congratulations Meli !
I love the hair, it's all mamzing, great effects!
A very storybook Illustrated effect. Maybe if I get some time, a dragon might . .scratch that, That's a long way from blank canvas!! You are definitely NOT crap dear. All your gestures like this are always loved by all and received with open arms. 7 hours is a long commitment for your precious time spent. A fine work.
I am so glad she did push you in this direction its gorgeous work there are many professional artists that can not do this well awesome work Meli please continue.. **
Wow. This is awesome looking. I love it all. The clouds are really cool looking. Great poem too. You should definately enter this in the contest. It is my favorite Dragon of all.-Peace :-) V
You could be an absolutely amazing cartoonist if that were your goal Meli... you have more than enough drawing talent to make it work. You also have a great deal of imagination to back up the talent... the perfect combination! Great work on this my dear.
You can touch,what you want, it will turned to gold.
Absolutely breathtaking! Has a 3D effect that make this Pop out and say "Look At Me"! Bravo Meli!
The style and technique are great! You are right: a mouse is not the easiest way to go. I did a wizard with my mouse and it was hard to work. Check it out here at "Rosity on my last gallery page. It was one of my first posts here. I like how this looks though. This would make a great image for a Grimms fairy tale.
Wow, Meli! Fantastico lavoro! Che bello averti ancora con noi! :)