SciFi and Fantasy Art: CinderWood Dryad

*shivers* very kool...And freeky with the fire inside him and everything, very well done
*shivers once more*

Nathaniel S. Summers replies: "i find it interesting that the prospect of an inner fire makes you shiver. lol. thanks."

If it weren't so late at night I'd check through the rest of your gallery, but this one caught my eye cause of the color the color here is very attractive. I know its probably not very helpful, but there was at least 2 things I wanted to comment on- while that left hand looks Amazing, the right one doesn't look quite right... and the lava/ember thing on his chest isn't as realistic as the rest.. wish i could see the picture bigger while i wrote this lol, so i could figure out what it was about it.. anyways, other than that, WOW, hehehe, I must say you have talent.

ciao for now =) & gl

Nathaniel S. Summers replies: "thanks! i am aware the hands look strange... the left hand is a little too big and it doesnt stand out well against that background... i should have spent more time on his chest... i wanted to give it the illusion of splitting wood as it turns to embers... i didnt get it nearly as good as i would have liked to... thanks for the crit! ^_^"

Another liking of mine. I always associated antlers with fauns not Dryads. Maybe it is only me. A very nice idea though. You really suceeded in making it graceful and in a way, I can see how the Dryad is accepting it's fate. I just thought of something else too. Aren't Dryads supposed to be females normally? Another odd touch. I love it.

Nathaniel S. Summers replies: "it's not only you. i am attempting to build my own style of dryad. the antlers and horn-like protrusions from his elbows are actually made of wood. and yes, dryads are historically female. perhaps males are just a rarity? thanks."

This is absolutely cool!

i know it doesn’t hurt him... but it sure looks painful... He has pretty lips… and I like his hair… the picture stands out a lot, because it is green and red… opposites and what not, you know. Then it has the brown, a neutral colour that just brings together enough to keep your eyes from hurting… very well drawn… kudos!

That is very cool. I love the concept. Someting to expect of a pyro, eh?

Nathaniel S. Summers replies: "yep! ^_^ thanks."

Actually, the "male dryads," are called Dryans. They are half Dryad..and their fathers can be human, elf or half-elves ^_____^

Very pretty. Yeah, dryads are usually female, but so what? Geez, people. Ever hear of creative license? It's nice to see something unique once in awhile. Besides, where do little dryad babies come from if there are no males? (yes, i'm aware that they are spirits of trees and whatnot) Very well done, and a nice change of pace. Love the bright, vibrant colors.

Hey, EVERYONE. There ARE males....How else wiuld you get a dryad zygote?!{last word in dictionary; "zy".}

YOUR BODY IS GREEN, ON FIRE AND COVERED IN LEAVES!!!!!???? lol. seriously its a great pic and he seems thoughtful and peaceful and the background really contrasts well with his skin tone