"The Old Dragon Slayer" by David House

Hey! I found an image that nobody else has touched yet with a comment, so let me pause for a second and say that its an honor to grace this image first.

The title couldn't say what this piece is about any better. The Old Dragon Slayer. Yep, old he sure looks, but I bet he could still bring it to any dragons that he had to face!

I really love his armament and multitude of weaponry. A long sword, a short sword, a dagger, a spear, satchel of healing potions, and armor. Just enough stuff to make him seem laden down for a hell of a fight without cluttering the picture too much. Bravo on that! The only thing missing I think would be the horse half of him to bear simular armors of some kind but then again that would be a bit excessive.

I really, really dig those horns he's got! Sort of makes it seem like he's gotten injured in battle a few times and enough dragons blood has been leached into his body to make him grow horns after years of battle after battle on dragons.

Its a cool piece to be sure! Keep drawing 'taurs!

--Mozdoc

Very impressive, sir. There's just something about The Old Dragon Slayer that you don't see in most Centaur pics. He seems...practical. His swords positioned to be easily drawn, the fact that he's using a long spear for dragon slaying, the pouch (I guess you could call it a saddlebag, lol) sitting out of the way, but within reach. There's just a functionality to him that usually isn't given to a character like this, even though Centaurs have to operate entirely different than normal creatures.

As I write that all I feel incredibly dorky, but I've never really come across a fantasy character drawing that's taken into consideration the things you seem to have considered. In short, it's great. Love it.

Love his face; I love his expression - what a great piece. Thanks for sharing