| 26 Sep 2005 |  Martin S |  Loading...So Cute !  It is seldom I like sculptures shown on Elfwood. But you are a wonderful exception !  Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Thanks for the sweet comment! There are a few really awesome sculptors in other parts of the Woods, if you know where to look!" | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | Phantasmatical | Loading... Gah, forgot the links... Here they are: http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/art/j/i/jillwilli/jillwilli.html http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/art/b/l/bluevineyard/bluevineyard.html  Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Jill is a *huge* favorite of mine as well! I adore her work. I have also admired Andrée's work; thanks for directing me to her gallery again!" | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | Phantasmatical | Loading... I would like to direct you to two of my favorite sculpters on this site. Take a look at their galleries, they're very good. And about the pieces, I like the shaping of the face. The only thing I have to complain about is the fact that their bodies could never fit inside those shells. It just doesn't work. That said, I know this is fantasy and isn't supposed to be anatomically correct. Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "hehe... I know they wouldn't fit inside the shells. They're not supposed to, actually. Being fierce fighters, they would never retreat inside their shells to avoid danger, anyway. I suppose I should explain... Here is a blurb from my description of all my Dragon Snails ™ (which I put on my eBay auctions):
Dragon Snails ™ do not have the ability to retreat inside their shells as snails do. Rather, the shell appears to be an affectation adopted by the species as a way to attract food. Entirely carnivorous, the species seems to prefer a diet of snails. They will also eat some insects, as well as frogs, birds, and small rodents whose intention was to make a meal of them. Larger would-be predators are strongly discouraged by a fierce nip or a sharp horn. Dragon Snails ™ are far faster than they appear and will even snatch a swooping bird out of midair!" | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | Phantasmatical | Loading... I have all of you marked on my favorites, you know. =3 I check up on you, Jill, and Andree almost every day. Meh, I don't know how to make the little accent mark... Bleh. Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Wow! *blushing* That means a lot to me; thank you!" | |
| 16 Nov 2005 |  H . Hitchman | Loading... As soon as me and my sister looked at these went "Awwwwwwww" at exactly the same time! What wonderful and cute sculptures! You are truly talented! Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Awwwww, thanks! You're sweet.  More Dragon Snails are forthcoming!" | |
| 20 Mar 2006 | Mom | Loading... As you know, these two are my favorites expression wise. They just have the look of love! Excellent job.  Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Thanks Mama! " | |
| 4 Aug 2007 | Kaylin | Loading... Wonderful! Simply wonderful! I love them! They are very realistic and have a very horse like head Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Thanks Kaylin! My early days were very much influenced by the horse form, so lots of my dragons end up with a somewhat horse-like head¡ " | |
| 5 Jan 2008 |  Stephanie S. K. Marbach | Loading... The idea with the shell snail dragons is just amazing !!! I wonder one thing: What did you use for the eyes? It also gives them a sort of an evil look, never thought of snails being evil... So that’s an interesting mix of creatures:=)! Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Thank you Stephanie! I use different things for my creatures’ eyes, but for these guys I used black glass beads. I love using those for the more ominous creatures; it makes their eyes seem very fae and feral." | |
| 30 Mar 2008 | Anon. | Loading... the whole comment whhere you explain the snails is cool you should make a book of your sculpts.! on to the point these dudes are soo cute,but look a little upset or angrey!*huggs* Erin ´EireWolf´ Metcalf replies: "Hmmm, I hadn’t thought of making a book of them but perhaps I will! Thank you!" | |
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