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"Great Chien-Tang" by Rachel E. Johnstone

SF&F Picture 4 out of 20 by Rachel E. Johnstone

SciFi and Fantasy Art Great Chien-Tang by Rachel E. Johnstone

Blood-red and 900 feet long, Great Chien-Tang is commander of all the River Dragons. This is my first serious attempt at an Oriental dragon, so forgive any mistakes - I know these dragons have particular characteristics and a specific number of scales and claws. I just think they are so beautiful, I had to try! Ink and coloured pencil, as usual, this really took it's toll on my right thumb and forefinger!

Date	Name	Comment
25 Aug 2004	Kris	Loading... woah. . .he's magnificant! you acually managed to capture the power and beauty of this god-like being on a piece of paper. something I have yet to do. Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Wow - thanks, Kris!"
29 Dec 2004	Veralidain	Loading... OH, my, gawd! Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Is that good or bad?"
20 Jan 2005	Jean Kogok	Loading... Wow--I would LOVE to be able to draw dragons like that! SO beautiful. Mine all end up looking like big snakes, which gets boring after awhile. Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Snakes are good. My brother had a snake but she recently escaped and is probably lost forever. Shame."
29 Nov 2005	Crow	Loading... I believe that if they have five claws they are considered royal dragons, and only appeared on the emperors items and such. Four claws were seen on more common wares. I believe it was taken highly serious, where anyone using the five toe motif was put to death back in the dynasty's. giggles Excellent drawing, and beautiful color. Great work Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Er, thanks. Execution is a little, well, over the top, isn't it? Do I have to go into hiding?"
29 Nov 2005	Vynn	Loading... A Dragon with DEER Antlers? Why? Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Errrm...Why not? "
31 Jan 2006	Mu_mu poopoo	Loading... Wow, i like chinesse art, thie is like a post ofDragon`s day in china any way, happy dog`S year or maybe HAPPY DRAGON/ MONSTER`S DAY! Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Thank you. All I know about chinese astrology is that I was born in the year of the Tiger. Grrowl!"
20 Nov 2006	Tahnee	Loading... Asian style dragons do usually have antlers my dear, dear Vynn. ^_^ Anyway! It makes me happy! ^o^ Very pretty! And furry! XD Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Hurrah! Thank you for defending my antlers! And I am pleased my fluffy dragon makes you happy."
17 Feb 2007	Donna Quinn	Loading... I like how you've sort of incorporated elements into this- the fiery sun, the flying dragon in the air, and the water. I don't know if it's intentional, but it looks cool. The antlers and the face in general are well-done. Cheers! Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Thank you very much, Donna. It wasn't intentional with the elements - I'm not that clever hope it's still cool!"
18 Feb 2007	Star	Loading... This is amazing...Where's its mods? U should totally do more dragons Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "I don't get Mods. I like dragons. It is maybe time to do another one. Thank you for commenting "
3 Jan 2008	Kurt Heider	Loading... I really liked this one and I looked at many yet as the saying goes, you don’t pick it out it picks you. Rachel E. Johnstone replies: "Thank you, Kurt, I’m glad he makes himself noticed."
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About 'Great Chien-Tang':

• Status: OK
• Created by:

Rachel E. Johnstone
• Copyright: ©Rachel E. Johnstone. All rights reserved!

• Keywords: Dragon, Oriental, Eastern, Chinese, Chien-tang, River, Water, Mythology
• Categories: Mythical Creatures & Assorted Monsters, Dragons, Drakes, Wyverns, etc
• Techniques: Coloured Pencils
• Submitted: 2003-09-21 01:48:48
• Views: 2468
• Resolution: 615x850

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