"Simurg" by Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren)

B-E-A-UTIFUL!!! It is marvelous picture and I think the background is fine the way it is. It reminds me of a spanish restaurant that I went to, the picture is what I mean. Keep up the good work!!!!!!! ^_-

Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren) replies: "Thank you!"

This picture is beautiful. The vibrant colours... The cute looking little thing...The peacock feather wings... The sheer thing itself is beautiful! ^_^

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I got so excited when I saw the title of this piece, because Simurg is the name of a legendary dragon in The Dragon Nimbus series by Irene Radford (consisting of the books "The Glass Dragon," "The Perfect Princess," "The Loneliest Magician," and "The Wizard's Treasure." There is also a prequel series called The Dragon Nimbus History, and a prequel series to *that* series called The Stargods). But Simurg as featured in these books is an evil being, an ancient demon-like dragon that was once worshipped but is now feared and hated (Simurg is that word's version of the devil, basically). I didn't know that Simurg was the name of an actual legendary creature until I read your description (and discovered that this was obviously not based on the Dragon Nimbus series). I don't know if Irene Radford based her Simurg on the actual Simurg of legend, but if she did, I wonder what prompted her to make him an evil dragon synonymous with our devil. Hmmm....

In any event, this is a wonderful piece, and I quite like the colours and the clean, illustrative way you chose to depict him. The scales actually look shimmery, as if they're really catching and reflecting bits of light--wonderful job!

Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren) replies: "Interesting. In "real" mythology Simurg is positive, creative force, not destructive one, no matter, dog, or bird, or somethnig else"

Nice drawing,love the colors to in congrats on the mod choice

Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren) replies: "Thank you!"

it's really pretty but one ? is it based off the bird that knows everything in Xanth?

Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren) replies: "No. It's baced on an "great-grandfather" of that bird, the "oldest", Persian Simurg"

Oh how beautiful! Wonderfully decorated, bright, and elegant! Especially I like the creatures head with a little tongue, it's wings and feathers... Oh yes, and the tree! Heh, I love everything about this piece
Absolutely marvelous picture and a feast for the eyes. Congratulations on being a mod's choice!

I like all of your new pictures and I'll be back with more comments as soon as I'll have a bit of free time! (aga, and I have some new updates too

Natalie Touretsky (Gerie Aren) replies: "Thank you! Glad you liked it!"

Wow i love the way the colors stand out so neatly awesome job.

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gr8 colors

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That is so awesome! Cool colors 2!

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That is so pretty!!!