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Unicorn Kelpie by ~SteampunkTyki:iconSteampunkTyki:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Fantasy

©2009 ~SteampunkTyki
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You'll have to forgive the horrible scan quality *grumble*.

Well anyway, this is what I've spent my day doing so far. This is my first ever personal attempt at watercolour painting. So as you can see I still need lots more practice.
(The drawing was done just after Christmas)

This is a creature idea of mine; I'm not sure if it's already been done.
Basically it's a Kelpie which has spent such a long time sleeping under water, that shells have rested and stuck to it's head. It's not a seperate species, just a variant of the Kelpie.

Any tips and suggestions for watercolour would be greatly appreciated :D.

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Mood: Adoration ~Rhinano Apr 8, 2009, 9:49:26 AM
This is cool, you're pretty good with the watercolours!
I like the creature, very creative. :+fav:

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~KakashiMorph Apr 8, 2009, 9:57:18 AM
Browse through DA tutorials for watercolors. :p I am sure you will find something worthwhile.

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~Meowtwo Apr 8, 2009, 10:07:17 AM
Could use a giant hermit crab shell variant.

Not that he'll ever win the derby lugging that around.
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Mood: Love ~ZiggyBam Apr 8, 2009, 10:12:05 AM
This is brilliant! I love it (: :+fav:
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Mood: Joy ~Zemirix Apr 8, 2009, 10:13:12 AM
That's such a neat idea :ohnoes: ingenious.

I thought it was copics when i first saw it!!!

Mmmmm... there's different techniques for watercolor.

Which one did you use?

There's dry brush, splatter, wet brush, etc.

They all bring different effects. Tutorials could help, if you go searching for them, and or you can ask fellow artists :aww:. I know someone who's VERY good at watercolor. She smooths them a lot. Want to ask her? ~mattcha


:ohnoes: It has goat's eyes!!! I like the barnacles that are stuck on its hindquarters, and the tail and mane are pretty.

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Mood: Tender *susu-chan Apr 8, 2009, 10:46:33 AM
*__* very nice
you are so good drawing fantasy animals ;w;

I also adore your watercolor skills <3

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*aaronpocock Apr 8, 2009, 11:21:41 AM
Great drawing... the loose watercolour style fits perfectly. Not sure exactly what you mean by any tips for watercolours... you've done a fine job getting that loose, washy look.

have you seen any of Alan lee's watercolours for his Lord Of the Rings book illustrations... I don't think there's a better watercolourist alive (IMHO).
Lovely work!

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~jessyelfy Apr 8, 2009, 4:46:14 PM
I think the watercolors were nicely done. The close-up is particularly stunning. I love it.
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~SilverTail14 Apr 8, 2009, 5:08:17 PM
Lovely creature <3 I really like that shells on him looks great.
And the colors're impressive. ^^

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