Imaginary Creatures - Dorhinog The Warrior - Sketch Off Contest

marinaart (53) in imaginarycreatures • 7 years ago (edited)

Dorhinog ( Durinog ) - North mythology creature usually represented as mix of the dog an rhinoceros. Creatures armor decorated with ancient spells and runic symbols of warriors protection . He worn this armor for so long that it is embedded in to his body.

Here is little bit more info on my Dorhinog .Sorry for "creative" English writing .:) I base Dorhinog character
on ;

Irish Wolfhound ( for speed and valor) ,
bearded collie of Scottland( intelegence and cold temperature tolerance) ,
3 . Viking dog Garmr (guardianskills).
rhinoceros (invulnerability and powerful kick)

His armor protected by powerful spells that keep him at high level of strings during the battle as long as he fighting for truth or defend his land.

It was not easy to fit him in A-4 format:)

To compleat this drawing I use mix of materials:

sharpies
brown hair chalk ( looks good on paper :)
grey conte
Charcoal

preliminary sketch

Thank you to @zeroooc for this wonderful contest https://steemit.com/imaginarycreatures/@zeroooc/sketch-off-edition-1-imaginarycreatures-creative-drawing-contest

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7 years ago by marinaart (53)

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spaceginger (61) · 7 years ago

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nmf-ii (37) · 7 years ago

can anyone enter in this?

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juliensorel (49) · 7 years ago

Incredible your drawing. I'm starting to draw and it's still hard to get my creativity out. Working with charcoal I have only done it a couple of times because it is a material that dirties everything and with which it is difficult not to damage the work. You use it without problems. It's great to see someone with experience show their technique. I congratulate you and I thank you. Greetings.

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zeroooc (55) · 7 years ago

You know...some people see the dirt as a "feature" not a "bug". I think that the tangibility of the charcoal medium is one of its biggest strength. Work the "dirt" into your image!

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juliensorel (49) · 7 years ago

With the right knowledge and creativity, one can transform things. What you're saying's correct. I like it when someone transforms their weakness into a strength. I have to learn and see in the charcoal that its greatest disadvantage can also be its greatest strength.

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zeroooc (55) · 7 years ago

Press that Coal hard enough and you just might end up with a diamond. And diamonds are forever.

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

You are welcome. I mastered my charcoal technique by sketching landscapes.

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nmf-ii (37) · 7 years ago

Keep it up all it takes is practice! holler if you need any tips!

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zeroooc (55) · 7 years ago

Sh*tsnacks! This is really great! You used mythology together with the given imagery to come up with something of your own and it works! I really appreciate the detailed process pictures, the fact that you "got your hands dirty", worked within the allowed mediums and materials and seemed to have a good time while doing it. I would also like to commend your technical skill in completeting the drawing. Lighting, Shadows, Propotions, Details...it's all spot on! The armor design is really epic too. If I'd have any critique then it's that you could have expanded your write up a little more! Otherwise this is a very strong entry submitted just in time!

Kudos!

I now award you the "Badge of Doggo" in celebration!

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Here is little bit more info on my dog.Sorry for "creative" english writing .:) I base Dorhinog character
on ;

Irish Wolfhound ( for speed and valor) ,
bearded collie of Scottland( intelegence and cold temperature tolerance) ,

3 .Viking dog Garmr (guardianskills).

rhinoceros (invulnerability and powerful kick).

His armor protected by powerful spells that keep him at high level of strings during the battle as long as he fighting for truth or defend his land.

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago (edited)

Thanks. I made up all story with Dorhinog :) I will need to think of his background better. I am glad that because of your contest he was born :)

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felt.buzz (71) · 7 years ago

WOW! amazing work. :)

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

thank you!

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rewardpoolrape (62) · 7 years ago

You're so nice for commenting on this post. For that, I gave you a vote!

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thanks. I was not sure that someone reading my comments:)

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mariannewest (71) · 7 years ago

Here is the prompt we used. I do hope that the freewriters will come and visit your blog!!
https://steemit.com/freewrite/@mariannewest/day-89-5-minute-freewrite-tuesday-prompt-check-below

As a small thank you, I left an 100% upvote - hoping that we can do this again in the future and that my voting power will be much greater lol

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you for stopping by and looking at my artwork. I am glad you liked it.'

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brisby (58) · 7 years ago

You've created an absolutely fantastic creature! The depth of his chest (for a fearsome cry I've no doubt) and how you filled him out through his stocky legs show how massively powerful your Dorhinog truly is! A captivating and beautiful drawing, from his snout to tip! of his tail!

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you! I did my best trying to show his soul through details of his appearance

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art-huntress (55) · 7 years ago

Wow, I love it! It really looks great, good job as always!
Upvote and resteem! :D

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you very much!

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localola (46) · 7 years ago

This dog really represents a mystical, protective and brave character, and I like the way how beautiful and detailed you have drawn the armor. Very Good job! :)

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you. For the first time I mixed marker with charcoal and like outcome of it( probably will use this technique in future)

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jillustrations (54) · 7 years ago

Ohhh! I love this!
What a badass Doggo!
And I totally have a soft spot for Norse Mythology ♡
very cool how you showed you step by step process as well.
thumbs up! :D

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I always wanted the big dog for myself :) so here he is :)

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shlomit (54) · 7 years ago

He is wonderful! <3
Good luck with the contest ^_^

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you very much!

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artzanolino (64) · 7 years ago

I like this piece, the effect of the pen over charcoal gives a nice dynamic. I'll be following for more!

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I am glad you like it.

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afdhal94 (44) · 7 years ago

Amazing art , ..

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you.

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mime (53) · 7 years ago

I really like your art, and hope be like you.
if you do not mind, please visit and advise my art blog.

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marinaart (53) · 7 years ago

Thank you for the nice word. I will stop by your blog to look at you art.

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mime (53) · 7 years ago

Thanks my friends..
Me to

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corinneiskorean (57) · 7 years ago

beautiful! I love how you rendered all your different values and created something both three dimensional and cartoon-ish. I feel like I could see this in an illustrative book about mythology.