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21. 30 Mar 2010 03:29

stevedover1965

Wow I love the story, some writers have often envisaged the Dragon becoming human scenario, prevalent within Chinese mythology is the Dragon within embellishing humans with special abilities. Westernised Dragon mythology speaks in hushed terms of Dragons adopting human form to escape the terrible extinction wrought upon them by the spread of mankind across the land. Ursula K. Le Guinn proposed in her Earthsea novels that Dragons and Humans had a shared heritage and that Dragons could choose human form at will. It's not that I have a particular fascination with Dragon's it is just that the legend crops up within the fantasy genre which I love so much it is difficult not to pick up the many different mythologies. Thanks for all the contributions they are all brilliant.

22. 11 Apr 2010 16:01

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=99617
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=99505
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=99485
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=99388
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=99237
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=98978

There are an almost infinite variety of designs for Dragon's realised by the scope of imagination and coloured in every hue, plated with metals and jewels of precious and semi precious quality, large bodied, slender, fierce and... not so fierce, Royal or Magical; whatever can be conceived has been created in myth and on paper or screen. This is what is driving me and I guess every now and again a Dragon or two, or three may just pop up on TD...Sorry!

23. 11 Apr 2010 16:20

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=59065
This picture by ARW65 is one of my favourite Dragon's ... it is amazing and I wish I could draw with the talent ARW65 has, still I do enjoy TD a great deal and in the few months I have been involved have managed over a hundred pictures of varying skill, but wow every now and again a picture is created by an artist that takes your breath away, a few of you out there and you know who you are, are capable of amazing TD art...I doff my cap to you ladies and gentlemen and some of TD's younger contributors deserve mention too!

24. 12 Apr 2010 12:09

Nylecoj

Sir, I believe that if this was the correct century, you would be a knight!

25. 20 Apr 2010 13:17

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=100965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=101017

This Dragon obsession might last a while!

26. 22 Apr 2010 09:22

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=101104
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=101291

27. 26 Apr 2010 07:36

stevedover1965

I had to add this beautiful Dragon by mum23, I hope you don't mind but I noticed that you might need help adding pictures to the forums and did this for you.
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=101970

28. 3 May 2010 02:40

clorophilla

I found other beautiful dragons by Arw
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=40307
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=40323
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=34087
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=28477
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=25212

29. 4 May 2010 12:00

clorophilla

an interistink kind of dragon by Angelia:
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103189

30. 4 May 2010 13:51

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103314

31. 5 May 2010 06:06

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103446

A Dragon on patrol

32. 5 May 2010 08:17

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103460

bhughes created this great example of the Chinese Dragon.

33. 6 May 2010 15:57

stevedover1965

It is funny, I don't personally know any people on this site... not in person anyway, so when featherhawk announced his departure and deleted his excellent pictures from his gallery, I was moved and saddened at the loss of such a talented and clever man. I really do wish that he will return and grace these galleries with his much appreciated and special scenic pictures that are so unique to this man. I understand the frustration that led to him taking such drastic action, recently I deleted a picture when I noticed that many pictures that had been placed after mine had received votes and comments yet mine seemed to be ignored silly, childish maybe, but everyone who takes this seriously and tries to create a picture using the best of his/hers ability will take pride in the picture presented and even grown-ups can be silly when they don't get the attention they think they have earned. I still get that frustrated wish to better myself constantly, however I should remember that this is not the Tate! I get a lot of enjoyment from this site and that should be reward in itself, so I will leave it there. Thanks people x Steve

34. 6 May 2010 16:00

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103631

OK not technically a Dragon, but close enough!

35. 11 May 2010 17:31

biddaphun

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=103962

I am sorry if you thought I was copying you, steve. I thought it was far enough away in idea to not be seen as copying. This is my contribution to your great idea.

36. 12 May 2010 18:05

Qsilv


No guide to dragons would be complete without the delightful small ones that children love...

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=104548 -- the Soup Dragon
(enjoying a steaming cup with a Womble friend)


37. 12 May 2010 19:11

Baldur

This thread is quite interesting Steve, Thank you for starting it.

38. 13 May 2010 08:32

stevedover1965

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=104443

By popular request here is Pablo

39. 14 May 2010 05:52

stevedover1965

Baldur, you and everyone else are invited and extremely welcome, to add to or simply enjoy the information, stories and pictures, that appear on this forum. I am honoured that so many contributions have been made to this Dragon themed site. Quite simply ... Thank you!

40. 14 May 2010 05:55

stevedover1965

Japanese/Chinese Myths: The Myths & Stories OF Dragons:

One of the myths and legends about dragons they blow fire and that it represents the Chinese culture. The only problem is that some of the people have not talked about some of the other dragons that they have believed to exist. The dragon for both Chinese and Japanese cultures symbolizes power and excellence. In the early days of the dynasty’s some of the dynasty’s worshiped the dragon as their lord and some actually even asked them for help and guidance. The first and 15th of every month they use to perform rituals to worship the dragons. In Japanese Folklore there are nine types of dragons and in Chinese Folklore there are only three. In some legends they say that most of the dragons in stories evolved from fish, they as they grew they showed their strength and people started to respect them. The nine dragons on the Japanese culture are mostly related to the elements of the earth. The fire dragon is the most talked about and the most popular. The fire dragon is known to be in legends the most competitive and expects a lot from people. One of the other traits of the fire dragon is that it is very ambitious and very short-tempered, as everyone already knows. The fire dragon has to have a master in order to learn how to communicate without force. Another one of the dragons, which is one of the elements, is the water dragon. The water dragon is one of the quieter one’s besides the fire dragon. Some of the characteristics of this dragon is that is has a more positive attitude on things and also it has a more positive approach and also is less selfish and less power hungry than most dragons are. That is why that this dragon is on the most worshiped next to the fire dragon. Dragons are on of the most talked about myths in Japanese and also Chinese Culture and the world. An actual dragon or dragons bones have never been found, if they have existed, that is why a lot of people wonder why there is so much talk about dragons. The purpose of the dragon was meant to be for spiritual beliefs and just to make up stories and legends.