Royal Taloned Octopus Dragon: 2024 October

 

Sometimes, it is about the attitude.

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Many Eyed Bone Moon Dragon: 2024 September

 

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Infant Melon Dragon: 2024 August

This month's dragon began as only one of those pups. I had some extra time and began building a full scene around that once lonely pup.

The word prompts for this dragon were infant and melon. Instead of watermelon or honey dew melon, I decided to base the dragons on a bitter melon texture. The next time you are in an Asian restaurant, ask them if they have bitter melon ( also known as bitter gourd, foo qua, fu qua, or goya and probably even more names.) It is an acquired taste but said to be very healthy.

I like bitter melon with scrambled eggs, a bit of salt, and chili oil.

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Multi-Winged Twin Hare Dragon: 2024 July

 I am not personally a fan of high octane hot sauce, but this imaginary label might get me to buy a bottle - with imaginary money.

Morose Woolly Dragon: 2024 June

 

Maybe this sullen and soaked dragon is more hairy than woolly.

Proud Patchwork Tiger Dragon: 2024 May

"It's alive!" This month's dragon is a "Proud Patchwork Tiger Dragon." Yes, that is a dragon shrimp ornament dangling at the end of the selfie stick.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

©ErnieKwiat2024 Traditional pencils with digital ink and tone. 

Cosmic Jellyfish Dragon: 2024 April

 

I wanted this dragon to look a bit like a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print mixed with an old Japanese monster movie poster. The lettering in the banners, except for the hanko in the lower right, is just some made-up extraterrestrial's writing. I hope I didn't accidentally say anything, either in an Earthly or extraterrestrial language!

©ErnieKwiat2024 Traditional pencils with digital ink and tone.

Rusty Iron Swamp Dragon: 2024 March

 

©ErnieKwiat2024 Traditional pencils with digital ink and tone.