Well, I’m sure this is going to be a very long comment… and I don’t have anything negative to say this time. Why? Mostly, because I was lucky enough to follow this project and observe the entire creating process. And what did you do today is one of the best artworks I’ve seen in your gallery and in my life! Yes, this is… by far (!) the very BEST “Reptile” another artist has ever drawn for me!

I’m going to repeat myself now: this is indeed one of the VERY best “Reptile” artworks I ever got. Maybe, it IS THE BEST fan/guest artwork… of all time. :3

Okay, now let me write a little bit about the artwork itself.

Of course, the main focus IS the character here… “Reptile”! And what a lizard you’ve created today… wow. Just wow! Look at him!
This “Reptile” may be a little bit muscular than my own designs… but that’s totally okay. After all, this is your style and you’re a “muscle artist”, hehehe. And frankly, it doesn’t hurt “Reptile” to appear… a bit stronger than before. :3
But it’s not only the perfect muscle body, which I like here. After all, you know your business, when it comes to “anatomy”… so I won’t write anything about anatomy here. But yeah… we both like his biceps and I have to say that his arms – especially the right one – are massive and powerful!! And this biceps is YUMMY!!!! ^^
Anyway, I need to say something about the muscles now. I love that you’ve managed drawing each muscle as if it was a part of the entire body. Some people just put one muscle to another one an “puzzle” their character together. You did not. You did it right and I especially love his legs and the strong calves!

There are three other parts, which I also like a lot!

1.) THE HEAD
It’s always hard, to capture my character. He’s not just any lizard guy anymore… he has character, personality and charm. AND you were able to capture all this in your drawing! I really like his smile, the cute eye and the shape of his head in general. You even thought about the thorns and their specific style and size. The grin and the eye are most likely the highlights of the artwork. Definitely!

2.) THE FEET
I may not really be a “foot fetish”, but… drawing “Reptile’s” feet is not an easy task, believe me. The soles, the shape of the toes, the claws… everything is very specific here. And I really like his digitigrade feet. You have even drawn better feet than I HAVE EVER DONE! ^^”

3.) HORN PLATES
The plates of his belly are very important and you’ve drawn them perfectly! The size is very difficult and the amount of plates is hard, too. Many people forget how many plates he’s got… there are usually five pairs of plates, before his crotch (in this case, the upper line of the speedo) starts. And you’ve done it very well.

Okay… and no. 4.) would be his awesome BUTT!!!!!!! XD
There, I said it. Are you guys happy now?
Seriously, the red speedo fits so great to his body… it’s a perfect fit. And looks at these buttocks… hmmmmmmmmm!

I also love the colouring of his skin and all the details, such as the tasty highlights. Your shading and the highlights make it look VERY plastically and naturalistic!
Highlights… there we have to talk about the scales. :3
It is really difficult to draw believable scales and you know… I draw the “half circles” with my pen. In your case, the highlights give us a good expression of scales and I like this decision a lot. Also, you have drawn blue scales at the back of his head… a nice contrast, how the scales reflect the sky! Yes, the scales are shiny and you did NOT “overdo” it. It is cool!


BUT not only is the character important and well done. As usual, your eye for detail and your love for all the “little things” are marvelous. I love the little kiosk (at least that’s what I think it is) in the background! The small house looks comfy and sweet and I can imagine sitting on the seats, enjoying the sun and… most of all, enjoying the view. Yeah, “Reptile” surely is a great view… like I’ve mentioned before. ^__^

But I also love the swimming pool… the fresh, blue water and the sparkling water effects… the blue, beautiful sky and the fluffy trees/woods in the background. The grass has a nice feel to it and I definitely love the reddish floor stones around the pool! I was amazed, when you first showed this to me… I thought that you might draw white stones all the time, but the reddish ones are a perfect contrast to Reptile and the grass. This is most likely my favorite part of the background… the red stones. Oh, and – of course – the metal bar, which leads down the water. :3
Oh, and I really have to tell you how much I like the green reflection of “Reptile’s” leg on the surface of the water. This is something some people do NOT think about… but you did it and the effect is superb!

The shading/lighting is excellent! My first look was the shade, cast by the sun umbrella in the background. This shade corresponds with the overall shading/lighting in the artwork! We can see that you’ve used the same light source for the character – which is great and correct! Some people forget these small things and just draw a drop shade… without thinking about the general light source. It really works… with the background and character!!



I am so grateful and happy that you’ve done this. And I hope it was a great deal of joy for YOU, as well. After all - correct me, if I’m wrong – this is your VERY FIRST “reptilian” character, eh? The first “dragon-like” character… and I’m very sure you had a lot of fun. Man, who could you have NO fun… it’s “REPTILE”, hello?? And… it’s a mega-muscle-lizard, too! :3
And most of all: this is something NEW for you, as well. You have used a new color palette and a very cool pose.

Thank you so much, my dear friend. This picture will be framed and put at my wall… right at the end of my bed.
And when I open my eyes after a nice sleep, your “Reptile” will be the FIRST thing I see. And how can a day start any better?

^_____^

Thanks, my dear!

And thus I have just read the longest comment I have ever seen in my frigging life.

NOBODY can say you're ungrateful. Holy crap!

That goes for me too, but seriously, as an artist who drew this for him, its like the best payment I could ever think for, a real, joyful and happy smile that goes all around the head ^^
Thats why I draw just for my dearest friends, they appreciate my work the most <3

Aaaaaand... you know that I can express my gratitude not only by using WORDS... I can also give you ARTWORKS back!
And well, it's going to be a new fantastic gift for you... this Saturday (I hope).
:3

Something else... and this goes to all the other people as well: I'm very well aware that my... "novel-comments" may even frighten some people. Most people may think "Peeeeew, what else do I have to add now? This dude already wrote a million words about it, dammit."
BUT it is not my intention to "scare" you... I just love large comments, which are meant to give an overall critique.

AND - this is the most important reason - I DO NOT ADD ANY ARTWORKS TO MY "FAV" LIST! Why?
Because I just think that a large comment is more helpful than just hitting the "fav" button.
This is my opinion.
:3

Oh, and yes... I DO smile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ITS YOU

I agree 100% with what you and RC posted in reply to this bro. I think it's great what RC wrote in reply to this artwork on Reppy. I know that this artwork meant a lot to him, not only because of how well you captured Reppy in this wonderful artwork, but mainly because it was done by a dear friend. It's always rewarding to know that something that one does for a friend is appreciated by them and I'm happy that this is always the case with what you have done for your dear friends with how they reply to your wonderful art gifts for them with the comments and feedback that they leave :). If you think RC left a long comment, wait 'till you see the one I shall leave when the day comes that you depict Furvus...okay...probably not as long ;). I know that writers like myself would love to receive feedback half that long for what we post...but, I know that with artwork it's more of an instant reaction than a written work is and it's totally cool with this. Still, I long for feedback like this for what I create ;). It was a great feedback and reaction to this artwork by you RC...it shows how much it meant to you for sure and that is awesome :)

Wow, Reptile has certainly been hitting the gym! I agree, that massive right arm is definitely the focus.

And yes, his awesome butt is very nice. I've noticed more detail paid to the anatomy of that muscle group lately, with a couple of pictures done in this side pose so you can see that detail. This pose in particular, you can really see how the buttocks tie into the thigh, and how the parts of the thigh join together.

I am simply happy that you like it so very much, that's all I can say, so I did my job do well. ^w^

Wow. This is amazing.

Thank you ^^

As always you amaze me with your work! Awesome DJ

Thank you <3

Oh, and I have to add:
This is your first "scaled character", yeah... but you've done a great job!! I mean it. I'm doing my scales textures for 11 years now and I still can learn something new.
I will definitely use your idea of the blue scales... to add a new colour to the highlights.

Its been awhile huh dude, and your pic is great as ever, nice job on the background, good time to put a swimming pool there since summer is close
Is this a trade BTW?

Yes it's a part of a trade, because I simply wanted to draw this for one of my best friends. ;p
Also Reptile is drawing me a detailed pencil art of my fursona for this since the other pic is already some yers old. ^^"

And thanks for the comment <3

Ah I see, and your welcome for the comment
Maybe you and I can do a trade X3

You are an artist?

my brother  supermarioartist and he got a tablet with photoshop elements 8.0

the level of detail is outstanding. The veins on the arms, the individual scales on the hand, the design of the feet. He looks like someone who could actually exist.

Thank you <3
And if he'd exists, he should better be aware of the scientists wanting to test and explore him XP

...and the fanboys trying to get his attention!

Looks great ^__^ Another stunning job

Thank you my dear foxy <3

^__^

You two fit GREAT together.

two?

You and reptile. I love seeing you in each other's pictures.

sexy ... sexy sexy sexy sexy sexy sexy ... i dont think i made myself clear

SEXY SEXY SEXY SEXY SEXY and holy fuck HOT as hell.

you did a kick ass job on this DJ. if this is your first, then you should keep drawing scalies

Well scalies arent my main-subject to draw but I think it wont be the last scaly ;p
Thank you ^w^

would love to see my buff scalie drawn by you, bet you would do his muscles and clothes justice

It looks awesome as always! :D

thank you ^^

Gorgeous work, DJ. Absolutely spot on anatomy. Love those arms and those thighs. <3

Thank you, glad you like it that much <3

Oooo, Smexy scaly. <3

thanks ^^

thank you =3

Absolutely awesome work. The muscles and the shiny scales are nicely done.

Thank you very much ^w^
I am happy I finally got back into the art groove, the winter was getting really depressing especially since the passed by winter was extra long this year >w<

For being your first reptile you did an incredible job. You should draw more scalies.

Who knows when I will do another one ^^"
But thank you <3

Thank you for your nice words ^w^
And yes thats true, a background should never be the main attraction, unless its wanted so, on the other hand it shouldnt be too simple, like coloring it all in blue for example. ^^"

AWESOME
It looks FANTASTIC
As always

Thank you ^^

*hugs*
You don't have to thank me
Say thanks to your AWESOME TALENT

Ooooh... looking GOOD! I think Reptile himself gave the best breakdown of it - my only 2-cents on his comments would be to emphasize the awesomeness of the footpaws (since I very much DO have a thing for paws). Reptile has fairly complex feet and toes, and you've done a wonderful job in creating them here, AND displaying them in a way that's both natural looking and very teasing to paw-lovers like myself. The splayed toes on the right foot show off the pads wonderfully, and are such a teasing invite, and the resting left foot just touching toes to the water is SO nice. Great job, and such a nice gift. ^_^

Thank you really much, I am glad I even make non-muscle lovers happy with my art ^^

Oh, I love muscle too, but just not as much as sexy footpaws. ^_^ Besides, I think anyone could appreciate the work and attention to detail that you put into this, no matter what they're into.

Absolutely astounding lil bro! ^^

Thanks a lot, skunkie bro ^^

This is pretty fantastic for your first reptile. The muscle anatomy is spot-on. Keep it up!

Thank you, I will try my best ^w^

I just saw Jurassic Park the other day, and now I'm wishing that the creatures were more like this guy ^///w///^

Splendid work, Demian

YOu watched it? well here in Germany it was on TV just a few days ago as well XP
Thank you <3

Wow, now that is an amazing piece of artwork right there (as well all your others heh). I love the shine on the scales he's sexy ^^

Thanks a lot ^w^

Just phenomenal. The veins and teeth are especially so. <3

Thank you a lot ^w^

amazing, sexy and he looks so hot in those red speedos, I hope he is the lifeguard because i will drown there in order to have mouth to mouth breath

Sadly he isnt the lifeguard there, he cant swim that well due to his low bodyfat and high weight with all the muscles, heavy bones and scales... but he can dive well and swim like a crocodile almost ;p

mmmmm hehehe ok, by the way...GREAT ARTWORK!!!!!!!!!!!

Daran hatte ich gar nicht gedacht, Großer... toll. Eine gute, logische Ergänzung: Reppy kann NICHT gut schwimmen!! Prima! :)

Ja, ich stell mir das eher so vor, dass Reppy nicht wie ein Schwimmer schwimmt sondern eher wie ein Krokodil ganz knapp unter der Wasseroberfläche mit geschmeidigen Bewegungen, er hat ja nen langen dicken Echsenschwanz den er benutzen kann um flüssig zu "gleiten" unterwasser, wie ein Hai ;p
Aber auf der Stelle schwimmen stell ich mir als schwere Echse nicht grad leicht vor ^^"

Das füge ich meinem Universum hinzu! ^_______^

Sieht wirklich sehr gut aus.^^

Vllt ein bisschen muskulöser als Reptile ihn malt, aber definitiv nicht schlecht.^^

Ich weiß, ist halt mein Stil und Reppy gefällts, das ist die Hauptsache ;3

Sexyness level 999!
Always fine job in traditional =3

thank you ^w^

By far the best piece I've seen from you! I've enjoyed your work for years. Keep it up bud!

I will, thank you <3

This is purrfection

How can anyone possibly top this? :D

Artists that are better than me XP

I fail to see any

Artists that are BETTER than you?
I don't think there are

But of course there are, like Veramundis and a few others whose names I dont know how to write XP

Who?

Anyway, I still think you and Reptile are THE BEST artists from the whole world

Wow many, that's mighty impressive. :)

Thank you very much ^w^

Most welcome. ^^

Okay, Reptile has already covered pretty much everything that I was gonna say, so I'll just say this.

For a first time ever drawing a Scaled Character, I'd say you've done One Hell of a Good Job with it!

Thank you really much ^w^

oh...oh lord I can't even talk this is just so...oh god. mmmmm.

i'm just gonna curl up into a fetal position and rock in my own nosebleed blood kthx

Oh my, I hope I didnt cause too bad injures XD
But thanks for liking it <3

Amazing work on this. and for a first time drawing a scalie its amazing.

thank you ^^

Your very welcome

Your muscle detail are amazing on all your art, have you done a stallion perhaps before?

Nop, never drew a horse ever before, but I simply find anthro horses not that much interesting... but that doesnt mean I will never draw one, you never know ;p

OK, still I love your muscle definition and detail, it seems just right, not over the top like one see quite often. Anatomically quite perfect.

I always look forward to seeing your amazing artwork bro and as always another masterpiece by you
You captured everything for this artwork so very well and for this being your very first scaly character drawn, it is stunning and is captured with such detail that few artists can do for a first attempt at something like this. I know that RC must love this artwork so very much. A great depiction of Reppy indeed bro...I know that this had to be a tricky artwork to do, but you captured what you wished to do so beautifully as always :)

Thank you really much for your words, big wolf bro <3

Everything is said alread... das ist ganz wundervoll

Danke sehr ^^

sehr gut geworden dj

Vielen Dank ^^

I wanna rub that paw in the water O-O

Why? ;p

I am not sure o-o and i am not even into pawplay! I just love the way it looks o-o!

So hot, awesome, amazing, ripped, buff and then some, just makes me ACHE wishing I could see my own scaly bod this hunky... Reptile is a hero of mine anyway, so this is like totally amazing shock of pleasure straight to the eyeballs 9and maybe other balls)!

Just thanks so much for sharing this. It's what I needed today, after the bummer news that I can't be released from the hospital yet.

I knew you would LOVE him, too! Reppy looks so darn hawt and excellent in this version... I can't wait to get my claws on this artwork! XD

Thank you really much for those words, they mean a lot for me, and get well soon!

he looks very sexy there.great work.you havent lost your toich.

thanks ^^

no prob.your work is still amazing.

Wow! This came out absolutely incredible. I can't believe how much detail there is! Reflections on the water, cracks in the pavement, the edges of the scales, and even a lens flare on the ladder. This would be impressive if it was colored digitally; doing it on paper is unbelievable. Absolutely amazing work. ^__^

Thank you very much bro, I am glad you like it that much ^w^

Good to have you back, DJ.

I never actually left XP

To drawing/painting, I mean.

It's good to see you again, bro. ^.=.^

I really liked this artwork alot because you did actually nailed it in scalies! I liked the amazing muscle anatomy and pose choice. Great work and keep it up coming! ^.=.^

Thanks a lot bro, glad you like it ^^

anytime! ^^

Not bad for your first scalie! =) The feet and scale texture are especially well done.

Thank you ^^

No probs =3

Wow! Very impressive level of detail.

thnk you ^^

Magnificent job on your first scaly. I adore the effort and work put into this one.

thank you ^^

holy cow many one of the best things you have done if you ask me

Rawrr thank you ^w^

As I said on DA, foxxy. It's awesome!

Thank you again bro ^^

You're welcome bro :3

(Hope that english instead of german is ok by the way)

First off, it's awesome to see that you're back in the mood for drawing again and uploading a new traditional artwork. :)
Wouldn't have expected a scaly at all.

I'm usually struggling with finding the right words, especially for a piece of art such as this, or if "short stories" already tell all the things that need to be said. :D

At this point, i'll try to use some remnants of art analysis i remember from advanced art courses back in school, so please don't take anything that's written too serious. :D
Hope that making it this way instead of pure appreciation for the awesome artwork doesn't bother anyone. ^^
Just don't wanna make another 3line text-book comment.

Now, on the artwork itself.

When dividing the picture in upper/lower half on the imaginary horizon, there seems to be a slight imbalance in the background itself at first, mainly due to the orange/red dominating the lower half of the scene.
The characters presence and strong pose however do make up for that, as his body (uppon applying various composition line) acts as a "bridge" between the colder blue of the pool and the warm orange/red of the pool-edge.
Despite him being a strong character in this image to begin with, the smaller details at the sides like the small house, the trees or the railing, are flanking him in a way that his presence is somewhat "secured" and he doesn't "fall out" of the picture. ^^
Sorry if that sounds a bit strange, not sure how to say it otherwise.
As for the overall image, i think that the combination between the colors, nor the composition lines contradict themself or seem to be somewhat "hectic" and go very well with the theme of a scaly relaxing at the poolside.

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(Serious mode "off")
o_O I'm amazed by the work on his body and details
Biceps usually look very strong on any of your characters, but for a scaly/reptile?
Considering their skin is supposed to be very strong and hard if i'm not mistaken, seing this mountain of muscle bulge like that with those veins...wow.
Overall, this is very awesome work. :D

Sorry, aber ich möchte mich hier einmischen. ^_^

Einmal, weil es ja meine Figur ist, dann, weil ich auch Künstler (Kunstlehrer!) bin und weil ich es toll finde, dass auch du MEHR schreiben willst, als nur einen Satz.
Von mir auch ein Dankeschön, dass du dich damit so genau befasst hast. Das kommt nicht oft vor!
:3

Du sprichst sicher von dem "Goldenen Schnitt" und ähnlich künstlerische Einteilungen, eh?
Man könnte sicherlich nach dieser klassichen Einteilung vorgehen und die Komposition dementsprechend planen... das Einzige, was man - für eine klassisch-künstlerisch-malerische Bildeinteilung - noch hätte ändern können, wäre, etwas mehr Platz OBEN zu lassen. Also mehr Himmel! Das könnte ein wenig mehr Harmonie zum Gesamtbild einfügen.
ALLERDINGS haben wir es hier nicht mit einem "Romantischen" oder klassisch-malerischen Bild zu tun... XD So weit würde ich echt nicht gehen.
Ich finde es schon total prima, wie es ist und letztendlich ruht der Gesamtfokus ja auf der FIGUR!

Ich habe ne Freundin, die es übrigens HASST, wenn man "Schwänze" abschneidet... also aus dem Bild rausführen lässt. Aber erstens ist das MIR schon immer egal gewesen und zweitens kommt der Schwanz ja auch wieder hervor. Das war nur ein Beispiel, was andere Leute noch so sagen könnten. :3

Wie gesagt, soviel NUR zur Bildeinteilung.

Man könnte Bücher über dieses Bild schreiben... es genau analysieren... aber auch wenn das alles seine Berechtigung hat... weißt du, was ich mache?
Ich will es einfach nur genießen.
Und "lieb haben".
^^
Und danke nochmal für den Kommentar... auch wenn ich das nicht gezeichnet habe. ;)

I just love the detailing you put in this picture, from Reptile himself to the scenery

Also I love how shiny you made him :D

Well, scalies are always shiny in the bare sun ;3
Thank you ^^

First of many scalies soon to come, I believe

I wont draw any scalies in the near future, there is no new reason to do so XP

Simply stunning. What more can be said that hasn't already been said?

Thats already more than enough to explain how much you like it <3

Even if I have to admit not being most fond of all MOST muscular characters I have to say Reptile looks REALLY good here and I love how much there is detail in the character itself and how well it all fits together with background and its colors too. Really nice-seeming, warm and calm day at the pool ^^

Thank you, I am glad you like even a beefy reptile ^w^

Well what do we have here? Oh, just a gorgeously drawn lizard.
Very well done!

Thank you really much ^^

amazing muscle work as always. Nice work on pose work and setting as well. I can see a lot of effort went into this piece ^_^

Thank you really much ^^

hey no prob after all you put a lot of work

also wow and I thought I was grateful when one of my friends draws me something but damn ReptileCynrik wrote a novel XD
Heheh obviously he really liked it

Whoa! You really captured Repitle's awesomeness!!

Thank you very much, I am very glad you like the results too ^w^

Einfach nur soooo krass geil gezeichnet!! :)
Spornt mich sogar an ewig weiter zu trainieren. Traum form!

good work.

Mrrraawwwrrr, what a handsome, well-built reptile!

hey itssss reptileeeeee i know him! ..errr kinda lol in a fan of hes art lopl