SciFi and Fantasy Art: Drake of Arabia

Boy, someone's a bit obsessive. *rolls eyes at anonymous* i guess there's some in every religion. *sigh* anywho. i love the dragon! he's so cute! and the coloring's gorgeous. i have some issues with the arcitecture in the background (the one dome is lookin' a little lopsided there) but other than that, lovely!

To Tracee.
Just so that you know: although I am not the "Anonymous" in question, the basic offense taken by "Anonymous" is that this picture is a blatant physiological study of the corruption apparent in American eyes. The views and beliefs expressed are not those of an Islamic crusader, but clearly those of someone who does not want a religious practice or group to be horrificly scrutinized and stereotyped. The simple fact that Jessica refers to this picture as being from Arabia is a shame. Further more, for you information, this picture is no more respectful then if she created a dragon gnawing upon Christ's pestilent remains. Imagine me saying Jesus wasn't res-erected, a beautiful dragon carried him away, think about that.

*looks at a few of the previous comments and facepalms*

I might've commented on this picture before, but meh. I think it's a beautiful picture. I love the sunset colors. And I agree with you - Eastern architecture *is* beautiful! (And people can be inspired by all kinds of things; heck, I get inspired by some of the strangest, most retarted things ever. ^.^ ) The one thing that's bugging me is that the near wing seems in a slightly uncomfortable position for the dragon, as in maybe it should be on this side of the top part of the building (the Muslim symbol thingy - sorry, I don't know the correct word for it). But hey, I still think it's a good picture! It's sad that people are so narrowminded (and that people can't seem to figure out what the "Comments" section is for).

Ok, I feel really stupid for not knowing what the big fuss is. All I see is a lovely picture of a drake overlooking some (to me anyway) pretty architecture. Anyone care to explain why this is so wrong?

Anonymous's comment would offend me?.!Whoever wrote that one is pretty weird!Luv how the dragon wraps his tail around the moskee!*_*

This is a lovely piece. The background could use a little work, but the foreground is awesome. The colors give it a lovely atmosphere. Kudos *offers the artist cookies*

As to the religious nut-jobs, please get that stick surgically removed from your rears. Heaven forbid somebody use a religious building in their artwork! For shame! Oh wait, no, CATHEDRALS are religious buildings, and I don't see any of you complaining when people draw gargoyles, or anything else, posing on those, and I've seen a few "Critter overlooking churches" works as well. Not to mention all the classical artists... Michaelangelo? Please. Get a life. Maybe go draw some art of your own, if this pisses you off.

Some of the best architecture in the world is religiously inspired (Sistine Chapel, cathedrals, the pyramids in Egypt, Incan/Aztec temples...), in part because the governments at the time could spend lots and lots of money for a "holy cause", and be okay with it, whereas you don't see too many uniquely styled markets or dog houses.

So, yeah. Artist good, religious nutcases get a life. If you don't like it, don't look at it *points to the handy dandy back button*

Thank you.

That's gorgeous artwork ^.^

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A muslim that's NOT offended. XD

If you have a problem with what is in the picture, then keep it to yourself, I know Jess and she doesn't like to be offensive to anyone, Especially in artwork! Now as for the picture itself, the background buildings do look a bit off on shape and some parts look leaning. The dragon is amazing and the tail wrapping around the whole way is an amazing detail that shows real work put into this piece.

This is for constructive comments and the like on the art not for saying it is a major offense to one religion. As said previously, use the back button of you dont want to look at it, you came here by your own choice.

wonderful picture very colorful and details. as for the eastern buildings and what not I would like to point out that Arabia and its buildings and stories have been around long before Muhammad and even Christ. as for politically correct don't worry about it this is artist and it always seems that artist are never politically correct and are always getting in trouble about so join along and joyful tradition of protest and anti-tradition. and may god bless this artist with a long and creative life and career.

You know what, Jessica?

F#ck politically correct.

This is a damn good picture. So what if you find inspiration in the Middle East and Arabic culture? Never apologize for it or yourself.

And besides, you just don't see very many dragons hanging out in the Middle East. The two seem to go together like peanut butter and pickles to me: dragons are wise and the Muslim world was once the most enlightened culture in the world. The European Renaissance takes many of its cues from the Muslim world and the ancient works that they preserved.

Of course, if there are any Muslims out there that take offense to this, PLEASE do not get violent in your protests and PLEASE do not burn down an American embassy in protest.

Burn down a Danish embassy instead. I understand they're lightly defended and highly flammable. ;-)

One last word: "Every place of worship, every zen garden, and every cheeseburger has the potential to inspire someone, even if they don't entirely understand it". Words of true wisdom, Jessica