For personal use ... BlackAsh is a name I have a long association with, and I did always have an image in mind for it. Originally the wrap-around creature was a dragon, but it's an Akita in this image as I'm using it as my kennel header at FP.
Lots of experiments with this one. Mainly that I didn't use a photo reference at all, which made me nervous. I can spot a few mistakes but she worked out better than expected.
In the Fantasy category because ... well, because a giant Akita doesn't normally grow out of the ocean.
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I do love this piece though. Its beautiful. I love the colors of the ocean and how the Akita just melts into the water. Very lovely!
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