Bakunawa: The Filipino Dragon

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Bakunawa: The Filipino Dragon

Bakunawa (J. Dorado 2012, 30"X25", Digital Ink) Bakunawa is a draconic creature from ancient Filipino mythology.

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Illustration Computer/Digital Sci-Fi/Fantasy dragons mythology filipino

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J.Ira Monroe

J.Ira Monroe 23 Jul 2012

This is an interesting image. Much imagination shown. Very well drawn. Balance very good. The variables in gray and black are expertly done.

jerald dorado
Artist Reply: Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comments because those are the areas that I really work hard to achieve. I'm happy somebody thinks that way about this piece. :)
Lucien van Oosten

Lucien van Oosten 07 Jul 2012

I really like the line quiality and tonal variations through out the composition. the perspective and depth are very well laid out. I do think you loose some of the details on the creature where the earth sits.

jerald dorado
Artist Reply: Hey, thanks for your comments! The more detail in the creature's tail but most of them can't be seen in this small preview. I have a larger upload here: http://jrldorado.deviantart.com/art/Bakunawa-The-Filipino-Dragon-298473522 And I wrote a short write up about the Bakunawa there too. :)
Charles Jones

Charles Jones 03 Jul 2012

It doesn't look very benevolent, does it? Is that the moon in it's mouth, Jerald? Your digital work doesn't look 'digital' to me, and that's a compliment from an old-school artist. ;)

jerald dorado
Artist Reply: Thank you for your comments, Charles. :) Yes, that is the moon in its mouth! Bakunawa is a moon-eater according to Philippine mythology which explains lunar eclipses to ancient Filipinos.