ZHURZH Dragon artist

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How Dragonborn Wear Pants

While I was working on a reference for Yashma, I started wondering how creatures with tails (humanoid ones) could even wear pants and shorts. The answer came in the form of funny sketches of a golden dragoness, diligently pulling on some leggings. :D

First, about underwear: I think most types of underwear would have a simple clasp above the tail, allowing them to be put on and taken off easily. Good underwear would be considered those that don’t chafe the skin with their elastic bands—especially around the tail area!

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Wallpaper of 2024 / May

The time of pumpkins and hot beverages is coming!

For those who have read my article about theft and borrowing (Creator or thief?), you might notice the reference I used when drawing these wallpapers with Twiggle!

The wallpapers are released on Tuesday instead of Wednesday because the first day of the month falls on th...

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Exclusive Wallpaper Pack for Phones, iPads, and Computers!

These materials were previously only available to a limited audience, but now I’m sharing them with everyone!

This is a large pack of various wallpapers in their original sizes, cropped to fit different device formats like phones, iPads, and computers. I would be thrilled if you enjoy them and set them as your wallpaper, so my comic illustrations can bring you joy more often.

You can find it here: 2024-09-27 21:03:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Creator or thief?

Many people do not understand the fine line between copying and inspiration in art. Sooner or later, every artist begins to ask the eternal question:

Where is the boundary between using an illustration as a reference and copying or stealing it?

Let’s quickly break this down, it's simple. But first, some important definitions. We are considering the terms in the context of the creative art industry:

“Virmos on the Ocean Shore” - Crossover Art

Here we go again! This time, Virmos appears in outfits inspired by Mayan culture.

The outfit was “tailored” directly onto the character, along with the golden elements.

Reminder: Illustrations featuring Deep Sea Wyverns that deviate from the setting’s lore are crossovers! You can never have too many wyverns :D

Why did you go on a journey by yourself? SeaRem Page 32

The entire comic is part of the SeaRem Collection, you can recall everything that happened in the previous responses. The comic will be released every Monday. Enjoy, everyone!

I apologize for the long delay in creating the new arc.

2024-09-24 00:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Comic Release Schedule Update

Based on the previous poll, it can be concluded that the most convenient format for releasing the comic is one page per week. The golden standard, no doubt about it. I think it’s time to try out this new schedule!

Starting next week, the comic will be released page by page, in seasons: one page (publicly availabl...

How often do you prefer to read comics?

I've prepared new comic pages about Altumar and wanted to do a little poll regarding the frequency of releases. It’s available on Patreon

I'm sure many of you have followed the release of a comic, novel, or other creative work at some point, and I would love to hear what reading pace was the most comfortable for you and why.

Personally, as an artist, I find it more comfortable to release one page per week. This way, I can continue working on other pages of the arc while sharing content. Plus, a weekly ...

“Closer to the Heart” - Completed YCH

And here’s the long-awaited completed illustration!

This was an auction YCH based on a very old sketch from years ago. The winner provided me with two characters featuring very intricate color patterns, especially for this type of illustration. But it turned out well—vibrant and bright!

Wallpaper of 2024 / September

No to gloom! Away with sorrow and melancholy! Let's embrace autumn as a beautiful season that brings cozy evening drinks, like mulled wine, and the joy of watching atmospheric movies. It's simply wonderful :3

“Shelter from the Sun” - Art

I enjoy Virmos’s adventures, even though they aren’t entirely canon when viewed from the perspective of the “Sea Reminiscence” world. :)

But who says characters can’t move across Universes?

“Nest Guard” - Art

“…The dragon gently cradled one of the eggs in its claws, holding its breath. Its heart beat in sync with the barely perceptible flutter of new life. The other three eggs were tucked safely under its wing, bathed in soft sunlight. The air was thick with anticipation—the moment when the silence would be broken by the first crack of the shell, and new life would finally burst into the world…”

This illustration came about spontaneously, in a surge of inspiration. I love how simple and elegant it turned out. This version o...

Who Doesn’t Love Bread?

Nothing unusual, just a commission for a small sticker illustration featuring a cute character stuck in a piece of bread :3

I like it so much that I decided to post the work separately, haha.

Sweet Dream

I received an unusual commission: to create an illustration styled like a dating simulator. Have you ever played something like that? I’ll let you in on a secret—I have! Back in my teenage years, I often got hooked on those kinds of games. So, I agreed to this idea and jumped right into drawing.

Here’s the version with the menu, it looks like this:

No explicit content (well, almost), just cuddles! Overall, I think the illus...

SeaRem Spoilers

It’s time to share some behind-the-scenes material!

The next “arc” of the comic consists of 19 pages, and this is just the beginning. A heads-up:

There is no text here, but from the sketches, you can get an idea of the situation and what is happening. If you don’t want to spoil the joy of anticipation and the surprise of the release, please skip this post :)

I am starting the active stage of work and hope to complete it in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for patiently waiting ❤️

Please leave a c...

“Magical Oasis”

The illustration has been lying in wait, longing for the moment it would see the light…

This enchanting commissioned art piece is imbued with the atmosphere of the movie “Avatar”. You know how much I love that magical mood. And the glowing lights are my absolute weakness :D

Line art integrated into a classic landscape.

As always, not without effort :)

Wallpaper of 2024 / August

I won’t say “The last month of summer,” because it brings sadness and longing. Instead, I’ll say that we need to stop dividing our lives into seasons and trying to “achieve” everything in its time. Just continue to fill each day with interesting events! Like Twiggle does – a little bundle of energy…

This time, our little friend, observing nature, noticed that some leaves on the trees were falling off with the breeze. He didn’t like this at all, so he decided to save the leaves on one of the branches… Let’s not dwe...

The Sweetest Fruit

This is my third piece for Artfight, made for rebellious-dragon. An unusual little creature that loves strange yellow fruits, as I imagined it :3

Character is watermelon

A little screenshot ref below

Bright Smile

I recently finished a classic portrait commission. It turned out to be a cheerful illustration bathed in sunlight with sparkles - just the way I love it!

Before this, there was another sketch, completely opposite - in darkness with stars, but it wasn't approved by the client. You'll see it in the speedpaint later.

Drawings of My Silly Dreams

I have a theory that my brain tries to protect me from stress during sleep by throwing in something very absurd… Or maybe genius?

The other night, I dreamed that I went to a restaurant with a very cool presentation of dishes. The first dish was the "Russian Cake," where each piece was a different kind of salad. The second dish was "Gingerbread Stroke," where on a skewer stood a gingerbread cookie named Gingy, and at the bottom were chocolate cookies with condensed milk shaped like rocks. The idea was to push Gingy so he would fall an...

Plush Altumar (Seriously)

It all started with a fun sketch of plush toys - Altumar and Dio. These adorable little characters captivated me, prompting the question: "Why not have one sitting next to me on my work desk?"

Years ago, I used to sew toys, aprons, and other quirky items as experiments. But this time, I decided to turn to a professional. I found a seamstress who agreed to make such a toy for me, and all she needed was a more detailed concept!
Said and done. I sent her the rough sketch, and now all that's left is to wait. In about a month, if everyth...

"Through the Snow" - New Art

This is the completed YCH that I showed earlier. Although the final character differs significantly from the sketch, I managed to fit it into the background seamlessly. Not without some editing, of course

As usual, there will be a speedpaint later, where you can see how I gradually change the white dragon to a dark one.

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Wallpaper of 2024 / July

This transition from June to July is a significant event for me because this evening, I am returning home after a year of living by the Indian Ocean.

Here, without exaggeration, I learned to find new inspiration and create with excitement in my hands. To see the beauty in everything around you, especially in the azure noisy water. My sincere love forever. Like Jacob, I imprinted, and now my life will always revolve around the Ocean, one way or another. I will definitely return, but for now, back to my family and friends whom I miss ter...

My first time participating in ArtFight

I really want to find sparring partners for this challenge, so I'm shouting out on all my social media: "Add me as a friend!!!"

Here's the link to my profile https://artfight.net/~ZHURZH

I really hope to draw many beautiful pictures, although it's a bit hard to navigate the site right now. Here are my reasons for participating in this event:

• Taking a break from project work

• Bringing joy to other artists

• Enjoying art fr...

  2024-06-26 19:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Character Cards for Altumar + Viridi

I think many of you have often seen various character cards for filling out on the internet. Recently, I came across an interesting card in the format of a test—you go through it, mark the circles, and in the end, sum up the points to see how balanced your character is. Very cool!

Attaching the original, in case anyone else wants to take it too!

Just a Joke

Not long ago, I finished a large line illustration with a pretty funny idea from Raven (FA, Twitter). Sometimes, some jokes get out of hand :D

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Tell us about your lady love and how you met / SeaRem Page 28-31

Phew! That was the biggest story arc in the whole comic! A whopping thirteen pages where Alti told about his beloved. During this time, we also saw many new places underwater, touched on the communities and lives of wyverns, and even saw many of them! (Deep Sea Wyverns - Reproduction and Family, Physiology)

I'm very proud of the wor...

Tell us about your lady love and how you met / SeaRem Page 25-27

Continuation of Altumar's Story about Meeting Viridi
The next pages will be available early next week!

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