Something a bit different than what I normally do, but I hope you all still like it. 

I was inspired by the ornate tapestries of the Medieval period, one of favorites being “The caged unicorn” So this is my very subtle homage to it. 

Commission for Zetakh

Drake’s

biblically accurate jabberwock

original design for my fantasy headworld, not for use in other projects

Drake's Perennials in New York 2024 Lookbook

It's a cold, spring(!) day today but at least I get to wear this!

Drakes X Stoffa

The amazing digital art of Greg Rutkowski

The cockatrice can be found in a wide range of habitats, from temperate forests to grassy planes. These raptors are apex predators though pose little threat to humans. 

Despite the surrounding myth, the cockatrice does not collect toads in order to hatch it’s eggs but as protection. Once the female has completed building her nest mound, which is a collection of dirt and surrounding debris, she will dig a hole and lay her clutch of eggs. Once laid, she will abandon the brood, leaving the male to finish the task. 

From there, the cockatrice male will begin harding toads. (Venomous snakes have also been spotted in nests as well.) Careful not to kill them, the cockatrice will aggravate, shake violently and bite at the toads in oder to get the toad to secret it’s bufotoxins. Once released, the cockatrice will smear the toxins onto the eggs as best as possible and toss the toad into the nest. For the toads who manage to burrow out from the nest mound, they will do so with their lives. Those unable, will be the baby chicks first meal. Once sealed the male will abandon the brood just the female. Chicks are able to fend for themselves upon hatching. 

These little guys are going to be stickers or pins soon! Once I can decide on what works!  Might even do a blue dragon with an icy d20...

Drakes

a pair of drakes get in a disagreement over a basking spot