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Description First Flight

Wildborn Series.
Β©Ralph Horsley.

Acrylic, Approx 26.5" x 18.5"

Original artwork for sale: SOLD
Image available for license.

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'The first wingbeat signals the start of life’s journey.'

Dragons are invariably shown as solitary and frequently engaged in combat, which is why I chose to paint a more intimate scne, but still one wrought with it's own drama and narratives.

The compositional structure is a strong triangular form, drawing the viewer to the parents head, accentuated by the positioning of the sun and rim light. Overlaid this is a sinuous 'S' which helps with creating energy and movement.
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Comments: 189

runninkool [2012-02-14 09:39:46 +0000 UTC]

thts awesome!

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RalphHorsley In reply to runninkool [2012-02-23 08:39:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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runninkool In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-27 12:53:03 +0000 UTC]

uw!!

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Wild-Huntress [2012-02-13 14:27:11 +0000 UTC]

Amazing !!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Wild-Huntress [2012-02-23 08:40:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Stellina-90 [2012-02-11 21:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh they're so cute! <3

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RalphHorsley In reply to Stellina-90 [2012-02-23 08:40:46 +0000 UTC]

Sweet

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LadyIsis-666 [2012-02-10 21:34:22 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!

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RalphHorsley In reply to LadyIsis-666 [2012-02-23 08:40:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank yo u

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shoknar In reply to ??? [2012-02-10 13:31:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow... Marvellous ! The "rapport de taille" is fantastic ! This titan size is wonderfull !

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RalphHorsley In reply to shoknar [2012-02-10 15:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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shoknar In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-11 14:37:35 +0000 UTC]

^^ you're very welcome

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caleb-case In reply to ??? [2012-02-09 13:41:58 +0000 UTC]

very dramatic color,

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RalphHorsley In reply to caleb-case [2012-02-10 09:09:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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camname21 In reply to ??? [2012-02-09 10:24:40 +0000 UTC]

Those are some freakishly large "baby" dragons.

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RalphHorsley In reply to camname21 [2012-02-10 09:09:14 +0000 UTC]

Yep

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Neko3hiki In reply to ??? [2012-02-07 15:39:42 +0000 UTC]

I like how you see the sillouetted spines through the back lit wing. The casual ripping off of the tower gives a subtle hint at the power of Momma. Great piece!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Neko3hiki [2012-02-10 09:10:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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o0Magnus In reply to ??? [2012-02-05 09:26:10 +0000 UTC]

impressive work

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RalphHorsley In reply to o0Magnus [2012-02-10 09:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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AngelicAdonis In reply to ??? [2012-02-04 16:23:21 +0000 UTC]

Now, that's a bug dragon! I like that, great job on all the different poses. Its neat to see dragons learning to fly!

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RalphHorsley In reply to AngelicAdonis [2012-02-10 09:11:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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AngelicAdonis In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-10 21:15:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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leoshades In reply to ??? [2012-02-04 06:13:34 +0000 UTC]

I hope the castle is abandoned, I am not sure insurance would cover this... (And every castle was insured, correct?) Great painting.

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RalphHorsley In reply to leoshades [2012-02-10 09:12:24 +0000 UTC]

lol - thanks

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Rosarydragon In reply to ??? [2012-02-04 04:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Looks epic, thanks for the post!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Rosarydragon [2012-02-10 09:12:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Rosarydragon In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-10 16:35:09 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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Solomon101 In reply to ??? [2012-02-03 01:11:23 +0000 UTC]

A very dramatic and intense scene, very well done.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Solomon101 [2012-02-03 09:29:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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EvaCreature In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 21:26:18 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. Such good layout it almost makes my puny human self dizzy.

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RalphHorsley In reply to EvaCreature [2012-02-03 09:29:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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tmartin4 In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 17:48:46 +0000 UTC]

Nice work! I think your unconventional dragon scenes are my favouite... I can just imagine the younglings acting up as Mom tries to organize a family portrait...

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RalphHorsley In reply to tmartin4 [2012-02-03 09:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks very much

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NodAvatar1985 In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 15:35:15 +0000 UTC]

These dragons are much bigger than I thought! We're going to need more anti-air defences!! By all means, it's absolutely a fascinating, awe-inspiring artwork! The dragons and the castle are beautiful, not to mention the sky! All in all, perfect!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to NodAvatar1985 [2012-02-03 09:29:23 +0000 UTC]

lol - thanks very much

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Niki-Smith In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 09:15:17 +0000 UTC]

Love the colors, detail and the glow of the light. Excellent traditional work!
It has been submitted to the traditional gallery at I hope that is ok

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RalphHorsley In reply to Niki-Smith [2012-02-03 09:29:07 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Niki-Smith In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-03 21:01:22 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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GCARTIST85 In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 06:55:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for letting us add your Amazing work to our gallery!

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RalphHorsley In reply to GCARTIST85 [2012-02-02 08:46:06 +0000 UTC]

np

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Mununsah In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 05:30:38 +0000 UTC]

The Red Dragon and Her Brood has ruled these lands for over a milennia.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Mununsah [2012-02-03 09:29:01 +0000 UTC]

probably!

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ArteDiAmore In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 02:41:08 +0000 UTC]

Lovely!

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RalphHorsley In reply to ArteDiAmore [2012-02-03 09:28:54 +0000 UTC]

Thnak you

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Wytherwing In reply to ??? [2012-02-02 01:58:40 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Wytherwing [2012-02-03 09:28:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Wytherwing In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-03 11:04:16 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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dashinvaine [2012-02-02 01:03:08 +0000 UTC]

We're gonna need a bigger castle.

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RalphHorsley In reply to dashinvaine [2012-02-03 09:28:39 +0000 UTC]

lol - yep

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