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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

Brawrloxoss [2012-02-02 00:19:53 +0000 UTC]

This is a brilliant image! As a dragon enthusiast, I absolutely love this!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Brawrloxoss [2012-02-03 09:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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jet7ST In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 22:29:34 +0000 UTC]

one of your best. Love the light, and the size difference.

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RalphHorsley In reply to jet7ST [2012-02-03 09:27:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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BritSpearsArmpit In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 21:56:28 +0000 UTC]

Meow! Me likey a LOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to BritSpearsArmpit [2012-02-03 09:27:46 +0000 UTC]

Cool - thanks

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Empath-L In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 21:53:46 +0000 UTC]

Finally, a piece of dragons that isn't all violent or scary. I see dragons as wise creatures, not as monsters that attack anything on site (here's lookin' at you, SKYRIM). So thanks for this. I like, as you say, the "intimacy" of this. Dragons are parents, too!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Empath-L [2012-02-03 09:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Great - that's what I was aiming for

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long-forgotten-sense In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 21:30:31 +0000 UTC]

You have a amazing vision - the way you did it... it shows alot of connection. You painted it with your hear didnn't you...?

Stunning piece!

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RalphHorsley In reply to long-forgotten-sense [2012-02-03 09:26:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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long-forgotten-sense In reply to long-forgotten-sense [2012-02-01 21:33:02 +0000 UTC]

heart*

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KathrynWhiteford In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 21:13:55 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely gorgeous! And thank you for sharing your reasons for the composition, it's always nice to know why you've chosen a particular angle/shape/colour.

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RalphHorsley In reply to KathrynWhiteford [2012-02-03 09:21:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks pleased it's useful

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Letdragon In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 20:58:14 +0000 UTC]

Let it be said again and again that you rock with dragons.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Letdragon [2012-02-03 09:21:31 +0000 UTC]

Great - thanks alot

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Letdragon In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-03 19:16:56 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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ShAd0wC4t In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 20:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Sweet! Love the agile movement of the dragon's body. You don't see that very often in traditional dragon art like this. Good flow, and love the vivid color!

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RalphHorsley In reply to ShAd0wC4t [2012-02-03 09:21:23 +0000 UTC]

Pleased to hear it - thanks

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SpectralKnight In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 19:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Traditional?? This is amazing man!!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to SpectralKnight [2012-02-03 09:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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SpectralKnight In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-03 21:02:12 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!!

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draks In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 19:26:51 +0000 UTC]

This is certanly the most beautyfull painting of a red dragon that i've ever seen!!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to draks [2012-02-03 09:20:32 +0000 UTC]

wow - much appreciated. Thanks

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Cloister In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 19:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Is that what is called "a big red"? Nice work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Cloister [2012-02-03 09:20:51 +0000 UTC]

vemuch I think so! thanks

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kigam In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 18:09:59 +0000 UTC]

Truly amazing, cheers!

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RalphHorsley In reply to kigam [2012-02-03 09:19:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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M44X In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 18:06:53 +0000 UTC]

i like it

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RalphHorsley In reply to M44X [2012-02-03 09:19:35 +0000 UTC]

Great

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Woad-Warrior In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 17:54:10 +0000 UTC]

Sir, truly a testament to the majesty of dragons!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Woad-Warrior [2012-02-03 09:19:29 +0000 UTC]

cool - thanks

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holimacaroni In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 17:46:45 +0000 UTC]

I love dragons great piece

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RalphHorsley In reply to holimacaroni [2012-02-03 09:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Mebiusu In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 17:13:10 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic painting! Really inspires me

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RalphHorsley In reply to Mebiusu [2012-02-03 09:19:16 +0000 UTC]

That's great - thanks

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Gollorr In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 17:07:18 +0000 UTC]

Zomg, this is awesome, made me tremble, and it goes rly well with a strong guitar intro like the one i was listening to by L70ETC's "I am murloc" \m/

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RalphHorsley In reply to Gollorr [2012-02-03 09:21:01 +0000 UTC]

Cool -thanks

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RalphHorsley In reply to Gollorr [2012-02-03 09:19:07 +0000 UTC]

Great - thanks

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ArtbyBones In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 17:03:40 +0000 UTC]

Another great one!

Superb work yet again.

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RalphHorsley In reply to ArtbyBones [2012-02-03 09:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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mdlymee In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 16:58:05 +0000 UTC]

Pretty amazing dragon!

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RalphHorsley In reply to mdlymee [2012-02-03 09:18:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Solubrious In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 16:56:36 +0000 UTC]

Gr8 job, as always, mate!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Solubrious [2012-02-03 09:18:44 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Juliano-Pereira In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 16:27:38 +0000 UTC]

SHOW!!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Juliano-Pereira [2012-02-03 09:18:34 +0000 UTC]

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J4B In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 16:11:03 +0000 UTC]

This is just really beautiful.

I like it. I imagine a dragon mother teaching her children how to fly.

You don't think they are that big, until you see one of them using a tower as a personal chair.

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RalphHorsley In reply to J4B [2012-02-03 09:18:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot - appreciated

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igarcia [2012-02-01 15:30:36 +0000 UTC]

I went, fought them and then woke up. This painting is very vivid. Aren't the eyes too small?

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RalphHorsley In reply to igarcia [2012-02-03 09:18:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - hmm, don't think so

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