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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

DesignsByEve [2012-02-01 15:27:46 +0000 UTC]

That's just gorgeous hon! Big mama especially

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RalphHorsley In reply to DesignsByEve [2012-02-03 09:17:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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MetalBeowulf89 In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 15:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Such an awesome sight!

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RalphHorsley In reply to MetalBeowulf89 [2012-02-03 09:17:35 +0000 UTC]

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EdDarkflame In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 15:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! Seldom we see dragons like this. Awesome composition and colors!

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RalphHorsley In reply to EdDarkflame [2012-02-01 15:15:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - much appreciated

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EdDarkflame In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-01 15:38:34 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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Sepiawolf In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:52:50 +0000 UTC]

that is one HUGE dragon I love the composition!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Sepiawolf [2012-02-01 15:14:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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GunarDAN In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:50:46 +0000 UTC]

Uuuu! Nice

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RalphHorsley In reply to GunarDAN [2012-02-01 15:14:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Oktanas In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:50:35 +0000 UTC]

looks great

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RalphHorsley In reply to Oktanas [2012-02-01 15:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Shasiel In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:50:14 +0000 UTC]

You sir make awesome dragons.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Shasiel [2012-02-01 15:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Sweet - thanks

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adriskillphotography In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:48:43 +0000 UTC]

That is one small castle.

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RalphHorsley In reply to adriskillphotography [2012-02-01 15:14:20 +0000 UTC]

I know - just don't make 'em like they used to

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adriskillphotography In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-02 03:52:21 +0000 UTC]

Nope, they're cutting corners. I bet the dungeon is HUGE though.

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RalphHorsley In reply to adriskillphotography [2012-02-02 08:45:36 +0000 UTC]

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DarkPistachio In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Hopefully the plein-air painter who captured this was working at a safe distance.

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RalphHorsley In reply to DarkPistachio [2012-02-01 15:13:42 +0000 UTC]

lol

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DanielFranco In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:11:50 +0000 UTC]

OMG This kind of work, make me feel inspired to draw and in this case inspired to playing D&D with my pals too... jajajaja!!

Ralph, Stunning work. You are such a master

Greetings

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RalphHorsley In reply to DanielFranco [2012-02-01 15:13:35 +0000 UTC]

That's cool - thanks a lot, appreciated

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DanielFranco In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-07 02:14:12 +0000 UTC]

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AviadoradeSaturno In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 14:03:34 +0000 UTC]

I <3 Dragons *w*

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RalphHorsley In reply to AviadoradeSaturno [2012-02-01 15:13:21 +0000 UTC]

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Padernoster In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 13:47:10 +0000 UTC]

As always really stunning Stuff

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RalphHorsley In reply to Padernoster [2012-02-01 15:13:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Padernoster In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-02 14:12:44 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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AngelaSasser In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 13:42:15 +0000 UTC]

Ohh just lovely work with the light showing through the wings! You're certainly right about that compositional structure. I can almost see them flitting about on the wind. It's nice to see a softer side of the western dragon.

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RalphHorsley In reply to AngelaSasser [2012-02-01 15:13:02 +0000 UTC]

That's great - thanks

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QAuZ In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 13:32:40 +0000 UTC]

U R ON FIRE!

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RalphHorsley In reply to QAuZ [2012-02-01 15:12:49 +0000 UTC]

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Rui-Shi In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 13:31:36 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful! The colours are fantastic and it's really interesting to see a Red taking on a nurturing role.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Rui-Shi [2012-02-01 15:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Rui-Shi In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-02-01 17:21:45 +0000 UTC]

Your more than welcome!

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Christa-Kinde In reply to ??? [2012-02-01 13:24:58 +0000 UTC]

Very exciting! Love the swoosh of the parent's tail. What a noise they must be making!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Christa-Kinde [2012-02-01 13:31:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - yes I wanted a sense of movement and leaping into the air!

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