It is Christmas day and just in time, a new dragon is born! This dragon is for a very special lady that lives here in Victoria, BC.
Dragon lore is found in the history of many world cultures ranging from the Egyptians to the Celts, from the Chinese to the western world. In western lore, dragons are metaphors for the battle against self doubt and the triumph over one's internal chaos.
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| Close up of the body showing the gold painted scales and the "yo-yo" embellishments |
In China and Japan dragons are emblems of royalty and guardians of the ancestral spirits. Cultures the world over speak of dragons when explaining the creation of the earth.
The dragon is a composite creature, part snake, part bird, part horse, and part fish. It's beard is a sign of wisdom while its horns represent royalty.
The dragon is born in the water, breathes fire, inhabits the air, and guards the earth's treasure.
In making this "fire dragon" I was drawn to the richness of the orange and red tones and the sparkle of the eastern jewels (his belly is beaded by hand and outlined with purple/red beaded trim). I used Melinda Small-Patterson's design for this magnificent dragon.
I am sure he will be a fierce, loyal household guardian. His name will be chosen by his owner!
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