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Dragon of Strength + Gratitude by *merimask:iconmerimask:

Categories Artisan Crafts > Leatherwork

©2009 *merimask
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Artist's Comments

This dragon is the final progression I've been working towards, with my Asian flame motif. I'm really happy with it.

It was made as a very special gift for someone who inspired me. I tried to thank him once with words. He is so intrinsically Japanese that he brushed it off..."No, no. I'm just an ordinary person"

Maybe the truth is, no one is ordinary. Maybe the truth is, we all have it inside us to be better than we think we are, and to inspire. Even if it's by competing in an obstacle course, or making something beautiful, or making a new friend, or being a good mother, or reaching out in little ways that make the world a kinder place for someone...even just for a minute. You never know when you're being extraordinary.

I hope when he sees this dragon, he'll understand that.

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~Lhene-Amira Jan 7, 2009, 2:44:16 PM
Wow, so beautiful! I can really see the love you put into this one; it's excellent.

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~AngeloftheLabyrinth Jan 7, 2009, 3:31:39 PM
I like the gold paired up with the black. It's very subtle and very pretty.

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*Gavade Jan 7, 2009, 3:43:24 PM
Very nice, the scale detail is great...
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=Smileodon Jan 7, 2009, 3:45:29 PM
very beautiful color combo <3

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*MGMags Jan 7, 2009, 3:54:17 PM
WOW! This is absolutely beautiful! The care and love you put into your work is clearly evident. Stunning.

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"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance."

"Failure to plan on your part does NOT constitute an emergency on mine."
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~tallydragon Jan 7, 2009, 3:57:52 PM
Wow. Okay, this one is my favorite (and I *really* like purple). The eye ridges are what do it for me; they give it that extra little bit of character that makes it shine. And the curly whiskers of course. ^_^
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~xXx-Twisted-xXx Jan 7, 2009, 4:34:25 PM
Wow, just wow this piece is freaking amazingly beautiful.

:) :+favlove:

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There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun. ~ Pablo Picasso
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*merimask Jan 7, 2009, 7:31:10 PM
Thanks so much. ^_^ It was a very special mask.

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*merimask Jan 7, 2009, 7:32:43 PM
Thank you...gold & black looks rich & striking to me. Glad you like it too! ^_^

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"There is no such thing as luck. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity."

Check out my Etsy shop! [link]
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*merimask Jan 7, 2009, 7:33:21 PM
Thanks! I made extra-tiny scales on this one 'cause I wanted it to be very special.

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"There is no such thing as luck. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity."

Check out my Etsy shop! [link]
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