There’s a dragon in my hands!

Isn’t it amazing how one’s muse can lead you off in a direction not of your choosing? First it was the scarabs – I’m not done with those yet. There are so many more I want to make! BUT!!!! and it’s a big BUT….

This morning I woke up and all I can see and think of is a dragon. Orange, red and copper – these are sooooo not my colours! So off we toddled to the beach to find dragon rocks. Several rocks, pieces of driftwood, a GORGEOUS shell and a couple of mermaids purses later, I am in front of the clay table, choosing which rock suits my purpose best. Finally chose 3 – or was it 4? – washed and sealed them. I want that lovely wet stone look with all the colours as rich and vibrant as can be. Naturally all the pieces of rock I came home with had rust and copper tinges in them. I did NOT choose them because of that – I chose them because of their shape! Understand – I am not in control of this adventure.

Next question was the base – what to use? I just happened to have a round glass coaster, expressly bought to cover with a cane sheet and use as a coaster, but no! Muse had other ideas. Some grey shark scrap, a rock to texture and some acrylic paint later and the whole thing looks like a stone base. Sealed and drying as I type.

The chosen dragon rock has an orange dragon growing on it! Body shaped, head sculpted, crystal eyes inserted, spines done, tail spiked and draped and arranged over the rock as she – he? – is comfortable. Next I’ll position it on the base and texture the body, then add the legs. Once all that’s done there are some gorgeous pearl ex colours screaming to be used.

What do I do about the wings? I want them looking transparent and delicate, but strong! Hmmmm…….. Thin sheets of translucent clay over copper ribbing? Light dusting of pearl ex? Possible. Need to give them some more thought.

I’m not going to fight my muse – not worth it! I’ll ride this roller-coaster and see where I end up!