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Here's what I finally developed for the background after a great deal of experimentation. Originally it was going to be much more like Creating Balance with a starfield and round shapes and stuff...

...But in the end, I realized that it wasn't going to work - I needed to simplify the background down to the most basic elements. This is what worked best visually - it fills the space, gives you an idea of structure and stars, and doesn't totally distract you from the high-chroma tangle of dragons. Booyah.

The dragons are comprised of watercolor and Prismacolor pencil on bristol board. Here's a close up shot of them --> [link] .

The background is made up of pastel paper (a roughened, pre-colored paper about the same weight as cardstock) which was covered in several layers of acrylic paint and gel medium to give it shinyness and texture - up close, the brush strokes make it look like three different kinds of wood. There are shiny bits, too, and that round thing is an old earring I dug up from my collection of tacky garage-sale jewelry.

There you go. :D

Original artwork: sold

Prints:
8x10 inches not available
11x14 inches for $30
16x20 inches for $50


Dance of Balance
Dance of Balance 02: Dragon Design
Dance of Balance 03
Dance of Balance 03: Blue Dragon
Dance of Balance 03: Gold Dragon
Dance of Balance 03: Red Dragon
Dance of Balance 04
Dance of Balance 05: Dragon Design

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:iconkuruki:
Simply amazing.
The background is well chosen, and the detail on the dragons are amazing.

I especially like the red dragon. ^^

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:iconlorenith:
This is amazing, and different from a lot of what you have done in the past. I think it's a lot more successful though because of the contrast and such, I like a lot of your artwork, but it's often busy enough for me to have trouble fully enjoying a lot of the time..
:icongothic-goldylocks:
I know I usually speak a bit more when I comment on your work, but I have one a few things to say in response to this one..

This is just fooking gorgeous, Rachael. ^^

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:iconwolvekit:
xD I don't really get it... but damn that's pretty! And creative!

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:iconxovq:
I like the concept here.

I think it was good idea that you made sure to simplify the background. The paper does look like wood.

Good job. :)
:iconkrewl-rain:
it habs red shinehs, hax!
:iconteh-big-p:
The contrast in this piece is so riiich. Excellent work and layout.

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:iconrose-as-red:
This is AMAZING! I think it is my new favorite of your artwork! Keep up the good work! ^-^

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:iconvictortky:
nice scales and design. I like the background.

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:iconoashisu:
Thats great, colors are nice and the background is too!

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