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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

GabiWieczorek [2017-04-22 05:54:16 +0000 UTC]

niceΒ 

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skyourming [2017-02-21 00:36:56 +0000 UTC]

Do not leave them anything. Burn them into space !

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GodsofWarAndRock [2016-11-23 19:48:38 +0000 UTC]

cool

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SomeRandomMinion [2015-09-02 04:54:47 +0000 UTC]

Mama Dragon is Getting food with the kids, I presume?

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Wesson87 [2015-05-29 18:35:38 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome! Well done!

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DragonZoo [2015-02-02 06:57:17 +0000 UTC]

Stunning image!

This is our dragon of the day on dragon-zoo.tumblr.com

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igneousdragon2718 [2014-09-12 12:19:46 +0000 UTC]

that's fantastic, Β 

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James-Dark-Blue-Wolf [2013-11-06 04:14:25 +0000 UTC]

Whoa badass awesome!

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RalphHorsley In reply to James-Dark-Blue-Wolf [2013-11-21 18:09:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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James-Dark-Blue-Wolf In reply to RalphHorsley [2013-11-21 18:09:30 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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DragoRoku [2013-07-13 01:50:03 +0000 UTC]

I would be honored if you would allow me to use this video in a non-profit video for the under appreciated and hardly shown caring side of Dragons. If you have any ?'s before proceeding then please don't hesitate to ask.

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ShadowSpyProductions [2013-06-20 06:19:55 +0000 UTC]

That castle is done for.

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RalphHorsley In reply to ShadowSpyProductions [2013-12-19 09:04:40 +0000 UTC]

yep.. a little bit

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dy-hio-deviantart [2013-06-11 17:38:23 +0000 UTC]

I loved the colors, amazing quality.

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RalphHorsley In reply to dy-hio-deviantart [2013-08-08 08:03:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Keitsumah [2013-05-10 00:16:36 +0000 UTC]

Dat is a BIG dragon... and even the babies easilly outsize the castle...

makes me wonder how many babies are killed in legends and what would happen if one of the OLD dragons awoke...

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RalphHorsley In reply to Keitsumah [2013-05-23 11:56:37 +0000 UTC]

quite...

Thanks

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ChroniclerEnigma [2013-03-30 01:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Great new rendering of the first flight idea! Want to see more of your gallery...

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RalphHorsley In reply to ChroniclerEnigma [2013-04-18 07:31:33 +0000 UTC]

Cool - Thanks

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BaneEden [2013-03-01 23:50:45 +0000 UTC]

Amazing^^

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RalphHorsley In reply to BaneEden [2013-03-20 12:01:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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BaneEden In reply to RalphHorsley [2013-03-20 23:44:16 +0000 UTC]

No problem

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SiinnamonRoll [2013-02-28 22:54:59 +0000 UTC]

your art is full of fantasy and imagination incredible!

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RalphHorsley In reply to SiinnamonRoll [2013-03-20 12:08:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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siathedragon [2012-12-11 20:27:39 +0000 UTC]

big dragon:FLY MAH BABIEZ FLY

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RalphHorsley In reply to siathedragon [2013-02-06 11:23:02 +0000 UTC]

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siathedragon In reply to RalphHorsley [2013-02-08 08:45:07 +0000 UTC]

lol.......

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BorderlanderGuy [2012-10-07 10:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic!!!!! Such a amazing work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to BorderlanderGuy [2012-12-03 19:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Much appreciated - Thanks

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Nightpark [2012-08-30 23:04:55 +0000 UTC]

I always enjoy your paintings because of the great effort you put into interesting details, such as the birds or the crumbling tower. Once again, incredible work!

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RalphHorsley In reply to Nightpark [2012-09-20 10:16:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

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Zyari [2012-06-12 15:32:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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RalphHorsley In reply to Zyari [2012-06-14 07:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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DameOdessa [2012-05-07 12:40:06 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

You've been featured in my journal! [link]

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RalphHorsley In reply to DameOdessa [2012-05-23 08:03:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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DameOdessa [2012-05-07 11:31:25 +0000 UTC]

You're definitly one of the most amazing traditionnal painters I've ever seen!
Your artworks are not about fantasy, THEY ARE fantasy, they totally embodies it! It's thanks to artists like you that I discovered and appreciated so much those univers and RPG!
You have an incredible talent to tell stories with colors (and this is even much more impressive since it's traditionnal, I really admire you for this!)
Splendid lighting, epic scene and at the same time so tender and lovely! (but I truly prefer having sparrows' nest on my roof! )

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RalphHorsley In reply to DameOdessa [2012-05-23 08:04:45 +0000 UTC]

I really appreciate your comment - thanks very much

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DameOdessa In reply to RalphHorsley [2012-05-23 09:38:55 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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morgoth390 [2012-04-14 07:14:24 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome dude

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RalphHorsley In reply to morgoth390 [2012-04-14 08:01:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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G-R-Fracassa [2012-04-11 04:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Amazing, sir. Your geometric method of composition here is, as always, the defining triumph of your work.

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RalphHorsley In reply to G-R-Fracassa [2012-04-13 12:39:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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Ionnas [2012-03-28 17:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work, the composition is very interesting, and it even makes me feel dizzy.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Ionnas [2012-04-13 12:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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MikeLangston [2012-02-18 08:02:59 +0000 UTC]

great work. The scale is unbelievable !

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RalphHorsley In reply to MikeLangston [2012-02-23 08:37:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot

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CryoftheBeast [2012-02-18 00:18:34 +0000 UTC]

I love it when ppl draw epic pics like this with traditional mediums!

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RalphHorsley In reply to CryoftheBeast [2012-02-23 08:37:37 +0000 UTC]

Great - thanks

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Naeran [2012-02-17 23:56:50 +0000 UTC]

A really beautiful image! Full of details with a fantastic quality. It's a truly amazing example of your magnificent skills.

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RalphHorsley In reply to Naeran [2012-02-23 08:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Thnaks very much, appreciated

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