Chinese Dragon by David Lyon

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Hang on Studio Wall
15/08/2022
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I took my inspiration from a mid 19th century Chinese embroidery. Dragons ( those with 5 claws on each foot - like this) were a symbol for the Emperor, and dragons were coloured yellow or gold at this time. I used water mixable oils on a 7x5 inch canvas board, which was quite tricky attempting this level of detail.

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David Lyon

Hello everyone. I am a relative beginner, taking up watercolour painting in lockdown in advance of my retirement in 2021. After a full career as a scientist, and a training in horticultural sciences, I suppose I am naturally drawn to trying to capture botanical subjects in detail. Lately I have…

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