Water Dragon - Cast Paper
Width: 10 inches
Height: 8 inches
Introducing "Water Dragon," an exquisite hand-painted cast paper art piece gracefully ensconced within an artist-designed 3D printed frame adorned with a Celtic motif. At 8x10 inches, this artwork captures the mystique of water dragons, guardians of lakes, rivers, and seas. With a nod to their role as protectors, "Water Dragon" captivates viewers, offering a mesmerizing portrayal of these mythical creatures amidst their watery domains.
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different that the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are really painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edge or new pigments. I send about 75% of my time with the painted finishes.
