The Dragon and the Phoenix

"It is that that cannot be touched but felt quite deeply that consumes their beings. Its that pounding heart throb, that vulnerability, the laughter, tears fallen, feelings spoken and unspoken of. It is life lived mostly fearlessly. It is that love and courage to concur the seen and unseen, known and unknown. The fire that burns deep within the dragon, and the same fire that burns the phoenix for a rebirth into a stronger being. The fire that illuminates their pearl. These are two great forces combined into one. 

The dragon and the phoenix."

Explaining the meaning of a painting is proving to be quite a challenge you guys. I've been staring at my keyboard for ages... Haha! Okay, here goes...

According to Chinese mythology, the phoenix, associated with the sun, is a symbol of immortality, resurrection, rebirth and royalty while the dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good luck to those who are worthy of it. Under its chin is a flaming pearl symbolizing wealth, good luck and prosperity. This pearl was created by both the dragon and the phoenix in love and had immense power that brought beauty, wealth and fertility to the land where it shone fiercely. This was my inspiration.

The dragon and phoenix is a painting describing how "love conquers all". On one side of the painting are the buildings of a city which has a lot of clutter while on the other side is a lake that seems to bring a little serenity to the whole picture. Both sides have two separate paths. At the centre is one path paved with beautiful trees and adorned with their fallen flowers and leaves (from the power of the pearl, created by their love). There, a couple walks combining two forces, two worlds into one beautiful one. (Explaining the beautiful path they walk on) We do not see their faces or know who they are because; what's life without a little suspence? Haha!

Below is the progress:

Apologies for the blurry progress pictures. I was a tad too engrossed in the painting to take good pictures in between.

This was the first canvas painting I ever did. I was really afraid that I might ruin it but my good friend, Kigen, who is a superb artist, really encouraged me and gave me guidance on what steps to take when painting on canvas. Thanks Kigen :)

Acrylic on canvas.

Date: May 2013

Time taken: 3 weeks.

Beautiful weekend loves!

xx

Mimmie