Forest Treasure

This is #3 in my dragon series. The idea behind the dragon series is to embody, through the fantastical figure of dragons, the mystery, ferocity, and wisdom of nature, and the personality of special places.  I have just begun a fourth painting, set at Mono Lake.

Forest Treasure. 16x22" watercolor.

My last dragon, in Mountain Morning, was a huge dragon occupying a whole canyon. (I am happy to report that Mountain Morning has been sold---thanks Ellen!). This dragon is minute, embracing a sugar pine cone and defending it with affection.  If you have ever collected a beautiful rock, feather, mushroom, or pine cone, perhaps you can relate.

6-24-12 Update: Good news! This piece will be auctioned on TV or online, in September, for our local public television station, KVIE. It is no longer up for sale.