Friday, February 08, 2008

Soraksan Dragon


I love this piece.
Especially when I know that it's from a photo that I took
during a trip of a life time.
I started on November 2, 2007
I finished on February 8, 2008
with approximately 240 hours.
It's 7.75 inches by 13 inches.
I used seed beads, in size 11 and 15s.
I used a few pearls and some vintage sequins.

12 comments:

Dulcey said...

Congratulations, Liz! What a piece, what a wonderful accomplishment! YAY YOU!

Melissa said...

Absolutely stunning, Liz! BTW, I'll drop you an email in the next few days. I've had a slight change of itinerary for my trip next weekend due to a death in the family. I'm still heading your way, but it'll be a few days later. Hope we can still hook up and spend some time together. :-)

Mary Timme said...

I looked and I looked and couldn't see the sequins, but now I do. Whew! The whole thing is stunning!

Denise said...

Wow!! This piece is amazing!! I love the way you created texture with the swirls, curves and straight lines. I could look at this for ages!!!
My daughter would love to see the orginal picture that inspired this beautiful creation!!
Just beautiful!
Cheers, Denise

The Lone Beader® said...

Wow! Your bead embroidery is so perfect compared to mine! Nice work. :D

The bad Liz said...

I do thank everyone for their kind words - this was a large piece to work on.

Denise - the post with the original picture is at http://thebadliz.blogspot.com/2007/11/korean-dragon-continues.html

LB - No, my beadwork is not perfect. When I look closely at the piece I see all the flaws. I'm just glad that they don't show in pictures.

Mary, the sequins were a last minute addition, in the corner. I just thought that they added a little bit more green that it was missing (grin).

Unknown said...

Oh my Gosh, it is just beautiful.

coral-seas said...

Liz, I like this from the first post. I've watched it progress and liked it more and more with every stag. You have done an awesome job. Well done. I am so pleased that you like it, that is the most important thing.

CA

Judith said...

I've been seeing dragons all over the Tucson Gem shows... big carved ones and little itty-bitty ones embroidered on baby caps. However, your stunning piece is the one I'd take home with me if I could. Beautiful job Liz!

Arlete said...

It's beeeeautiful! Congrats!

Joann Loos said...

I bow humbly in the presence of your excellence!

The bad Liz said...

Thank you all!