Thursday, April 12, 2012

Green Dragon Quilled Paper Artwork by MichelleZ

My cousins live in Florida, so I don't get to see them very often. In September 2010, I flew down to visit (you may remember the photograph I shared of the chicken at Popeyes in Oviedo) and met MichelleZ for the first time. As if I weren't impressed enough by her delicious lemon icebox pie - she told me about many other creative outlets she enjoys. Amongst them is paper quilling, where the artist coils and shapes narrow strips of paper into an intricate design. I have been in awe of the detailed little creatures she makes ever since. And am very proud that she officially joined our family last year. Today is her and my cousin Carlo's 1st anniversary!

A couple weeks ago she surprised me with her newest creation, a dragon! This quilled paper artwork is made with two-tone green strips for the head and wings, solid apricot strips for the body and tail, and solid medium gray strips for the swirly border edge. Techniques include quilling, scrolling, edging, shaping, outlining and even overlaying of wings across body. The detail is astonishing.

Green Dragon Quilled Paper Artwork

Does the composition look familiar? She was inspired by my very own August birthstone dragon, "Peridot," originally drawn in ink and colored pencil. I am so incredibly flattered, I'm fluttering off the ground.

Green Dragon Drawing

15 comments :

  1. How awesome! She did a beautiful job!

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  2. That's gorgeous! What a compliment to have your art inspire someone else :D

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  3. That is phenomenal. Looks like so much work went into it!

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  4. I gorgeous! Love the layering effect too.

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  5. Stunning! Both her quilling and your drawing!

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  6. Love them both! The paper quilting gives it a peacock like look, very cool!

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  7. Both art pieces are beautiful! Thanks for leaving a comment on my site as I know I'll enjoy following yours.

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  8. beautiful!!!!Thank you for linking up to the Thursday hop. Sorry I'm behind in saying thank you. My Monday post will explain my delay.Hope to see you again this Thursday. xo

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  9. Absolutely wonderful! They both look amazing!
    -Nicole
    Knit, Nicole, Knit!

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  10. It looks soft and inviting, and proud and strong all at the same time. Absolutely love it…(considering I love the inspiration…I guess there was never any doubt.)

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  11. Wow this quilled paper artwork inspires me a lot and the feel of dragon gives me such a courage to lead my life in a better way...such a inspiring artwork!!

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