year of the dragon Archives - saxtonstudio blog https://blog.saxtonstudio.com/tag/year-of-the-dragon/ art & design / words & pictures / creativity & inspiration / life & the universe Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:50:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/blog.saxtonstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sid.icon_.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 year of the dragon Archives - saxtonstudio blog https://blog.saxtonstudio.com/tag/year-of-the-dragon/ 32 32 113749947 2012: Year of the Dragon https://blog.saxtonstudio.com/2012-year-of-the-dragon/ https://blog.saxtonstudio.com/2012-year-of-the-dragon/#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:50:35 +0000 http://saxtonstudio.wordpress.com/?p=9905 “The Dragon is magnificent. Symbolizing power and wealth, the Dragon is flamboyant, attractive and full of vitality and strength.” In Western literature, the Dragon is a symbol of great fortune. In Eastern culture, he represents extraordinary power. In Chinese tradition, the Dragon is considered divine. In every culture, this fantastic beast is...

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rough sketch of dragon face, © Patricia Saxton

In Western literature, the Dragon is a symbol of great fortune. In Eastern culture, he represents extraordinary power. In Chinese tradition, the Dragon is considered divine. In every culture, this fantastic beast is “larger than life”, mysterious, passionate and fearless.

So in this Year of the Dragon, special honor is given this legendary creature. And if myth and tradition hold true, it’s probably fair to say that we’ll feel Dragon’s commanding presence in some pretty dynamic ways.

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"Honor the Dragon" sketch, © Patricia Saxton

 

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