Sunday 3 June 2012

Leo's Dragon Plaque

Welcome to my little corner, this week I'd like to show you a new plaque I painted for..... guess who?

It started off as one of 5 sketches that I emailed over to the client and this is the one she chose for her baby sons room, the remit was a dragon for a room with the colour scheme in red, white and dark blue and not too babyish so it would 'grow' with him.

A Dragon for Leo



Firstly I pencilled in the chosen design.
Dragon Plaque detail
















Do you recognise what I have mixed my paint on?

Yes, it's the lid from a tub of butter.
Dragon Plaque detail




















Nearly there, not much more to do.
 
Dragon Door Plaque




Finished off with the dark blue boarder and a red and blue ribbon for hanging.













This plaque fits in quite well with the countries celebrations this week. The dragon is very English and the colour scheme of Red White & Blue is very British and patriotic for Queen Elizabeth's  Jubilee Celebrations.

Wishing you all a great week end and a brilliant week.

This post has been linked to Handmade Harbour for Wendy's linky party, I hope you can join in.


Jan x

21 comments:

  1. Oh that is so good and wil last for years

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  2. Well he is one handsome dragon - really gorgeous. Great colours and definitely very Jubilee. Hope you have a good week.

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  3. What a proud looking dragon, it's lovely. Perfect for a growing boy. Ali x

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  4. Love the dragon - gorgeous and something that will last him a long while! x

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  5. Love it! There is no shame in using recycled items! You don't have to waste water washing them up!

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  6. Jan - that is just so gorgeous. Love the writing you used for Leo too. Mich x

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  7. Ha ha What a great Dragon. Leo is going to be delighted when he sees it.

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  8. A boy will never grow out of a dragon!

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  9. Babies do grow up so quickly ,it's nice to have something that will last a lot longer and this little dragon will be a firm favourite no doubt.

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  10. I think the writing and border really compliment the design beautifully!

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  11. He looks like a nice, friendly dragon. Love the plaque :)

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  12. love the dragon, you have painted it beautifully! great to see the stages of the creative process too :)

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  13. It's beautiful.I love the bright red,so eye catching.

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  14. That is amazing.... gosh i wish i could paint like that

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  15. Wow i love it. Well done, fab work as always

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  16. Great design for a boys plaque. Love the two colour ribbon design. Hugs Mrs A

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  17. Very impressed with your painting skills, I am atrocious at painting, it's a skill I'd love to learn! X

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  18. oh, the dragon painting is fantastic!!! love the red colour, it reminds me of the welsh dragon :)
    love the shades and details! fab!

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  19. That's ace Jan! Love it!

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