Friendly Dragon

AnitaInverarity

Friendly Dragon

DRAGONS

Pen and Ink

This sat around for a couple of years before I finally finished it last week- It needed more detail in the dragon but not too much. Hope I got the balance right and I’m certainly glad to get it finished :)

Original available A4- £60 + P&P

1 Sale to Date – Matted Print

FEATURED IN BACK IN BLACK June 2009
FEATURED IN DRAGONS FIRE July 2009
TOP TEN IN DRAGONS FIRE- STORIES I COULD TELL
July 09



I added this design to shoes and other products at zazzle. Check it out Dragon lovers xxx

Friendly Dragon belongs to the following groups:

Artists with Disabilities, Back In Black ( sorry~NO PHOTOGRAPHY), Colouring-in Book, Cutest of the Cute, Doodle Do, Dragon's Fire, Ebony and Ivory, Fantasy Art, Fine Arts, Mature Woman, Moms 4 Art, Myths, Legends and Fairytales, the love of Eerie and enchanting artwork, thick black outlines and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Friendly Dragon by AnitaInverarity
  • Donna Huntriss

    Donna Huntriss

    Wow what a lot of detail! Fantastic! It must have taken you a lot of time to do it?

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Ha ha I cant remember now because it sat around unfinished for a couple of years- I’ll just say it took me 2 years then (but that would be a fib) xxxx

  • lynzart

    lynzart

    It’s great. I love all that detail. Lovely piece.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so very much- Love and Hugs to you xx

  • midnightdreamer

    midnightdreamer

    Wow my friend, this is amazing, such awesome detail, enchanted piece ;)
    Peace Always!
    Leah

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Leah Hugs xxx

  • Melissa Kosswig

    Melissa Kosswig

    omg this is so amazing! really beyond incredible..

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so very much Melissa xx

  • Damian

    Damian

    Beautifully done. Love the dragon’s pose :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you and thanks so much for adding me on watch my friend xx

  • Pet _

    Pet _

    Wow…your attention to detail is amazing! xx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Petra xxx

  • shanmclean

    shanmclean

    wow, so beautiful and gentle for such a big dragon!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hee Hee He is just a big softy x Thank you for your kind comment xxxx

  • SigneNordin

    SigneNordin

    Yes! Another favorite!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw thank you- That means so much xx

  • Anni Morris

    Anni Morris

    Looks great to me Anita. I have always thought that dragon’s head’s are very similar to seahorse’s. I wonder what their conversation is about? Amazing work again. ~ Anni

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Yes I think you are right Anni- I once drew a Seahorse back at school, such magical wee things (I’d like to try one again) Hugs xxx

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    wow, so much detail, so much for the eye to wander around and see…i love the Holly Hobby type bonnet and dress on the little girl…...the dandelions in the distance blowing away on the breath of the wind… what a great delight…. it reminds me so much of the illustrated stories i read as a little girl….i could look at this for hours!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    You are so kind- I am glad you like it xxx

  • Louise Parton

    Louise Parton

    fantastic anita, great artwork as always!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Louise xx

  • oksancia

    oksancia

    Such a great work with brilliant details, Anita! ha-ha! The girl stands on the Dragon’s tail! ;)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you hee hee xx

  • mistertrooth

    mistertrooth

    it’s gorgeous … pen and ink is my first love. Glad you got back to this.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you xxxxxxxx

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    So intricate and detailed. I’m so glad you finished it! Gorgeous! And, yes, a friendly dragon … aren’t they all? xoxoxoxo!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Emily- I like to think Dragons are mostly friendly hee hee x

  • linifer

    linifer

    oooOOoooo!!!!! i love it!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sweetie xxxx

  • TheWorldofFairy

    TheWorldofFairy

    Your work with pen is amazing!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much for your kind comment :) x

  • marlaakajake

    marlaakajake

    I love the innocense of this picture besides the wonderful detail of the ink drawing.
    The dragon is perfect the way it is and what a great childrens story this makes.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much for your wonderful comments- I have great admiration for your work xxxxxxxx

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    I just LOVE your work! I’m glad you found me so I could find you:) HUGS xxxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thats such a nice comment :) :)
    Will be watching out for your magical creations. Thanks for coming by xxxxx

  • ElegantSavage

    ElegantSavage

    This is fabulous!!! Love your style sooo much…keep ‘em coming….can’t wait to see more…love n light from the elegant savages :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comments and the favs too. Big Hugs xx

  • Artsez

    Artsez

    All of this detail in your work makes for very fascinating and beautiful illustrations!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment xx

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Wow… this is beautiful! You are a wonderfully talented artist!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Avril- your kind comment means so much- Thanks for visiting and the fav. Hugs xxx

  • HeidiK

    HeidiK

    great work!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Heidi and for the fav. Thats a real complement as I really admire your work. Hugs xx

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    You are so very talented!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your kind comment Pamela- I think you are a fantastic photographer xx

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    amazing stuff, you have a style all of your own, love the detailed inkwork and the solid black sky , some thinlk all this inking is a task but dont you find it quite therapeutic to fill a page with the details

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Funny you say that- I go into a Zen like trance and forget about the state of the world for a bit- I would do it all day if I could :)

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    yes i’m with you there, the hardest part is pulling yourself away from the thing, wouldn’t it be wionderful if there were jobs that rquired the filling of surfaces with intricate doodles, i would be a workaholic rather than a workaphobic

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Haha- Damn Right

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    i love dragons – this is a beautiful dragon :))
    well done!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Nat- I’ve been admiring your photos- great eye for texture you have.
    Glad you like this (I love Dragons too) xx

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    thank you, you very kind, Anita :)))
    you’ve got a fab’ portfolio yourself, Girl!!! love your “paw” :))

  • whittyart

    whittyart

    excellent detail once again my cyber friend :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you kindly- Cyber Buds- I like that xx

  • whittyart

    whittyart

    beautiful dragon, this is my chinese zodiac symbol, so I like the way your created the nurturing relationship between the human and the creature, both innocent & friendly. x

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thx xxxxxx

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    Oh my, this is so beautiful! love it to bits!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Jen xxxxxxxxxxx

  • frogster

    frogster

    Wonderful work on this

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you-
    I’ve just bin at yr page- v. impressive frogster
    will be watchin out for you xxx

  • frogster

    frogster

    Thank you Anita I hope someone watches out for me, lol love your drawings.

  • InkandBrush

    InkandBrush

    Nice to see someone else doing Pen & Ink! And Adorable piece!! :O)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Woooo another Inker. Away to visit you before I go off to bed- Thanks for your comment xxxxxxxxx

  • Skye Ryan-Evans

    Skye Ryan-Evans

    This is brilliant Anita! I am a fan of pen & inks as well and really enjoy works that are detailed and well executed. This is really great! P.S. Hoping to make it to Scotland within the next 12 months. lol Wish me luck, Skye :o-)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for visiting and your lovely comment Skye.
    Hope you get to visit bonnie Scotland as planned xx.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    this is exquisite!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you fr your wonderful comment Wendy x

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    ur pen and inks are fabulous! the detail is just amazing…really enjoyed ur portfolio!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Helene xx

  • Sladeside

    Sladeside

    Amazing ink work you have here. I’m impressed!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Sladeside xx

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    This is sweet! I love dragons and like to see them treated well! ;o) Such intricate artwork – you’re so clever!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Krys- I like to think Dragons are friendly guardians for the most part xx

  • DaveBassett

    DaveBassett

    This is superb – I love the intricate detail. The look on the dragons face is just priceless.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment Dave x

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    So wonderful, such a charming scene. Your art is so fabulous and fantastiic

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Pinky xxx

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    What wonderful art you do. You’re a genius at it. Lovely lovely work.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your wonderful comment- how kind xxxxxxxxx

  • Michael J Armijo

    Michael J Armijo

    Cute imagery…reminded me of Little Red Riding Hood. :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much Michael- I am working on a Little Red Series as we speak- hee hee.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    oh !. I love it.. the dragon is friendly !. awww sweet ness.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sooo much. Hugs x

  • Patricia Anne McCarty
  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Oooooooo Thanks for the invite- I have a few dragony things- Hugs xxxxxx

  • Chezz

    Chezz

    I love friendly dragons. As usual it’s men who make them angry. Abs brilliant.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hee Hee- Thank you so much x

  • Patricia Anne McCarty
  • AnitaInverarity replied

    A double feature- I am over the moon- Thank you so much xxxxxx

  • Suzanne Gee

    Suzanne Gee

    Ooooh, yes I’d like to meet this dragon & read a book that featured this on the front cover!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw thank you Suzanne xx

  • Nina Rycroft

    Nina Rycroft

    Wonderful!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Nina xx

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    I love this positive portrayal of Dragon Power! I think of them as gentle and empowering, if a bit shy, too.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comment Helena xx

  • amarica

    amarica

    Excelletn etching…Congratulations on being featured in the Dragon’s Fire group!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xx

  • Rochele Royster

    Rochele Royster

    I absolutely love this….the look on the dragon’s face is wonderful. The details are fabulous! You have a great portfolio.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you very much xxxxxx

  • Antea

    Antea

    When I was a child, my mum used to tell me a tale about a ‘Good Dragon’ she invented herself. It was my favourite one and now I transmit it to my daughter…:) This is a perfect illustration for that – thanks, Anita!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Aw that is so sweet- I like to think that all dragons are friendly and gentle guardians xx
    I bet your daughter loves that story very much x

  • Antea

    Antea

    Oh, yes, she does! She adores dragons but most of all – since babyhood (!) – she loves the Moon… Her most important toys are toy moons, stars, and dragons, of course:)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Awww what a special magical girl indeed xxx

  • Antea

    Antea

    :)))

  • MaiaRamish

    MaiaRamish

    I absolutely adore this

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Maia- :) :) xx

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Great Art! Love this one! Reminds me of Bauer’s paintings!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    WOW- Thank you so much :) :) xx

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    This is beautiful and would make a wonderful illustration for a book or wall art.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your lovely comments and the favs- That means so much xxxxxx

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    How cute, nice technique

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :) :) xx

  • Katharine Ford

    Katharine Ford

    This is absolutely wonderful. It’s difficult to find such a great balance in a strictly black and white piece, but you accomplish it beautifully with your technique. I love your style! xox

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you for your very lovely comment xxxx

  • ROUBLE RUST
  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Ha Ha- Glad you like it x

  • smokeyjames

    smokeyjames

    so beautiful :)

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Warren xx

  • Matt Turner

    Matt Turner

    This is my fav! really great style you have going here, well done!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment Matt x

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Wonderful style and technique

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so very much :) :) :) x

  • BlueKnot

    BlueKnot

    Will he stay friendly if she keeps standing on his tail? O.o

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hee Hee- Hope so Blueknot :) :) xxxxxxxxx

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Awesome work, love dragons, this one is so cute!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you x

  • Liesl Yvette Wilson

    Liesl Yvette W...

    Awwww. okay now thats my fav!

  • Liesl Yvette Wilson

    Liesl Yvette W...

    Such detail…you certainly have some patience girl!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Wow- I am very delighted by your kind comments, you are spoiling me :D :D xxxxx
    I think this one did take yonks (its A4 ish)

  • Arletta

    Arletta

    I recommend this piece. I cut my finger so I’m not typing a bunch of stuff as to why, not tonight, but, I do recommend it and if you go to the I Recommend group, you can submit it! I Recommend

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    OMG Anita- I got lost looking at this piece- where did my vision went all over the place. Wow!!
    this is impressive to look at for hours and hours!!!!!!! my jaw dropped somewhere..:))) Ming

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sweetie- I remember this took ages and my eyes went a bit blurry after a while :)))) xxx

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    Absolutely wonderul!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Robin so much xxxxxx

  • Jude Cowell

    Jude Cowell

    Glad you completed it and it’s good to see a friendly dragon for a change!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Jude xxxxx

  • mrana

    mrana

    The balance is perfect and it’s an absolutely gorgeous piece, I love it.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xxxxx

  • Kelly Boyle

    Kelly Boyle

    this is lovely very quaint

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you :))))))))))))) xx

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

    ooooooh This is SO lovely – why I haven’t a comment here????? Oh I look again and I found my “wow”
    It’s lovely – I love it – wow again!!!! Looks awesome on the shoes!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you again my friend :)))))))))) xx

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you sooo much xx

  • vickymount

    vickymount

    Incredible intricate detail here! Love the way you have variations in pattern and densities of ink.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Vicky xxx

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Soooo nice! Smart idea Anita and funny too!
    Love it!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you Doreen xx

  • Kseniya Beliaeva

    Kseniya Beliaeva

    hi! it`s beautiful grafic!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hi there- Many Thanks- I’m enjoying your work so much xxxxx

  • Michael Scholl

    Michael Scholl

    One of my favorites. This is really beautiful.

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Mike xxxx

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    ahhhhh! delightful! :-))) xxx

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Barbara xxx

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    very very very nice !!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you most kindly xxx

  • ROUBLE RUST

    ROUBLE RUST

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Wooooooo Thank You Sweetie- Ha, its doing a Mexican Wave, I likey xx

  • MaxStone

    MaxStone

    Wow this is a great peace of af art!!!!!!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Max and thank you for favouriting so many of my works, I’m very honoured :))))) xxx

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    some of these stories drag on and drag on!!till the little girl is cooked or snooked

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    :D :D :)))) xx

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Fantastic art! If I was a child, I would LOVE seeing this illustration in a book. Oh, heck, scratch the “if I was a child” part. Technically, it’s brilliant, love the many patterns, the expression on the dragon, and the story itself. Very Alice-in-wonderland-like; but with a different set of characters. Caught you in my image feed, but I’m not sure through which group. Favorited!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    O thank you so much sweetie- what a lovely lovely comment, and for the fav too. Mwahhhhh xxx

  • Patricia Anne McCarty
  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much hon- I’m truly delighted Mwahhhhhhh xx

  • Cynthia Lund Torroll

    Cynthia Lund T...

    Pure magic.

    Brilliant work Anita!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much Cynthia xx

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...


    in a Dragon’s Fire Challenge

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Yaayyyyyyyyyyyy Thank you so much :))))))))))) xxxx

  • Petra Pinn

    Petra Pinn

    congratulations, beautiful artwork!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much xx

  • Anastasiia Kucherenko

    Anastasiia Kuc...

    very very very AMAZING!!!!

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Thank you so much hon xxxx

  • jenngen

    jenngen

    Anita – I’d like to contact you to discuss using this wonderful image in a presentation for a not-for-profit conference on emotional intelligence – with full attribution, of course! How can I contact you direct?

  • AnitaInverarity replied

    Hi Jenngen- Thank you for admiring my work- you can contact me direct by bmail on redbubble, just go to my homepage (click on my name or profile pic and there is a link for messages) I look forward to hearing from you xxx

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