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

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
It’s great. I love all that detail. Lovely piece.
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so very much- Love and Hugs to you xx
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
omg this is so amazing! really beyond incredible..
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so very much Melissa xx
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 _
Wow…your attention to detail is amazing! xx
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Petra xxx
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
Yes! Another favorite!
AnitaInverarity replied
Aw thank you- That means so much xx
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
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
fantastic anita, great artwork as always!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you Louise xx
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
it’s gorgeous … pen and ink is my first love. Glad you got back to this.
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you xxxxxxxx
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
oooOOoooo!!!!! i love it!!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you sweetie xxxx
TheWorldofFairy
Your work with pen is amazing!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you very much for your kind comment :) x
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
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
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
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
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
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
You are so very talented!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you for your kind comment Pamela- I think you are a fantastic photographer xx
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
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
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
thank you, you very kind, Anita :)))
you’ve got a fab’ portfolio yourself, Girl!!! love your “paw” :))
whittyart
excellent detail once again my cyber friend :)
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you kindly- Cyber Buds- I like that xx
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
Oh my, this is so beautiful! love it to bits!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Jen xxxxxxxxxxx
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
Thank you Anita I hope someone watches out for me, lol love your drawings.
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
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
this is exquisite!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you fr your wonderful comment Wendy x
helene ruiz
ur pen and inks are fabulous! the detail is just amazing…really enjoyed ur portfolio!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you Helene xx
Sladeside
Amazing ink work you have here. I’m impressed!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you Sladeside xx
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
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
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
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
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
oh !. I love it.. the dragon is friendly !. awww sweet ness.
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you sooo much. Hugs x
Patricia Anne ...
www.redbubble.com
AnitaInverarity replied
Oooooooo Thanks for the invite- I have a few dragony things- Hugs xxxxxx
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 ...
AnitaInverarity replied
A double feature- I am over the moon- Thank you so much xxxxxx
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
Wonderful!!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Nina xx
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
Excelletn etching…Congratulations on being featured in the Dragon’s Fire group!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much xx
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
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
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
:)))
MaiaRamish
I absolutely adore this
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Maia- :) :) xx
photoloi
Great Art! Love this one! Reminds me of Bauer’s paintings!
AnitaInverarity replied
WOW- Thank you so much :) :) xx
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
How cute, nice technique
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you :) :) xx
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
WOW
AnitaInverarity replied
Ha Ha- Glad you like it x
smokeyjames
so beautiful :)
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Warren xx
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
Wonderful style and technique
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so very much :) :) :) x
BlueKnot
Will he stay friendly if she keeps standing on his tail? O.o
AnitaInverarity replied
Hee Hee- Hope so Blueknot :) :) xxxxxxxxx
Ciska
Awesome work, love dragons, this one is so cute!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you x
Liesl Yvette W...
Awwww. okay now thats my fav!
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
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
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
Absolutely wonderul!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you Robin so much xxxxxx
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
The balance is perfect and it’s an absolutely gorgeous piece, I love it.
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much xxxxx
Kelly Boyle
this is lovely very quaint
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you :))))))))))))) xx
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
lovely work
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you sooo much xx
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
Soooo nice! Smart idea Anita and funny too!
Love it!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you Doreen xx
Kseniya Beliaeva
hi! it`s beautiful grafic!
AnitaInverarity replied
Hi there- Many Thanks- I’m enjoying your work so much xxxxx
Michael Scholl
One of my favorites. This is really beautiful.
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Mike xxxx
Barbara Glatzeder
ahhhhh! delightful! :-))) xxx
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Barbara xxx
LoneAngel
very very very nice !!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you most kindly xxx
ROUBLE RUST
AnitaInverarity replied
Wooooooo Thank You Sweetie- Ha, its doing a Mexican Wave, I likey xx
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
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
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 ...
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much hon- I’m truly delighted Mwahhhhhhh xx
Cynthia Lund T...
Pure magic.
Brilliant work Anita!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much Cynthia xx
Patricia Anne ...
in a Dragon’s Fire Challenge
AnitaInverarity replied
Yaayyyyyyyyyyyy Thank you so much :))))))))))) xxxx
Petra Pinn
congratulations, beautiful artwork!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much xx
Anastasiia Kuc...
very very very AMAZING!!!!
AnitaInverarity replied
Thank you so much hon xxxx
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