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The story behind this picture is simple. It is very similar to the Chinese Yen and Yang philosophy. The idea is to encapsulate the characters of what a good man would have. The dragon symbolizes power/strength, wisdom, confidence and leadership. The woman symbolizes compassion, commitment, empathy and control. The chain links the two parts together, though it is frail enough that the dragon knows it can sever the link anytime. The chain is gold so it symbolizes not only the link, but the importance/value each places on the chain. The dragon knows it can break the chain, but the gold reminds him that he needs the woman to be whole, so the dragon keeps the link whole on purpose. Even if the dragon breaks the chain, it would be at the smaller end and there would always be the larger portion attached, so he would always have the reminder that there was supposed to be more there where the chain is. The size differences are meant to remind me that it isn’t 2 halves, rather the largest part being the dragon, with a smaller portion of the whole being the woman. The woman values the link because the dragon provides safety and security and helps keep things in balance. Hence the name "perfect man".
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:iconryujinorientalis666:
Love it. I practice Chinese martial arts and I do understand with the Yin and Yang belief. You need balance and as described in the writing and your wonderful picture you captured it almost perfectly.
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Mood: Joy ~Dreamsoflife Jan 9, 2012  Student General Artist
A wonderful idea and a excellently drawn picture, proportioning and coloring are quite nicely done.
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Mood: Love ~XxLordRage666xX Jan 1, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
this is fucking BEAUTIFUL! i abesolutely LOVE the colors and the attention to detail. truly a work of art. keep posting!
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:iconwolfmoot:
This is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
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:icondrokangel:
Great philosophy behind a great painting.
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~Dhacxaahsvost Dec 1, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Featured![link]
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~Flamerella Nov 30, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Her armor is gorgeous and the dragon is too ^_^ That is a really cool story too.
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