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Candra — The Perfect Man
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Published: 2011-03-02 16:39:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 90476; Favourites: 4462; Downloads: 5217
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Commission forThe 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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I keep coming back to look at this picture because of the beautiful visuals & the symbolism behind them, which is why this is in my "Best of the Best (personal favorites)" folder
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Great pic, I always love the pairing of beautiful women with dragons. No damsel in distress here, let the beauty bond with the beast.
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Interesting concept behind the picture.
Nice to read, better to think about.
Well done
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I wonder who put on the chains first, the dragon or the girl?
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This is fantastic! The detail is startling amd the symbolism fascinating.
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If you reading the description is no.
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Wonderful piece. Amazing symbolism. It is heartening to see someone else who looks beneath the surface.
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beutiful!
I apreciate the thought behind it.
reminds me of starwars a little.
it's nice too,to know
that the woman and the
dragon need each other instead of one being the other's
posession.
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I used your artwork here [link]
hope it's o.k. for you?
thak you!
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With out reading this i was starting to think shes was a furry. X3 Nice work, =3 this is truly beautiful
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i love how the tail and her leg are wrapped around each other and the dragon is so beautiful. I love blue
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Wow this is great, love the feel of this drawing and the wings are awesome, i always have trouble with wings like that.
one gripe i have about this picture are the hands of the dragon, if that is a thumb, shouldn't be in the inside instead of outside?
unless that's not a thumb, then disregard.
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hey there. found this on deviantart here: (with no link back to this image)
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amazing commission by the way.
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Amazing! I don't know what I like more, the picture or your description! Either way, they're both absolutely amazing!
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That is the most amazing piece I have seen.You capture the essence of the Dragon and Woman perfectly. The Chain linking them is truly the way a relationship can/should be seen..not ones control of the other...but mutual benefit of both.Its a CORE value I hold very dear to me and LOVE to see it portrayed in this way.I would pay a grand sum( if I had it) to have this in a large print on my RL wall...with your explaination in text in a convienent corner...or seperate frame just below or to the side.
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I love this painting!!! I was wondering if there are any prints available?
I would also like to request the artist permission to use the "likeness" for a tattoo.
Again, Love IT!!!
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I so love this painting... are there any prints available??????????
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Amazing! I really like this drawing, but also the description. It has a very deep meaning that also fits to this picture!
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Amazing, a concept I've been putting to the works myself. As well incorporating into a skin art design for myself, focalizing around the Yen and Yang embodiment of male/female.
Even if you look at things in the basic genetics, a man incorporates both halves. To neglect or divorce the acknowledgement of the feminine genetics that he is made of is akin to severing ones own limbs despite the need for their use and function.
It should be in that acceptance and acknowledgement that a man truly becomes balanced; and at peace with their true self image, by accepting this essence. While a man who divorces the emotion of female passions is truly more animal and beast.. rather than a man with strength, reason as well as the ability for compassion an gentleness.
Grand concept Candra, a light upon my face to read of others whom share similar thoughts/concepts.
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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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A wonderful idea and a excellently drawn picture, proportioning and coloring are quite nicely done.
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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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Her armor is gorgeous and the dragon is too ^_^ That is a really cool story too.
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I'm speech- and breathless about the picture and the story of it. Wonderful!
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