I wanted to capture the vibrant beauty of coral reefs with just a touch of the fantastic.
Reef Dragon Pocket Watch
Miniature painting in watercolor and gouache on cut paper inside a vintage pocket watch.
Reef Dragon Macro Photograph
Photograph of the piece taken with a macro lens.
Putting the Elements Together
Individual pieces before assembly.
Dragon Base Coat
An overall fade to enhance the sense of depth.
Reef Background
Porthole and corals painted and layered for dragon's background.