First FlightWildborn Series.©Ralph Horsley.Acrylic, Approx 26.5" x 18.5"Original artwork for sale: SOLDImage available for license.Facebook page; [link] 'The first wingbeat signals the start of life’s journey.'Dragons are invariably shown as solitary and frequently engaged in combat, which is why I chose to paint a more intimate scne, but still one wrought with it's own drama and narratives.The compositional structure is a strong triangular form, drawing the viewer to the parents head, accentuated by the positioning of the sun and rim light. Overlaid this is a sinuous 'S' which helps with creating energy and movement.