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Green Dragon Quilled Paper Artwork by MichelleZ

My cousins live in Florida, so I don't get to see them very often. In September 2010, I flew down to visit (you may remember the photograph I shared of the chicken at Popeyes in Oviedo) and met MichelleZ for the first time. As if I weren't impressed enough by her delicious lemon icebox pie - she told me about many other creative outlets she enjoys. Amongst them is paper quilling, where the artist coils and shapes narrow strips of paper into an intricate design. I have been in awe of the detailed little creatures she makes ever since. And am very proud that she officially joined our family last year. Today is her and my cousin Carlo's 1st anniversary!

A couple weeks ago she surprised me with her newest creation, a dragon! This quilled paper artwork is made with two-tone green strips for the head and wings, solid apricot strips for the body and tail, and solid medium gray strips for the swirly border edge. Techniques include quilling, scrolling, edging, shaping, outlining and even overlaying of wings across body. The detail is astonishing.

Green Dragon Quilled Paper Artwork

Does the composition look familiar? She was inspired by my very own August birthstone dragon, "Peridot," originally drawn in ink and colored pencil. I am so incredibly flattered, I'm fluttering off the ground.

Green Dragon Drawing
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  1. Rose ClearfieldApril 12, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    How awesome! She did a beautiful job!

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  2. RioApril 12, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    That's gorgeous! What a compliment to have your art inspire someone else :D

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  3. Sweet Posy DreamsApril 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    That is phenomenal. Looks like so much work went into it!

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  4. Fairy Cardmaker, LisaApril 12, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I gorgeous! Love the layering effect too.

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  5. amber.threadsApril 13, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Stunning! Both her quilling and your drawing!

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  6. Chrissy-joApril 13, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Love them both! The paper quilting gives it a peacock like look, very cool!

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  7. Zen Mommy TiffanyApril 13, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Stunning! Absolutely amazing!

    -Tiffany from Mom's Daily Zen

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  8. ShanaApril 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    That is really beautiful!

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  9. Ann MartinApril 13, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Both art pieces are beautiful! Thanks for leaving a comment on my site as I know I'll enjoy following yours.

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  10. momto8April 15, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    wow!! talent everywhere!!

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  11. Katherines CornerApril 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    beautiful!!!!Thank you for linking up to the Thursday hop. Sorry I'm behind in saying thank you. My Monday post will explain my delay.Hope to see you again this Thursday. xo

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  12. NicoleApril 23, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Absolutely wonderful! They both look amazing!
    -Nicole
    Knit, Nicole, Knit!

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  13. Veronica LeeApril 26, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    WOW!!! Astounding artwork!!!

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  14. Kris @ beyond the whiskersApril 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    It looks soft and inviting, and proud and strong all at the same time. Absolutely love it…(considering I love the inspiration…I guess there was never any doubt.)

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  15. essay generatorNovember 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Wow this quilled paper artwork inspires me a lot and the feel of dragon gives me such a courage to lead my life in a better way...such a inspiring artwork!!

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