The Dragon is primed with paint especially made to bond with the type of material it is made of.
The Dragon is removed from the base, and the base is realistically painted with brilliant acrylics and lacquered.
The Dragon itself is then painted realistically in accordance to the way it appears in my mind, using layers and washes of acrylics to bring the Dragon to life. The Dragon's coloration is primarily determined by the environment and elements that the Dragon has dominion over. Vargas is an Earth Dragon, and his primary color is brown - the color associated with the element of Earth.
After solidifying the painted Dragon to the base with steel pins and two-part clay, the rocks that hold him in place to the base are painted. The entire sculpture is then lacquered to bring out the vibrancy of the pigments in the paint and seal the beauty of the sculpture in forever. The pedestal base is added to the bottom of the sculpture, and Vargas is then ready for a high-quality photo session. The vision of this Dragon in my head is finally brought forth into the realm of reality!!
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