{"title":"Sea Dragons","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eMandala-centered paintings inspired by myth, pattern, and imagination.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"radiant-wavebreaker","title":"Radiant Wavebreaker (red dragon)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA graceful red dragon glides through waves and sky, its body blooming with delicate flowers against a radiant gold horizon. The piece feels both powerful and serene, like a quiet moment of magic unfolding between water and light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eOriginal mixed media painting created with ink, watercolor, and foil on watercolor paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eOriginal: 11\" x 14\". Framed: 16\" x 20\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlie Cornell Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49099939053796,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6710\/8836\/files\/radiant_wavebreaker_original.jpg?v=1782405177"},{"product_id":"twilight-tideborne","title":"Twilight Tideborne (white dragon)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA luminous dragon drifts through curling waves, its body alive with soft florals and warm color. The piece feels meditative and uplifting, like a gentle current carrying you toward calm and quiet wonder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eOriginal mixed media painting created with ink, watercolor and foil on watercolor paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003ePainting: 11\" x 14\". Matted and Framed: 16\" x 20\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlie Cornell Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161974317284,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6710\/8836\/files\/Twilight_purple_original.jpg?v=1782405427"},{"product_id":"silvermoon-tidebreaker","title":"Silvermoon Tidebreaker (gold dragon)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA radiant journey of color and movement, this piece captures the feeling of hope with flowing waves, luminous silver, and vibrant floral details. This is an uplifting reminder that beauty can guide us through every turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eOriginal mixed media painting created with ink, watercolor, and foil on watercolor paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eOriginal: 11\" x 14\". 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The floral patterns that wind through its body suggest growth, renewal, and the small transformations that often go unnoticed while they are happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eThe painting combines influences from decorative pattern work, mandala design, and the flowing forms found in water. Metallic gold leaf plays an important role in the composition, reflecting light differently throughout the day and creating subtle shifts in the surface. As the light changes, the relationship between the dragon, the waves, and the rising sun changes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eLike the other paintings in the Sea Dragons collection, \u003cem data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eDawn Waveborne\u003c\/em\u003e began as an exploration rather than a fixed idea. 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