Thanks for your comments.
I made only the head, its size is 150 x 60 x 100 cm. I used an old farm device, a plow which was attached to a horse. I used everything but the wheels.
When I took the plow apart, I just knew it had the become a dragon.
The tongue is an item I found, don't know for sure what it was used for, but I think 2 or 3 of those were used to lift an oilbarrel. The hook grabs under the rim. Its always fun to find these nice shaped items, and wondering what the hell it was used for.

Josh

Very cool dragon head! I also went to your website, and found the rest of your stuff very creative and artistic. I am new to metal art, and I get my inspiration by seeing stuff like yours. And don't listen to City, I love dragons! (although you're right City, not enough "good" dragons out there) I'm currently working on one, which I will be posting as it progresses.

Hey J.R.
Thank you for your comments.
I am a little bit newbie too, just been doing it for a year.
Its nice to read that people are inspired by my work.
I am in the process of collecting tools for blacksmithing and start with that.
I saw the fish you made, its nice. Are u doing the dragon in that style too? What kind of metalwork are you planning to do in the future?

Josh,

My dragon will be a full 3-D freestanding sculpture. I’m almost complete with the armature, which I will post a pix of, within the next few days. I want my dragon to portray motion, and emphasize the malevolent, yet graceful qualities of this mythological beast. I want the wings (in a raised pose) to be the focal point, which will further accentuate the in-motion aspect of the piece. Any way, these are my goals, and I hope that I can moderately pull this off. I know that I am a beginner in the company of masters, so please indulge me. Please understand, I am not only new to producing art, but I am only now learning how to cut, shape, and weld metal. All my life I have felt that I have been squashing my creativity, which has yearned for expression. At 47 years old, and finally semi-retired, I have found the time and the energy to dedicate myself to art, and metal art is my chosen medium. I love the process, and I have a passion for metal art… works, such as yours, and others on this site.

Like you, I too am just starting to acquire my tools. Hell, I’m welding outdoors atop cinderblocks, using 2 sawhorses with a board as a bench, and buying stuff on an as-needed basis. I really need to dump this borrowed flux cored arc welder (what a mess), and buy a Miller MIG w/argon tank!

To answer your question about future work, my next piece will actually be a commission which I will give away, free of charge. The owner of “Bat Automotive” saw the progress on my dragon wings, and was so enamored by the wings, that he asked me to make him a bat (as in vampire bat) for his business. After that, I have no idea, and I do rack my brain trying to decide what to do next! Maybe a welding table...

Anyway, thanks for the compliment on my fish.

J.R.

Hay bud why don't you put your dragon on this site so we can compare! Maybe we will really find something ugly to laugh at!