I started this piece on January 1, 2001 and completed it on November
29, 2001. The design is stitched on 28ct Platinum Linen. To the
original design instructions, I added a layer of Prisms P-1 to
the dragon creating a very sparkly effect. I also did the knot
work in the border with a long stitch as opposed to a backstitch.
The rider was designed one over one. The framing was done by
Dan Melvin of Matte Ink. I chose a gold inner matte (to balance
out the sparkly dragon), a teal middle matte, and a purple outer
matte. I have no purple in my house, so finding a spot for this
one will be interesting. If I remember correctly, the frame was
more of a gold and Dan did a special wash to give it more of an
antiqued look.
