The design that wouldn't let go.

Normally when I start out with an idea I that want to sculpt I will begin with the pose.   If I'm doing a 4"x8" tile the balance will be totally different than if I'm working on a 6" tile or a large panel.   I'll draw the design many times and in different scales before I get it right. However in the case of The Koi and the Dragonfly the idea haunted me until I finally sketched it out and sculpted it.  This idea came full blown into my head and the final sculpt came out almost exactly as I had envisioned it.  (this is very rarely the case.)  Only later did I research the meanings given to the Koi and the Dragonfly as individual animals.  It was really cool.  The Koi stands for strength of character and courage, perseverence and individuality, the gold koi also stand for good luck and prosperity.  The pose was important as well, the koi should always be swimming upstream as that stands for overcoming adversity.  The dragonfly is similar, standing for power & agility, elegance & grace and seeing beyond human limitations.  I guess I had to create this design.  Let me know what you think.
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