Daenerys Targaryen The Unburnt

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For quite some time, I have been a very big fan of the Game of Thrones series by George R.R. Martin. I started reading the first book 3 years ago, and just recently finished the latest book, A Dance with Dragons.

Of all the characters in Martin's series, Daenerys is by far the character with whom I identify the most. I can't say that I am like her; but rather, that she serves as a symbol of strength and determination for me.

As corny as it sounds, the story and the characters have seen me through a fair share of trials in the last few years of my life. Dany, above the others, always reminds me to be honourable, and to do what is right in spite of all the reasons not to. She is a character that gives selflessly, always seeks after wisdom; who is loyal to her people and her friends, and who continuously plants one foot in front of the other and keeps going, no matter how desperate the situation.

She's also a badass.

So I wanted to give her her due and paint something for a character that has taught me quite a bit about the kind of person I strive to be.

Daenerys Targaryen (c) George R.R. Martin
Art (c) Erin McManness 2012
Roughly 30 hours, 10 layers
Countless refs and a big thanks to my prof Rick for his very discerning, helpful critique, as well as the folks over at CA

If you're coming to Otakon, I will be selling prints of this work, stop by Table V08