Mulan the Face in the Mirror - Limited Edition Canvas (AP - Artist Proof)

What is your place in the generations of your family? What if you had the power to change the world around you for good? If you had to risk your honor, your family name, and even your life in order to do it, would you? These are the questions that drive Disney’s Mulan (1998). For much of the story, Mulan hides what is in her heart. Those around her don’t see her, but a façade. In a moment of introspection, Mulan says, “Maybe what I really wanted was to prove I could do things right. So when I looked in the mirror. I’d see someone worthwhile.” It is a challenge we all seem to face. As one of 12 children, 9 of them brothers, it was not uncommon to look at life around me and wonder where my place was. I remember taking some of my early drawings to my Mother and her telling me how good they were. Having this validation certainly helped me to seek to develop my abilities in art. I can relate to Mulan’s reflection. Looking back at this story helped me remember my own ancestors and wonder if I’m bringing honor to them through my efforts. There are a thoNorth Americand stories in Disney’s Mulan (1998), but they all come down to the passing of the sword. We cannot fake what is inside our hearts. That’s why I chose this moment for the painting. Everyone is paying homage to Mulan, not just for her tremendous courage, but also for the strength to follow the voice within, a voice we all hear. I also wanted to show how Mushu and Cri-Kee beam at others seeing the Mulan they know. We may not all save an empire, but we all have our part to give. Mulan’s story helps us see that there is real power to affect change in each of us. Limited Edition Canvas Eric Dowdle Limited Edition Canvases combine old world craftsmanship with the finest materials and latest production technologies to produce extraordinary canvas artwork. Our reproduction process captures not only the color and mood of the enchanting original painting, but the actual brushwork as well. Every piece is hand-retouched by skilled artisans, giving the painting a look almost identical to the artist's on-easel original. Vibrant colors, rich textures and color tones accurate to the artists original brushstrokes are the hallmarks of your finished piece. Limited Edition Canvas Framing Eric Dowdle Limited Edition Frames are works of art unto themselves. Specifically crafted to accommodate Limited Edition Canvases, these hand crafted frames are the perfect complement to Eric Dowdle Artwork and will last for generations to come. Framing Features Premium Museum Quality Mouldings Engraved Brass Nameplate Secure, Removable Canvas Clips High Strength Coated Wire Hanger Features Premium Canvas Hand stretched on wooden stretcher bars Hand highlighted with fine acrylic paints by skilled artisans Long-life pigment inks that outperform conventional press inks. Edition number is applied to each Canvas Limited Edition Individually numbered Certificate Authenticity matched to the art piece Engraved brass nameplate included. Made in the North America © Disney