Monday, May 16, 2011

Famous German Zoo Animals (Hall of Fame) -- Matryoshka Dolls ~ Set 5

Here's my 5th set, a tribute to "famous" zoo animals in Germany. ;)

Rough sketches/guidelines:



Blank:


Base coat:


Rough outlines:


Painting in progress (outines and what not):


Varnished (multiple views):


Homemade card:


Personalized message:


 Auf wiedersehen!

Posted by * HOPSCOTCH * ~ Charlyn at 1:34 PM
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13 comments:

  1. ihsus sandalwoodMay 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    i love those animals, and they seem to be happy in our little living room too. so many precious details. i should document stefan and me staring at them wide eyed and grinning :)))
    thank you so much dear charlyyyn! you talented cat you!!

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  2. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ CharlynMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Tania/ihsus: Awww, you're most welcome - I'm glad you & S like them.
    I think Frank, the cross-eyed Jaguarundi, is one of my all time faves if I do say so myself..hahahaaa.... ;) *meow*

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  3. kitchuMay 16, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    such talent! these are the best!

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  4. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ CharlynMay 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    kitchu: Thank you so much - it means alot! :*

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  5. MarenMay 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Oh my God -- I can't believe you have heard of Heidi!! By the way, I love the Siberian Tiger's frown!! You ARE the Matryoshka Queen!!

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  6. R.May 17, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Quite a world you are creating there! :-)

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  7. Britt-Marie OskarssonMay 17, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    They are so sweet!

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  8. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ CharlynMay 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Maren: Danke! I only came across Heidi when I was doing some research for this theme. It's funny that the Germans really like their cross-eyed animals! hahahaa ;)

    R: Yes, indeedy! :*

    Britt-Marie Oskarsson: Tackar, as are you! ;D

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  9. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    ENVY! ^____^

    I still love love LOVE these sets of dolls you have created. They are just the coolest thing ever!

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  10. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ CharlynMay 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Michelle: Awww, I love that you love them! :D
    Your comments always brighten up my day - tak så meget! xoxo

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  11. www.finelittleday.comMay 28, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    They are wonderful :)!

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  12. NaanieMay 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    wow, so sweet.

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  13. * HOPSCOTCH * ~ CharlynMay 28, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Elisabeth/www.finelittleday.com: Tack! Means a lot coming from you! :*

    kmimp: Heehee, vielen dank! :)

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