This 3rd set of Matryoshka dolls are different from the others, because majority of the characters are "dead" - umm...that's why they have their eyes closed....except for the bacteria, silly! :P
I wasn't sure who I could give this set to, as I didn't want to offend the receiver.
After a quick conversation with the
Lille Prinsen, it was decided that this set will travel to Gamleby, Sverige where they will keep
Mattias Wallin - a most talented Artist/Svensk God/(Brother) Werewolf company, and will follow him to Göteborg at a later date.
Perhaps, I will let the visuals from Mattias'
video project illustrate why my (Cyclical) Food Chain Matryoshka dolls were perfectly suited for him:
And so in life, there is death.
Here is the process (please click on images for a larger view).....
Rough sketches:
Base coats, pencil sketches and outlines:
Painting completed:
Front:
Sides:
Back:
Legend (no comments on my phallic flourishes please! :S):
Personalized message at the bottom:
Varnished and ready for their long journey....
Safe travels!