It's a Fish Eat Fish World.....

It's a Fish Eat Fish World! This painting was one of the most fun times I've ever had painting! Again, I used a beautiful polished Brazilian Agate stone as my center point.

This stone reminded me of an eye, and that's exactly what I used it for. This time, I also added twelve polished shells, which I used for the teeth.If you scroll down a bit, I've included pictures of how I applied the stone and teeth. :)

This was done in oils, and the painting measures 14x11. The stone measures appx 2-1/2 inches high, 4" long and stands off the canvas about 1/4 inch.

I meant for this picture to tell a story.....which is much like the modern world today. Again, the title is "It's a Fish Eat Fish World". The main fish has a beacon light sticking out of his head, which attracts smaller fish (like the little purple fish) close, then he eats them. This is exactly what is going to happen.

However, the smaller purple fish is not a fish at all. It's actually another beacon light from a much larger fish that is going to eat the main fish.

The little fish below is witnessing everything and knows what is going to happen. He is getting out of the way!

I tried to paint a lot of different sea elements and "surprises" in this picture. :)  Hope you enjoy!

 Below are the first stages of this painting......step by step....this was a long process!