I designed this monster for someone who wanted to give it as a gift. He sent me a few pictures of th lady it was for. She was a yoga instructor with blond hair and had an affinity for everything "zen". So, I tried to create a peaceful image of a yoga monster meditating on a lilly pad. I added cherry blossoms and Mt. Fiji in the background for a more Japanese and zen feel.
This painting was ordered by a friend of mine who wanted a special gift for his mother who was ill in the hospital. His mother is very artistic and loved angels. It was so fun to make this little one, I think it turned out very sweet.