So this, like nearly all of my pieces, started out as just a sketch based on the painting 'Ivan the Terrible and His Son' by Ilya Repin. But I realised how symbolic this could be for Thaisha- the horror, the guilt, the grief she feels over such a harrowing moment. Naturally if anything happens to your child, even if you didn't cause it, even if you fixed it, it still weighs heavy on your soul.
Unlike in 'Ivan the Terrible and his Son', I wanted this piece to be incredibly bright and vibrant- under the ginkgo tree, surrounded by the nature Thaisha loves and has dedicated so much to, the scenery completely contrasts the horror of the moment.
It was very fun to do, and took me 12 hours and 33 minutes to finish split over five days.
My VGEN commissions are open for anyone looking for a similar piece, and please do get in contact if this interests you. Thank you!