Hopeful Centipede with a Bunch of Stars and Crap

Starlight

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Acrylic on wood

Nik's Story:

As a kid I had a problem with death. My garter snake died and I buried it in the back yard. After I had buried it I dug it up minutes later, panicked that I may have accidentally buried it alive, took it out, reassured myself it was dead and reburied it. This went on umpteen times. Even though it was stiff and the gnats had eaten it's eyes I was still worried.

I want the still life so I can remix it. I hate still life's but I think I could love this one if i could put a bunch of crazy eyes and teeth on it.