Work in Progress

Dear guests of Hotel Madame,

Today I'm bringing you into my studio to share a preview of what I'm working on.

A female Nutcracker inspired by the sexy guards of the Crazy Horse: a mix between the classic Nutcracker iconography (the top hat, the military uniform) and the sophisticated eroticism of the Crazy Horse.

I imagined the Nutcracker as a toy that comes to life, an inanimate character animated in a surreal and sexy vision. Military seriousness blends with explicit eroticism, golden details that shine on skin, structured epaulettes that frame the body.

And of course, my iconic details: the geometric bob, the fiery red heart-shaped lips.

I'm showing you two stages of the drawing: one sketched in pencil and a more complete one where I'm trying a combination of pink and very light green colors. It almost looks like the uniform is made of sugar meringue. Soon you'll see the final result!

With affection, Madame Dabi

Behind the Scenes: The Nutcracker Guard