Don't you just want a cup of hot chocolate now? That's the sort of cozy feeling I hope this year's Christmas card will elicit. OK, admittedly, I'll only email it to people but hey, it's better than nothing! So, consider this my card to you, to all of you who have contributed to this community over the year. Thank you, thank you! :)
It's funny, really — although I rarely do non lined art, for some reason, come December, I seem to prefer creating more simplistic offerings as with last year's when I did Mistletoe and A Partridge in a Pear Tree. Go figure. Anyway, this was a fun piece to do. ...BTW, perhaps you'd be interested in seeing the initial rudimentary sketch too from which I then drew out the vector shapes shapes and so on?
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I have the day off work today so tons of time to peruse your own offerings today. I'm so looking forward to it, continually checking back in as the day progresses. And guess what else? I've even made some to-die-for homemade lemon shortbread to nibble on. Oh! And some mince meat pies too (these aren't homemade though)! Mmmm... Now all I need is that hot chocolate. :)
really like the single pair hanging amidst the lush backdrop of the snow and trees. The piece is really vivid and smooth, came out great.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the simplicity of this one, and the shades of blue...How darling those mittens just hanging there waiting for just the right person to come along and need them.
ReplyDeleteYes, you hot chocolate and lemon shortbread would be great right now!! I've been baking and freezing for a week now, and have my fruitcakes, pumpkin bread, banana bread and English Toffee made...Ahead of the game this year as I make goodie baskets for all my adult kids.
Merry Christmas Mmm...
MMm, this is totally beautiful! I also like the initial sketch. The mittens looks so cozy hanging there and love the touch of the falling snow. Thanks for the card too! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteReally nice. I love how the mittens pop against the blue and white background.
ReplyDeleteA lovely card it is! I highly enjoy this, does make me want to get all cozy and drink cocoa. Love seeing the initial sketch too. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful illustration. I like the punch of color the mittens give the softly muted landscape and the layers of blue that make up the background.
ReplyDeleteHi Mmm . . . I really, really love this particular illustration! It would make a great card.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and calming. Love how you have used the gradual change in colour to show the depth. I don't think this would have worked with outlines. Very poignant with the mittens hanging there. I think this is your best so far.
ReplyDeleteIt definately would make a lovely card.
Beautiful and elegant! I love it.
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