Comment from Montana Shooter
Very nice! I love the objects and their lighting against the dark foreground. The holly leaves and pine boughs add much to the lovely softness of the pastels used in creating the books and candle! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2025

Thank you!

Comment from JirinaInspire
Beautiful and so suitable for the contest.
The soft pastel and all the shading is showing all the details and cars so nicely.
Great composition of all items and presentation!

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2025

thank you so much for your lovely review and high rating!!

Comment from alaskapat
This is just lovely. It makes me think of Christmas time because of the holly .
Well created to show the stack of books with the candle providing the light , I like the pine branches and pine cones along with the holly and the red fabric that drapes over the books.
Well arranged and presented!

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2025

Thank you very much!!!

Comment from jani.man
This is a mesmerizing painting. The flickering candle caught my attention. It would make a beautiful Christmas card. The delicate folds in the red scarf add to the warmth and peacefulness of this painting.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2025

Thank you very much!!

Comment from helvi2
Love the nice touch of Christmas this has "M"! It could be religious or just classic Christmas stories waiting to be read and told. Love the way you decorated the books and topped it off with a candle. The whole image has a nice feel to it! wish I had a six left for you!
Good Luck in the candle contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2025

Thank you my friend!!

Comment from Kirsten Shonle
This is a great image. The pastels ad a nice softness to the piece. I like how the candle emits some light. I like the pine cones. The books are great. It makes me wonder what the meaning of it all is. There is really nice dimension. The background really makes the candle pop.

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2025

thank you very much!!

Comment from nikman
A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition reminds me of Christmas. Colours, textures and tones are fine. Well drawn and good luck!

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2025

Thank you very much!!

Comment from orchidrn
This is a lovely art piece; a good entry into the contest.. It looks like a Christmas picture. but very warm and appropriate for the contest. Good luck.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2025

Thank you very much!

Comment from queenjoanie2
AWESOME.Wonderland art for the season.Captivating scene by candelight.Love the reading aspect. Perfect, clean and cool nice BG, really gorgeous backlight color. Decorated very well. Thanks for this beauty.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2025

Thank you very much!!

Comment from MKFlood
your style stands out to me..dont say anything, remember this is a blind contest. very nice still art. loe the flame on the candle. the details is great. the shading is excellent. the depth is excellent. the blend of the colors is excellent. the presentation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2025

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2025

Thank you my friend!!