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Christmas picture number One for this year.

For my Christmas cards this year, this was initially inspired by the window in the apse of my church. It's the Nativity, and at the base of the stable is a piece of purple cloth that I always mistake for water. And I like how in Nativities the building always has to be small and cross-sectioned. Combined with inspiration from some Garth Williams illustrations of buildings, boats, and trains that are small but with such architectural elements, towers and chimneys... Small buildings are inspiring, the poetry of limits, a whole world contained within. And in this case, the Cause of the Universe all within...

What I'm proudest of is the strange symbolism of the bird feeder.

Merry Christmas! :holly:
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~Neoconvoy Mar 4, 2012  Student General Artist
Beautiful!
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~FireFiriel Mar 22, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you!
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How beautiful!I love the symbolism. It reminds me of medieval German art:D
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~FireFiriel Jan 8, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you very much! ^_^
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*SuperheroGeek13 Dec 29, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
This is just so sweet! Mary rocking baby Jesus to sleep is just adorable.
I like how there's so much blue in the background and then warmer colors inside. Makes it feel very cozy.

I must admit that I was a bit stumped by the bird feeder. But that is an excellent symbol of the blood of our Lord.
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~FireFiriel Jan 1, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you very much! :aww:
Heh, I do like blue. It turned out bluer than I first imagined, but I'm glad the warm spots have that effect.

Thank you very much! It is a bit cryptic, but that's part of the fun!
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*SuperheroGeek13 Jan 4, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
You're welcome.
I like blue as well. Its my favorite color!

Yes indeedy!

BTW, I got ya'll Christmas card a few days ago. Thanks so much! It really made my day. :aww:
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~FireFiriel Jan 5, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
I'm glad you liked it!

By the way... hehehe.... guess what?

....new Sherlock!!!! :D Yes! :squee:

If you need a link I can give ya!
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*SuperheroGeek13 Jan 5, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
NEW SHERLOCK????? Really??? Yes, yes, yes, please send me the link! :happybounce:
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