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LynTaylor — The Night Before Christmas

Published: 2006-12-04 08:41:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1076; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 4
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Description This is my weeks entry for

This piece gave me pause. With Christmas only weeks away it is so easy to get caught up in all the hype. I wanted to keep this piece simple in theme. An old cottage window, the Depression era cup & plate, unadorned wheatmeal biscuits, a simple red bow, a candle and some holly. Finger paintings on the frosty window add a touch of innocence showing that despite the lack of finery, the true gift of Christmas is family.

This is my entry for Innocence in the

Stock:

Snow Scene -
Window -
Red Bow -
Holly -
Cup/Plate/Biscuits/Candle - my own stock

This image is copyright and sole property of Lyn Taylor (aka Sunstone72 on deviantART) - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this image may be used in any derivative works such as icons, avatars, as part of any other images or to be further developed/processed in any way, shape or form. THIS IS NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN.

I give the following clubs permission to feature this artwork.
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Comments: 34

crystalclearink [2007-08-25 02:46:07 +0000 UTC]

It's so sweet, so gentle, when everything looks grey you've got your family to brighten it. Gotta love the christmas season

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LynTaylor In reply to crystalclearink [2007-08-25 02:49:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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crystalclearink In reply to LynTaylor [2007-08-25 02:54:22 +0000 UTC]

you're very and always welcome

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liwah [2007-08-18 04:24:38 +0000 UTC]

Yeee~!!! One of those pictures that just makes you smile and feel all warm n' fuzzy. :3 Absolutely marvelous.

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LynTaylor In reply to liwah [2007-08-18 05:30:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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sess-lover-forever [2007-02-21 02:33:30 +0000 UTC]

good detailing, especially on the windows! ^^ you blend all the subjects very well, creating a harmony that most are familiar with.

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LynTaylor In reply to sess-lover-forever [2007-02-21 03:11:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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sess-lover-forever In reply to LynTaylor [2007-02-21 14:01:29 +0000 UTC]

very welcome.

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eggy-chan [2006-12-26 04:03:47 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I featured this piece in my journal here . If you don't want it featured, just let me know and I'll remove it. Merry Christmas!

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LynTaylor In reply to eggy-chan [2006-12-26 10:33:14 +0000 UTC]

Thats so cool! Thanks so much

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eggy-chan In reply to LynTaylor [2006-12-26 10:55:30 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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prettymonkey26 [2006-12-26 00:57:37 +0000 UTC]

what the scrooge will have for christmas dinner i suppose. awesomeness in its simplicity.

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LynTaylor In reply to prettymonkey26 [2006-12-26 01:53:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Archangelical [2006-12-24 14:25:07 +0000 UTC]

it's like when scrooge breaks open the window
and shouts to the little boy bellow for a christmas goose
"you mean the one as big as me" and such and such
anyway I really like your picture
merry merry christmas

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LynTaylor In reply to Archangelical [2006-12-25 01:38:46 +0000 UTC]

Good one! Thanks so much. Merry Christmas to you too

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Runewitch [2006-12-15 17:23:21 +0000 UTC]

This is so simple, yet so very, very touching.
Wonderful piece

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LynTaylor In reply to Runewitch [2006-12-15 22:47:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Runewitch In reply to LynTaylor [2006-12-15 23:30:30 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome and congratulations on being one of the picks of the week too

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LynTaylor In reply to Runewitch [2006-12-15 23:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again, I'm totally blown away at getting one of the POTW

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Runewitch In reply to LynTaylor [2006-12-16 05:58:58 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, me too

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LizGiuly [2006-12-08 14:28:34 +0000 UTC]

You made a really cool idea with the challenge of ManipulateThis. My compliments :clapp:

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LynTaylor In reply to LizGiuly [2006-12-08 21:08:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for your kind words

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LizGiuly In reply to LynTaylor [2006-12-08 21:31:17 +0000 UTC]

U'r welcome

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The-Queen-s-stock [2006-12-08 10:41:17 +0000 UTC]

this is so pretty, warm and christmas-like!!!

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LynTaylor In reply to The-Queen-s-stock [2006-12-08 21:08:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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The-Queen-s-stock In reply to LynTaylor [2006-12-13 10:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!!!

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BFG [2006-12-06 23:05:19 +0000 UTC]

Great idea

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LynTaylor In reply to BFG [2006-12-06 23:32:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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vampurity-stock [2006-12-06 16:00:29 +0000 UTC]

aww too cute! and it looks so natural. great job!
thanks for using my stock, hun
~vampurity~

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LynTaylor In reply to vampurity-stock [2006-12-06 23:33:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks & my pleasure

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eggy-chan [2006-12-06 03:50:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love it. Perfectly represents the very special Christmastime.

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LynTaylor In reply to eggy-chan [2006-12-06 07:27:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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cyborgsuzystock [2006-12-06 03:22:22 +0000 UTC]

This is a great, soothing, peaceful peice of work. Perfect for the season. Great job blending all the elements, too.

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LynTaylor In reply to cyborgsuzystock [2006-12-06 07:31:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank so much. I've since noticed the black line around the plate which is unfortunately due to the filter. The plate looked fine prior to the filter and I like the filter, so I don't really know how to fix it. Anyway, thanks again for your words.

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