The Waiting by delbeke
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Okay, I am walking on air! I received a wonderful New Year surprise. I made this image to be put up in my gallery as a Christmas image for all of you. It is probably the easiet image I have ever done, it seemed to create itself with no postwork needed. On a whim, I entered it into the Christmas Contest. Never in my wildest dreams did I think it would win anything. It was fun, since I never entered anything before in any contest. Well, I was overcome when it won a place! Incredible! There were so any great images submitted and all the artists did fantastic work. I want to thank those wonderful people who voted for my image I am so appreciative and honored. Thank you. :o)
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When I was a little girl I would try to stay up and wait for Santa Claus, alas, the excitement and anticipation would take it's toll and I would fall asleep as I watched the gently falling snow from my window, it always seemed to snow on Christmas Eve, or maybe that's how I remember it. Eyes watching the sky through the snow for the Big Kahuna dressed in a red velvet suit and driving a sleigh with reindeer and a bag full of goodies.
I would wake up the next morning, usually at the ungodly hour of five or six a.m. (To my parents chargin) disappointed I had once again missed him by falling asleep, but I knew he had come, because the cookies, milk and carrots for Santa and the reindeer were gone, a note of thanks, telling me they were delicious. And at the end of my bed was a new bear with a bright ribbon smiling at me. This ritual would go on for years. I would fall asleep watching for the Man in the red suit and when I woke I would have a wonderful new bear to name. This was one of the Christmas Traditions in my family, that followed me into my own family and child. Even now, I'll give a bear a home on Christmas, but somehow it's not the same as when the Big Guy came in his red velvet suit and sleigh and reindeer, when snow fell on Christmas Eve. :o)
DAZ-Cat, Bear, Candycanes and Gingerbread man
Jtrout-Mouse
Digital Cats-Ragdoll-freebie Daz
FK Creations-Twins hair
Comments (55)
amirapsp
This was a stunning entry my art friend. So glad for you that you entered and won. Hugs always...
pcezanne1
This is just about my all time favorite! So sweet, so bunnislippery!
stevey3d
Wonderful Image! Superb lighting! Lovely & Congratulations!
Erynn
OMG!!! This is such a wonderful and cute image!! Perfect lighting and composition!! Definately a fav :)
brycek
This is so cute and lovely..Congratulations!!
MarciaGomes
MEUS PARABÉNS VOCE MERECE ISTO E MUITO MAIS!!! EU ADOREI TUA HISTORIA DE NATAL TUA OBRA É ENCANTADORA PARECE CENA DE FILME DE NATAL.LINDA POSE, MAGNIFICOS DETALHES.EU AMO,AMO+++++++++5 MY CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVE THIS AND MUCH MORE!!! I ADORED YOURS RECOUNTS OF YOUR NATAL OBRA IS CHARMING SEEMS SCENE OF FILM OF NATIVE.LINDA POSES, MAGNIFICENT DETAILS.I LOVE, +++++++++ 5
flaviok
Alexis, me sinto tão emocionado e feliz, por ver uma justiça acontecer num inicio de ano meu amigo. Merecido sem duvida alguma, esta é mais uma de tuas obras fantásticas, extremamente bem elaborada como sempre. Aplausos, Aplausos mil Alexis, I feel so excited and happy, for seeing a justice happen in an I begin of my year friend. Deserved without he/she doubts some, this is one more of your fantastic works, extremely well elaborated as always. Applause, Applause thousand
aquablue
This moment seems so near...............magical moment and magical done !!!
Star4mation
A beautifully magical image!! :)
AGentleMuse
Awww, its such a beautiful image and what a wonderful life you must have had as a child and I for one can only give thanks for that as your beautiful and unique stories & images continue to thrill us!!!!
pjlawson
OMG is right!!! What a wonderful story and image! Congratulations!!! It seems the doll caught a glimpse of the Big Guy by her expression. I love the cat and mouse... maybe peace can be found on earth! Fabulous!!! Happy New Year!
Tigi63
Ein sehr schönes Bild.Richtig süss wie die kleine so da schläft,wunderschönes Bild
Amethst25
It is a heart warming image! Congratulations on placing :)
Bossie_Boots
Omg wow i can see why it was chosen its simply outstanding and congrats your work is always amazing reminds me of ilustrations from childrens books hugs lou x
zaigodou
KAWAYUI--!! Very pretty image!!
Raindroptheelf
What a beautiful Image, that could be the cover of a childrens book. Wonderful, Stunning work!!!!
lwperkins
I think people fell in love with the sweetness of the image! Congratulations!
npauling
No wonder you got a placing this is so beautiful, congratulations. I love the lighting on this as it gives it a great atmosphere.
bpclarke
Congratulations! You have captured the mood, the sweetness of the wait and the spirit of Christmas joy. This was meant to be a winner. Excellent work. Bunny
FantastArt
Congratulations! This is very well deserved! a wonderful image!!!
efron_241
But it is indeeeeed a winner !!!! It wins my heart !!! Congratulations.. well deserved and a super start of 2008 !!! Hiep Hiep Hoera !!!! :) Your year started goood :) Best wishes for the other 365 days (yep it is a Long Year)
jif3d
Well done on your win in the contest, the whole scene is a great re-creation of your childhood, I really like these renders, that put themselves together ! Cheers :o)
pops
Funny I used to do the same thing. It seemed like the haerder I tried to stay awake the sooner I would fall asleep. Lovely image as always-congrats on the contesr
MagikUnicorn
M=A=S=T=E=R=P=I=E=C=E
swjkie100
OO You placed! Many gratz! This image is so moving, has full of emotion in it. Truly beautiful and again, gratz ^^
Cimaira
Congratulations! This is an awesome image and one of my favorites from the contest :o)
DennisReed
A winner in my book too! :) Bravo & Congratulations Alexis!
RodolfoCiminelli
My congratulations for the award and also for the wonderful history that us to counted, him but important it is that your work is inspired by something that him had happened to you during its childhood, and the thing that are carried out with the heart - as this work - they have its award- like the one that you had achieved -.. Excellent and very emotional work that you have a very Happy New Year....!!! #:O)
ontar1
Congrats, it is a very beautiful picture, just love it and your story, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Burpee
Congratulations! Simply adorable. Most of us can relate to the anticipation of seeing Santa. I never could stay up, lol. I love how you brought the memories alive. Bravo!