Excellent job of blending the photographic elements with the 3d elements.

Well...first...GREAT TO HAVE YOU BACK POSTING!! (didn't mean to shout) :o) second... I for one, don't need an apology. We all go through it, muses tend to disappear for awhile and don't leave a forwarding address. As guitting smooking, as I said before, you're a better person than I. I do know the syndrome of smoking or at least letting them burn down while I compute. It's a hard one to break. But you will do it! :o) Love the image, it is magical as ever. Your muse is back! :o) Be safe and have a wonderful tomorrow

Yes you do dear Buddy. That sense of wonderful humor isn't going a place. Oh yeah, she's posting again. Woohoo! And I love your coming back picture. I think maybe it was fun to do, yes? It sure looks like it was. I am just too proud of you, hanging in with the non-smoking. You can sure do Miss Ruby. Hugs.

Very cute.

Glad you're back Ruby... I missed you. Love the picture... pesky little things those pixies (or are they your smoking demons LOL)... and you have that tree in your backyard?? I wish you all the best in your endeavor to quit smoking.

Oh sis am I glad to see you back. I missed you and your awesome art so much. Please know we are thinking of you in this rough time and just know you have alot of friends here and everywhere you go. So good luck with the job hunt. Hope you get something soon. Can always use your art for money you know :-) And most of all, hold thumbs for stopping that smokes ok. Hugs always.

I never smoked while cooking lol but I understand about doing art though, that is when I smoke the most for some reason... and I think I would feel a bit crippled too for doing my art. And I do have to quit :) Wonderful image and composition, your photo is perfect for a fairy image :)

This is so cute Ruby and really beautifully done. Keep after that quitting smoking as I know you can do it :)

This is a very fine and humorous pic, Ruby! And that's all that counts! No need to apologize, no need to justify yourself. This is still a free community..?!? LOL (haven't been here that much myself over the last weeks...) I never smoked, dear but I have experienced a lot of 'quitting bad mood' and stuff and know it osn't easy and I'm with you here! Good luck crossing my fingers Good to have you back with your amazing work!

A wonderful image Ruby! I'm happy to hear & see your muse is back! :) Good for you on breaking your smoking habit. Keep it up, as it is as you know healthier for you in the long run.

Oh! Congratulations to have stopped smoking, it is a very difficult thing and you succeeded then bravo! For six months, the test which remains the most difficult for me is unmistakably the computer is more particularly to draw! Attractive work there with a magnificent integration in the photo. excellent work!

Ruby..so good to see you again. Wonderful image and I do know how hard it is to stop smoking..been over 10 years now since I quit. Keep up the good work!! "Hugs"

Nice work, and welcome back.

WONDERFUL to see you back, Ruby! hugs And with such a fantastic image, too! LOVE the photo background and the elf with those little imps! The most important part is that you're committed to making that change for yourself...that's all that matters. GREAT to have you back!

Missed you Ruby. I just wish they had that magic pill to curb the urge to smoke. It is so tough, I've tried and not succeeded. A very sweet image!

Glad you back Ruby and as for the smoking thing for some it takes a while to actual quit, so don't worry if you sneak one or two along the way. My girlfriend did and I did not, its all about getting rid of the addiction.

Nothing to forgive Ruby!! We all know that real life is more important than our little world here!!! Glad to have you back!!! A wonderful and very dreamy image!!! It is just beautiful!! Hugs Ute

Hey Ms. Ruby T! Long time no see, for both of us! LOL Love this image! I'm so glad to see you back. I know how you feel about the muses, I lost mine too, but I'm starting to feel the need again. Hugs, Nikki

WOOOOOOOOOW!!!IMPRESSIONANTE OBRA INCRIVEL CRIAÇÃO MAGNIFICA ELF BELISSMO VESTIDO,SENSACIONAL BACKGROUND FABULOSO REFLEXO E ILUMINAÇÃO.+++++++++5 MEUS PARABÉNS POR VOCÊ NÃO TER VOLTADO A FUMAR SEI O QUANTO É DIFICIL. ESTOU FELIZ QUE VOCÊ TENHA VOLTADO.

quiting smoking Ruby i'm sure had a major roll in your muse, i've tried a few times to quite and many things got ugly with my attitude. i forgive you, i'm just very happy your back, i was mentiong your absenece to others on a recent posting. and i would say your muse never left ya hon, very beautiful work indeed. glad your BACK!! lol steve

Smiling from ear to ear just seeing the ebot. Smiling even more so seeing this whimsical little piece. Every detail is so enchanting. Very happy you posted and plan to continue. Little steps on the stop smoking can go a long way toward beating it in the end and you've made tremendous progress. You'll do the same job wise as well, Kiddo.

I forgive you Ruby and I pretty much know how you feel, a lot has been happening in my life as well. And I still have my sense of humor!!! Excellent artwork Ruby!!! Hugsss Frankie ^_^

So ~Cute & Magical~ FABULOUS!!! My Best Wishes :-}

This is so wonderful Ruby... the image and having you back posting! You were missed! Keep up with the non-smoking you can do it!!! Magically creative scene here!

Splendid artwork! Hugs Viki

I tried to stop smoking million times...but never succesfull. Cross my fingers for you. My muse is left me too. maybe she is in vegas too?LOL I dont know but i have since weeks not one great inspiration. And i am with comments late too LOL You see....you are not allone. :))) Your image here is beautiful and i love her pose and expression. Hugs:)

Soooo nice to see you Ruby ! ....and yes, quitting is just about the hardest thing sigh ....just know that as time goes by it WILL get easier....and very cool you haven't lost your sense of humor....good luck with the job hunting too !!! Love the pic !!!!!!!! H u g s

Ruby Rules...despite it all

Please do not aplogise we understand totally. The little people here are just fantastic :) Cathy xoxoxo

How truly enchanting! The best of luck to you!