The Christmas Star For (Suncat1) by magnus073
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This is for my friend Deb or best known as (Suncat1). She is a really super artist who does great work in Daz Studio. I love her science fiction images and her creative ideas she has for them. Most important is she is a truly wonderful lady who has been a friend to me for a very long time. Deb is great at telling stories and has a perfect memory for even the smallest details from long ago.The way she described her family to me made me feel like I really knew them. She shared this story with me a while back about what happened to her family one Christmas so I waited to share it with all of you now. As I've learned from my nieces sometimes all it takes is one of your kids showing you how much they love you to make everything alright. My best wishes for the holidays to my dear friends all over the globe. I hope you enjoy Deb's story and may God bless and watch over you all.
Dave
The Christmas Star: Once upon a time Deb's parents wanted a Christmas tree. Her Dad found one by a storage building and took it home. Her Mom said it was too tall, didn't have enough branches and left sap all over. Deb and her sisters Robin and Bonnie decorated the tree to make it beautiful. Their Mom put a lovely glass tree spire on top to complete their work. During the night they heard a crash and ran downstairs. Their cat Mitzy had tried to climb the tree and knocked it over breaking her Mom's cherished tree spire. Deb knew her Mom was sad and decided to do something special for her. Deb got a stapler, scissors, paper plates, foil and tassels. Deb worked so hard to create a magical star for their tree. Later Robin brought their parents into the livingroom. Their stood Deb holding her small foil star with little tassels she had made. Bonnie was holding Mitzy so she didn't spoil the moment. Her Mom was so touched she put the star on top of the tree and it stayed there all Christmas.
Credits:
Madison, Mike, Viky, Cat By Daz
Gretel Textures By ToniDunlap
Sasha For V-4 By Syltermermaid
Sunday Best Outfit By Poserworld
M.S. Livingroom By Richabri
Gretel Outfit By Lourdes Mercado
Aluminum Foil Star By Me
Winter Wear By Will Dupre, Mab
Everyday Wear By Will Dupre
Noel Tree By Pretty 3D
Cupcake Outfit By Mada
Mihai Hair By Neftis
Flip Hair By Daz
Madelia Hair By Lisbeth
Slinky Hair By Quarker
Wreath By Umblefugly, Bobbie25, Gareee
Doll House By Free Stuff
Note: Here is a update on my cousin Mary's husband Steve and thank you for being patient with me. He is doing much better and wearing the back brace now. They have managed to stand him and with help and trying to help him to walk. Keep him in your thoughts, prayers and meditations as he is a bit depressed that he won't be able to be home with his family for Christmas.
Comments (232)
mininessie
awww! so tender story and image :D great one Dave !!!
Rainastorm
Well done, well done! :-)
novelist
You are so good at depicting emotions and stories. Your posing with body language and facial expressions are so natural and telling. An endearing Christmas story. Happy Holidays to you and yours. And thanks as always for sharing your work with us. : )
moonbunnie
Wonderful and touching story and dedication :) Absolutely adorable scene and fantastic expressions!
zil2008
What a wonderful heartfelt story. You recreated it beautiful in your image. It is also good to hear that Steve is able to get up and walk, even if in pain. Of course he will be depressed to miss the Hoidays at home with his family. He got hurt trying to do something nice for them to celebrate Christmas. (Poor fellow). Just let him know that the family is probably just thankful that he is alive to celebrate the holiday, in the hospital or not. There is always next year. Let me wish you, your nieces,and the rest of your family a very Merry Christmas. Wonderful render.
eekdog
joyous, wonderous and beautiful Dave, rally like how you can get so many characters in one render, my comp will only handle two. your lighting and shadowing are right on the money. and you are a master of joyful expressions bro. instant fave*** /s
loligagger
Great dedication and I'm happy to hear Steve's doing better and my prayer's are with you all!!!!!!!!!!!
mikeerson
Did the Mom have triplets??? Cool story, I wonder what has become of that star and how long it was used... I bet a lot of people could tell stories about their tree - lol If you have a cat, it will happen... funny how the star is probably the most popular ornament, but I have a little angel ornament that has glitter on the bottem... I've had it my whole life and don't know where it came from, it was old when I got it... but as far back as I can remember, I asked year after year if I could be the one to hang it. After my Mom passed in 2001 I got it. It needs a touch up like they did on Michelangelo's David and The Statue of Liberty - maybe next year. I hope your family member is doing better.
Flint_Hawk
A precious story & absolutely marvelous illustration you've done for it! I will say a prayer for Steve!
pjlawson
Such a heartwarming story and your scene depicts it wonderfully! Great poses and expressions. Great job on the star! My prayers are with Steve and his family!!! Have a wonderful and safe Christmas!
lunchlady
What a beautiful story, dedi, and depiction! You work never stops amazing me, Dave! Merry Christmas!
scifibabe
Wonderful Christmas scene. Just spent a ton of time studying this image. You put so much detail into this. Love how the tree is slightly tilted and really fits the story. Great poses and expressions for all your characters. Love that star and I saw that you created it. Well done! Beautiful decorations for the tree - love the presents and the dollhouse you put in there. Great setting too - love the hardwood floors. And the lighting is perfect. Well done! Another great picture and this one is ideal for the holiday season. :)
LBJ2
Wonderful composition, Dave. Fantastic work on this scenario. Many fine details. And it is a lovely childhood memory of Deb. I think this really shows, how much, the mood of a parent, means to a child. And how kids will do anything to make their parents happy. There are much wisdom in this fine piece. PS. Glad to hear Mary's hubby, Steve is doing better.. And i do feel sorry that he can't be home for christmas. But i think the most important part is... That he did not get paralyzed, from the neck and down. Just think about what happened to Christopher Reeve. I think Steve was lucky, after all. Even lucky to be alive. Merry Christmas to you and the family.
2Loose2Trek
What a wonderful Christmas story and illustration ... truly an inspired image. Well done Dave. And have a very Merry Christmas!!!
DrMcQuark
Your gift for capturing the heart of a scene continues to amaze me. Superb work my friend.
Biffowitz
Wonderful render and story my friend, probably my biggest love of children comes from their enthusiasm. Most seem to have a knack of turning the impossible into the memorable. Good work once again, merry Christmas to you too buddy. Now...where....did...I..put...my...fav...folder? .....hmmmm.
photostar
What a wonderful render depicting the narrative. The characters you include with your renders always seem to have their own special personalities and souls. Almost as if they are alive. Keep sharing your fine work, Dave.
brycek
Wonderful Christmas story and dedication Dave..Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Wolfmanw
Love the story Dave and the thought your put into the image. Excellent detail work and totally enjoy it. Thanks my friend for sharing yet another beautiful image. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Gisela
Sweet story Dave.
Digitell
What a beautiful story and a wonderful image to go with it! You really did a great job laying out this image..everything is perfect..the girl holding the cat is special ;)..Merry Ho Ho!!
tennesseecowgirl
Its reflecting back to little moments like this, that make the holidays so special.. Its hard to keep them cats away from the tree though, our cat Raskel always goes a little nuts while we are decorating the tree, then after the tree skirt is laid out she finds her place underneath and there she will sleep for the next couple weeks, almost like she thinks we did ALL that just so she has a pretty place to sleep. haha and she is certainly on my shopping list every year I just bought her a stocking full of goodies, and a new and as Erin called it (Elegant LOL) bed, but shhhh don't tell. Lovely work Dave.
npauling
A lovely christmas story and you have created a beautiful scene here. The star looks to be a beauty and deserving its special place at the top of the tree. Lovely work.
schonee
What a wonderful story and Beauitful Image. I just Love the expression on everyone..You sure have a way of bringing a story to life my Friend. 10+
Silkylady
This is terrific, very colorful, super cute and beautiful David. This turned out great. Wonderfully written. Nice clarity and depth. The lighting is perfect. Another Masterpiece. Huggs... Silkylady...
Richardphotos
always a treat to enjoy your composition and story line. the posing is outstanding Dave
brewgirlca
As always your stories and pictures bring out an emotional side of me that otherwise stays pretty hidden; for some reason it almost brings me to tears but I think it is not for the saddness but for the love of the children and also just for the fantastic look on the faces of the little girls. I hope you have a great seasonal holiday Dave and I wish Steve well. it is a long journey back but just to be able to stand and step is a huge accomplishment. Hugs
Minda
Hi baby wow! This is really wonderful scene,and image exactly what you told me i love the expression on everyone ,love that tree and the star its beautiful and even all the gifts,i love this x'mas story of your friend deb and im sure she love this image that u did for her..excellent work as always ..also i will put my thoughts and prayers for your cousin steve and i hope he wont give up..Love You and Hugs tight.
blankfrancine
Its been a long time it seems since youe last posted render, Dave. this is a great holiday render and dedi done in your unique and wwonderful style!
Lunastar
This is such a touching story. Thank you and Deb for sharing it. Wonderful image. I love the tree and the expressions. You can almost feel Deb waiting and watching for her mother's reaction. Excellent work.