A Cherry For Your Queen by KatesFriend
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PLEASE ZOOM IN FOR BEST VIEWING And check out Sunsirae's eyes as you move your head closer to the screen. Pretty cool eh?
Another Christmas shopping season finished at last - as is all that pesky wrapping. Now all there is left to do is pass the evening in a battle of wits against Sunsirae in her annual Christmas Eve late night chess match. Looks like she has already gained the upper hand in this one. Sorry, no nudity. In truth, Sunsirae captured the Queen fair and square. No flashing her... legs like the last time. Still, a gesture of compensation seemed in order tonight of all nights. Alas, no whiskey. Simon looks out the window in anticipation of Santa's arrival. Perhaps he'll bring that wished for can of tuna - chunky not flaked. Certainly though, this intrusion of white fluffy stuff must be treated with suspicion. In spite of stern demands and a certain crossness, the flakes refuse to go back whence they came - hiss. His roommate, Sebastian, would rather snooze and let others pet him from time to time. As always, in the background, the cool sounds of D.J. Emma Harry and BHR 15.3. My thanks to all you who took the time to look in tonight. And my thanks for all your support this year. Merry Christmas and a safe holiday to all of you. Cheers! Don't drink and drive. I have to say that, it's the law.
Freebies
And, as always, most honourable mention and my personal thanks to the Renderosity artists who who have provided the freebies used in this rendering. mattclara for the Chess Set. FireMonkey for the Coffee Cups. JimFarris for the 1930's Cathedral Radio. Yanelis3D for the Christmas Gift Prop. geralday for the Book. Anthony Appleyard for the Riding Crop. mertext for the heart pendant from the Valentine 06 Free Jewelry set. Adorana for the Leonlin Hair for Victoria 3. smallspace for the Noble Fir Christmas Tree. Mystic-Nights for the Cherry. OOh Betty for the small Salad Bowl. mlevans for the V3 Crown Jewels Bracelet. DAZ for Victoria 3.
Other Credits
Sunsirae for V3 by Giana Shoes from 3 Piece Suit for M3 by the3dwizard. Sheer and Sexy Bundle for V3 by Moyra & Lourdes Mercado (DAZ) The Barrow Hill Radio bumper sticker (texture) was taken from a screen shot of the actual PC game 'Barrow Hill' and imposed upon the textures used for the Cathedral Radio. DAZ for the Millenium Cat.
Production Credits
nekoja - Winter Clothes for V3 (sweater) billy-t - Leather Gloves for V3
Comments (19)
eekdog
excellent christmas touch to this image Clayton, most well done my friend. Merry Christmas to you and your family.. Steve
anitalee Online Now!
Excellent
MagikUnicorn
EXCELLENT WORK Merry Christmas
Faemike55
Excellent image and great work Hopefully Santa will listen to Simon's request and maybe even do more and bring a case of chunky tuna to him
magnus073
Sensational work as always Clayton, one of your best. Really enjoyed the story and you managed to give the entire image a warm and comfortable feel. Have a Merry Christmas
renecyberdoc
a delight to see in full view all the little gadgets.very fine artwork.
flavia49
fantastic scene!! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, and wishes for a wonderful, happy New Year!
Minda
a marvelous work clayton Merry Christmas to you and your family
MrGorf
A lovely pic! Merry Christmas to you!
A_Sunbeam
Splendid scene!
drifterlee
Gorgeous scene!!!!!!!!!
sandra46
MERRY CHRISTMAS! BEST WISHES!
evielouise
Magickal Graphics Fantastic wow...............................5+
mgtcs
Such a lovely scene my dear friend, marvelous lighting and composition! Loved the title! My best wishes to you and yours and a marvelous New Year!
1010
Excellent details Clayton. Happy New Year!
twingo
Great looking christmas scene, the eyes are awesome.
JaneEden
Oh this is great, well done indeed!!! hugs Jane xx
myrrhluz
Never mind the snow, is that a mouse by the window! Great image! Wonderful detail, composition, and light. (I am trying to type with a hole in my thumb. Not a large one, just the usual result of playful kitty with claws meets soft skin of thumb.) I see Sunsirae is showing off her agility. (I have a cousin who used to be able to do that without using his hands to pull his legs into place. He just flipped them up. I could do it at the time, but considerably more effort and grunting was involved.) Beautiful lighting! I love the way it lights up her eyes, face, and hat trim. Her eyes are cool! Great textures on her hat trim and sweater. I like the intimate POV, great detail, and interesting stuff. And of course I love Simon and Sebastian. I hope Simon enjoyed his tuna and Sebastian got plenty of pets. Excellent addition to your Christmas Eve series.
ACue
Just amazing. I love all the details and the entire composition. I can appreciate all the planning that went into this. Excellent!! The fact that V3 is used is the real cherry on top.