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Little Fir Tree * Honoring the story by Hans Christian Andersen

flippergirlpaints 22 Dec 2023

The tale of a young fir tree, discontent with life and constantly wasting it wishing for a different one. It realizes, however too late, what it had, and reflects on its life and the lessons it has learned.

A wonderful reminder for us this season, and always, to practice gratitude and find contentment in our lives.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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Super painting ,Pam πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGreat

awesome mood and dramatic lighting; how did you do that moon?! I love it so much. nice story btw!

Beautiful work Pam!

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Thank you Dirk!

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Thanks Jeffth! The moon started out as a few coats of white gesso as a circle painted on a black gesso canvas. Then just patiently adding/blending black, van dyke brown and white to get the effect I wanted and softly blending in the pthalo green. The painting was done wet on wet like Bob style.

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Thanks so much Brian!

Great painting Pam. I especially love your moon and its reflections off the snow and trees and the way it highlights your little fir tree and rabbit in the foreground. Fantastic. Merry Christmas to you and yours also. Cheers

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NICE WORK PAM..LOVE THAT MOON!CHEERS N A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Thanks Dave!
Thanks Pietro!
Before I sold it, I happened to see it at night in my studio and it DID look like the moon was glowing!

How gorgeous! You did an awesome job!

Never heard this story before, thanks for sharing. Just today I sent email to almost 30 of my colleagues to thank them for everything they are doing and for working together with me.

Beautiful moon! It is mesmerizing. And cute little bunny!
Very beautiful painting!

this is amazing!!!

Great moon and light effects!

Wonderful !!....Well done Pam

Gorgeous scene Pam!!! That full moon is incredible. Love that little rabbit by the little tree! Adorable!

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Thank you Sandy!

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Thanks Sunny! A thoughtful gesture you made which was surely well received and appreciated 😊

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Thanks Jesse!

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Thank you Jos!

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Thanks a bunch Terry!

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Thank you Nancy! The little bunny IS in the story. I debated adding it, and am glad I did!

Pretty!

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Thanks Cosmo!

Well done!

This really caught my eye. Wonderful story and painting.

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Thank you Tom!

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Thanks Debbie! I am glad you like the story as well 😊

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