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This is a really recent painting - it was a birthday present for my Dad. He had asked me long ago to paint something for him and I just now got around to it. When I was growing up, we would always listen to music while we'd decorate the Christmas tree - so I guess it's kind of a father-daughter theme specific to us. I also incorporated his favorite color - purple and favorite animal - otters - to make it a little more personal.

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:iconamarathimi:
Aww… The atmosphere is lovely in this picture. Picture looks wonderful as always. May I ask how did you do those glowing effects?
:iconred-clover:
Thanks! Glad you like it - As for the glow effects, I usually mix a little white (or whatever color) with a lot of matte medium so it's really transparent and then paint a halo around the light source. I keep adding a little white to the mix to gradually reduce the transparency and build it up until it looks like a 'proper' glow. And finally finish it with solid dab of white for the light in the middle.
:iconamarathimi:
Wow… I thought first you used Photoshop or something like that.
It is nice to know you make it by traditional techniques. The effect looks really wonderful. :aww:
:iconthewizardess:
Beautiful, otters are amazing creatures :D

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:iconnightfrost-icefang:
That is sooooo cute! I love the way you draw otters!

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Cutest Ever! My god you re awesome!
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This reminds me of all those times I used to decorate the tree with my parents. Although I was a boy and not a girl. lol. The way you have snow blowing outside helps to add to the christmas spirit. It's a really nice piece. Good job!

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