A sprig of holly is now included in the still life I shared a few days ago. The little bit of green leaves and red berries add some color to the lower part of the painting, balancing the red of Santa's hat. The low angle of the light fully illuminates the bottom leaf and catches just the tips of the top leaves. I can see in this photo that the fully illuminated leaf needs a cast shadow. So I'll add that with a deep value, sign it then hang it in the living room for the rest of the Christmas season. In Mid-January it will be dry enough to pack away with the rest of the trimmings. If, next Thanksgiving it needs nothing radical, I'll frame it and declare it a family heirloom. Merry Christmas!
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