...and some more Christmas Card Illustrations!

It's pretty much Christmas year-round here at the studio.  There's been many a summer day where the AC was cranking along with the sounds of Bing Crosby as a new Santa or Snowman image was being created.   I say "new" lightly because let's be honest... these illustrations are about as nostalgic and traditional as they come.   Nothing "new" about them.  I like it that way though.  Just sentimental I guess.

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My "In" with Santa

I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but I'm kind of buddies with Santa Clause.  A while back, he was nice enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to pose for some reference photos to be used for illustrations.  It was a crazy shoot that involved live rabbits, chickens, a puppy, and some very excited young children.   Santa wasn't aware of what he was walking into that evening, but being his jolly old self, he modeled like a pro.   Many thanks to all who helped.

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Christmas Market Barn-shaped Puzzle

Finally!!!!  The Christmas art that gets worked on here year-round can be posted online without fear of angry mobs running me out of town for posting out of season!  (made that mistake before!!)  Prepare ye for a slew of posts this December!!!   There's a pile of Santas, Snowmen, and Christmas cheer laying around here that has been patiently waiting for many, many months.  I figured a puzzle image of happy people looking forward to the big day would be a good place to start...

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