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This is that piece of art where it is not easy to sum up it's excellence in just a word.Being an avid book-lover myself, this creation has appealed to me in so many ways such as it's rendering, composition and ambiance.Though not exactly of the most original idea, creatively it has nonetheless managed to impress at first sight itself with it's finesse execution and serene mood.The various colours of the book-houses are a wonderful representation of different genre of books. In a world of E-book era, the classical atmosphere is a great touch with the old style windows and doors.Noticing some windows are lit while others are not, in my opinion I would like to associate that with the type of content each book holds- where the lit ones depicts a happy story and the unlit ones seems to embark the mind of the 'readers' to think of it as a sad, perhaps a dark story?In this almost flawless piece, it is hard to actually point out any flaws except for a minor few:Firstly, the reflection in the water has been too 'motion blurred' seeing that the water itself is calm and reposed.Secondly, in my opinion the paper boat could've fitted even more nicely into the scene had it been made slightly smaller. Because right now, it is, now & then seeming to drive and steal the attention from your main scene.Thirdly, the clock on the book on the left side could do with a bit of shadows to make it look well-fitted on the book.And lastly, I feel like the books on the right lacks shadows beneath them, where now it looks slightly 'apart' from the pavement.Apart from all this, your attention to all the miniature details is a great 'book-stopper' making even a non-book lover wanting to come over here for a visit for a beautiful, classical experience.Although, a tiny little detail it is and easy to be missed due to all the other interesting details, I really want to say that the miniature bench is an exquisite touch and is looking really cute in the scene xDBeing a witness to your progress over all these years, I must say you've come a long way as an artist and this piece is an indication of it all. Especially since this is the first time you've worked on anything as detailed as this art.Overall, this is a strongly imaginative and a very creative work with a touch of classic elegance. And everything- the concept, composition, execution, style & technique are complemeting each other.Couldn't be a more perfect depiction of your passion for books.I wish you all the very best!