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Who knew that I would be giving two five-star reviews in the same month?! Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get down to business!For starters, I love the setup you have with this picture. You’re just scrolling through what I assume is a tree lot outside of the city when suddenly, you come across this beautiful girl. She’s friendly, she’s well dressed, and it looks like she’s willing to spend time with you. It seems to reflect the idea that you can celebrate a great holiday season as long as you find the special someone. I almost get the vibe that the main character is feeling down, but then here comes this pretty girl to cheer him up. That’s a very good message to spread to those who are feeling blue during this holiday season. I feel that it would definitely lift their spirits!I have to say that out of all the humanized drawings I’ve seen of Fleur dis lee, this one is perhaps the most unique. Sure, we seen plenty of them, but this one really seems to understand the idea of who Fleur Dis Lee’s character. That mostly comes through in her wardrobe. She’s wearing a pair of gloves, a cake box hat, a sweater dress, and a wool scarf. This easily tells me that she’s an elegant lady who has a knack for looking pretty, but it still witty and possesses a heart of gold. None of the other human Fleur Dis Lee illustrations have accomplished that. So I have to give you major props for that!The technique is also done brilliantly. The lighting is especially well done. Every street lamp is lit beautifully. The way that the light from each of them extends outward makes them look so peaceful, which matches the tranquil mood. I also admire how the light faintly reflects off of her left side. Then, of course, we have the snowflakes. Each individual flake is animated perfectly. They are flawlessly spaced, flawlessly sized, and flawlessly colored. The way you draw it on top of her hat is also clever, giving it a sense of realism. Little things like the line work and coloring are also masterfully done, and I have to applaud you for having every element equal the serene environment!I get plenty of feelings when I observe this piece. As I’m walking through the freezing winter night, I feel cold and bitter. My cheeks are frozen, my nose is becoming red, and my fingers are catching frostbite instantly as they always do! I feel incredibly miserable. I have nothing to lift me up. But after I come across Fleur, I feel jubilation. I was feeling very down in the dumps, or at the very least, that my energy wasn’t as high as it should have been. However, that all changes with my interaction with the girl. Suddenly, my cheeks begin to flame because I’m so shy at first, but then as the conversation continues, I become more relaxed, and happy even. I’m now willing to stroll with Fleur and have a very meaningful conversation that can edify my spirit.There are little thing s I would change, like enlarging the left eye a bit and making the frame wider so that we have a better sense of what setting we’re in, but that’s just about it. This piece is phenomenal nonetheless! There’s a great meaning you can decode from all of this. It’s filled with plenty of originality, much due to Fleur’s outfit. The idea is properly executed with magnificent coloring and line work. Finally, it makes me feel cold, shy, warm, and content all in that order. Honestly, The-Butcher-X, I think this is some of your best work to date. I can’t thank you enough for blessing us with such a wondrous illustration during this holiday season! Thank you so much, and I can’t wait to see what other work you give us!