Getting Ready by delbeke
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I want to thank all the other artists who took the time to comment and fav my last image. I love reading them and they always make me feel so great. Thank You. :o)
Well, it's that time of the year, the annual Dog and Critter Show. Everyone is down at the Les Suds and Spa Salon getting coiffured and fluffy for the big day. It is also the only place in the area that have Peanutbutter bickies. Yes, it's true...well... this is what I have been told, I have never tasted one, but they say, they melt in the mouth.
Every animal in the Forest is allowed to enter the show. And I mean every animal from lowly Snail to majestic Elephant, that's if the Forest had Elephants, but one never knows what will pass through from time to time. Stanley the Skunk took Best of Forest last year. I must admit from the stories I have heard he was lovely. His coat was beautifully done and was so shiny and he didn't get over excited and spray everyone (sadly that's what happened the year before and he disqualified). The price of a ticket is two acorns and a winterberry. Everyone has been doing extra chores to earn the admission fee, you can purchase a ticket at the Little or Nothing Emporium on Mushroom Lane.
The excitement is rising as the big day nears. The Show committee has been busy getting things ready and decorated down at the Great Pavilion. The award ribbons have been lovingly made and the Gold Fairy and mice have made the medals that will be attached to the ribbons. The refreshment committee has gone all out this year, making delicious cakes and pastries. Even Esmeralda has sent Perfumed Nibbles and Dipped Peppermint Crumbles from the South. Mmmm yummy! The barrels of Petal Juice are on ice and baskets of wild strawberries are waiting to garnish the glasses.
So if you go down Honeypot Road and bear to the left and go down the old rock steps near the old stone wall, you will come to the Great Pavilion, but I suggest you stay behind the large juniper bushes and watch the show from there. The dogs and critters are all at high excitement and nervous and if they see strangers ... well, there's no telling what could happen. Once the show is over and the festivities start it will be okay to come out, but please, don't over imbibe the Petal juice. If you aren't used to it....well.... lets say there are a lot trees in the Forest and they tend to pop up when you least expect it. There have reports of Fairies who have made contact with some of the larger trees and the result was not pretty. The Healing Witch is always busy after a celebration applying ice packs, bandages and even casts...once a full body cast...well that's what I was told... :o)
DAZ- Magic Shoppe, Christmas Shoppe, Mil Dog, Mil Cat, Victorian Boutique
CP- Squeak, Scratch, Squirrel, Spot
SAMS3D-Telephone-Christmas freebie
Cephalen-Chair-freebie
Comments (70)
zaigodou
Very nice composition!!! Beautiful ART!!
magnus073
Alexis all I can say is FANTASTIC !!!! This is one of the cutest, most fun and beautifully done images I've ever seen period ! Your story is the perfect complimente for it and I still can't get over how adorable the puppy getting a bath is. I just wish I could go to their wonderful show :)
brycek
This is just wonderful..so cute and beautiful. Excellent work!!
flavia49
Extraordinary artwork, superb details, great characters. Really great!!!!!!
spm91g
Outstanding work with great composition!! Fav for me all the!! Great work Alexis!!
kitzie21
Great attention to details. The expression on the face of the dog in the tub is priceless.
ontar1
Wow, fantastic scene and characters, love the detail, poses, expressions, and the narration is tops, outstanding work and presentation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pjlawson
Another fantastic story and image. I love the details and the dog and critter looking in the window. Plus all of the food sounds delicious!!!
TuranMirza
Cool - love the image . Turan
bpclarke
Adorable! Love the story and the scene with all the wonderful details as only you can do. The dog in the tub is a hoot. These little stories remind me of the "Redwall" series of books. Delightful. Bunny
BBarbs
What a great image to go with the story. This is adorable. WOnderfully delightful to view.
pops
Your wondrful story is only outdone by this fantastic image. Worst of all now I have a craving for peanutbutter bickies....lol
Cimaira
lol.. this is so cute, I love the expression on the face of that dog in the tub, reminds me of the look my pooch has at bath time.."what did I do?? I'm sorry and I'll never do it again!", lol wonderful work and story
lwperkins
I love looking at this large--there is so much detail and everything is placed with such care--even the letters are where they should be! (And the dogs look so proud, except for the harassed guy in the tub;-) If only the Westminster show was as delightful as you describe the Dog and critter show. Personally I think a skunk or two would liven things up a bit!
sylki
Awwwwwwwwwwww!!! This is such a wonderfully magical story!!! I really enjoyed reading it. The picture is enchanting!!! Lovely composition, all the critters look so beautiful, they should all win Best On Show!!!
dhanco
What a great story and image, perfect in every way. Great details, gotta love those dogs. They all look like winners .. excellent work!
bakapo
this is outstanding! the details are amazing... from the bows around the cat's necks to the items on the shelves, you thought of everything. the poor puppy in the bathtub made me smile. :)
Amethst25
Wow all the little details, wonderful image!
artice
AHH! THIS IS A CLASSIC AND THOSE WERE THE DAYS! SUPERB...:)
Starlift
Great detail - great expressions!!
frogdot
What a great scene! Most excellent
mikeerson
FANTASTIC WORK! This looks like it took a lot of time and planning. Looks pro like, Disney like. YOU HAVE BEEN FAVORITIZED!!!
jif3d
The washed dog's expression is priceless, I hope when he is done, he dosen't run outside and roll in the muck, before being judged ! Super details and story, I would love to try some of those Peanutbutter bickies, my staple diet ! Well done & ~Cheers~
stevey3d
Beautiful image! So much detail and wonderful narrative!
Thelby
A Very Nice worm and cozy scene!!!
DreamRage
Classy composition..absolute stunning work !
louly
Wow, you've outdone yourself, looks fantastic! Cute story too as usual :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and imaginative scene........!!!!!
Burpee
Your detail is astounding! Excelllent and expertly crafted!
amirapsp
Alexis, I always love all the details you add in your renders. FAV. Hugs