Reviews from

Hang on Santa!

Seasonal Humor -Christmas

10 total reviews 
Comment from Angelheart The First


This is too cute Helvi!!
You should have entered it in the Holiday Art or photography
contest.I love the whole story
book look to it,I love the filter that you used for the snow,I never heard of it.I didn't see Santa right away because I was so into the story.
I gave you this six because it shows the best in both your art and your writing!
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2013

Comment from Jairos


The results of your work is great beautiful details good impact, very nice colorful image, framing and clarity are well nice techniques very nice work well done , - Jairos

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2013

Comment from Skyangel02


I can see you had a lot of fun creating this little snow scene. A lot of time and effort obviously went into it. It is a very nice scene but I think the snow looks too grey. It needs more pure white in it in my opinion. It is lacking light and shadows which makes it appear a bit too flat.
Overall a good picture and lovely creative idea.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2013
    Hi Sky, I don't know if there would be shadows in a snow storm, but I think you're right about the snow on the ground not being as white as it should be. Your honest review is greatly appreciated because I want to improve as an artist. Glad you enjoyed what I created and thanks for the tips! :o) Helvi
reply by Skyangel02 on 07-Jan-2013
    Light always creates shadows no matter how pale those shadows might be. The only time you do not see shadows is in total darkness.
    Take a look at some photo references and you will see.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2013
    I'm not sure about that, but I'll definitelty check it out! Thanks Sky! :o)

Comment from jesuel


what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great perspective i really like the effects that you have used beautiful work here

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013

Comment from Samco


This is great such a wonderful idea. Everytime I look at this image I see something I missed before. Colors, textures, theme all done very well.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013

Comment from Brian B


Good artist notes and you have put alot of work into this image. It has good storytelling and good pop of color throughtout the image. Lots of good details and enjoyable to view. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013

Comment from naturetown


very nicely done...you put a lot of work into this and the end result you can tell I also like the way you subscribe the way you created the picture anyway good job

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
    Hi naturetown, I did put some work into this and LOVED every minute of it! I'm thrilled you loved the end results. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
Comment from susanlen


Hah, Hah, what a great story. A bit like a Who Done It but with a "Will he or Won't He Theme". If you have imagination you probably could write a childs story around this image (including the image of course). The trees and snowman look like cake decorations and the house reminds me of a gingerbread house (not sure why). Very pretty with all the tiny snow flakes falling and piled on the ground. Because of the effects of the snow this would also make a great snow scene inside one of those glass domes that you shake. Very creative and very well executed.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
    Hi Susan, Thank you for the wonderful review. The house in this image IS actually a gingerbread house. The trees and snoman in the front were part of the decorations on it. I added more trees in the back, the reindeer on the roof, santa, the fawns to the right of the house and the ladder. THe house was about 20" incles long and 15" high. A real joy to see! I'm glad you enjoyed my image, it was definitely fun to create. Thanks again! :o) Helvi
Comment from donkeyoatey


MOST creative, and a lot of fun..sort of a silly card that would be so perfect for the right person! I like the little sparkles on the snow and the house, and the deep blue background. You have done a great job with all aspects! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
    Funny and silly spread smiles. Love going into that mode and having pure FUN! Thank you SO much for the incredible review! I am honored beyond words when you bless my work like this! It is because of the work that you do with your images that make me feel this way. THe fact that you are both fan and friend mean a lot to me. I am SO lucky YOU are both! :o) Helvi
Comment from ArtMist


wow the end result is beautiful... i simply wish I could enter the photo... I like the snow effect and the way you managed to put everything together to create this beautiful photo :)

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2013


reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
    Hi Artmist, SO glad you liked the image I created. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi