Tea for Two
by Steve Henderson
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Dimensions
24.000 x 24.000 inches
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Title
Tea for Two
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
Christmas Eve is indeed a busy night, and Santa has lots to do, but the elf wouldn’t be known as jolly if he were chronically stressed out and anxious, trying to get too many projects done within too short of a time – kind of like . . . American business people.
No, Santa takes time for the important things, and in Tea for Two, we see him taking a break with a little girl who is up quite past her bedtime, but it is, after all, Christmas Eve.
The little table is all set up, and the cookies that Santa normally chomps on in solitude are shared with a friend. The topic of their conversation is apparently of great interest to both of them, and Santa and the little girl lean toward one another as they animatedly discuss the important things of life.
Because it is the middle of the night and neither Santa nor the little girl wish to be interrupted by parents, the conversation is kept at a low level, but laughter is one thing that cannot be hidden. When Santa and the little girl laugh – and there will be much laughter in this Tea for Two – the sound echoes merrily through the living room, and the reindeer outside in the snow, patiently waiting for their next stop, hear it and wonder.
And if the parents hear it – well, grown-ups have a tendency to be too adult sometimes, and if they do hear anything, no doubt attribute it to a dream.
Which is what Tea for Two is, in a way – a little girl’s dream of the perfect Christmas Eve, in which she is not scolded for not being in her bed, not placed on a naughty list because she is up and about, but invited to join in the table she set for Santa earlier this evening, and partake in a memorable meal.
Featured in 10 Fine Art America groups.
Showcased Artist of the Week, Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group — March 2020
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November 21st, 2017
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Comments (183)
Liz Knight
CONGRATULATIONS! Your amazing artwork has won SPECIAL MENTION in the 2024 Contest - Gather Around the Season - sponsored by FOUR SEASONS GROUP! Give your artwork an additional boost by posting it in the discussion thread provided at the end of the homepage showcase! WELL DONE!
Hiedi Brown
Congratulations on winning 1st Place in the Holiday contest! This is remarkable oil work! Your certificate should be posted in the contest discussion tab by tomorrow night. I will send out an email when the video is posted.
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Steve, on your 1st Place Win in the Holiday Contest! This is a wonderful painting - so well done. Voted. L/F
Bridget Voth
Congratulations on your win in the Holiday Contest with this wonderful, nostalgic Christmas scene!
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations, on your 1st place win in the "HOLIDAY CONTEST" for this wonderful painting!
Karen Cahoon Bauer
Absolutely lovely painting Steve! Congrats on your well deserved win in the Holiday contest!
Robyn King
Congratulations Steve your gorgeous artwork is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations. Your fabulous seasonal painting is now featured on the Over 3000 Views home page. I am proud to display your talents. Please post it in the featured archive and group promotional threads for continued exposure.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your beautiful moving Feature!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY CHEER - GROUP MEMBERS! F/L
Gary F Richards
Adorable happy composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE - HAPPY FACES - PEOP...
Lori Pittenger
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! Please visit the group to view it in our online gallery and to add it to the many themed catalogs in the group’s discussions. Excellent work!
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