10/22/2026
A Covenant of Candlelight - In a room steeped in burgundy velvet, a quiet ritual unfolds. Holly, caught between light and shadow, leans toward three burning candles as her constant companion watches from his throne — a distressed Louis XV bergère.
This image was built around contrast: the soft fire of her copper curls against the deep, gothic palette, the delicate black lace against the weight of the antique chair, and the warm candlelight against the cool, knowing gaze of the black cat. It's a portrait of guardianship, not just posing. She is not the subject alone; they are a pair.
