Yeah, I'm a simulation expert. I totally didn't take a transparent PNG and overlay the image at just the right angle, cause that would be CHEATING. In all seriousness, use whatever technique you need to make that final render! Don't let anyone tell you what is right or wrong in 3D, when in reality the only thing they're gonna see is the final :) This render took me 2 hours to complete and while I know that isn't much time, I think getting the piece done far outweights taking a week to complete something, when you could have popped out 7 unique pieces instead! . . . #commissionartist #photorealism #commercial #graphicdesignlife #commisions #blenderguru #animationpractice #productphotography #artstudy #artpractice #3dmodeling #blender3dmodeling #candles #candleart #blendersimulation #smokesimulation #dramaticlighting #blenderrender #blender #candlecompany #dramaticcandle #candlemaker #candlemagic #candlelight #blenderdramatic #3dmodel #3drender #3d #cgi #lennicadigital