I like your idea, and I think the stew is really well done, but there are some things I think you could do better:
The flames would likely branch out beyond the stew pot a bit. You could also show a hint of what is sustaining the fire.
The stew seems to be giving off light, due to the shading on the inside of the pot (this might be intention, but looks a bit odd to me)
It's a bit hard to tell that they are bags. Perhaps change the angle they are viewed at to give us a glimpse of their opening?
I think it's a good entry, and I know there isn't much time left to the competition, so this are more things to think about for your next works~
Good Job!
Thanks a lot! The stew's shining, because it's a stew of evil forces! I'd probably make a RMK of this later on - I know the bags suck. First of all I wanted to make something like showing the threads of bags, but I couldn't get fitting colours.
Once more - thanks.