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Calciferous-Kelpie — A Change in the Wind

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Published: 2017-07-04 04:19:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 356; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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Description Something I've been working on occasionally over the past month. It's more of a personal piece--representing the stage of life I'm in right now.

Up until recently, things have been rough. I've felt depressed, anxious, and lost for a long time, and it's been a struggle trying to figure out what to do with myself now that I'm out of high school. Finally, though, a year after graduating, I feel like I'm starting to gain some traction in my life. It's certainly not perfect, but I'm getting somewhere, and that relieves some of the burden that has been hanging over me for so long.

Sadly, the dandelion seeds in the background got eaten a little bit by my scanner. RIP cool dandelion dudes ;w;

Btw, I used dandelion seeds because of how frequently certain people like to complain about them. "THEY'RE WEEDS!!!" You know what, you curmudgeon? They're pretty.

Using them here is kind of a message to myself: "Do whatever you want to do and love whatever--or whomever--you want to love."

Drawing this was definitely therapeutic in a way for me. Hopefully it does something for you too! No matter what stage you are in at this point in your life, know that you are doing enough and that bad days won't last! I'm here to talk if anyone needs it!
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Comments: 15

akilight [2017-07-29 16:09:45 +0000 UTC]

very Beautiful

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to akilight [2017-08-02 22:04:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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mira-florys [2017-07-18 14:43:15 +0000 UTC]

This looks fantastic, everything is so detailed, the more I look at it the more I discover new little things and the shading is just perfect ! Oh, and the hannd is so natural and beautiful I miss words (and especially vocabulary  ) but it's more than just "pretty", what gets to me is the emotions that pass through it. It is sad and yet it seems hopeful, to me she seems relieved (maybe it's just me ^-^')  You created such a wonderful piece (and I'm in love with it  )

This will sound weird, but I really love dandelions too ! I play a video game (animal crossing) in which there are dandelions and I never get rid of them even if some may consider them ugly, I even have one on my customed town flag because I love them XD  




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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to mira-florys [2017-07-26 03:11:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow! This is such a lovely comment to receive! You are so kind! <3 I think your interpretation of her expression is a very good one! Relieved is definitely an accurate word, I think. As I was drawing her, it kind of gave me the impression that she was taking a deep breath and letting out a sigh--finally able to stop and relax after a long time of struggle.

omg that's awesome! Animal Crossing is the best, and the dandelions in that game are really lovely. I really enjoy how you can blow on the seeds and send them floating through the air; it's such a neat little detail for the game creators to include!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I super appreciate it!!

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mira-florys In reply to Calciferous-Kelpie [2017-07-26 17:45:20 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome ^w^ Yes ! I really enjoy doing that too   I really love animal crossing, it's such a relaxing and fun game. It holds a special place in my heart, I always come back to this game (even though my town is still ugly XD) I think it's one of the best video game to play when you have anxiety/are feeling anxious. 

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to mira-florys [2017-07-28 01:21:36 +0000 UTC]

That's very true! It's such a cute, sweet game! :3

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Purinblood [2017-07-06 17:37:34 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous beyond description... ;0c I adore this.

I've always loved dandelions, and dandelion seeds. To me, they're symbolic of wishes come true. Wishes are fickle things, and when they come true they will always come with rules and conditions that you did not ask for, but in the end following them leads you truly to what you want. :> So using them here does strike a chord with me, not to mention i've always thought dandelion seeds were... just. Too pretty. <3 

It also strikes a chord with me because I am at a low point as well, lots have happened, things that will haunt me forever, but this image moves me. I hope to be like the girl in this image one day. This is too beautiful, NAMS, one of my favorites of all time from you!! <3 I wish you luck and happiness with whatever traction you are building, and I am also here to talk if you need it!!!! <3 

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to Purinblood [2017-07-09 05:12:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that's really cool! I'm very glad you shared your perspective on dandelions! It just makes me like them more! >w<

Ah, I'm sorry you're going through rough things right now! I hope that you'll reach a brighter point in life soon. I appreciate the support and that you're willing to talk if I need it! We'll have each other's backs, then!

Thank you so much for this lovely comment and for sharing your thoughts with me! I'm honestly so happy to have you as a friend!

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Purinblood In reply to Calciferous-Kelpie [2017-07-09 18:43:08 +0000 UTC]

We'll absolutely have each other's backs!!! <3 No questions asked! 

You're welcome NAMS, thanks for the lovely art! I'm happy to have you as a friend too, truly! I always think about when I was super crazy young and such on the site, like 13 years old, thanks for dealing with me BBB hehe!

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to Purinblood [2017-07-10 04:48:38 +0000 UTC]

<3 <3 <3

Aw gawsh, you're so sweet! :3c
Tbh, I think we were both pretty intense when we were younger! It all worked out!

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Purinblood In reply to Calciferous-Kelpie [2017-07-12 18:25:37 +0000 UTC]

LOL well, to little me you always seemed to be much more mature!! Though I think I can agree in the end!
and yes it did!! :> better than I would've expected for me!!

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to Purinblood [2017-07-13 19:31:41 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you!

Well, we're always changing in unexpected ways. I imagine we'll look back on ourselves in a few more years and think "What was wrong with us?!" LOL

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Purinblood In reply to Calciferous-Kelpie [2017-07-15 05:57:35 +0000 UTC]

LOL probably so!!!

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Hermione-Vessalius [2017-07-04 19:21:30 +0000 UTC]

Whoa whoa whoa this is so coool... And it certainly feels different from what else I've seen of your art. It's like your art is in a different stage too <3 My favorite parts have to be the shading, the folds in the shirt (those are so hard for me) and the feathers. And the beads! The shading of those beads just popped out at me while I was writing. Gurrrl

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Calciferous-Kelpie In reply to Hermione-Vessalius [2017-07-09 04:53:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like, gurl! ;3c

I definitely wanted to try some different stuff than I'm used to with this piece. It was quite an interesting experience, although it did take some planning and some trial-and-error xD

Thank you so much for the kind words! It really means a lot to me!!!

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