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DestinyBlue — Scared of the Light (speedpaint)
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Published: 2016-04-02 17:01:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 159167; Favourites: 8754; Downloads: 824
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It's been dark so long, the light is blinding. Its sharp harsh white rips my life open and shows, with naked clarity, all that I've been missing. At least the darkness lies to me.
~Just coming to terms with loosing a chunk of my life to mental illness
Mental health wise I'm on the up, but at the moment I'm tired a lot, which is frustrating because I want to do things but my limits are still small; accepting and working within them has been a challenge, but I'm getting there
I just want to jump on board all the things I've been missing out on! Been doing lots of pencil sketching, and speedpaints, since they aren't too demanding, and I can stay inspired
This is a 4 hour, polished up speedpaint, from photo reference. You guys said you'd like to see more of my rough work - So here this is!
The image is based on a photo I saved some time ago to my hard drive. I have a folder of photos of people who have left kind comments to me, who's photo look interesting, so I save them to draw - Sometimes I don't get round to it, mostly I don't like the drawings I do of people, so I hardly ever share or show them. I usually save the name of the person so I can find them - but I didn't here! So say hello if this looks like you and one of your photos! Thank you, and hope you don't mind! It's a bit weird I know XD (The likeness not great, sorry XD I got the mood of it though)
Peace, Love and Ocular Adaptation,
Blue xx
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this one is very nice i like how the dark and light colors contrast so much keep up the lovely work
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I've been watching you for a good bit. your art is beautiful. Know that everyone of us are here for you. Keep up the good work
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The only way I could approach anything like this in four hours would be to use a 3D designer like DAZ Studio or Poser, and with those I already have a head-start in what the finished product will look like. This is excellent, and as usual, tells a story. This is why I follow you - because you speak so beautifully through your work.
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omg rough ? this is amazing. I seriously will NEVER get over how amazingly talented Destiny Blue is. I can always count on her art to remind me of why I started drawing. <3<3<3
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damn. even your rough work has a depth and soul to it that most others lack in their finished work. You are truly one of my fav artists
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If I could I would go in and favorite all your artwork..
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Hahaha, I can definitely relate to wanting to jump on board ASAP. Walking into the light is both freeing and difficult... The fact that you're taking your time with it and trying not to push yourself too much is a good thing. It's something that I didn't do - I went full-throttle with it straight out of the gate, and I crashed and burned in one of the worst ways possible for me. It's cost me a few extra years of having to wait for what I want, among other things. Because of that experience though I've learned that I do need to take my time - pace myself and work with my boundaries. You - you're cutting out the middle man. Even if my going for it the way I did was the result of reckless ignorance, I'd still call that a win for you.
On a bit of a different note, this piece is really nice! Even though it's a speedpaint, it looks more crisp than your usual works.
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Amazing!! ^^ glad to hear that you're doing better!
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I got surprised because on the thumbnail it looked so real, I thought it was a photograph, and then I clicked it and OMG was I surprised in a good way! 
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Woah! This is really something different! Love the way the light reflects over her hand, great!
Also love the way she's posed, her hand directly over the eye and everything!
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Theres that special feeling of excitement when your favorite artist's artwork pop up on your watch!
Stay strong, you're truly amazing <3
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You and your art is just amazing, like you are my number one inspiration in art and you are so kind so I hope you do better and that your mental health improves!
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Stay strong ^_^ ! Everyone here has your back :3 ! I'm glad to hear your getting better
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Awesome Artwork as usual blue.
I'm glad to hear that you're doing better.
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Fabulous work <3 one step at a time sunshine and you'll be able to do ALL THE THINGS sooner than you think. I'm glad you're improving <3 <3
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Ahh this looks amazing, Blue!
And it's great knowing that you're getting better, I always love knowing people are feeling even a little bit better!
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Whoa, shit snacks. This is different. Styles way more realistic compared to what I'm used to from you. The hand ignited by light is really crazy and awesome. There's so many little subtleties and nuances in your colors, it's maddening! I'm in love with the little lock of hair lit up by the light source. Roll of hair on her shoulder is amazing. It really captures the movement of the hair. Honestly this reminds me a lot of the classical renaissance paintings. This is badass. Awesome job! Well done!
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This is simply gorgeous! Amazing work as always, and i'm glad that you're getting better mentally. ^^
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Awesome drawing. Also, please look at my profile picture. It's a kitten with frog hat strapped on, very adorable. Helps me goes through the day knowing that something this cute exists out there. (:
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hey i wrote a poem very similar to this would you mind reading it?
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We rely on light to reveal, and darkness to obscure.
Moderation, in my opinion, is most ideal.
Have that light dimmed down by some degree and I bet she'll be better!
But we can't control neither the light nor the dark, or can we?
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Beautiful as ever, Blue! I'm very glad you're getting better! ^^
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Every time I see your art it takes my breath away!
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I like it! I want to watch speedart, but the link to the video can't see :с
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This is really amazing, and I honestly think the original person is a dA user. Imagine her surprise if she found out you painted this lovely picture of hers! <3
But this is truly amazing, and do take baby steps, people aren't all that impatient, haha~I'm sure everybody knows that you can do anything you take your mind to! :'D
Have a nice time, and go on being cool! 8D
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I hope so! I'd love to find her
I think I'm mostly impatient with myself XD I just want to do all the things again, but my energy and ability to concentrate goes down rheally fast at the moment. So things like speedpaints are great to do
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I agree, I'd love seeing more speedpaints and quick sketches in future - you always manage to capture emotions in them and make them amazing :'D and plus it's a nice way to get the practice going!
I'm proud of you for managing to find your own light! :'3
Oh, I bet you will. If not now, then later, but definitely you will X3
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baby steps Blue, baby steps still get you places!
WE can do it 
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This is gorgeous! I love it <3
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Amazing; I absolutely love the realism in this one!
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Keep at it, girl! keep believing in yourself!
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im glad you're doing well!! keep it up! I know you can do it
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Thanks! They are my favourite part actually
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Really pretty <3 Your attention to detail always gets me. It seems so life like.
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Thanks! I think her face is a bit flat, but I like her her hands glow
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