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Please, take the time to read this before commenting or just leave this page without caring at all.First of all, there is no self harm in this picture. This is masochism, it's not immediately related to self harm. The wounds in this picture may be caused by himself, or may be caused by someone else who was clearly sadistic, but there is no self harm in this painting.
Secondly, this is my very first digital painting, so don't be too hard on me. I had another painting in my gallery, but too me that's a sketch and not a real painting. So consider this my first digital painting. I had so much trouble keeping my own style and drawing without line art. But after all I think it was worth it.
Then thirdly, I don't think I need to put a mature warning on this. And if you do, then just say it and I might put a warning on it.
Then the important thing I want to say, fourthly, masochism isn't something bad as a lot of people think. It may be sick or weird to you, but to me, and many others, it's not that bad. Masochism has this reputation, that it's related to self harm, that these people are sick, that all they want is pain, that they like pain physically. But that's not true. Masochism can also be mentally, or at least in you imagination. And it's not that when we hurt ourselves by accident, we like it. It's not that somebody will hit us we like it. Those who do enjoy that kind of pain, are what I call sick. But masochism in my opinion and in my case isn't like that. I can imagine that there are people who enjoy the pain when somebody hits them, but that is something else than when a person hits you while you didn't ask for it. There's a line between these two things. And so is there a line between self harm and masochism. Not everybody who hurts themselves likes the pain, and not everybody who likes pain hurt themselves. To be honest, self harm is something I've been doing for attention and not because I enjoyed the pain. Not saying I did not enjoy it, but I never did it for joy, neither will I ever do it for joy. My joy is usually mentally, when I think about such sweet pain and when I hurt myself by torturing my characters. My characters are all part of me, not like you can ever imagine, they are like my friends but at the same time they're nothing but parts of me and my life. When I draw them being tortured - trust me, I never posted those pictures even though they were good and not just some bloody mess without any messages - I enjoy the pain in it. That is not sadistic to me, that is masochism. But I do admit, when I see blood, I love it. When I have a wound, I love it and I will keep touching and scratching it until it's bleeding again, over and over. I love that. Just love it. Not the pain I feel while scratching the wound, but the feeling after it.
Before I get these comments asking if I am OK. Yes I am OK, I feel better than I ever have. As I said, masochism isn't something negative, not to me. I have always enjoyed pain, blood and torture. Ever since I was a baby. I mean it. I have always been imagining about torture and pain, which I still do, and it's something beautiful in my eyes. It has always been something good to me. I used to say that I am sadistic and that I like horror, but that's not even near anything I draw. All of my art is about masochism. Everything bloody is masochism to me, and I love it so don't worry about me. I am not suicidal. I hate suicide because it is weak and sick. Enjoying pain is strength. Killing yourself without being brave enough to feel pain is weak. Killing yourself is something you do to end pain right? And as I enjoy pain, I'd never kill myself because of it. Another thing, my case is not as bad as many of you will imagine. I don't like to cut myself, even though the pain and blood is so beautiful. I just don't like it. So don't expect I will do it ever again for joy. I may have been doing it a lot, and I may have kept all of this secret for everybody, even my parents and closest friends, it is just no part of my life anymore. Masochism is still a big role in my life, and will probably always be. Only it's not as negative as you may expect.
I will now stop my story, before you start to think I am ranting. I mean, I am not depressed, sad or anything. I like posting this, and I like having you go "EWWW" because you think it's ridiculous.
Darwin / Art © Me.
Lyrics © Muse - "New Born"
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Comments: 38
MissSyEcho [2011-05-10 19:13:52 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful. Your painting style is fantastic~ And the blood. Just brilliant.
And see this is how your Masochism differs from mine- I enjoy pain. I cut and self
harm for the joy. But, I don't see it as something wrong. I was born that was born that way.
And like you I've always loved blood, torture, pain..ect. Most see my type of masochism
as sick, demented, twisted. But, I see it as beauty. Pure, glorious beauty. Along
with blood and pain. Granted I don't like extreme pain. I stop at a sprained
bone or so. -I will however hurt said bone; but I will not enjoy the initial break y'know?-
But, that kind of masochism may be sick to you. I dunno just my views. To each there own.
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lilbreakdancer In reply to MissSyEcho [2011-05-11 07:15:44 +0000 UTC]
I can understand that you enjoy it so I wouldn't say sick. There are so many different types of people who cut themselves so it's hard to say. I am not much different from you, or at least you description, to be honest. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for your comment! I think I have much better things in my gallery, if you ask me. But the message of this drawing is still something I want people to look at, so thank you!
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MissSyEcho In reply to lilbreakdancer [2011-05-11 11:56:57 +0000 UTC]
Indeed, I see. 3: Yes, your gallery is amazing. But,
like you said I love the message in this one. And you
are always welcome~
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lilbreakdancer In reply to XxScenexUnseenxX [2011-03-02 21:35:55 +0000 UTC]
Thank you sooo much! <3 Glad you think so.
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loveslowlykills95 [2011-01-03 17:48:45 +0000 UTC]
I have to say I like the story behind this. I also need to say, in real life I HATE seeing blood. I almost want to vomit sometimes. But in movies or characters I draw...it makes me feel better. I don't know why, but I just love the blood. I think your right to say blood is beautiful. It's the essence of life. As is pain. I feel you on this. Pain gives us the feeling we are alive. Not that it gives joy, but just the feeling that. You. Are. Here. Now I'll stop because this is getting riducolusly long. Again, good job!
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lilbreakdancer In reply to loveslowlykills95 [2011-01-03 18:04:00 +0000 UTC]
Don't worry, I support long comments. I agree with you, though I do love seeing blood in real life. But that also depends on the situation. When a close friend or family member is bleeding, I will fear it. Like... as if I feel the feeling to just drink it. Seriously, drink it. It's so shocking to see someone bleed. But when I bleed myself, I just drink it till everything's gone. I might sound weird though. I am not sure whether I feel alive, but I do feel some joy in the way all of us do sometime. Maybe they like to see clothes, make-up or something else and they can not describe why. So when people ask me why I like violence and blood, I take that as an example, because I just don't know. I'd say: it makes me/others pretty. Alive. Yeah, maybe it makes us alive. Idk. Anyway, thank you!
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AndriaExtraordinary [2010-12-30 19:41:52 +0000 UTC]
This is a really nice piece. Not just the piece itself, which I think is really well done, but the story behind it you were so kind to include. I'll admit I have similar feelings towards masochism and self-harm as you do, so maybe that's partially why I liked it. Regardless, very nice work ^^
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lilbreakdancer In reply to AndriaExtraordinary [2010-12-30 19:51:57 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much! Yeah, I figured that I am not the only one with these feelings. It's very nice to see people agree with me, so thanks. But on the other side, it's also sad how many people looked at this picture and didn't even fave it or what, I bet most of them got scared.
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AndriaExtraordinary In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-30 19:53:55 +0000 UTC]
I definitely admire you for taking a risk and posting this, I personally wouldn't be able to do that >> at least not now.
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lilbreakdancer In reply to AndriaExtraordinary [2010-12-30 19:56:00 +0000 UTC]
Really? Thanks. And don't be afraid though, a real artist shows others how the world could be, or how it really is. Being unique is something good, and not to be afraid of! Though I'd not call myself a real artist, but I'm trying to be.
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AndriaExtraordinary In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-30 20:05:01 +0000 UTC]
Well I'd say you're good enough to be a real artist ^^ maybe one of these days I'll break out of my little shell and do something bold, but for now I just don't really feel that...ambitious. Dx
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lilbreakdancer In reply to AndriaExtraordinary [2010-12-30 20:12:14 +0000 UTC]
Well I've seen your gallery and I think you're not bad. So I'd say: just try! Thanks a lot for the compliment though. I hope one day I will become an artist, but I turned 15 not so long ago so I don't worry about that yet.
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AndriaExtraordinary In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-30 20:16:16 +0000 UTC]
thank you maybe I will. It'll be hard but I guess that sort of makes it worth it. ^^
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lilbreakdancer In reply to AndriaExtraordinary [2010-12-30 21:00:34 +0000 UTC]
The harder the better. That is what counts for every artist who is willing to become a great one.
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FortaRock [2010-12-28 12:57:57 +0000 UTC]
Ik heb serieus respect voor je moed om dit op te schrijven.
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Inglorious-Btards [2010-12-28 01:57:37 +0000 UTC]
I love it. Very thought-provoking concept art.
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lilbreakdancer In reply to Inglorious-Btards [2010-12-28 11:09:37 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much!
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Inglorious-Btards In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-28 11:12:45 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome. I featured you in my journal. Peace.
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lilbreakdancer In reply to Inglorious-Btards [2010-12-28 14:31:35 +0000 UTC]
Really? Thank you so much!
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Inglorious-Btards In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-30 16:33:18 +0000 UTC]
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Perzikhoofd [2010-12-26 08:37:32 +0000 UTC]
Ik kan me hier eigenlijk best aan relateren
Mooie deviation ook ^^
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lilbreakdancer In reply to Perzikhoofd [2010-12-26 12:47:25 +0000 UTC]
Echt? Ik had verwacht dat iedereen er juist tegen zou zijn. Bedankt voor de aardige reactie! Wordt erg gewardeerd.
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Perzikhoofd In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-27 11:08:10 +0000 UTC]
Tja, er zullen vast wel mensen zijn die ertegen zijn, maar die zul je denk ik niet zoveel hier op DA vinden. Daar is het een veel te open minded community voor denk ik ^^
Het is wel heel bijzonder om iemand tegen te komen met een soortgelijke... interesse, zegmaar. Ik heb heel lang gedacht dat ik gek was of misschien ziek in m'n hoofd.
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AnimationFan [2010-12-26 07:13:09 +0000 UTC]
I see what you're getting at with your description for the term. You're using the controversial and often taboo subject for creative purposes, which is a good thing! You're making a good statement here, and just drawing what YOU like best, and not only what other people like. There are more people like you who draw these kinds of things, and even though personally it may squick me out, I always look at these things from an artistic point of view. In the case of this digital painting, I love the smooth look of it. It must have been hard to retain your own style through the process, but I can still recognize it. :3 The details are fantastic, especially on the wounds and scratches. And that HAND! AND THE HAIR! You have talent, girl. <3 I also really like how we can't see Darwin's eyes, his expression seems neutral that way, and that practically makes the whole painting neutral. We can't see whether he's happy or content, angry or sad. Many people would associate wounds and all with anger or sadness, but this painting looks a bit too serene for that.
In any case, you did a great job on it. Keep making digital paintings, they're lovely!
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lilbreakdancer In reply to AnimationFan [2010-12-26 13:00:54 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I don't have the words to reply right now, I am so tired and stuff. But I will try anyway.
About the taboo subject for creative purposes, I honestly think that's what artists would do a lot if all of them had the courage. You must be pretty brave to show people something that is rather seen as negative and sick. But when an artist can change people's minds with their work, they have become real artists which nobody will ever take away anymore! <3 And besides that, there's also some originality in using it.. and if you ask me, there aren't many artists who own that originality. Real artists aren't something that you see often, mostly they are just good and trying to be an artist, but originality and creativity is hard to find, even on dA. Not saying I do have this talent, I am just trying, but who knows? Maybe one day I am what we'd call a real artist. I don't worry about it now, just dream of it, because I just turned 15 eh.
Thank you very much for the compliments! I worked hard on it so it's very much appreciated. To retain my style was indeed pretty hard, but also fun to try. I think you can see my style in the face, but that also made it hard to make the face look like the rest of the painting. I guess that I didn't fail doing so, but that's also because the hair covers up most of the details. The hair wasn't very hard though, because Paint Tool SAI has such amazing tools. <3
And yeah, I was trying to get this neutral mood. I was going to make a smile on the face in the first place, but I figured that it looked better without a smile. Since that would create the stereotype I am totally against: the self harming masochist, or at least the masochist who loves the pain in the way I'd call it rather sick. If I made him angry or sad, it would have the same effect. It could be some self harming masochist, or somebody who got tortured and abused. Darwin may have been abused by his parents, but I didn't want to show that relation in the picture.
Thank you very much! I will do more of them, 'cause they're so much fun.
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AnimationFan In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-27 16:44:12 +0000 UTC]
I totally agree! Being an artist leaves you with a choice. Most have chosen to not try and change the world, and some have chosen to go through the trouble to at least make an attempt on changing the world. You have chosen to do the latter as well. It's very brave and courageous and it certainly gives you something to look back on later on in life, so keep doing it!
I can indeed recognise your style in the defining features of the face! And man, if I see works like this and people tell me it's done in SAI, I just sorta wish I had the program myself XD So pretty!
Yeah, if you're working with controversial subjects, it's best to leave expressions neutral so people won't shun you for this and that detail. Some people can be nitpicky like that o:
I can't wait to see more then! <3
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SoulOnMars [2010-12-25 22:42:50 +0000 UTC]
This is really powerful. I love your style- how the facial features are more pronounced and stuff. Also his hair is gorgeous.
But yeah, I feel that same about masochism. I think a lot of people are stereotyped when they hear about it, so it's good to know I'm no the only one who thinks like that. :L
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lilbreakdancer In reply to SoulOnMars [2010-12-25 23:12:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for the very kind comment. It's much appreciated and it's exactly what I am looking for on dA, so it makes me happy to receive such kind comments.
It honestly amazes me that someone agrees with me, because I expected everybody would be against my arguments or that they just won't read it. So thanks and glad you think so!
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SoulOnMars In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-26 12:21:05 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! I shall keep a lookout for new art on your account then
Yeah, i feel the same about a lot of my arguments too. Again, no problem. Hehe :L
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lilbreakdancer In reply to SoulOnMars [2010-12-26 13:16:13 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, again. I always love having active watchers. It's so heart-warming, and I really need that to be honest. Being lonely all your life just kills you, and dA seems to be a good alternative.
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SoulOnMars In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-26 18:09:23 +0000 UTC]
No problem. I understand completley- I feel like that too. I think it's nice that, even though you don't know the people, they are still lovely and accept you for yourself. So yeah- dA is a good alternative :3
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lilbreakdancer In reply to SoulOnMars [2010-12-26 18:12:42 +0000 UTC]
I think most of us do. Talented people will always be kicked out of a group with "normal" people, so dA is the best spot for us to feel free.
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SoulOnMars In reply to lilbreakdancer [2010-12-27 10:01:07 +0000 UTC]
It's a shame, isn't it. But in the end we end up with better friends that wouldn't mind whether we could draw or not. So it's alright in the end C:
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