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I started drawing this when I found out my grandfather was dying from Lymphoma, and finished it when he died a week later.One of the few things we know about Dan is that his grandma is dead. So I ran with that. Most fandoms I'm into rarely get into any kind of background like that. I guess I could've made something up, but I totally love Dan. So there.
I feel Dan is oddly dis-proportioned, but that was sort of the way I was feeling at the time. I'd also like to think his height is family wide. Hence the grave being so small.
Sometimes when someone dies, you get this feeling of total isolation, like even though there's a million people around you, you're all alone, so I wanted to depict just him and the grave, like they're the only things existing in space.
I'm also satisfied that I can't tell if he's sad or in a state of loathing or regret or something to that effect. The cartoon *hints* (and I use the term loosely) they didn't get along. Still, you don't have to like someone to feel sadness when they die. I honestly hadn't seen my grandfather in years, but that doesn't mean I didn't love him. That kind of shit, you know?
I've gone on too long.
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Dan Vs. (C) Dan Mandel and Chris Pearson
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Comments: 56
FoxMcfat [2015-10-01 18:21:36 +0000 UTC]
I'm very sorry that your grandpa died.. But he left a great artist <: )
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lilyflower332 [2014-11-30 01:04:29 +0000 UTC]
He looks almost like wolverine, that same kind of "contemplating my suffering" pose.
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akushojo666 [2013-09-26 20:13:55 +0000 UTC]
first off
sorry for your loss that sucks
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sometimes when you hate somebody and bicker with them daily and then they are gone all of a sudden
it leaves an empty spaceΒ and your bicker buddy isnt replying to your bullshit and you just prcocess it or dont
could be what dans doing through the whole series
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nice picture thanks for sharing
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rustidog In reply to akushojo666 [2015-08-09 02:55:47 +0000 UTC]
You just solved the whole entire series!
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McDenis09 [2013-06-05 07:27:44 +0000 UTC]
With it being Dan, he probably pissed on the grave afterwards.
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freaketteangelx [2013-03-31 18:13:54 +0000 UTC]
Even with the disproportion, I think it enhances the body language as he lingers over the grave. The grayscale and warm color background really push the isolation, even in a densly populated world. Great job communicating feelings through this drawing and I hope this was positive release for you <3
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FractiousLemon [2013-02-27 15:23:15 +0000 UTC]
Nice work. I like those occasional implications throughout the series that Dan DOES have a conscience. There are moments every now and then that you can see him genuinely feeling sorry for someone other than himself. Unfortunately, they're cut short by his incredible selfishness and anger problems! *laughs*
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Loeobot In reply to FractiousLemon [2013-03-30 07:38:35 +0000 UTC]
lol yes. I don't suppose his saddened state of mind here lasts very long; something is bound to cross his path seconds from this scene and he'll be off on another angry adventure!
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SoundSpill [2013-01-06 03:27:28 +0000 UTC]
Very sad picture I must say it makes me want to tear up but still a great piece of artwork.
Oh yes,I also found out when his grandma dies well I suppose so i'm not so sure.sorry i was kind of looking at the comments and at the beggining of the episode "baseball" it has Dan talking about a funeral.Okay that's all I just wanted to answer
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Loeobot In reply to SoundSpill [2013-02-03 06:01:11 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, very much.
lol now I have to go back and watch that episode again. I completely missed that! Thank you! ^_^
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LeapYear96 [2013-01-04 07:15:55 +0000 UTC]
i found weird hint how he might be related to Elise's family ....... i hope that's too there so alike. lol.
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Loeobot In reply to LIZDOOM [2012-12-15 10:02:01 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry! I'm not trying to make anyone sad; I was just dealing with my own loss.
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LIZDOOM In reply to Loeobot [2012-12-15 15:09:28 +0000 UTC]
sorry to hear that. My grandmother died of lung cancer, This pic made me tear up a little XD
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VictorReisSobreira [2012-11-02 01:29:15 +0000 UTC]
dan's parents are divoced,wich cause him to hate everything,
I bet he was raised by his grandma,wich makes him fell like everything have to be the way he want.
just like me.
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Loeobot In reply to VictorReisSobreira [2012-12-15 10:02:29 +0000 UTC]
It is now canon. I think that's what happened as well.
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scheibecrux [2012-10-04 05:34:47 +0000 UTC]
umm she didnt die, 3rd episode of the 1st season (Dan Vs. Dentist) he was talking to her on the phone. still it is a touching piece of art and im sorry to hear about what happened. i had my great grandmother pass away on me just last year and it tore me up (mostly because i was with her for almost all of my life and i took care of her for almost the exact same amount of time).
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Loeobot In reply to scheibecrux [2012-12-06 23:26:05 +0000 UTC]
Actually in the Thanksgiving episode, Dan explained that he had taken a delicious recipe for deviled eggs from his grandma on her deathbed, so at some point between that episode and the dentist episode, she did die.
That aside, I'm sorry to hear about your great grandmother.
(also sorry that it took so long to respond to this DX)
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FractiousLemon In reply to Loeobot [2013-02-27 15:24:24 +0000 UTC]
Doesn't necessarily mean it's the same grandmother. Everybody has two, after all.
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AlextehLion [2012-09-28 17:23:08 +0000 UTC]
My grandfather is gone too. Not from a disease or anything like that, he was crushed by a falling tree during his day job as a lumberjack.
Still, I like this a lot. Thanks.
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Loeobot In reply to AlextehLion [2012-12-15 10:02:57 +0000 UTC]
I'm sorry to here that, but I'm glad you like the picture.
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AllHailWeegee [2012-09-23 00:42:55 +0000 UTC]
Why can't I find words to express my feelings for this? :c
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Loeobot In reply to AllHailWeegee [2012-12-15 10:03:43 +0000 UTC]
Shhh you don't need to speak. You're eyes say everything...
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Loeobot In reply to Loeobot [2012-12-15 10:07:14 +0000 UTC]
Ack. YOUR. Not YOU'RE. Curse my tired, feeble brain! ----->
D (that means I'M stupid. I'm not directing that at you. I love you!)
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harleyquinnsfunhouse [2012-09-14 00:46:33 +0000 UTC]
this is a nice change to see some Dan vs fan art thats more serious.
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Loeobot In reply to harleyquinnsfunhouse [2012-12-15 10:04:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I think he has his more serious moments, even if its not always shown.
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Arelathh [2012-07-07 00:52:03 +0000 UTC]
Serious tone in not so serious show, I really like this one, we need more Dan vs art as it is, and this is just awesome.
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Loeobot In reply to Arelathh [2012-07-07 05:33:47 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm glad that you like it. <3
And we really do need for Dan Vs. art.
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Luffy-Kun [2012-06-27 18:38:01 +0000 UTC]
I am sorry about your grandfather. This is very beautiful.
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Loeobot In reply to Luffy-Kun [2012-06-28 09:34:02 +0000 UTC]
Thank you.
He's in a better place.
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mpandainsilk [2012-06-16 17:18:29 +0000 UTC]
I like this picture and your grandpa must be very proud of you in heaven.
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Loeobot In reply to mpandainsilk [2012-06-17 01:49:45 +0000 UTC]
You have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you.
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HowlingMisfit [2012-06-13 15:09:47 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful, the emotions portrayed in this is spot on. I remember feeling the same way when my Granddad died of cancer. I guess death effects everyone, even Dan.
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samiko-kusagi09 [2012-06-13 01:35:33 +0000 UTC]
Iβm sorry to hear about that. I send you and your family my condolences. It is hard to loss someone. I lost my grandmother to emphysema. I wish you the best.
As for the picture, another amazing piece of art work.
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Loeobot In reply to samiko-kusagi09 [2012-06-14 06:15:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much, and I'm also sorry for your loss as well.
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samiko-kusagi09 In reply to Loeobot [2012-06-15 02:19:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I got through it well with the help of those around me and with extensive music and art. I wonder, if your healing process is similar.
Take care. And I hope to see more of your work soon
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Vincent-Nocturnal [2012-06-13 01:12:14 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful in a very tranquil sort of way. It's nice when we can relate to a character on such a deep level. This understanding most certainly isn't lost on me.
Once again, I am truly sorry for the loss you've been dealt. These are often the most trying of times in our lives.
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KarmaBanshee [2012-06-12 20:04:16 +0000 UTC]
Sorry to hear about your grandpa :C but this picture is amazing as always, Feel better.
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Loeobot In reply to KarmaBanshee [2012-06-14 06:07:13 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm doing much better, with a lot of help from my dA friends.
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KarmaBanshee In reply to Loeobot [2012-06-14 07:04:21 +0000 UTC]
that's good to hear are you excited for dan vs chris? I know dan vs always cheers me up
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Loeobot In reply to KarmaBanshee [2012-06-16 04:05:01 +0000 UTC]
Bah! I want to see it so bad, but I won't get the chance to watch it until I get back from vacation. >_< Aarrrgh! Looks to be a great episode though.
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