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menuli β€” I once was a speck of dust

Published: 2017-01-10 09:42:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 2629; Favourites: 324; Downloads: 15
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Description my mind was a fog...
my heart became a bomb .

HEY -waves- so it's been over 24 hours since I've slept,
and that's because of an annoying little thing called a thesis : n
I finished it though, and I cannot wait to submit it in a couple hours,
mostly so that i don't have to think about it ever again : D

one might say, this is a drawing representing the liberty of finishing a project on a subject i'm extremely passionate about...
but alas, this was created as a way to further procrastinate that very project, i'm sorry to disappoint,Β 

still, i do like it :') something different and less concerned about being perfect (i had no energy left for perfectionism today)

I had this idea of drawing a person that appears covered in paint, but also as if its part of their skin,
(the patterns represent my dear Mana of course, i''d love to actually paint myself like this one day hmm)

so I hope you enjoy it too, and let the disorientated and grotesquely drawn birds of your mind go free,
I wish for all your stress to melt away, just as these birds are melting (i'm sorry birds),
and may we all stop being perfectionists, as beautifully represented by the super incorrect anatomy of this girlo, cool? coolΒ 
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Comments: 50

BeatryczeNowicka [2020-04-22 15:35:12 +0000 UTC]

I like the picture and I agree - perfectionism can kill the joy of creating art.Β 

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menuli In reply to BeatryczeNowicka [2020-04-22 19:07:22 +0000 UTC]

awh thank you so much : ) very well said !

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BeatryczeNowicka In reply to menuli [2020-04-23 17:45:36 +0000 UTC]

I think that the joy is important, without it is there a point of creating?
I've once seen a girl playing a harp, Bach music, she looked so tormented with trying to play it well, that I rather felt pity for her.Β 
While the other time I listened to people playing on harps and old folk song, just enjoying it ad it was far better.Β 

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menuli In reply to BeatryczeNowicka [2020-05-18 13:33:11 +0000 UTC]

mhm, that's very true ! when someone does something with true joy, the result is usually that much more beautiful : ' )Β 

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BeatryczeNowicka In reply to menuli [2020-05-18 15:05:09 +0000 UTC]

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Acaciathorn [2020-04-10 05:55:30 +0000 UTC]

Really cool style!

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menuli In reply to Acaciathorn [2020-04-12 12:32:53 +0000 UTC]

thank youu

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astarphel [2018-07-19 19:48:29 +0000 UTC]

this is gorgeous omg ;__; what a beautiful oc with these colour choices < 333

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menuli In reply to astarphel [2018-07-19 19:57:20 +0000 UTC]

oOMG thank you soo much !! that means a lot, i adore your art too < 33

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Seasonair [2017-01-28 01:29:08 +0000 UTC]

Whoa this is awesome, love the colors

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menuli In reply to Seasonair [2017-01-28 22:14:00 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much !! <3

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r-ivkah [2017-01-13 01:54:26 +0000 UTC]

this is a beautiful piece and I love the way you executed it!! I hope college is treating you well!!

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menuli In reply to r-ivkah [2017-01-15 20:39:08 +0000 UTC]

awhhh thanks riv <333 it's treatin me decent ; D hope all is well with you, friend <3

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r-ivkah In reply to menuli [2017-01-15 21:00:45 +0000 UTC]

thank you dear!! I am doing well, thank you c:
Also I haven't forgotten about doing the human form to your oc, so don't be surprised if I tag you within the next couple week~

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yes-deer [2017-01-11 22:36:39 +0000 UTC]

um??? this is so absolutely beautiful that i have been trying to work up a worthy comment since ten minutes after you posted this
and i literally cannot come up with anything that seems elegant enough to do this justice???
this is really awesome and i love it and that's all i can even manage omg wow excellent work love β™₯

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menuli In reply to yes-deer [2017-01-12 12:15:44 +0000 UTC]

awhhh veeeee, you kill meee <3Β 
thank you a million x10000,Β 
I'm super super super happyyy that you like this ;;___ ;;

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yes-deer In reply to menuli [2017-01-12 19:24:28 +0000 UTC]

You are super welcome, anytime bb!!

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padarii [2017-01-11 21:53:28 +0000 UTC]

i cannot express my feelings for this in words <333
the color scheme is gorgeous and so peaceful
and the composition? i love love love the birds circling manaΒ 
the piece is just so stylized and beautifulΒ 
i adore this ana so much! <3333

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menuli In reply to padarii [2017-01-12 15:57:25 +0000 UTC]

you don't need words dear, blessing me with your presence in these comments is enufff <333
Awhhhhhh that means so much thank you thank youΒ 
I'm gonna try do more experimental stuff like this, it's the most enjoyable,Β 
Mmmh thank you anna <3333Β 

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ChuchipDraws [2017-01-11 14:08:45 +0000 UTC]

Hello fellow procrastinater! I too do the same thing. Though, you do it so much better than I. Lovely.Β 

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menuli In reply to ChuchipDraws [2017-01-12 16:03:22 +0000 UTC]

awhhh you're too sweet! procrastinators unite!.. maybe tomorrow (haaah)Β 
thank you very much though I'm happy you like this piece! :')Β 

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ChuchipDraws In reply to menuli [2017-01-12 16:06:30 +0000 UTC]

If it makes you feel better, instead of writing a speech for my college class I got Animate to try and learn the program instead. XD
Ah... Also, here's a video on procrastination that I find REALLY funny.Β www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oS…
And of course! I always see your work in my notifications and I always close out of them all too quickly to actually look at them. But yours always catch my eye.

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WITCH-D0CT0R [2017-01-11 11:34:33 +0000 UTC]

What the fuck WHAT THE FUCK ana this is insane, so so beautiful just i cant stop looking at it. She is beautiful, she looks so precious and wonder-filled

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menuli In reply to WITCH-D0CT0R [2017-01-12 16:13:21 +0000 UTC]

FFF you're too kind nev,Β 
YOU ARE A PRECIOUS HUMAN I don't deserve this praise ;;~;;
thank you thank you vry muuucho <3Β 

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Rhiaan [2017-01-11 09:26:39 +0000 UTC]

This is really stunning!Β 

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menuli In reply to Rhiaan [2017-01-12 12:16:08 +0000 UTC]

thank youuu so much Rhiaaan <333

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Rhiaan In reply to menuli [2017-01-12 12:53:14 +0000 UTC]

<33

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CoraAngon [2017-01-11 06:46:50 +0000 UTC]

This piece caught my eye. The use of colors and lines are so beautiful. Great work.

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menuli In reply to CoraAngon [2017-01-11 08:23:44 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much!! :0

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renneka [2017-01-11 05:35:49 +0000 UTC]

this is so gorgeous ahhh ;
its so serene and calming and ju st ...Β 

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menuli In reply to renneka [2017-01-11 08:24:38 +0000 UTC]

awhhh thank youu edelity :' ))Β 

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empluvie [2017-01-11 00:39:33 +0000 UTC]

lemme just stop and stare in awe of how beautiful this is and how personal this is to you!! idk but I've always felt that theres something so simple and poetic about you and I've always wanted that little part BUT I'm a huge crashing wave of stress and goofiness lmaoΒ 

you're a fuckin wonderful beaitufl human being okay who's a stunning artist AND I WILL LOVE U FOREVEERRRR

(and this anatomy tho u think its bad but its hella perdyyy)

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menuli In reply to empluvie [2017-01-12 16:17:23 +0000 UTC]

I did the thingΒ 
you know the thing where I let this comment stay in my notifications for a while so I could read it over and over and smileΒ 
:'))))))Β 
I LOVE YOU MORE OKAYΒ 
thank you so muchoooooo
omg did u say.. poetic? that's like my favorite word,
means so much ;n sobΒ 
thank you my friend, for everything

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Anastasiy [2017-01-10 20:03:25 +0000 UTC]

This is totally beautiful! I love the colors

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menuli In reply to Anastasiy [2017-01-10 21:44:28 +0000 UTC]

awh thank you kindlyy <3

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boxcarr [2017-01-10 15:14:46 +0000 UTC]

yoooo omg I'm always so impressed by your work, and this one just takes the cake!! everything about it is so interesting and gorgeous omg q o q

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menuli In reply to boxcarr [2017-01-10 21:45:46 +0000 UTC]

ohhh youuuu, you always brighten my day with such lovely comments carr ; a ;
thank you a billion, i am so glad you like it!

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boxcarr In reply to menuli [2017-01-10 21:46:22 +0000 UTC]

q v q <3

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Chertanfox [2017-01-10 14:05:20 +0000 UTC]

This it so gorgeous!
shhh don't tell anyone but "speck" is also the german word for bacon.

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menuli In reply to Chertanfox [2017-01-10 21:46:33 +0000 UTC]

omg thank you dear
HELL YES, we were all bacon once.. in fact, we are all bacon still 8 ))

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catcalled [2017-01-10 11:39:38 +0000 UTC]

WINDY!!!! THIS IS AMAZING

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menuli In reply to catcalled [2017-01-10 21:46:46 +0000 UTC]

THANK U FRIEND <333 so happy you likeeee

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frenziiied [2017-01-10 10:56:30 +0000 UTC]

ahhh this is incredible! v jealous of your ability to draw humans!
even though it's rough you completely get the values right, and the variation in colour ;A;
wish I was confident enough to try something like that!

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menuli In reply to frenziiied [2017-01-10 21:50:59 +0000 UTC]

ahhh wow, thank you frennnziieed < 333
means a lot to hear that from youuu ~
such a wonderful compliment, i am so pleased there's a sense of confidence in it,
as i was actually quite nervous to even pick up the tablet because its been a while !!
thank youuuu ahhh

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ScaledWithStars [2017-01-10 10:50:15 +0000 UTC]

omg, so pretty ;A; I love the colours and the focus (with the blurriness and such)

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menuli In reply to ScaledWithStars [2017-01-10 21:54:25 +0000 UTC]

wow thank you!!
ahh haha that was actually so fun to play with,
probably the first time i've used the blur tool ,but i do think it's a nice touch,
so happy someone noticeddd <3333

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vasain [2017-01-10 10:32:47 +0000 UTC]

this is seriously stunning, wow. the soft atmosphere, her expression.. so, so good

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menuli In reply to vasain [2017-01-10 21:53:01 +0000 UTC]

thank you so so much sal * v *
means so much to hear that,Β 
just thank you, hh <333

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whale-songs [2017-01-10 10:07:15 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

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menuli In reply to whale-songs [2017-01-10 21:52:29 +0000 UTC]

thank you !!

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