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tarantellino — The Lighthouse

Published: 2013-06-29 12:16:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 2278; Favourites: 182; Downloads: 12
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Description I finally finished this!!!!!
I wrote the poem in 9th grade (2011) as a vent, and I did all the art this month (June 2013) as a summer project. All the circular panels are done in ink, acrylic, and watercolor on 400 gsm acrylic paper. You can also read the whole thing on smackjeeves if you want to see it in slightly higher resolution: [link]

I really hope you don't find this sad, because I meant it to be uplifting. If you can't tell, it's aimed at young people who are depressed and considering suicide -- which, unfortunately, is a large portion of young people.
I'll write the message here to be as blatant as possible: Your life will get better. I was seriously depressed a few years ago, and my situation has improved more than I ever would have believed back then. No matter how bad things get, don't give up. A new day is dawning.


Thank you for reading my poem. :^)
--Noah
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Comments: 84

loveisonthemove3710 [2013-06-29 20:57:32 +0000 UTC]

That was seriously beautiful.

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charmsheart0559 In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 20:54:38 +0000 UTC]

I share your sentiment dear. Glad you are well.

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SpammyShadow In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 18:35:09 +0000 UTC]

wowow everything about this is so beautiful! The poem, the art, the colors! I LOVE how the colors change with the mood of the poem! Its easy to see so much thought and care was put into this and the inspirational message really shines through! this is beautiful in every aspect and I can't possibly use every positive adjective I can think up of for this before this becomes a novel. great job!

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touchRED [2013-06-29 18:20:23 +0000 UTC]

This is fucking fantastic. I seriously do not know what else to say. I have no words...

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tarantellino In reply to touchRED [2013-06-29 18:32:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Connor.
I worked on it for forever, so that's good news
How is Spain by the way?
I'm leaving for Italy in a few minutes! Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg I'm so excited!

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touchRED In reply to tarantellino [2013-06-29 19:09:08 +0000 UTC]

Spain was AMAZING. I got back Sunday at like midnight. I was exhausted.

Have fun in Italy! When do you get back?

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gillianivyart [2013-06-29 17:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh beyond superb.  Your work keeps getting better and better and never fails to impress.

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tarantellino In reply to gillianivyart [2013-06-29 18:30:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm flattered that you think so.

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BloomyK [2013-06-29 16:50:57 +0000 UTC]

A lovely poem and stunning artwork~
Although it is most likely not related whatsoever, it kind of reminded me of Bioshock Infinite. Because of the lighthouse, the man, the city...

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tarantellino In reply to BloomyK [2013-06-29 18:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I've never been into Bioshock but a lot of my friends love it. They would like you.
Thanks!

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Annezon In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 16:50:14 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! The poem is amazing! The artwork is amazing! And I found it to be completely uplifting I zoomed in to read it so I couldn't see what was coming up. I expected the ending to be sad, but it was really beautiful

I too have been in the same boat as you and many others. And it truly DOES get better...if you give it time, get help, and surround yourself with friends and family. So glad you made it through to the other side Keep passing the message along and keep up the amazing work!!!!

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tarantellino In reply to Annezon [2013-06-29 18:28:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! I'm really glad that you liked my work and that your life has improved. Your comment is my favorite so far

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Annezon In reply to tarantellino [2013-06-29 22:41:37 +0000 UTC]

Awww...well you do some really nice work. And I'm so glad you shared your experiences with everyone in such a beautiful way

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Figren In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 16:26:00 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that moment near the end got so tense. But It really is uplifting, especially with your mastery of color contrast. I also enjoyed the splatters that appear on the outside as the tension increases, and how the outside smooths out afterwards.

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tarantellino In reply to Figren [2013-06-29 18:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I was hoping the splatters and the colors and whatnot would create some tension. I'm really glad you liked it

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Adjidaumo In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 14:30:16 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful poem and well executed artwork!
I was about to look up your poem on google because I thought it was the lyrics to a song..

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tarantellino In reply to Adjidaumo [2013-06-29 18:13:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Haha really? I guess I'll take that as a compliment :^)

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electricelephant In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 14:21:30 +0000 UTC]

... I need to like, give you an 'I am amazing' medal or something, because seriously, every single time you make something it's ridiculously astonishing How can one person make all this marvelous art?

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tarantellino In reply to electricelephant [2013-06-29 18:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Haha thank you!
I would carry around my "I am amazing" medal every day and show it to strangers as I pass them on the street. It would be great.

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electricelephant In reply to tarantellino [2013-06-30 17:43:41 +0000 UTC]

Someday soon, I will make you one P:

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AfterTheNonSequitur In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 14:02:38 +0000 UTC]

Good lord, that sun and the reflections on the water in the last panel are beautiful. The whole thing is lovely, but especially that.

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tarantellino In reply to AfterTheNonSequitur [2013-06-29 18:15:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm glad you think so :^)

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evergreen-rew In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 14:02:16 +0000 UTC]

ahh wow this is amazing. seriously wow :0

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tarantellino In reply to evergreen-rew [2013-06-29 18:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it

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VisAnastasis [2013-06-29 12:54:29 +0000 UTC]

Aww,it's beautiful!

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tarantellino In reply to VisAnastasis [2013-06-29 18:16:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TrollGirl [2013-06-29 12:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Dude, you're a genius in the making. I'm sure we'll be hearing about you, loudly, from various medias in a couple years

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tarantellino In reply to TrollGirl [2013-06-29 18:17:20 +0000 UTC]

Haha I wish. Thank you

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SirPaahdin In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 12:42:10 +0000 UTC]

Your art is so great aaaa. I love this!

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tarantellino In reply to SirPaahdin [2013-06-29 18:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I love YOU

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SaschMcFlash In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 12:41:07 +0000 UTC]

Damn, this is really amazing!

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tarantellino In reply to SaschMcFlash [2013-06-29 18:28:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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autumnlakecomic In reply to ??? [2013-06-29 12:22:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow!

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