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Published: 2009-12-01 22:24:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 19104; Favourites: 1210; Downloads: 0
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This piece belongs to the body of work for my B.F.A. Senior Exhibit. It features an original childrens' story of mine about a girl's little plush toy who finds adventure when accidentally left in the woods. ^^

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Artist/Show Statement:

Lost.

The dreaded moment when a child realizes that her beloved plush toy is missing. But he’s more than just a toy to her. He has a name. He has a personality. He has fears, dreams, and emotions. And now he’s slipped away from her protective embrace, left alone to face such a big and unfamiliar world. Who will tuck him in at night? Who will share their cookies with him? And more importantly, who is going to hug him when he’s afraid?

A lost plush toy can be very traumatic for a child. The world is still new and oftentimes challenging, and it’s easy for such displacement to be projected from toy to child when that toy is an extension of the child. Children need to be comforted and reassured, and in turn they feel the need to comfort and reassure their stuffed friends. When a faux fur friend becomes lost, the child becomes distressed because a part of her is facing the world alone.

But should she be distressed? What if the world isn’t such a scary place, after all? What if he isn’t alone and neglected, but surrounded by a new set of friends? An unfortunate event could easily be an opportunity of a lifetime. Sooner or later, those who are lost are going to be…

...Found.
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Comments: 142

xdragonflyx In reply to ??? [2010-01-29 06:14:07 +0000 UTC]

Just learned that I have access to a PS2, so I'm definitely going to rent it soon and try it out. ^^

I'm excited to hear their whimsical screams, heheh. Thanks!

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Aria-Of-Regret In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-29 23:45:35 +0000 UTC]

No problem, hope you love the game!!

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xdragonflyx In reply to Aria-Of-Regret [2010-01-31 21:30:55 +0000 UTC]

I couldn't find the original to rent, but a nearby Blockbuster did have Beautiful katamari for the 360. I'm finding it to be rather difficult! I wish i could just run around rolling things up without a time limit, but I can't get a score high enough to unlock that mode. :c

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Aria-Of-Regret In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-31 22:27:38 +0000 UTC]

Patientce, that last level on the original took me forever to complete, I remember how in the original if you got a high enough score you could unlock unlimited time, do you think the still have that in Beautiful Katamari? Oh, and are the human screams decent when you roll them up?

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xdragonflyx In reply to Aria-Of-Regret [2010-02-04 22:09:45 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, if you score 100 points then you unlock the eternal mode. My fiance got up to 98 points for me, but I had to return the game to the video store.

The screams are pretty entertaining, yes. ^^

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Aria-Of-Regret In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-02-05 03:22:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh goodie, I'm glad the screams don't disappoint!!

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xdragonflyx In reply to Aria-Of-Regret [2010-02-05 04:08:06 +0000 UTC]

I especially love the animal screams when you pick them up!

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Aria-Of-Regret In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-02-05 05:11:09 +0000 UTC]

So do I!!

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hokuto In reply to ??? [2010-01-01 00:05:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, such a stunning piece - the colors are amazing.

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xdragonflyx In reply to hokuto [2010-01-29 00:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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helloseablue [2009-12-31 22:32:07 +0000 UTC]

this is really pretty

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iComeOutAtNight [2009-12-31 22:27:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gosh this is simply amazing. Great work! please leave a comment on my profile. It would be nice. :3

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xdragonflyx In reply to iComeOutAtNight [2010-01-29 00:55:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and I will!

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BB-Gustaw In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 22:25:14 +0000 UTC]

I feel magic in this picture. It's... beautiful, really!

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xdragonflyx In reply to BB-Gustaw [2010-01-29 00:54:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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xxConcreteRose In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 21:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Hehe. Aw. It's so cute.
I really like the description.

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BatBlaster [2009-12-31 20:48:57 +0000 UTC]

I guess it became friends of the birds, flying squirrels, hedgehogs, frogs, lizards, squirrels, mice, and ferrets

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xdragonflyx In reply to BatBlaster [2010-01-29 00:54:08 +0000 UTC]

Yup! He's a pretty charming fellow, apparently.

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GestaltZe In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 20:23:33 +0000 UTC]

Sounds very similar to 'The Velveteen Rabbit', in a way.
Gorgeous, complex image. Good suggestion of motion.

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xdragonflyx In reply to GestaltZe [2010-01-29 00:53:45 +0000 UTC]

Aye, though in this case the stuffed critter remains as thus. ^^ Thanks!

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pallanoph In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 20:18:34 +0000 UTC]

Oooooh, I'm so glad to see this got a D.D.! Congratulations!

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xdragonflyx In reply to pallanoph [2009-12-31 23:23:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks April! It was a delightful surprise!

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pallanoph In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-01 01:34:20 +0000 UTC]

I'll bet! I wish you luck with clearing out your inbox!

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muse4ever In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 20:18:19 +0000 UTC]

This is so awesome and beautiful! I love how you used colours

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MayaVogrin [2009-12-31 19:34:19 +0000 UTC]

That's really pretty Love it

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LoveroftheGsin In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 19:33:05 +0000 UTC]

so lovely,

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xAerisx In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 19:30:20 +0000 UTC]

Ouh wow, incredible. I am extremely inspired!

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happySMITTENemoKID In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 18:56:26 +0000 UTC]

i love the sugargliders

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xdragonflyx In reply to happySMITTENemoKID [2010-01-29 00:51:49 +0000 UTC]

and they love you! ^^

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dkl78594 [2009-12-31 17:21:38 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful composition! Congrats on the DD!

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xdragonflyx In reply to dkl78594 [2010-01-29 00:41:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dkl78594 In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-29 07:20:48 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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Bugsey58 In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 16:25:44 +0000 UTC]

Okay, I have to ask, are those Sugarbears or flying Squirrels in the background?

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xdragonflyx In reply to Bugsey58 [2009-12-31 23:25:08 +0000 UTC]

They're sugargliders, which are a type of flying squirrel. ^^ Do you know them as sugarbears? I've never heard them called that before, but it's a very cute name!

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Bugsey58 In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-01 01:56:26 +0000 UTC]

Sugarbears=Sugargliders. Although, They're a type of marsupial and not actually squirrels, even if they look like the flying squirrels found in North America. They have become Quite the popular pet and I plan to get my first this summer.

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xdragonflyx In reply to Bugsey58 [2010-01-29 00:01:58 +0000 UTC]

Yup, those are the ones! I'd love to have one, but I hear they can succumb to depression if not adequately and frequently handled/socialized by their handler. And seeing as how they're nocturnal, I don't think I could give one the attention it deserves.

Good luck if you get one! They certainly are cute.

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Einheitstochter In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 16:10:26 +0000 UTC]

I always loved you art - it's always so atmospheric and the way you use colours is just amazing.
The textures are lovely.

Just ... wow.

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xdragonflyx In reply to Einheitstochter [2010-01-29 00:41:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ^^

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bumble-boo In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 16:06:37 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! Now I have to check out the rest of your gallery. One of the best daily deviations I've seen in a while.

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xdragonflyx In reply to bumble-boo [2010-01-29 00:50:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I'm flattered to hear that! ^^

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bumble-boo In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-29 00:51:27 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Reilune In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 15:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work, it's so very cute! ^.^

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xdragonflyx In reply to Reilune [2010-01-29 00:42:00 +0000 UTC]

^^

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mizzzx In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 15:39:02 +0000 UTC]

Wonderfull !

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BessBeland-Hudson [2009-12-31 15:09:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh wait! You're from Michigan? Whereabouts and where you schoolin'?

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xdragonflyx In reply to BessBeland-Hudson [2009-12-31 23:26:04 +0000 UTC]

I grew up in northwestern Michigan, but I just graduated from Grand Valley State University this month in Grand Rapids area. ^^

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BessBeland-Hudson In reply to xdragonflyx [2010-01-01 14:07:32 +0000 UTC]

Nice. I'm from SE Mich. and graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design.

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KraZiekd [2009-12-31 15:09:09 +0000 UTC]

omg!!!
that is an awesome work man ^^

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xdragonflyx In reply to KraZiekd [2010-01-29 00:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Also, I am a lady.

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BessBeland-Hudson In reply to ??? [2009-12-31 15:06:55 +0000 UTC]

Already better than my senior thesis was. You go.

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