This is for Ebryn, my friend. If you know me at all, you know why my chest is bandaged. But while I'm on the mend, dear Eb is still struggling with her own demon, and despite many different approaches, has not yet found the thing which will help in any satisfactory way, hence the unraveling of her own bandages. Since we can't be there to hug each other, Eb, this will have to suffice. *massivehugs*
While these days I prefer paying talented people to do so when I want to give a gift, that doesn't always work in a timely fashion. Not that I'm any better. It takes me forever to draw a single picture. In this case, since I actually worked hard at it, two days or so. And while ordinarily, I would have given up in disgust halfway through, that would have defeated the point. Don't tell me what's wrong - believe me, I'm very well aware. In this case, it really is the thought that counts.
Credit where credit is due: The tiger is extremely heavily referenced from two pieces of Ebryn's own art of her character, and all anatomical and perspective shortfalls are entirely my fault.
While these days I prefer paying talented people to do so when I want to give a gift, that doesn't always work in a timely fashion. Not that I'm any better. It takes me forever to draw a single picture. In this case, since I actually worked hard at it, two days or so. And while ordinarily, I would have given up in disgust halfway through, that would have defeated the point. Don't tell me what's wrong - believe me, I'm very well aware. In this case, it really is the thought that counts.
Credit where credit is due: The tiger is extremely heavily referenced from two pieces of Ebryn's own art of her character, and all anatomical and perspective shortfalls are entirely my fault.
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If my tear ducts would work properly I would cry right now this is so beautiful Kaz *HUGS* I've wanted to do something for you but my recent art attempts have been pretty weak beyond super tiny drawings. I think drawing anything at all is a small victory, even if they are incomplete or super-small.
I know how you feel with drawing and feeling disgusted with it, I've been feeling that every time I start anything, it's so frustrating to feel like things are just not working out on paper or that I personally don't have anything of value to contribute. Just know that however you feel about this drawing, it has succeeded in conveying the emotion of this time my friend, and that is not an easy task to accomplish. I love it, truly.
I know how you feel with drawing and feeling disgusted with it, I've been feeling that every time I start anything, it's so frustrating to feel like things are just not working out on paper or that I personally don't have anything of value to contribute. Just know that however you feel about this drawing, it has succeeded in conveying the emotion of this time my friend, and that is not an easy task to accomplish. I love it, truly.
*hugs* You do a lot for other folks. It's time you got some gift art yourself. I'm glad it had the intended effect. Been thinking of you Eb, and hey, small steps are sometimes just what we need to do. If anything, my recovery is teaching me that.
And yes. I distinctly remember shaking my hand and going "No no no! Draw what's in head, dammit!" But it never listens...
And yes. I distinctly remember shaking my hand and going "No no no! Draw what's in head, dammit!" But it never listens...
D'awww ... Here's hoping it has a grand effect of positiveness =)
I managed to buy some originals from her at a convention, and they're the gem of my small collection. She seemed so nice, and I could have talked to her for hours.
Wish I could grasp her departure. So much beauty and love in her work, and for her to just...leave. Did she ever write a farewell or explanation?
As for this image: It too has that love. Especially in the purpose and determination involved. I find this beautiful.
Wish I could grasp her departure. So much beauty and love in her work, and for her to just...leave. Did she ever write a farewell or explanation?
As for this image: It too has that love. Especially in the purpose and determination involved. I find this beautiful.
No formal one that I know of. I don't know nitty gritty details myself, but I know she was having RL troubles and problems that try as she might, got a bit overwhelming for her. She is a wonderful person, agreed, and I miss her as well. Suffice to say it wasn't because she didn't want to be here or a part of the community - she made several attempts to try and rejoin it. But in the end, when things like this happens, it's up to us to be understanding. We're not owed an explanation - she has a right to her privacy. We just have to treasure the time we had with her and hope she's doing well, wherever she is and whatever she's up to now.
Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad it resonated with you.
Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad it resonated with you.
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