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Published: 2015-08-17 18:37:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 23577; Favourites: 1886; Downloads: 0
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Lately I've been reflecting a lot of negative things. A new academic year is about to start and I know a lot of unpleasant things will step into my life again; crippling stress, destructive mindsets, pressure, anxiety and depression. The chronic leg pains persist; it's possible that I'll have to deal with them for the rest of my life. I'm trying to figure out how I might be able to avoid this downward spiral of inadequacy this year and improve the quality of my life, but at the moment I'm feeling anything but optimistic about the future. Scribbling angsty vent art is a cliche, but I had to draw something to derail this train of thought.Staedtler pigment liner, Gimp.
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I want to buy prints!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wowowowowow, your art makes the world better, and i'm not kidding !
You're inspirationnal .
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Ow, sorry to hear that. Endless leg pains happen to me when I'm especially stressed out: I tense my muscles and always get those pains after I've been drawing/sitting in that state for a long time. It gets better with stretching and running, and it goes away as soon as the stressful period ends. Of course I have no idea if this could be your case, but if you happen to be anxious for long periods of time it could be that you're *just* somatizing stress.
If you can (and if you haven't already), perhaps you could consider seeing a specialist for that? I don't know your case, but assuming you're bound to suffer for the rest of your life could prevent you from discovering it's something very simple and treatable, who knows. I know health is a personal subject and I'm just a stranger, but... my parents are medics (neurologist and physical therapist) and I come across a lot of people that seeked them out after YEARS of enduring pains they are now treating with success. All because these patients assumed it would never change and never really got checked. And that's sad 
And! Great work, by the way. You always have great stylization ideas and I love how you're able to use black without destroying the color balance.
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I hope the year has been better than you were expecting so far! You deserve it, friend!
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Such an amazing picture! I love the colors and the way you have drawn fur. I really like their expressions, especially the darker's one. And the contrast between these two is great, too.
And don't worry about all those unplesant things. They will be over soon and there is going to be many nice things too, for sure. I hope everything is going to be okay.
Take care and keep your amazing work coming
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Have you considered writing a story of these characters? Good art btw
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I know that feeling well; all I can say is to remember you are never alone and I wish you many blessings
a very well done image!
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Really neat way to conceptualize what you are feeling, sorry you are having a rough time of it; but you made some pretty great artwork out of your emotion so maybe there is a small upside? I hope the feeling of unpleasantness passes.
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This picture was immediately unsettling to me. And then I felt chargin for being unsettled because I didn't realize that's what you were going for, and then I saw the title and description... so, well done! The emotion seeps through the page.
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I can relate to you so much with stress, anxiety and depression from school... This picture reflects my emotions, it feels nice to see them sort of become expressed here. I wish you luck in dealing with your anxiety, depression and stress.
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Sorry to hear about your stresses, but drawing does help. I did this once to relieve myself of depression and it worked. I drew the dark character in a losing position though, so that might help better??
Anyway, I love your art here. The style isn't like what I see in comics (Marvel) but the colors take me back to when I read them often (some of the best days of my life). I hope you get better soon
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This is very effective, with the arms clutching around the brown wolf's body and leering into its neck. I hope your year goes well for you, good luck with everything.
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I totally understand you...hope you get through it ;D
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This is beautiful Canis. And good luck with your new year, it will get better! It always does
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this is really wonderful, and an amazing representation of anxiety/depression
i really hope you feel better! you'll get through anything that comes at you!
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Venting art is some of the best after clean-up. I do it a lot, I just don't share it.
I really like the way you made pestilence look almost like a snake. Poor pup.
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Excellent! I love the personification of pestelence and the swirling lines really make this piece!
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I really hope that you feel better!! Make as much vent art as you want, it's good for the artist soul. Hopefully you can look forward to all of the art that you can do, that's what I do if my current future looks bleak. Look forward to seeing more from you!!
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It's beautiful..
I really hope you'll settle into the right lane again soon. Maybe vent art is a cliche but you cannot admit it makes you feel better - I know I do. In fact in was one of the reasons I started in the first place o_o
Anyway, I can relate to this. Pretty much and often.
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Eih, samaistun koulun tuomaan stressiin/masennukseen mutta tuo kipuilu on kyllä todella ikävää...eivätkö lääkärit osaa tehdä asialle mitään?
En ole paras antamaan neuvoja, mutta avautuminen helpottaa aina, vaikka se onkin se vaikein asia...
Jos kipu antaa periksi niin liikunta on myös mielelle hyvästä ja helpottaa kasaantuneen stressin purkamisessa.
Voimia kaikkien koettelemuksien kanssa!
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Just remember- school doesn't last forever. <3
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Oh Ghoul....I'm so incredibly sorry to hear that. You're one of my favourite artists, it really hurts me to know you're in such distress.
I hope that this year will be better for you and that art continues to help you release your feelings. This piece is so beautifully done and contains so many emotions...
Good luck my dear! You can do it!
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i wish i could say something more encouraging other than keep your head up, i can guarantee you so many people following you go through this and i'm starting my first year of further education after 2-3 years of home education, away from people my own age and it will be really hard getting back into the school system.
as definitely one of the most influential people around, canis, i honestly mean that i'll be rooting and thinking about you. your work has certainly influenced my life.
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After venting, try to draw something empowering. Even if it's stomping on the faces of your malefactors, try to build yourself up.
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Find somebody that can make you happy,
Thats what helped me
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I'd at least say that often times the art made in depression is among the best and communicates a feeling so well.
Good luck with everything.
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That's no good
This is a very powerful piece though. it came out lovely
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If you ever need help or just to talk, I'm here
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Vent art or not, you really did a great job shedding some visual light on how it can feel when all those emotions are swirling around you at once. Great job, and I pray that you are able to pull through all the challenges you may face with even more confidence and joy than before the semester started!
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So sorry you feel this way right now. Even if the days drag and the nights are lonely, time will pass. Focus on the future, even if it seems dark in the present. You aren't alone; We're all here to support you, and not just art-wise.
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Ah man I wish there was something I could say that would help you but having been through a similar situation myself with college, I know there's not much. Just remember you got through all those other years so don't let anything stop you now when you're so close!
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Even if its considered cliche, if it helps keep doing it. Keep drawing. I suffer from social anxiety, so its hard for me too to keep going to work everyday and deal with people. Try looking at the brighter sides of life though, it's a lot more rewarding than the negative hun.
Art is beautiful as always btw, good luck!
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I had a horrible first year, a lot of personal issues made life hell.
I find, upon returning now, all you can do is tell yourself it's going to be better. You're going to find ways to make it better. Whether it's seeking help, joining a new club or organization, or picking up a new hobby, you'll find a way to release some stress and tension and make things easier on yourself.
I know you're capable of doing that. Good luck
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Sorry to hear about the pain & stress you have to deal with. It translates so strongly in this image... Looking at it... it just resonates with me a lot, so I had to leave a comment of support. Even though you think it's cliche, you've taken something ugly and made it into a skillful and beautiful piece of art. It really inspires me. And I hope that whatever it is you're going through, you'll overcome it, compost it, and use it as fertilizer to grow something incredible. All Heros need a quest-- sounds like maybe this yours?
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Hey, it's a cliche because so often it helps. Best of luck to you, you certainly are a talented artist
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I can see why your art is a refuge. Enough talent to attract 17,000 watchers, enough drive to produce 750 pieces of art. Talent and drive is such a great combination for the future. I'm guessing it's not art you're feeling inadequate about, so I wish you well in overcoming whatever challenges you're facing. Don't stop producing great pieces like this though, brilliant
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Todella hyvin tunnetta kuvaavaksi olet tän saanut tehtyä! Myöskin turkki on jotain niin kaunista tässä, oi että.
Voimia sulle, koita jaksella ♡
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CarisAlbus, I know what you mean. Most of the times I am not prepare to face my crazy college semester coming up because I have to deal with the hard assignments, the headaches, being the envy of my enemies, judge un-accordingly by my Professors and feeling more sleepy. *Sigh* It feels like I have a curse around me that cannot go away or have the world on my shoulders. We just have to say that is how our life's are and we have no choice to deal with such negative experiences everyday. We artist out there or whoever we are must stay positive and remain strong. Family members, good friends, and keeping the faith are good remedies to keep out bad circumstances heading your way.
P.S. Music can even cure the soul, for example: "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
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Ack, I feel just the same. College for me starts again on Wednesday, just, ugh...
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wooa...
why the leg pains?
And for everything else, please don't worry, it will be fine.
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Voi ei, toivottavasti lukukausi olis parempi nyt ;3; paljon onnea sen alkuun ja paljon hyvää sulle ! :3 tosi hieno kuva myös ^3^
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Hope your next semester isn't as bad as your last
(Loverly picture.)
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awww~~~too butiful for mee
but the black wofl looks like dark gosht
love your artttt<3
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