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JuliaMurphy — I lived without you once

Published: 2012-02-21 22:53:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 1118; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 0
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Description And I can do it again.

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HELLOOO I have once more created a companion piece to a deviation of ~krazykat-inc 's because her pieces are so inspiring (*shameless friend promoting*)!

This piece:


It's so soft and sweet in both colors and emotion. It made me want to do something the opposite; something edgy and vibrant with a kick-butt, "I don't need you and I never will" feel to it.

The wooden figures have no identity together in full view, but I do by myself and with only part of my face showing. It features a real person (me) in contrast to the faceless wooden figures, which I think gives it that feel of self-empowerment and confidence versus dependence on another person. When you're with someone, your identity tends to get mushed together with theirs. Albeit unintentionally, I think those figures illustrate that really well.

In her description she calls her piece a postcard to her future husband. This piece would be like a warning to mine.

By the way, this isn't my quite real attitude towards marriage and relationships. It's a little like this but a lot more toned down. I think romantic relationships can be beautiful things but that people need to realize they don't need a significant other to live a full, amazing life. I'm open. Maybe I'll find someone, maybe I won't; the point is that I'll be fine either way and so will you, and the only person you really need (in this aspect of life) is you.
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Comments: 45

kimikimochi [2012-02-26 01:05:20 +0000 UTC]

Love her expression. This is a great shot.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to kimikimochi [2012-02-27 02:05:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BraedenP [2012-02-25 03:38:35 +0000 UTC]

The bright orange hair is a perfect boundary between the white and black areas. I would have tried to cut it right at the tip of the lip for some more symmetry, but apart from that nitpicking, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love it.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to BraedenP [2012-02-27 02:06:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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pingufugu [2012-02-25 02:15:19 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous eye color (:

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JuliaMurphy In reply to pingufugu [2012-02-27 02:06:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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rahikx [2012-02-25 01:13:36 +0000 UTC]

ftw

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JuliaMurphy In reply to rahikx [2012-02-27 02:06:42 +0000 UTC]

:3 ?

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antiZOLOFT [2012-02-24 20:07:08 +0000 UTC]

i know this may sound very weird, but i just LOVE your skin

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JuliaMurphy In reply to antiZOLOFT [2012-02-27 02:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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kingyousy [2012-02-24 18:23:56 +0000 UTC]

WOW. I love her eyes. So vivid and emotive.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to kingyousy [2012-02-24 19:44:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TangledInInk [2012-02-24 16:31:55 +0000 UTC]

I love the expression that the model has!

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JuliaMurphy In reply to TangledInInk [2012-02-24 19:45:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I actually had a little trouble deciding what expression to make. I'm so glad you like the one I chose!

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PhotogScott [2012-02-24 16:10:45 +0000 UTC]

I like the use of negative space and the emotion on the face. Nice work.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to PhotogScott [2012-02-24 19:45:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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PhotogScott In reply to JuliaMurphy [2012-02-24 23:01:44 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome!

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DeathMystery [2012-02-24 13:46:41 +0000 UTC]

Very emotional! And lovely too

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JuliaMurphy In reply to DeathMystery [2012-02-24 19:45:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EdgarBerg [2012-02-24 11:56:51 +0000 UTC]

interesting image. like how you seperated the image in two parts

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JuliaMurphy In reply to EdgarBerg [2012-02-24 13:33:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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roamingtigress [2012-02-24 05:35:07 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful piece. I really like the framing here and the eye is lovely <3

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JuliaMurphy In reply to roamingtigress [2012-02-24 13:34:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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roamingtigress In reply to JuliaMurphy [2012-02-24 21:29:32 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Lucitatastic [2012-02-23 23:15:46 +0000 UTC]

Cute!

Check out my pictures too?

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JuliaMurphy In reply to Lucitatastic [2012-02-24 03:17:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lucitatastic In reply to JuliaMurphy [2012-02-24 03:47:19 +0000 UTC]

No problem :3

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MissCandlelight [2012-02-23 21:51:35 +0000 UTC]

wonderful how the colours fit together!
Nice shot! (:

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JuliaMurphy In reply to MissCandlelight [2012-02-24 03:17:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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quakerlol [2012-02-23 01:32:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god. Oh my god. THE COLORS AND THE MAKEUP AND THE TEXTURE AND THAT EYE. JUST. AUGH. SO WONDERFUL.
You get all of the cupcakes for this.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to quakerlol [2012-02-23 01:49:57 +0000 UTC]

A.... all of them?




Thank you so much.

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quakerlol In reply to JuliaMurphy [2012-02-23 02:30:30 +0000 UTC]

It is no more than you deserve! This is wonderful and I love it

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DubuGomdori [2012-02-23 00:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Very creative, good job!!

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JuliaMurphy In reply to DubuGomdori [2012-02-23 01:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Fyrrea [2012-02-22 16:57:18 +0000 UTC]

Lovely facial expression, looks intriguing!

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JuliaMurphy In reply to Fyrrea [2012-02-22 18:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MHH3 [2012-02-22 10:30:01 +0000 UTC]

I always love the slight more than half face shots.

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JuliaMurphy In reply to MHH3 [2012-02-22 12:05:19 +0000 UTC]

I like them too. I think they're more powerful.

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Daws3 [2012-02-22 04:26:50 +0000 UTC]

you have beautiful eyes!

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JuliaMurphy In reply to Daws3 [2012-02-22 09:05:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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sacredgoddess [2012-02-21 23:52:20 +0000 UTC]

I love this!! the expression on your face is killer

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JuliaMurphy In reply to sacredgoddess [2012-02-22 09:04:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dreamingoflight [2012-02-21 23:02:10 +0000 UTC]

you. are. ABSOLUTELYFANTASTIC!!!!!

i am in awe of your prowess once more.....

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JuliaMurphy In reply to dreamingoflight [2012-02-21 23:16:57 +0000 UTC]

lolno.

But thanks and ilu!

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dreamingoflight In reply to JuliaMurphy [2012-02-21 23:19:20 +0000 UTC]

totally yes. yes. yes. and YES!!!

love you too

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