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Published: 2012-09-04 23:31:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 17250; Favourites: 911; Downloads: 424
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Description Dean Winchester and Castiel, Supernatural.


I've kept this piece buried in my spn art folder for too long already. More than 4 months, for sure. There was always something that needed to be fixed, something unfinished... But yesterday I looked at it again, and decided that it is okay the way it is. I know I won't work on it anymore, so... there you go.

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ABOUT THE PICTURE:
I was already halfway through painting this piece, when I realized one thing. Every time I think of picturing Dean and Cas together, Dean is kinda looking away and unaware of Cas' presence in the background, fully absorbed in whatever he is doing at the moment, and Castiel is silently watching - and listening to - him.
This is the second picture in which I've unconsciously replicated this pattern. I don't know why, but there is always this incomprehension thing, this 'communication breakdown' (the first title that popped in my mind), between Dean and Cas in my mind.
Dean is the one who is constantly unaware, who keeps his eyes and mind constantly focused on material matters so that he can go on ignoring what is really going on in his life and in his soul. And Castiel, despite his clueless demeanor, is the one who's really in charge, who truly knows what's better for Dean. And he is simply content to silently guard Dean, whether or not he acknowledges his presence.

It's like, Dean has spent his entire life secretly screaming for a guiding force from above, and Cas has always been there trying to tell him "I'm here, I'm right behind you, smartass!", but Dean has never been able to actually hear him. Not really. And this is the beauty and the tragedy of their relationship.


TECH STUFF:

Photoshop CS3 + Wacom Bamboo tablet


Characters ©CW
Artwork ©kittrose



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Comments: 50

athenakt [2017-06-07 21:02:06 +0000 UTC]

I seriously <3 you right now. Your art, even the work in other fandoms I don't know and ones that I do- they're amazing. Truly amazing. And I share your sentiments about Dean and Castiel!

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kittrose In reply to athenakt [2017-06-14 09:10:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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ColtWinchester [2015-05-26 08:43:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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Squeeker2Char [2015-05-18 13:31:46 +0000 UTC]

The colors fit the situation to a T. I adore your explanation, I think that is a huge factor in the poignancy of the artwork.

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kittrose In reply to Squeeker2Char [2015-06-03 09:45:54 +0000 UTC]



Thank you so much!

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AnnaPond [2014-03-31 16:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi!)
Your arts are amazing and I just wanna ask, would you like to join our project? We're going to make presents for SPN-cast (Misha, Jensen, Jared and Osric) and we need good artist and beautiful arts. You can find all information in our tumblr: team-jib-gifts.tumblr.com/
So maybe you want to draw something for Jensen's or Osric's book or maybe we could use some of your already finished arts? Or maybe you could help to make a gift for Jared? Or recommend any artist who could join us?

Please, even if you're not intrested in this idea, help us to spread the word! Reblog this post (if you have a tumblr) team-jib-gifts.tumblr.com/post… and retweet this (if you have a twitter) twitter.com/dream__castle/stat…

And thank you anyway!)
Have a nice day :3

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kittrose In reply to AnnaPond [2014-03-31 21:33:19 +0000 UTC]

Hi! That's a wonderful idea! Unfortunately right now I'm all too busy with personal work and I just really can't draw anything new before JibCon. I definitely will help spreading the word though. 
However if you are interested in using one of my already finished fanarts (I have a few of Dean and Sam, you can find them all in my gallery), please contact me via private message and I'll see if I can help.

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AnnaPond In reply to kittrose [2014-04-01 01:34:09 +0000 UTC]

I sent you a 'note', hope, you will get it I'm new here)

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CLMine [2013-09-26 10:16:53 +0000 UTC]

i love your drawing and cas's style of using phone XD
actually when dean is talking to cas and looking at him with full attention,
cas tends to look away somehow ><"

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kittrose In reply to CLMine [2013-09-27 12:25:54 +0000 UTC]

Aye, I know... eye contact makes him uncomfortable right?

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CLMine In reply to kittrose [2013-09-29 06:37:06 +0000 UTC]

they're so adorable  

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kittrose In reply to CLMine [2013-10-10 14:24:06 +0000 UTC]

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Mica-foREVer [2013-02-01 03:54:27 +0000 UTC]

you are indeed a fucking genius *Q*

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Tama-o-hoi [2012-10-09 08:27:05 +0000 UTC]

reminds me of bladerunner.. cool.

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SerenityAbyss [2012-09-23 18:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow! The color are so amazing!

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kittrose In reply to SerenityAbyss [2012-09-23 19:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Mizidora [2012-09-09 18:44:43 +0000 UTC]

love it!!!!

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kittrose In reply to Mizidora [2012-09-09 22:26:46 +0000 UTC]

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Claudia-SG [2012-09-08 15:08:12 +0000 UTC]

cheffigo!

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kittrose In reply to Claudia-SG [2012-09-08 22:18:58 +0000 UTC]

Grazie Claudia!

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pompei77 [2012-09-08 08:46:07 +0000 UTC]

шикарный рисунок! Долго разглядывала. Красная дымка прибавляет работе 100 очков. Цвета изумительные.

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kittrose In reply to pompei77 [2012-09-08 10:46:04 +0000 UTC]

Had to google translate you comment bc I can't read Russian, but thanks!

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pompei77 In reply to kittrose [2012-09-09 10:21:49 +0000 UTC]

I do not know English (
also use Google. Your work is outstanding! I like this color.

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faierius [2012-09-06 17:21:37 +0000 UTC]

The atmosphere of this is simply...wow. I think I shall watch you for more jaw-droppingly awesome Supernatural art!

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kittrose In reply to faierius [2012-09-06 18:15:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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faierius In reply to kittrose [2012-09-10 03:57:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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MercurialHellequin [2012-09-06 00:27:19 +0000 UTC]

The shading on this piece is just gorgeous *A*

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kittrose In reply to MercurialHellequin [2012-09-06 10:40:48 +0000 UTC]

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Arabella33 [2012-09-05 20:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!!

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kittrose In reply to Arabella33 [2012-09-05 23:02:46 +0000 UTC]

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Arabella33 In reply to kittrose [2012-09-06 13:06:42 +0000 UTC]

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Tshaela [2012-09-05 19:19:44 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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kittrose In reply to Tshaela [2012-09-05 20:31:49 +0000 UTC]

TY!

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x-yaya-x [2012-09-05 18:20:59 +0000 UTC]

I've only recently gotten completly addicted to Supernatural so now I can appreciate this work even more and have something else to fall in love with next to your True Blood pieces I love how you always manage to create atmosphere and emotions through colors in your drawings!

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kittrose In reply to x-yaya-x [2012-09-05 20:31:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It makes me always happy when people tell me that they like my use of colors.

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x-yaya-x In reply to kittrose [2012-09-06 09:08:02 +0000 UTC]

like? love

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Frubeto [2012-09-05 16:34:57 +0000 UTC]

I love the title. It explains their relationship. A little.
YOur interpretation below is true. It was like this from the moment they met.... and I guess it never really changed...

Well, like always, I love your work and your very own stile of drawing.

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kittrose In reply to Frubeto [2012-09-05 18:02:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sweetie!

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Dear-Boy [2012-09-05 12:23:31 +0000 UTC]

Chemmeraviglia... ma hai usato una reference?

Avrei voluto fare anch'io una fanart di supernatural, ma faccio meglio a ritirarmi a 'sto punti... ^_^

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kittrose In reply to Dear-Boy [2012-09-05 13:26:54 +0000 UTC]

Certo, ho usato una still di Dean e alcune screencap di Cas come riferimento.. aspetto di vedere il tuo lavoro! In bocca al lupo!

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annARTism [2012-09-05 11:52:19 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant & beautiful!

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kittrose In reply to annARTism [2012-09-05 13:27:35 +0000 UTC]



Thanks!!

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Tressa79 [2012-09-05 10:24:25 +0000 UTC]

It's very very good!

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kittrose In reply to Tressa79 [2012-09-05 13:27:21 +0000 UTC]

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psychotchi [2012-09-05 08:45:31 +0000 UTC]

your idea about their relationship is beautiful and brilliant and I totally agree with it.
also very good work!

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kittrose In reply to psychotchi [2012-09-05 10:18:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Wayward-Renegade [2012-09-05 00:57:02 +0000 UTC]

I've always thought the same of them both, even if Dean asks for help, or guidance... he's so focused on the problems he has, to realize that Castiel is the help/guidance he's been asking for.

I love the lighting, especially on Dean.

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kittrose In reply to Wayward-Renegade [2012-09-05 10:18:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear!

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Hyakuyan [2012-09-04 23:31:49 +0000 UTC]

That is so awesome.

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kittrose In reply to Hyakuyan [2012-09-04 23:39:02 +0000 UTC]

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