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Published: 2008-10-15 13:07:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 956; Favourites: 31; Downloads: 18
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Description Good Omens' Aziraphale. Hadn't drawn him in a while... You see, the reason I painted this was that I often feel slightly lacking integrity when I think of the total amount of good in the world, at least compared to the total amount of evil. It could get one quite depressed, if you think about it too much. I can imagine it would be a million times more depressing for an angel watching the world's development (from a distance closer that what's pleasant) for numerous centuries on. In that case, to survive, and most of all not fulfill the urge to kill everybody, you must have a nice and stable life philosophy. I imagine his to be something like that - draw your happiness from small things like books, nice restaurants, warm drinks and funny versions of the Bible, putting off the moment to think of what a sh*thole the world has become. And it makes a bit of sense: love and virtue might not be around all the time, or in satisfactory amounts, but you can always - always - count on warm drinks.
A few P. S.-es: Yes, it's warm drinks and not hot drinks, because it's bad when the only thing that can calm you down at a certain time burns your tongue. Yes, the book's title does say "Holey Bible",I couldn't come up with anything else. And yes, I'd love to see an icon of Aziraphale with a book and a cup of cappuccino in a church.
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Comments: 31

e-c-h [2008-10-27 04:55:52 +0000 UTC]

oh you couldn't have done him better! He looks so utterly adorably sweet! He and Lupin could be such good friends

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osake-chan [2008-10-23 10:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Precisely~ *sips on her own tea which, sadly, went cold by the time*

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Soulstripper In reply to osake-chan [2009-01-28 17:28:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh no...I hope you get some more warm tea then... Nothing like warm drinks!

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FoxxFire5 [2008-10-17 15:55:05 +0000 UTC]

Very nice picture. I love the expression on his face. Very nice. And warm drinks are good. ^_^

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merriya [2008-10-17 10:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Love how you've depicted him, somewhat similar to what I saw in my minds eye. Beautifully drawn and painted I particularly admire the way you've drawn the hands!

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cut-box [2008-10-17 10:01:02 +0000 UTC]

heh, I love this book... and your interpretation of Aziraphale too. I like the idea of how his wings come out of the frame, and his puppy eyes

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Candy-DanteL [2008-10-17 03:16:22 +0000 UTC]

That makes a lot of sense. x3

Lovely work as usual <33

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BulletIntoGod [2008-10-16 10:04:57 +0000 UTC]

I love the faces on your paintings, this one shares a resemblance, to the blonde teenage marilyn manson <3 tis awesome work.
xx.

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Soulstripper In reply to BulletIntoGod [2008-10-16 11:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow,I had no idea that's what it looks like. Glad you liked it, too. I remember that blonde-haired photo of his,yeah,I suppose I can see what you mean. He looked a bit shy and worried there,though.

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crying-jahanna [2008-10-16 08:52:46 +0000 UTC]

Waaaaaaiiii!!! That's so Aziraphale-esque!
(and yes, we can always count on warm drinks...XD)

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Soulstripper In reply to crying-jahanna [2008-10-16 13:01:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh,thank you! I'm so glad you think so. I know according to the book he should be fat and all,but aw well,I just have a different image of him. Glad you though it seemed like him,though And yeah,warm drinks are life-saviors.

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crying-jahanna In reply to Soulstripper [2008-10-16 20:24:36 +0000 UTC]

Meh, I have a totally different image of Ziri as well. I just can't imagine him as fat, that just isn't possible, looool!
I just draw him as a long-haired, bespectacled hippie-like person, and it fits so well!

*lifts up warm cup of tea in salute*

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Ezekiel-Ezra [2008-10-16 06:04:20 +0000 UTC]


Ah, I just LOVE your style, what more can I say.

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Soulstripper In reply to Ezekiel-Ezra [2008-10-16 09:30:25 +0000 UTC]

Once again,I'm endlessly thankful for this, and everything you tell me

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Ezekiel-Ezra In reply to Soulstripper [2008-10-16 13:12:57 +0000 UTC]

No problem. Unfortunately, the college and all that started, and there's so much work...I'm even afraid that I won't make it. So I apologize if I don't get to comment on all your pics the way I should!

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joaniedark [2008-10-15 22:48:28 +0000 UTC]

I adore this picture of him! It suits him so well with the portrait style. ^^

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Soulstripper In reply to joaniedark [2008-10-16 13:04:50 +0000 UTC]

Aww,thank you! Yeah,well,the idea of the portrait style came from the thought of icons of saints, angels etc - and I thought, what would an icon of Aziraphale look like, and what would its message be? Well....that's what I came up with.

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joaniedark In reply to Soulstripper [2008-10-16 18:05:47 +0000 UTC]

*nods* I can see the influence when you mention it. It suits him so well.

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KaylaManson13 [2008-10-15 21:24:39 +0000 UTC]

love those warm drinks

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Soulstripper In reply to KaylaManson13 [2008-10-16 12:35:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Sometimes they keep you alive

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KaylaManson13 In reply to Soulstripper [2008-10-16 23:31:09 +0000 UTC]

true

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iAes [2008-10-15 20:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Aw, so cute!

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Soulstripper In reply to iAes [2008-10-16 09:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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density-tmr [2008-10-15 19:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Another great artwork - well done.

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Soulstripper In reply to density-tmr [2008-10-16 09:30:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you - for the millionth time

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Gerard-666 [2008-10-15 14:44:39 +0000 UTC]

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Soulstripper In reply to Gerard-666 [2008-10-16 09:32:51 +0000 UTC]

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joeyv7 [2008-10-15 13:19:20 +0000 UTC]

What a glorious, good face. Love him, I think this is my favorite Good Omens illustration. Wish this could be a print

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Soulstripper In reply to joeyv7 [2008-10-16 13:03:33 +0000 UTC]

Yes,I really wanted to try as hard as possible to make his face radiate that angel-be-good-and-wise thing angels should have Glad I succeeded. I'm glad you liked it the most. Thank you!

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joeyv7 In reply to Soulstripper [2008-10-16 16:34:21 +0000 UTC]

yes - really superb job with the sweetness and light

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Soulstripper In reply to joeyv7 [2008-10-16 17:36:36 +0000 UTC]

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