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Soulstripper — When It Rains
Published: 2007-07-09 18:09:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 1384; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 13
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Fiend.Always there
When it rains.
Who needs who?
Such an addict.
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Comments: 50
I absolutly love the way you do hands, always have.. and I love the lightbulb/ flower... it reminds me of optimism.. which usually I roll my eyes at but in this context I smiled at
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Thank you... I guess I need to resume doing that 
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No,I'm not...just frustrated.
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I found this painting very interesting.... every time I sign back on to deviantart I look at it.... I'm still trying to get what you're saying in the painting.... after a while of thinking about it I think I'm coming close to what you're saying, but there's some things I still need to know. Because rain is mentioned in both the title and the words in the painting... is it also a symbol of anything? And is the fiend reaching out to something, maybe the rain? And going to to the comment where you explained the symbolism of the lightbulb flower you said "Here,it is a symbol of artificial light = Artificial hope = A substitute for the real thing = A drug. Just like the fiend above. He's both a drug and an addict. Addicted to the minds of those addicted to him. Still,it's a lightbulb flower for the flower implies about something exquisite...as well as something growing,something living. A creature. The lightbulb is an object. A lightbulb flower is a living thing - and only living things can be addicts." does that mean that the lightbulb flower also represents the minds of those addicted to the fiend? Eh, sorry about all the questions, lol ^_^
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I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. This is a very clever comment. I'm glad you're so interested in this painting, so I'll try to reply to all your questions.
In this picture,the rain is a symbol of pain. The fiend is reaching to get out,reaching for the rain,because pain is what calls him out,what brings him to life. He himsef is a drug,a painkiller,and the addict needs him to stop the pain. Still,he is an addict too,because he's addicted to being needed by those addicted to him. As for the lightbulb flower,it represents the mind of the fiend. He's like a lightbulb,artificial light. He's artificial hope for those addicted to him. He gives them fake light when there is no sun, gives them fake happiness when they can't get any real happiness. And this brings forward the everlasting drug and drug-addict relationship,when the addict needs the drug,and the drug needs the addict,because it needs to feel needed. That's why I wrote "who needs who". Well,I dunno if that made it any clearer for you,but I hope I helped...
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That helped a lot, thank you. Now I understand.... it reminds me of a similar thing that happening to me.... It's not a good place to be in at all.....
Thank you for answering my questions for me!!!
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You're welcome,I'm glad I could help. Yes indeed,that kind of place isn't pleasant at all...but I feel I'll be relieved soon...
Nothing to thank me for
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Oh wow... My heart hurt when I looked at this. It's so brilliant, though it made me sad. I loved your description of the lightbulb flower. You put SOOO much emotion into your work, as I've said before... Just amazing..
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Well...thank you 
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Excellent artwork - fits together really well. A special well done for the shape of the hands.
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Thank you,I'm glad you like it. Yeah,I worked on the hands the most. i had forgotten how nice it was to draw sophisticated hands.
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I love the style of this picture.
Myyy dear.
And the symbolism? Symbolism makes everything a million times better.
Overall, it's absolutely stunning. :]
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Why thank you. I am glad you think so. Glad you liked the picture,and the symbolism. If you feel the feeling,though,it won't seem that good. Still,I'm flattered.
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That is truly powerful. The expression is deep and to me seems almost wounded.
May I ask what the lightbulb plant represents?
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Thank you. It is wounded,and it can wound too. Fiend,like I said.
At first it represented nothing. At about 2 a.m. the day before I drew this one I had started to draw another picture which involved a hanged girl and...nasty stuff. In that picture, I drew a lightbulb flower instead of a lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. I had no idea why. It was 2 a.m. after all,it just came to me,and thought that was both beautiful and scary. Like a witness of a crime,you know... Then,still,my father forbade me to finish that painting for it was too horrible for his taste,but I kept the lightbulb flower idea and painted it in this one. Here,it is a symbol of artificial light = Artificial hope = A substitute for the real thing = A drug. Just like the fiend above. He's both a drug and an addict. Addicted to the minds of those addicted to him. Still,it's a lightbulb flower for the flower implies about something exquisite...as well as something growing,something living. A creature. The lightbulb is an object. A lightbulb flower is a living thing - and only living things can be addicts. I'm not sure if I'll be able to explain that type of mind-addiction I've painted but I'll try... Let's say you're a real drug addict. Whatever they say, you can always give up...but things get complicated when the drug starts craving to be swallowed by you....
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That is very interesting symbolism. It's very thought provoking to me.
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Thank you. I really don't think about it,these things just pop into my head and it's only later that my mind realizes what my heart is trying to say. Funny that I provoke people to think when I don't put too much thinking in that at all...
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Trust me, the same happens to me with writing poetry. In the middle of class I just start writing, then once it's finished, I always wonder how the heck I thought of it.
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Yes indeed. Well,that's the muse,I guess. I owe much to my muse
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But it's a little annoying when your physics teacher sees you writing in class when you aren't supposed to be, then she gets tetchy, 'asks' you to stop, then you've lost your train of thought.
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Haha,don't worry,I know exactly what you mean. You have no idea how many times I've been told things like "this isn't an art class,miss".Story-writing seems harder to detect,though. I'm glad I only have one year of school left. And from then on,hopefully,my life will change forever.
I agree. Still,it's much nastier when your muse comes in 3 a.m. in your bed and you have no pen and paper around,still you're dying to get some sleep and yet do your best to repeat the idea to yourself over and over again so you don't forget it,and in the morning you are absolutely clueless,and the only thing you remember is that you had a brilliant idea that you forgot.
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Oh, definately. Teachers can be such a pain sometimes. I've got until December next year before I'm leaving school.
I've had that once or twice before, which really annoys me. So, since then, I've always keep paper and pens nearby wherever I am, which helps a lot.
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Yes they can. Aw well,I guess I can only wish you good luck with that.
Alright! An artist should always be prepared for any attack of the muse,at any time of the day
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Yeah, thanks a lot. Yay for luckiness!
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My goddess -- that sultry, menacing expression on his face is astounding. I understand your message is important, but with this particular piece, I almost wish the words weren't there, covering up the environment he's placed in.
But, wow. You're amazing, woman! A-maze-ing.
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Gee,I had far too flatteries for just one day. 
Thank you SO much.
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quite like it. its been said already, but you did a good job with the eyes and egeneral expression, but that would be true for most of your work. Got a living dead feel to it.
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Thank you. Yes,I know it's been said already. Some things don't want to stop repeating,you know. I'm glad you think so high of my work. And yes the living dead feel was one of the main aims.
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Wow...And wow...And wow... There are no words to say to explain the love I have of your work. Except...wow!
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Haha,thank you. Glad I left you speechless. 
As for the picture, maybe you've had that feeling. I'll try to draw yet stronger pictures from now on.
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Shut up!!! You shouldn't hate yourself! Don't be silly. You're great.
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Heh,thank you. But it'll take a while before I start liking myself. Besides,if one is a self-obsessed person,he can't build up much decency in his personality...
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Well, I take it you know what's best for yourself.
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Yeah,I sure hope so too.
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I don't think I mentioned it before, but I love the way you draw hands. I think they're pretty hard to draw, not only for me, but yours are always perfect. feet too, actually.
and again, beautiful, tired and painful expression
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Thank you. It took me a long time to handle hands,you know. But here the arms got to be too long. Sorry about that. I'm only content with the face and the left hand. And I think I still have a lot to learn about feet.
Once again,thanks. I really appreciate it.
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I love this pose
it's really expressing the despair and anger...
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Thank you. Well,I feel anger and despair. The fiend is just obsessed. He doesn't like being left alone,you know.
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Despair and a wilted burned out lightbulb-flower. Mm.
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I'll take it as a compliment. Glad you noticed the lightbulb flower. Hardly anyone ever sees any details. Glad you're an exception.
I should be able to send you that picture for you within a couple of days. At last.
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Thank you once again.
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Thank you.I'm glad you think so.
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