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Published: 2003-07-07 16:47:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 6375; Favourites: 135; Downloads: 1115
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I have always truly wondered about the thing that everybody has named "love". It seems so unnimpressive at times, as people I know fall in and out of it so easily. "I love you," he says. "I love you too," is what she says. And then they are both suddenly running in different directions, finding out that they didn't love each other after all, and that he needs a new princess, and she needs a new knight.Surely, this is not love.
But perhaps that is what it is all about. Searching for the perfect, the untouchable, and love is so different, and SUCH an untouchable, that people sometimes mistaken an ecstasy during a relationship to be "love". When it is not. So all these broken relationships that lay shattered on the road behind you are you just desperately trying to find something that you know will make you whole.
And even though, even though you are no longer with that person, memories still remain with you. Memories of tv shows, songs, certain items, special moments, and others, where the other person's face has come clear. Sometimes they are painful memories, and sometimes you are just remembering them with a sort of quiet understanding. Special moments never fade away.
At least this is what I think I understand. I have never been in a true relationship, so I really have no way of knowing. This is just my mushy side taking a stroll outside or something. They say that experience is the truist way to know, and so for that, I will have to wait. But its okay. Its not like I'm in a rush anyways. But its just fun to think about sometimes.
Love peace and bagels.
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Comments: 72
Wow, that was really neat. 
all that I know is that it has a lot of limits...
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This makes me feel forlorn and philosophical, but in the best way.
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Really nice, wonderful feeling, you caught me in my most romantic season of my life.
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i adore this angle! such a difficult one to do too! i MUST fav this. its so original!
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Amen, amen! You have an awesome style indeed. Your words really touched me and I whole heartedly agree with what you said about "Love" between the opposite sex (or even the same). I like how you expressed your feelings of Love in this art piece. You are an artist.
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awesome perspective and line work.
the details are put in well.
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beautiful.... kickass angle btw, that looks hard to pull off for me
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this is beautiful, not only from an artistic (the angle, the inks, the mood..) but an emotional perspective as well. I've been in love before - it sucks sometimes, and is great other times. It's never the same twice... and this.. I just. I'm sorry. I used to be able to comment better, but nowadays I don't seem to be able to find the words to fit. Your gallery is a constant inspiration.
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i hav nothing to add that hasn't already been said by others or by your self, but after reading your explanation i was able to look at the work in a whole new perspective and what little elements signified what, this is a perfect representation of teenage love or puppy love which what u were describing before (but not calling it that)
you are to be congradulated on a really stong peice of artwork here.
and dont wory ive been in relationsships that u've described, they dont mean ne thing and i would probably be happier with out them, so your not missing ne thing
also i love your whole style through out your gallers especally the joints how tehre little swirls like in some disney movies and teh variation in line width and shape.
you have alot to be proud of here
congradulations
ps i love your mind if you were in australia or vice versa, id certainly be calling you up
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wheeeeeeeeeee, sorry i just fecked that X|
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gurgle. (this is me being speechless) soooo so cool. +fav.
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Me encanta tu trabajo!!!
El trazo, el uso del blanco-negro, es muyyy bueno!.
IS AMAZING!!!
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I just saw this and, in all seriousness, it's made my eyes water. Recently, I was dumped by a girl and I did love her. It lasted for almost 4 years and, all of a sudden, it all just ended. I haven't been the same since then.
I'll probably be in a pursuit to feel " whole" again for a long time... But you nailed it on the head and your picture is drawn so well to convey a deep, special moment beautifully. Cheers.
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This is beautiful...I love the two-tone, the angle, and the description is very heartfelt...but there is one thing...
JOE IS MINE. O________________________O
*snatch*
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this is incredible! i love the inking, the perspective, the subject, it's an awesome piece. i wish i could go through all your art and tell you how good it was, but you'd get a big head
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Very intimate and passionate. There's great detail aswell.
I can relate to your description of love, very true.
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Aw, such a sweet picture. And a nice ink job.
I want her socks! And I want his pants and shirt, they coo!
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1000th view Woohoo!
yeah, you said it all right there. I've been through that crazy, swirly, untouchable thing they call love. Though I'm never quite sure if it was ever real. I think it was. It certainly felt special at the time, But how do you ever know if its the real thing? I think your work captures the moments when you're with that person... and you think it is real. F*ckin' good job.
Your style really reminds me of Jamie Hewlett's "Tank Girl"... Are you ever going to draw a Tank Girl pic?!?!!?!? Do one for me!!!!
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This is cool, alot of the stuff you said, about the memories is true, i should know, cos somthing like thats happening to me lately.
i cant swear or i'll get another violation but f@^k me thats class!
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you know, not every relationship is shattered...I have had my fair share of shattered hopes, and it has always been HIM who needs the new princess, not me needing a new knight...^_^
But your thoughts are indeed wise, and usually true...For one "never in a true" relationship, you pretty much hit the nail on the head...
"And even though, even though you are no longer with that person, memories still remain with you. Sometimes they are painful memories, and sometimes you are just remembering them with a sort of quiet understanding. Special moments never fade away."
omfg that is so true....I have newfound respect for you, aside from the fact that I woship you.....
I add this to my faves now, not just because of the meaning--that moment of bliss, when everything is right with the world, but because honestly I adore the detail you but into simple b&w.... omg love you forevertheend.
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this is awesome. really cool design and cocept i love your style.
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i always look forward to not only your artwork, but the little blurbs that go with them. you have a way with words.
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Everything you do is so... gaugh... I don't know anymore. But it makes me want to draw until my wrist snaps off. You're so talented... And this particular picture is... lovely... Just gorgious.
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i think everything i could say about this peice has already been said. over and over again repetatively. so i'll save you the time and just fave this.
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wow.... this is beatiful.... it's... wow... I'm wowed... :: faves it::
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Wow. The perspective on this blows me away. The design you have on your pictures is so inspiring... I've been printing a few of them out and adding them to my wall collection of Artists Who Are Better Than Me.
I see the Omniesent Converse Shoes there.
I had something else to say, But I've forgotten.
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oh
i odnt knowwhat the hell i was talking about with the reverse inks. i figured your face would be soemthing like O_o
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the effect of the reversed inks where the light isnt hitting is great. and the unique angle taken, ad the pose altogether, its hard to pull off, and you did itmagnificently.
and as always, your words are just as wonderful as your art.
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Ohh, another rocking pic vert! Score one billion point two three for the masteress of the ink. Much love the composition, perspective, and all that technical mumbo-dumbo. The emotional stuff kicks by far the most ass though. Bravo I say!
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i luved the expression in the boys face ... eyes that shouting '' oh mama mia !! ''
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Ah vert....
vert.. vert. Our precious vert. You're a sight for soar eyes. 5 Anime DTF's in the Indy Art DTF, and one of yours. This is where I'd normally say "Fuck this! Who need DA, this is bullcrap," and walk out forever n ever - if there wasn't just that one kickass original that makes it worth sticking around this fascist popsicle-stand. Way to put the Indy back in Indy Art.
Ok, this may seem whiney and what not, but seeing this one the frontpage next to all that other shiznit really did make my day a helluva lot more bearable. So.. ya... I guess what I'm trying to say is thanks for sharing these with us. Keep em comin, gunpowder.
And as for the pic, it's awesome, of course. As per usual, a sublime and powerful use of black. Always fun.
And as for love, you've got some insightful things to say - more than a lot of couples I know, for whatever that's worth. Maybe being out of the game's given you a little bit of perspective. Not a bad thing. Now quit drawing and go get your vert-is-ninja-dance on. You know you want to. 'Tis the season.
"Ya, see? It's not so great - the girl left at the end."
"They always do."
No such thing as forever.
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Awesome pic and description...i love the angle and your style is just one-of-a-kind
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ah, i liked your description...the most interesting fact about love i found by watching sex tv (on citytv, channel 27, great show, i highly recommend it) is that when you first start getting involved with someone your brain releases a chemical that gives you a rush not-unlike cocaine. this is the reason why you obsessively think about your love interest and feel so damn good all the time. and when you break-up with someone, your brain stops producing this chemical and thus you go through a withdrawal of sorts.
also, the term "seven year-itch" is very true. studies show that a couple that has been together happily for seven years tend to stay together. why? well, because when you first start going out with someone, you get that chemical rush, but it only lasts for so long. couples who stay together despite their lack of chemical highs are obviously compatible on many more levels other than physical/sexual/etc.
So many people might wonder why do some people stay together for so damn long! the thing is, after you go through this lack of that chemical, your brain starts to produce ANOTHER chemical. this chemical causes one to feel at peace in a relationship and very content. it does not, however, have the same effect as the cocaine-like rush, but it will do.
and so, love in an instance, a chemical cocktail!
ok ok ok....i got very distracted. but im lovin this perspective dealy and the yeah...my comments suck and are not helpful in the least. this is pretty snazzy though.
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Just keep hanging in there. You will find what you are looking for.
I know it.
[ K ]
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I've been lucky enough to find real love. And it was a long hard road to get. But now after 11 years of knowing each other we're married and have our first child. And I can honestly tell her I love her. Its an awesome feeling and I wish it on everyone.
Your work is incredible and you're constantly my inspiration to work on my sequential art. You're definitely one of my favorite artists.
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I think "true love" has something to do with selflessness which is hard as hell to find. But anyway, that's just me.
This pic has such a great perspective and setting and postures. They really are in there own world. PDA!
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are these just random people? i love this. the view. everything. so neat. well done. moomoomoo.
i dun believe in love myself. that's just me tho. never had a relationship. no kisses. none of that.
it's alright tho. it's not the most important thing.
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well drawn (perspective, lighting, bold line work in particular) and, even better i think, well said. i love your work. : :
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You should write essays. In my philosophy class, I was one of two people to write about "What is Love" for my final essay. Got a decent mark on it, too.
[constructive criticism] All I could really find in this piece that I could even dream of touching up was the lamp itself.. it seemed to be at a funny angle.. not sure if I'm just bad at perception (very possible, given my skills as an artist) or what. [/constructive criticism]
Awesome piece, though it was the description that blew me away.
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Lovely piccie! It makes me wish that I had any kind of relationship, and I whole heartedly agree with j00 on love...
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No one draws bottoms of shoes like yooouuuu....heh
The bug's eye-view does make it really dynamic like a few others said. Angles are everything, yo. Or little details like the elbow and finger swirls, and the minute detailing of shoe treds. I retract my prior statement; *DETAILS* are everything!
"and love is so different, and SUCH an untouchable, that people sometimes mistaken an ecstasy during a relationship to be "love". "
Straight on. I actually think love is a CONCIOUS decision made by to people that takes extended periods of time (years and years) to consumate completely. Or something... Either way..its like you said; its a matter of finding 'completion' or some crap like that. You have to decide to let someone complete you. You know alot about human emotion/tendencies for someone claiming to never experienced this side of it very often. You wax philosophical about it great to.
Theres only love and lust
Hey...yeah...that DOES look alot like Joe... except a little less punked out. Joe got himself a ho.
~V.S
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Always a pleasure to view your work! Great stuff!
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