| The picture of Dorian Gray |
Added 2022-05-16 11:41:30 +0000 UTCThe only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself, with desire for what its monstrous laws have made monstrous and unlawful.
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(Story bit taken from the book)
Finally drew Jones as Dorian Gray and i couldn’t be happier with it. This is the kind of painting I long to make again and again.
The past two weeks I’ve been obsessed with this book, the fact that it’s so short helping me go through it twice. And of course I watched the movie but that was, well, hmpf. At least Ben Barnes is cute.
So I wanted to include some story bits, like the purple drapery Dorian throws over the canvas, as well as the knife he kills Basil with, and the key he is never parted from. In my little au version of the story the part of the painter is given to Horatio, whereas the terrible influence comes from a devilish Rick. A little more vague still, but Lewis is one of Jones many victims, lost to the dens of debauchery Jones and him frequented.
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Okay painting aside, I wanted to say thank you for all the words of encouragement on my previous post, talking about art but mainly mental health. The past few days were rough and I’m definitely not okay but I’m always pleased to share my works with you, however small or inconsistent my uploads are.
I really appreciated everything you guys said and im trying to be okay with the fact that art takes time and not to push when I feel I’m close to tipping over. So thank you so much again it means a lot to me
As always, I hope you like the painting, this story is so much fun and I’m Gonna try and explore it more in further paintings. Please enjoy ♥️
Comments
I now need to read this book, love the feel of this painting. Great work!
a Humble Shade
2022-07-12 06:50:54 +0000 UTCNo need to apologize, I understand 😉 but thank you for the reply! Take care 😘
2022-06-09 12:08:11 +0000 UTCSorry for the way late response but thank you 💘 it’s definitely one of my own favorites as well not, I listening to it being narrated and it was just perfect. I can’t wait to do a relisten already!
2022-06-09 12:05:21 +0000 UTCI love a bit of mystery!! Sorry it took so long for me to respond but thank you!! Detail work is my absolute favorite
2022-06-09 12:04:35 +0000 UTCI’m sorry it took me so long to respond but thank you so much!! I thoroughly enjoyed painting this one, the story really fueled me to finish this 😖💘
2022-06-09 12:04:02 +0000 UTCOne of my all time favorite novels ❤️ as someone who is truly inconsistent and does not upload enough for his own patrons, believe me, you’re doing better than you think. Please prioritize yourself ❤️
2022-05-17 02:33:03 +0000 UTCI LOVE the details in this!! The skin texture, the expressions, the light, the hands, even the wallpaper!! It's so mysterious and beautiful. Gorgeous work as always!!
Dyce
2022-05-16 16:28:25 +0000 UTC
