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Life and the time thereafter, each dispute and belief we hold fast to, one thing above all remains, inescapable. . . we all become earth.
Regardless of my faith, my sins, my greatness or my lacking, I will rejoin you. Some day.
This piece was done for the 'Memento Mori' collection being posted in Anthrocon's Art Show this year. I wanted to depict a reminder of death that was both sobering and hopeful, especially for those of us who feel uncertain or frightened about our lack of faith, or uncertainty of faith. In some way or another, death joins us with lost loved ones. . . and there's a comfort in that, I think. Even for the most cynical-minded, like myself. And the most important thing to remember is that they will always be there waiting. There is no reason to hurry.
This image took me far longer than I'd ever thought it would and it was originally supposed to be done in color, but the further I got into it, the more I realized color would ruin the graphite work. Sometimes pieces are meant to be done in black and white.
Seeing as this is an unusual piece, I'm open to taking offers for it here online. It will also be up in the Anthrocon Art Show, in the 'Memento Mori' panel.
Regardless of my faith, my sins, my greatness or my lacking, I will rejoin you. Some day.
This piece was done for the 'Memento Mori' collection being posted in Anthrocon's Art Show this year. I wanted to depict a reminder of death that was both sobering and hopeful, especially for those of us who feel uncertain or frightened about our lack of faith, or uncertainty of faith. In some way or another, death joins us with lost loved ones. . . and there's a comfort in that, I think. Even for the most cynical-minded, like myself. And the most important thing to remember is that they will always be there waiting. There is no reason to hurry.
This image took me far longer than I'd ever thought it would and it was originally supposed to be done in color, but the further I got into it, the more I realized color would ruin the graphite work. Sometimes pieces are meant to be done in black and white.
Seeing as this is an unusual piece, I'm open to taking offers for it here online. It will also be up in the Anthrocon Art Show, in the 'Memento Mori' panel.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / General Furry Art
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Size 993 x 765px
File Size 250.3 kB
I remember the stories they told of your birth,
of a wonderful soul as pure as the earth.
The laughter we shared was earnest and fine,
and the love in our hearts only yours and mine.
The day that I met you, I thought I was clever,
that I'd win your heart then and be with you forever.
I joked and I played, trying hard from t he start,
but it wasn't so easy to win over your heart.
The effort was worth it, of that I am sure,
for the love that grew in us was ever so pure.
And then on the day that my love I did confess,
I asked for your hand, and you smiled and said "yes"
Our life was so happy, almost heaven send..
but like all good things.. it must have it's end.
So now as I remember the laughter and mirth,
I await for the day when we both lay in earth.
of a wonderful soul as pure as the earth.
The laughter we shared was earnest and fine,
and the love in our hearts only yours and mine.
The day that I met you, I thought I was clever,
that I'd win your heart then and be with you forever.
I joked and I played, trying hard from t he start,
but it wasn't so easy to win over your heart.
The effort was worth it, of that I am sure,
for the love that grew in us was ever so pure.
And then on the day that my love I did confess,
I asked for your hand, and you smiled and said "yes"
Our life was so happy, almost heaven send..
but like all good things.. it must have it's end.
So now as I remember the laughter and mirth,
I await for the day when we both lay in earth.
I see death nearly every day in my profession. Long ago I realized this:
Death is an important part of our lives. We are driven by it, it is our built in time limiter. If we had as much time as we wanted we would have no urge to achieve greatness within our lives. It is also the way of nature, everything has a beginning and an end. Even our universe itself will one day flicker into perpetual darkness and cease to be.
Today was the last day for many people, one of my patients listed among them, yet it was also the first for many others. I consider myself lucky I woke up this morning, because i get to hold my loved one in my arms again. She thinks its funny I’m so happy to see her next to me in the morning. She's sheltered from what I know. There are many who do not get that chance.
Death is an important part of our lives. We are driven by it, it is our built in time limiter. If we had as much time as we wanted we would have no urge to achieve greatness within our lives. It is also the way of nature, everything has a beginning and an end. Even our universe itself will one day flicker into perpetual darkness and cease to be.
Today was the last day for many people, one of my patients listed among them, yet it was also the first for many others. I consider myself lucky I woke up this morning, because i get to hold my loved one in my arms again. She thinks its funny I’m so happy to see her next to me in the morning. She's sheltered from what I know. There are many who do not get that chance.
That reminds me heavily of this scene from SAW II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIPqPwz3mE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIPqPwz3mE
This is probably the most moving piece I have ever encountered.. The quote fits it so well, that it brings tears to my eyes. You did an amazing job.. it's just heart wrenchingly touching.
If you ever sell prints of this, I would love to own one. I would never be able to raise the cash to buy the original.
If you ever sell prints of this, I would love to own one. I would never be able to raise the cash to buy the original.
i was first going to say that this pic was just disturbing...but then i looked again and read what you wrote below it....this is a beautiful peice...and ..in a way..comforting. it shows that..even if you feel you will not die...it will happen..sooner or later...good job on this one hun...*hugs*
I am at a loss of words of how beautiful and moving this artwork is. Also the text that accompanies it. And the eyes that convey so much the hope to embrace the loved person in more than just bones and earth, filled with memories of days long gone by...And it reminds me of a line out of Cloud Atlas: "Death is only a door."
This looks like something that should be a relief carving/sculpture. If I didn't have so many things going on in my own life right now, I'd probably beg for a chance to try to sculpt it! (Which is saying, of course, that it's awesome, but also that, dear gods I have no time for anything these days! Four month old baby to care for and other obligations take too much of my time.)
Come now, brethren, let us go, let us leave one final kiss with the dead. For (he, she) has vanished from among us and now proceeds to the grave. No longer is (he, she) mindful of days or troubled with the suffering of the flesh. Where is (his, her) family now? Where are the friends that (he, she) knew?
Come, O brethren, let us see the dust and ashes in the grave from which we were formed. Where now are we going? And what shall we become? What has become of the poor man and the rich man? What has become of the master or the freeman? Are they all not ashes? The beauty of the face has turned to dust and death has withered up the flower of youth.
As you see me set before you mute and without breath, weep for me, my brethren, family, and all who know me, for I spoke with you only yesterday, and suddenly the fearful hour of death came upon me. Come, all those who love me and give me the last kiss, for never again shall I journey or talk with you until the end of time.
From the funeral service of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Come, O brethren, let us see the dust and ashes in the grave from which we were formed. Where now are we going? And what shall we become? What has become of the poor man and the rich man? What has become of the master or the freeman? Are they all not ashes? The beauty of the face has turned to dust and death has withered up the flower of youth.
As you see me set before you mute and without breath, weep for me, my brethren, family, and all who know me, for I spoke with you only yesterday, and suddenly the fearful hour of death came upon me. Come, all those who love me and give me the last kiss, for never again shall I journey or talk with you until the end of time.
From the funeral service of the Eastern Orthodox Church
"This image took me far longer than I'd ever thought it would and it was originally supposed to be done in color, but the further I got into it, the more I realized color would ruin the graphite work. Sometimes pieces are meant to be done in black and white."
If you were to try and color a digital copy, you might try contrasting fall colors on the left, deepening to darker shadow/grayed out colors on the right. It's what I saw in my minds eye upon first seeing it.
If you were to try and color a digital copy, you might try contrasting fall colors on the left, deepening to darker shadow/grayed out colors on the right. It's what I saw in my minds eye upon first seeing it.
As a memento mori piece, this is very well done. Just the right amount of beauty and morbidness. It makes me think of an old song. Here's a nice cover of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur.....;v=tbcrsOb9K64
http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur.....;v=tbcrsOb9K64
You know I can never tell if that statement is happy or sad... I is bitter sweat to be sure but to me with each passing day it is far more sweet.
Kindness obscures cruelty for those that had been kind in their life... perhaps... or rather hopefully it will happen in that way, where my love can shake all future generations.
Kindness obscures cruelty for those that had been kind in their life... perhaps... or rather hopefully it will happen in that way, where my love can shake all future generations.
Rukis
Such magnificent artwork.
I seem to be unlike most other people. While I don't look forward to it, I simply do not fear my own death. What I fear are the deaths of those I hold dear, and those deaths I fear for the most selfish of reasons: I am deprived, forever, of their company and wisdom. That I find sad beyond words.
I seem to be unlike most other people. While I don't look forward to it, I simply do not fear my own death. What I fear are the deaths of those I hold dear, and those deaths I fear for the most selfish of reasons: I am deprived, forever, of their company and wisdom. That I find sad beyond words.
I can't even begin to describe the sheer beauty and emotion I see and feel in this piece. Death is often a frightening thing to most; the fear of the unknown. Whether there is anything after this lifetime, or it's akin to shutting down like a computer, it's nice to think of things like what you conveyed here, and on that note, you did a magnificent job conveying it.
After it's all said and done we all become skeletons! Tales unending rules a-bending journey just begun!
Say goodbye should we depart but keep those memories in your heart! Don't you frown and don't be down just live to seize the day! Gather up all the crew, it's time to ship Bink's brew wave goodbye but don't you cry our memories remain... our days are but a passing dream everlasting though they seem beneath the moon we'll meet again with the wind as our lullaby.
-binks brew One piece
Say goodbye should we depart but keep those memories in your heart! Don't you frown and don't be down just live to seize the day! Gather up all the crew, it's time to ship Bink's brew wave goodbye but don't you cry our memories remain... our days are but a passing dream everlasting though they seem beneath the moon we'll meet again with the wind as our lullaby.
-binks brew One piece
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