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Description Personal / portfolio piece.  Prints are available on my store and step-by-step process images will be added to my Patreon shortly.

Painted in Photoshop CS4 and Corel Painter 12.

Sorry for the lack of activity as of late; my MDD reared its ugly head again this year.  It slows me down on every part of my life, painting especially, and what energy I had I dedicated mostly to commissions.  This painting's been in the works almost the entirety of this latest depressive episode so the title feels rather fitting to finish it now, as I finally drag myself out of the hole again.

If you want to see more frequent updates, I post WIP images on my Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr.  You can also support me on Patreon for a more in-depth look. 
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Comments: 10

CANIDStheInnovator [2018-01-06 22:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Murder of Crows?

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astarayel [2017-09-29 10:17:06 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning--I love the way you've rendered the mood.

I'm so sorry for the struggle you've been going through. I can't imagine how hard that is to deal with--wishing you all the best and hoping that you have a little bit of light coming your way as you find your way out of that hole.

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navate In reply to astarayel [2017-10-02 00:36:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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keight [2017-09-29 00:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work, Lauren.

My sincere condolences with your MDD. I've only been dealing with a version that is a side effect of my current medical treatment for the last couple of years; but it has given me a glimpse of what you and a couple of other friends are going through as you battle the true condition. You have all my admiration, understanding, and whatever support I can give you along your way.

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navate In reply to keight [2017-10-02 00:41:03 +0000 UTC]

It's just so frustrating.  Ever since my severe episode, it's been like... two steps forward, one step back. It's taking forever to recover, if "recovery" is even a thing in the normal context with mental illness.  Don't get me wrong; I'm happy, loved, and my life is pretty damn good. But it's one hell of a wrench in my life, hahaha.

Hope your own depression lifts soon, Keight. <3  Miss you!

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keight In reply to navate [2017-10-02 01:17:30 +0000 UTC]

I seem to be doing the same dance steps; with everything to be grateful for. I totally agree that it is a very large monkey wrench. I miss you, too, my dear.

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Assink-art [2017-09-27 10:45:53 +0000 UTC]

It's a very powerful picture. Sad to read about your depressice period, glad that you start to get back on your feet. The painting does reflect sad feelings, but it is beautiful!

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DanielaIvanova [2017-09-21 12:07:08 +0000 UTC]

The birds look amazing!

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Nymla [2017-09-20 06:41:37 +0000 UTC]

This is great, beautiful. Hope you get out of that hole soon!  

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caddman [2017-09-19 20:06:13 +0000 UTC]

outstanding work of ART...

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