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:iconfathomed:
This is Sol. She is my soul. Roar.

Art + Sol © Leigh Douglas
Medium: Watercolor
Steal and you DIE.
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:iconfathomed:
I guess that would make sense because lions are such a recognized symbol of masculinity, the altering of which can be jarring. It's strange because I originally identified with a maned animal, simply because I have leonine hair xD But then it really became charged with my own insecurity in my femininity. Sadly that insecurity must be universal D:
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:iconeyestrain:
It sounds about right, actually. Both she and I have very leonine hair as well (she had amazing dreads at the time, and mine is three feet long). She is one of the most masculine people I know and I am quite asexual.

You say it's sad, but can anything that could connect strangers to each other really be all that bad? It was a surprise to see this unusual and familiar idea.
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:iconfathomed:
Oh man xD I'm sure the dreads must have been perfect, I'm just a frizz bucket.

That is true... At least it's comforting to know that you're really not alone in what you're going through. And yeah, it is fascinating how art or just certain imagery can really resonate people.

You know..thinking about this now is really amazing actually. I mean, the whole premise of my project was my feelings of isolation. Sol was intended to be a complete outlier, completely alone...but she actually isn't.. Excuse my metaphorical rantings...but for a lack of a better way of putting it...this is so fucking deep o_o

Thanks for commenting. It's been really eye-opening. <3
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:iconeyestrain:
You're telling me.
Life throws these odd balls at us.
And from what I've learned, no matter how bizarre or seemingly unique any quality is, there is someone else out there with it, somewhere. Some people get really upset about this, as though being completely unique were such an important thing. Me, I am glad we are all connected somehow or another. I couldn't bear the loneliness of being completely "original".

I think it was good fortune that brought about this coincidental meeting. I'm glad :)
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:iconfathomed:
Me too. c: You've brought so much needed insight to my life and this project and I really appreciate it.
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:iconeyestrain:
Crazy!
You're most welcome, it put some things in perspective for me, too.
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:iconjeaikman:
I absolutely adore the bleeding effect you got going there :)
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:iconfathomed:
Thank-you! 8D I enjoy it too <3
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:iconyoruuko:
*yoruuko Oct 25, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
Wow, I really love the colors! I also really like that the mane almost looks like it`s dripping or melting. Awesome!
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