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Quick Sketch

➵ This was done in like 5 minutes on the back of a burger rapper but apparently that's when thrive because with no reference or nothing I kinda ate??? I tried to edit out my greasy ass the finger prints but I'm only human

Original

Pencil + Pen

Final

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Doodles To Show Style

None of these took over an hour which is like a lot of time but most of it was the skulls, they where all made at different times (top-left is oldest and bottom-right is latest). I think this is very telling of my progress and IDK I'm kinda proud (oc I used some reference so they don't really count as proper sketches but yk I'm only human)

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Self Portrait

This is me, kinda what I look like. Did it last semester for my visual art class and I got a 7/8 for it which made me depressed af because it took like 5 classes and I really like it. 7/8 isn't bad though

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Kinder Than Man: My Analysis

And God, please let the deer on the highway get some kind of heaven. Something with tall soft grass, and sweet reunion. Let the moths in porch lights go some place with a thousand suns, that tastes like sugar and get swallowed whole. May the mice in oil and glue have forever dry, warm fur and full bellies. If I am killed for simply living, let death be kinder than man.

Note: This is a short one because I don't think I will be posting for a while but what are you to do? Anyway here is the analysis, also follow me plz I do this shit a lot

"Kinder Than Man" by Althea Davis is a poem delving into depths of humanity, compassion, and empathy and the lack of it in a world so desensitized to atrocities. Davis encapsulates the yearning for mercy and understanding that is slowly being diluted from human capability.

As the opening line states, "And God, please let the deer on the highway / get some kind of heaven," we are spontaneously drawn into the plea to God and being allured into the imagery that echoes vulnerability and tragedy. The plea reflects the individuals desperate need divine intervention and that the longing of all life, whether animalistic or human, remains interconnected and alleviated of universal pain experience felt in death or brutality.

As the poem progresses, Davis deftly crafts imagery of comfort and haven for all the species it describes, from the moths looking for safety in porch lights to the mice stuck in glue and grease. These striking pictures emphasize the speaker's profound empathy for all living things by inspiring a sense of longing for a world in which comfort and plenty replace misery.

Moreover, depicts that every species has a natural inclination toward harm. The deer with the light, the mice with the glue, humans relation with god, encapsulating how despite the wish for abundance, the inclination to harm is superior.

A stark reminder of the realities of existence is served with the line, "If I am killed for simply living, / let death be kinder than man". Davis giving a poignant emphasis of the cruelty inflicted on humans by their fellow. Confronting the brutality of mere existence where there is a chance the hurting of another human can bring benefit or joy to another. Via this Davis also calls upon the injustice of death, highlighting the need for a gentler transition beyond the confines of earthly suffering.

"Kinder Than Man" strikes a deep chord with readers, inspiring contemplation on the difficulties of empathy and the need for more empathy in the world. The poem challenges us to reflect on our connection to all living things and to work toward a more compassionate existence through its moving examination of suffering, mortality, the intrinsic need for comfort, and the temptation to hurt.

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Best Albums (in my opinion)

✮🎸the bends - Radiohead (1995)🎸✮

Favorite song(s): Black Star, (Nice Dream)

🩷💙Who Really Cares - TV Girl (2016)💙🩷

Favorite song(s): Not Allowed

⚝⚡Hunky Dory - David Bowie (1971)⚡⚝

Favorite song(s): Changes

𝄞🎧The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths (1986)🎧𝄞

Favorite song(s): Frankly Mr. Shankly, Cemetery Gates

💎🎸Il Ballo Della Vita - Maneskin (2018)🎸💎

Favorite song(s): L'altra Dimensione, Morirò da Re

✒️🖤Back to Black - Amy Winehouse (2006)🖤✒️

Favorite song(s): Me and Mr.Jones, Some Unholy War

🎶🎩Quadrophenia - The Who (1979)🎩🎶

Favorite song(s): 5:15

🏳️‍🌈⃤ Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd (1973) 🌈⃤

Favorite song(s): Money, The Great Big Gig in the Sky

🪶🪴Hozier - Hozier (2014)🪴🪶

Favorite song(s): Work Song, Cherry Wine, From Eden

✮⋆ AM - Arctic Monkeys (2013) ⋆✮

Favorite song(s): Snap Out of It, I Wanna Be Yours, Do I Wanna Know

🌃💭Favorite Worst Nightmare - Arctic Monkeys (2007)💭🌃

Favorite song(s): Balaclava, Teddy Picker

🪵🌱Unreal Unearth - Hozier (2023)🌱🪵

Favorite song(s): De Shelby (Part 2), Earth Your Young

🔴🔮The Front Bottoms - The Front Bottoms (2011)🔮🔴

Favorite song(s): Father

☻Nevermind - Nirvana (1991)☻

Favorite song(s): Polly

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tried to draw lucifers eye in 'the fallen angel' from memory in science class (i'm failing but it's all good)

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Some sketches I did in math class instead of learning <3

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1984: My Analysis

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So this was an English project for school but I thought I would post it on here for shits and giggles because I think it's kinda hopefully good? Just know that it was a presentation assignment not an essay to the structuring is different. Feedback is welcome even though nobody is going to see this :D!

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Script

Today we are exploring George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984.

Imagine a world where every step you take is monitored, every word you utter is scrutinized, and every thought you harbor is policed. This is the reality that Orwell depicts with the statement "He was a lonely ghost muttering a truth nobody would ever hear," and opening line used to eco the isolation that characters are subjected to. Via this we are plunged into a realm where isolation and totalitarianism reign with no counter. By dissect this chilling reality and exploring how Orwell uses his narrative to shine a light on the insidious nature of authoritarianism and it’s effects on the human psyche.

Our exploration will revolve around answering the question; how does society based on religious oppression and totalitarianism as a means to prevent collective understanding and cohesion inflict alienation and isolation as a tool to maintain this regime and how are the subjects to these methods affected? To that I say, the government, through religious oppression and totalitarianism, inflicts alienation and isolation upon its subjects as a means to maintain control and prevent collective understanding and cohesion.

Firstly, to unravel the semantic field of isolation and loneliness present through out. Orwell paints a image of solitude as he wrote, "He felt as though he were wandering in the forest of the sea bottom, lost in a monstrous world where he himself was the monster." Encapsulating the bottomless sense of emptiness and despair via the archetype of forest being unknown wonderous places, with the description of being underwater gives us as readers the sense of suffocation, all encapsulated with the reflection of ones self being distorted as a portrait of the imposter syndrome the Oceania citizens face. This loneliness faced by Winston serves as a poignant reminder of ones mentality under an oppressive regime.

Contextualizing this theme within the setting, comprehending the Parties fervent surveillance tactics is a necessary element. The oppression of the people is symbolized by the telescreens, the is conveyed as Winston and Julia are visiting O'Brien and he describes the room as, "long-shaped and softly lit. The telescreen on a low murmur; the richness of the dark-blue carpet gave one the impression of treading on velvet." The usage of long-shaped illudes the reader into a sense of restriction, as a narrow space is implied. This spatial confinement depicted illustrates the constriction of freedom that the characters are experiencing, despite maintaining that they are joining the Brotherhood. The ‘low murmur’ is used to exhibits the constant feeling of being scrutinized by the Party, coupled with the sensory trigger of dark rich velvet used as a evoking of luxury and given the context, used to highlight the artificiality of the environment as this luxury is used in stark contrast to the Party’s run down building. This passage further emphasizes the toll of living in a world devoid of genuine human connection, privacy, and autonomy.

Expanding our analysis beyond the confines of 1984, in Suzanne Collins prequel to the Hunger Games, a true reflection of the isolation faced by subjects to dystopian rule is encountered, "Try not to look down on people who had to choose between death and disgrace." This passage sheds light on the harrowing choices faced by individuals living under oppressive regimes, where isolation and persecution are wielded as weapons of control. Through this lens a deeper understanding of Oceania is acquired as it prompts readers to reflect on the ethical complexities inherent in totalitarian societies, fostering a deeper understanding of the themes of power, control, and resistance depicted in 1984.

Turning our gaze towards the insidious nexus of religion and totalitarianism, we confront the Party's relentless crusade against individual thought and autonomy via the elimination of diversity of thought especially in a religious context. This is done so that Big Brother, the symbolism of the party, is the only idol worshipped and power is centralized and fixed.

We confronted by the Party's relentless crusade against individual thought and autonomy in the haunting proclamation, "If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." Orwell captures the essence of the danger of a hivemind and a lack of ideological variance. The imagery of a boot is symbolizing the absolute dominance and power held by the Party over the individual, crippling any semblance of freedom. By instilling fear and enforcing doctrine into citizens, the regime aims to eliminate any collective understanding or cohesion that may arise from religious beliefs as the Party forces any practices not aligned with it’s agenda into submission.

We further uncover the Party's cunning manipulation of reality and truth by delving deeper into the relationship between religion and authoritarianism. Orwell poses the disquieting question, "After all, how do we know that two and two make four?," in a way that subtly questions our understanding of reality. Through this rhetorical interrogation, Orwell reveals the weakness of truth in a society where reality is manipulated and distorted through this rhetorical inquiry.

We come across an external quotation that clarifies the theme of Orwell's investigation and speaks to the widespread power of totalitarian governments. The source highlights the loss of personal autonomy and agency in the face of repressive governments, stating that "the nature of being human and possessing identity is under attack." It alludes to the negative consequences of societal fragmentation and the restoration of a sense of social cohesiveness, which can be achieved by promoting a sense of community, shared purpose, and active participation. This outsider's viewpoint highlights the general applicability of Orwell's warning story by providing a fascinating parallel to his story.

As the journey approaches an end, let's consider the important insights acquired while studying tyranny and isolation in 1984. We have been exposed to the harsh realities of oppression and control through Orwell's narrative, where the human spirit is put to the test against the powers of dictatorship and manipulation. Let us acknowledge, in closing, the ongoing importance of Orwell's writing in questioning the current quo and motivating us to defend the values of truth, freedom, and personal autonomy in the face of difficulty. Thank you.