Circle of Madness by Syyd
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Me,
Im a party,
a circle of friends,
and we,
notice you dont come around.
Me,
I think it all depends on you,
touching ground with us.
I quit,
I give up,
nothing's good enough for
anybody else it seems, and....
Being alone is,
being alone is the best way to be,
when Im by myself...
nobody else can say goodbye.
Everything is temporary anyway,
when the streets are wet,
the colors slip into the sky,
But I don't know why,
and that means
you and I....
(Edie Brickell)
Poser/Photoshop
"Fabius" Texture by Desdemona
A very painted effort on my part....I literally tore the poser rendered face apart and tried to paint it.

Comments (25)
OH Syyd this is sooooooo good.. You have painted pefectly how a person feels when things are not right... That inner torment...
MMMMmmmmm mail me my couch is free ;-)
Syyd, this image made me cry. Yep, real tears. You have an incredible way of putting deep emotion into your art. I wouldn't touch the face again. Its perfect in my opinion and awesome. Maybe the hand on the face could be a little bigger, it almost looks like a woman's hand on his face... hmmm... maybe that was the intent? This image is stunning. ~Missy~
Excellent work.
Astonishing, Syyd. You are a true artist, to be able to capture emotion such as this does. And, you know--- you're no slouch as a writer, either! :)
It is a pure piece of art ! more artistic drawing work (2d) than 3d render (poser), radically different approach compared to most renders seen here. Painting instead of photorealism, it is a choice and it fits your style very well, congratulations ! (It is my opinion, i am not a specialist!)
Great painting effect, reminds me of an artist but can't quite think of the name. Very moving image & words.
Very thought provoking, extremly well thought out!
How do You do art like that! This is a very good piece of art. Good use of skills to create a painted image.
Pain and beauty wrapped up into one beautiful image. You achieved a very convincing painted effect!
syyd...u have that way of ripping the heart right INTO the image...BRAVA!!!...:)
OMG Syyd - I've been listening to this song all week!!! I about fell over when I saw this and that you had used the lyrics to it. There's some juju for ya! heh ;) It's a faboo image hon'... as they always are with you. Love ya!
Is the subject a vampire?
YES!!!!!! 'nuff said........
Tormented souls are everywhere. Pain and sorrow feels the air, and is heeded by those who know are friends. U r amazing Syyd, your art can reach out and touch an inner soul, and fill it with emotion. Thank you for bringing it to light and sharing it.
wow, this is just amazing, excellent work!
When an image creates an emotion that makes it disturbing and stirring to your soul when you look at it speaks volumes for the image and the artist I think, nice work Syyd!
Wow Syyd....I mean what do you say to something like this? The angst that pours out of this image is incredible. You must have a very strong soul.....
He is crushing my senses.....with a pain, incredible and touching image, scary and painful. Exquisite piece my Dear, Thank You....You are amazing!
dreaming of silence
of the gentle rain
sleeping with lions
in the temple of pain
Sad pic. Really sad, I mean, its beautiful, but emotions I'm getting from it. Repressed, stifled sadness. Those eyes are screaming for help. I adore this pic.
I adore you.
excellent just excellent..
He looks so pained and in torment. Great brush work Syyd. XXX.C
Incredibly done!
How on earth, heaven and hell u expect us to comment such creation? We all can just sit, see and remain quiet cuz no words can describe this.
Ghoulishly lovely, alot of emotion in the face!!!