`DpressedSoul

...hides behind his bravest mask

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Mon May 20, 2013, 4:19 AM

I still enjoy being here, even if I can't spend as much time on dA as I used to do.

Thank you for three years of friendship, support and inspiration!

Recent favourites:

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The Colo(u)r Thief

Fri May 10, 2013, 12:31 PM

Thank you very much, *baspunk, for this lovely dedication to #WhoNeedsColour.

Your colo(u)r thieves are...

...and always will be:

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Is There Anyone Real Who Feels Right To Be Here?

Sun May 5, 2013, 9:01 AM

>>> Antimatter feat. Vic Anselmo, Wide Awake in the Concrete Asylum <<<

Here in this severance we’re calmly incomplete

We’ve always tried so hard to keep emotion from our sleeves

No small change in a paper cup

No hint of deity to promise Eden

Who’ll shout our names in marble halls for everyone to hear?

While hollow masses plot the course of grace so insincere

Seems everyday they print the names of those who tried to make a change

Who’s next in line to try?

The deaf fall back to making claims to immortality

By congregating, playing games designed to drag your days away

Is there anyone real, is there anyone real who feels right to be here

In this concrete lie?

While the sea is so cold

We leave the toys on the shelf

Try to kiss through the snow

And as the callous grow, the mild remain in here alone

If the cuts should fall from the air would the lines still hang somehow?

Could the walls regain in pride after all has dared to transpire?

Here in this severance were calmly incomplete

While the sea is so cold

We leave the toys on the shelf

Try to kiss through the snow

And as the callous grow, they bow down in droves

To the loudest throne

And we hide as the uniformed clone

Thank you for watching.

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WNC - Monthly Feature No. 29

Sun Apr 28, 2013, 10:28 AM

Don't forget to

this feature if you like it.

You can also "+1" it on Google+

>>> [link] <<<

This is a selection from last month's submissions to

Tangled up in thought by ~stevenrussellblack

Working man in Eminonu 2 by ~TanBekdemir

Selection made by

Compiled by

Join #WhoNeedsColour!

Our affiliated group #non-real is running "The Strange Coffee Drinkers" contest, hosted by *feigenfrucht and *Filterkaffee.

Check out the rules here!

and remember that you have only one week left!

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daily deVIation

Sat Apr 27, 2013, 12:11 PM

In My Dreams I Can See You by `DpressedSoul

Thank you very much, ^arctoa,

for featuring "In My Dreams I Can See You"

as a Daily Deviation. I'm honoured!

I would also like to thank *figueline for letting me use her wonderful texture.

And thank you so much everybody, for your precious support, and for not forgetting about me.

Some of you might have noticed that I haven't been much around lately.

Actually, I'm still a bit off track, but I'm trying to catch up with everything.

Previous DD features:

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A sort of absence notification (now with music!)

Mon Mar 11, 2013, 1:37 AM

Hello everybody,

I'm sorry for my absence, but nowadays life keeps me busier than usual. It's a weird mix of a heavy workload, staff reduction, and illness of workmates, and it seems as if it won't get better soon. So I do not only have less free time, I'm also rather exhausted after every single day at work.

I'm longing to watch and comment your work though, and I'll try to catch up with everything until the next weekend. I just want you to know that I'm still here.

Until then, I'll leave you with some very fine pieces of classical music. Enjoy!

Fun fact: Brian Eno (!) is ~~playing~~ trying to play the clarinet on these recordings.

Hope you're all doing well. Take care,everybody, and have a wonderful week!

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WNC- Monthly Feature No. 27

Mon Feb 25, 2013, 10:40 AM

Don't forget to

this feature if you like it.

You can also "+1" it on Google+

>>> [link] <<<

This is a selection from last month's submissions to

Selection made by

Compiled by

Join #WhoNeedsColour!

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Fractured

Sat Feb 9, 2013, 1:44 PM

>>> Katatonia, Fractured <<<

Knew I would fall if I tried

So I held back for a while

You pushed me so hard, I had to go

I tried to be strong, then I failed

I would like to say this

Just in case you didn't know

Well your soul is fractured

I know what it's like as well

I have sold my soul

I traded it for hollow gold

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Failed Serenade

Thu Feb 7, 2013, 11:29 AM

>>> Íon, Invidia <<<

With quiet disdain

It was only fear that I feared

Thought I was someone else for you to use

Envy burned away

As I fell immune to all of your tears

I guess you were still all mine

Mine to lose

Our minds aflame

As I seared in the wicked summer glow

I surrendered all to you

This failed serenade

Will tell you all you needed to know

Maybe your words were feigned

But mine were true

Íon is a project of Duncan Patterson.

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A Brave Unbodied Scheme

Tue Feb 5, 2013, 11:28 AM

*partiallyHere and *RichardLeach have announced their second book, A Brave Unbodied Scheme,

containing 27 images by Hanan and 26 poems by Richard, plus a poem by Hanan.

I'm pleased to see one of my collaborations with Hanan used for this book. It's "Loud Whisper",

made by Hanan back in 2011 for her "Di-a-Log" Series.

Their book is available on lulu now, click on the image of the book cover below to check it out.

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We All Fall Down Once In A While

Mon Jan 28, 2013, 6:32 AM

>>> Anathema, Wings of God <<<

No one can find me here in my soul

Kicking and screaming

Out of control

Calm myself down now

Nobody knows

No one can find me here in my soul

Hooked on your problems

Do I know why?

And if you come my way again

Would I lend a hand?

Would I understand?

No one can find me here in my soul

Kicking and screaming

Out of control

Calm myself down

Nobody knows

No one can find me here in my soul

Solitude was never, never seen as loneliness

And things need, they need time

And time leads to other things

And playing roles which are limited

By the poor fund of knowledge

In this sick, sick world

We all fall down once in a while

Escaping the law of the unexplained pains

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Self-promotion, and a sign of life

Journal Entry: Fri Jan 4, 2013, 3:22 AM

Belated happy New Year, everybody!

Hope everything's fine.

I've been a little bit off track lately,

you know, life can be so time-consuming.

So one of my New Year's Resolutions will be

trying to catch up with everything you have created in the meantime

and trying not to miss any of the roughly 2.500 messages in my inbox.

Also, breaking out of the loops...like every year!

In the meantime my image "Windows in the Sky"

has been chosen as one of the best of 2012

by *KizukiTamura and his watchers.

I'm honoured to see my work in very fine company.

Please head over to his journal feature and show some devious love!

BEST OF 2012Please don't be hurt. This is a subjective game.
However these images are part of my favorites for the year 2012.
Images that I would like to have on my walls.
It was so hard to choose just one. Thank you for helping me with your answers to my three polls.
I wish you once again a very good year in 2013. Be creative, and above all, be happy in your art. And at last, never forget that "together we make a new year."
Take care.
C.B-J
:icondpressedsoul:

:iconweepingsisyphus:

:iconsea-of-ice:

:iconcrossfading:

:iconjpthart:

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WNC - Monthly Feature No. 25

Journal Entry: Mon Dec 31, 2012, 11:16 AM

Don't forget to

this feature if you like it.

You can also "+1" it on Google+

>>> [link] <<<

This is a selection from last month's submissions to

a group dedicated to black and white artwork.

Sit back, and enjoy!

pining over in light and time by ~lemura

Selections made by

Feature compiled by

The whole team of #WhoNeedsColour wishes you and yours

a very happy New Year!

This Journal Skin was designed by ~Night-Beast and modified by `DpressedSoul

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Happy End of the World, and Happy Holidays!

Journal Entry: Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:00 AM

"I'm not afraid for the world will end today.
I fear that the world will continue without changing anything."

Thank you very much for your ongoing support throughout the last year,

for witnessing my progress, my pain and my joy.

Happy holidays everybody,

no matter what you're going to celebrate or not.

This Journal Skin was designed by ~Night-Beast and modified by `DpressedSoul

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Leaving Eden

Journal Entry: Wed Dec 5, 2012, 7:33 AM

>>> Antimatter, Leaving Eden <<<

Put the thorn in my side, the coins on my eyes
I'm not awake, I'm leaving Eden

And all her frozen charms lie cold in my arms

Panic went away and left me reeling

It's warm outside but the weather fails to hide

The stinging loss inside

For in the back of my mind I always thought I'd find my way to paradise

On I'd walk to paradise

But grace and lies locked the door from the other side
And now there's not much else there

Grace and lies in all
How long can you hide, how long can you hide?

The cost of innocence is the loss of innocence

Some may pass away, but some die screaming

And when it came to my time, oh it took me by surprise
Was it my mistake, or am I born for giving in?

But grace and lies locked the door from the other side

And now there's not much else there

Grace and lies in all

How long can you hide, how long can you hide?

Please add this feature to your favourites, if you like it.

I'll be off to Berlin for a few days. See you all next week!

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`Changes

Mon Nov 19, 2012, 10:48 AM

Wow, this year has gone so fast...

My term as a Community Volunteer is over, I have to take off my "^" and have to say goodbye to the Community Relations team. I have to admit that it was difficult at times to keep up with everything here on deviantART besides my full-time job, but I enjoyed working with the team and I particularly enjoyed the great support from the community in terms of DD suggestions, supportive comments and feedback on journal features and articles during the PE Week back in August.

Thank you very much for your precious support,

and special thanks to ^Kaz-D and $Moonbeam13!

I don't know when a new Community Volunteer for abstract and surreal photography will be announced. Make sure to add #communityrelations to your watchlist to get the latest updates of the Community Relations team.

Until then please send your Daily Deviation suggestions to ^Kaz-D or ^3wyl

who are looking after general photography.

FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?

Have you ever thought of giving back to the community?

FAQ #85: Can I be a volunteer on deviantART?

And before I get way too sentimental, I'll leave you with a summary of the monthly DD roundups and an overview of the PE week for abstract and surreal.

DD ROUNDUPS

May

PE WEEK

EDITORIALS

Introduction: Defining Abstract and Surreal

Mindgames

INTERVIEWS

Interview with =eintoern

Interview with *tuminka

Interview with *KizukiTamura

Interview with *alisinwonder

Interview with *davespertine

ART FEATURES

Lines

The Colour and the Shape

And here's my last DD feature for abstract and surreal:

It's not just a feature, it's meant as a statement. Or as Rothko himself said:

"We assert that the subject is crucial

and only that subject matter is valid

which is tragic and timeless."

There are a few other Community Volunteers leaving the team today,

please head over to #communityrelations and show them some love!

Farewell and Thank you!

Keep on rocking the community!

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Celebrating Diversity #8

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 12:01 PM

Most of you know me for my rather dark surreal and abstract art features, often accompanied with melancholic and depressive music. But this doesn't mean that I'm not paying attention to other genres of art here on deviantART. That is why I like the idea of "Celebrating Diversity". It's an "out of the comfort zone" feature, so to speak.

Enjoy!

Photography

Digital Art

Traditional Art

Literature

Autumn BluesThe days are getting shorter
and the nights are growing cold.
I am older than my children,
but that is not so old.

I know too much to be talking,
but not enough to stop.
When a pile has a bottom,
I can see who's on top.

The Man says he will give you
something you can use -
then he builds a bigger pipeline
for pumping in the blues.

There is Samson in the temple,
tearing it down with all his might.
Or maybe that's not Samson,
just some fool who lost his sight.

A rich man by the highway
had his thumb out for a ride.
I saw him pull a gun out
when I had driven by.

Some things are made of sugar,
some things are made of mu

Previous issues of "Celebrating Diversity":

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7

"If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life's exciting variety, not something to fear."

- Gene Roddenberry

Why we are Celebrating DIVERSITY!

This ongoing series of Art Features has been created to celebrate the huge diversity of submissions to dA. No gallery on dA is better than the other, they are only different.

Differences are good and healthy, they make our world colorful and enjoyable. It is good that we all have different und unique tastes and we should celebrate that! Instead of scorning something that is different, we have to accept, tolerate and appreciate it and the fact that it enrichens the world with yet another thing

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Starting the final spurt

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:10 AM

Suggest the best of the best!

Time flies. My term as your Community Volunteer for Photography/Abstract & Surreal is going to end on November 16. That is why I'd like to call on you to send me your DD suggestions now 'cause I have not more than 12 slots open for DD features anymore.

What I want to see? The best of the best. You may also suggest your own work if you think that it's outstanding and deserves much more recognition.

FAQ #61: What is a Daily Deviation?

FAQ #18: Who selects Daily Deviations and how are they chosen?

FAQ #313: How can I find out if someone already has a Daily Deviation?

Have you ever thought about volunteering?

I'm also very anxious that whoever will take my place after November 16 will continue featuring awesome, unsual, outstanding and controversial artwork to show the community the whole spectrum of abstract and surreal photography.

Do you want to give back to the community? Do you want to work in an awesome team of art enthusiasts promoting artwork and educating the community through projects like #projecteducate or #ArtHistoryProject?

Apply now!

FAQ #84: What are the Core Values of the Community Relations and Operations Departments?

FAQ #85: Can I be a volunteer on deviantART?

Not particularly interested in looking after abstract and surreal photography? Check out the official #communityrelations blog and see which other positions are currently open:

The Community Relations TeamThe Community Relations Team is made up of Community Volunteers who liaise with Director of Community Relations $Moonbeam13
Community Volunteers help the community out by providing you -- the community -- with a specific contact point in relation to galleries, chat and forums. You’ll find them doing the following;

Helping run community challenges and educational projects

Supporting community events

Helping moderate featured chats

Helping moderate forums

Being part of the #help team

Being part of the team that moderate #devart and other official chatrooms

Liaising with $Moonbeam13 and $fourteenthstar on community matters

Bringing rockstar deviants to your attention via features, articles and Daily DeviationsPlease read :faq85: before applying for a Community Volunteer positionNote that you must be 18 years of age or older to qualifyPlease do NOT send notes

Stop bullying!

Do you disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature? Do you think the artists "doesn't deserve it"? Feel free to communicate your opinion on the artwork, but please stop flaming the artist!

Check out $Moonbeam13's official statement on this matter in the latest CR Newsletter and also the official FAQ:

CR Newsletter: September/October 2012 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :
Table of Contents
1. Miscellaneous vs Other
2. Attacking the Artist
3. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
4. Community Projects
5. Official Contests
6 Project Educate 2011/2012
7. Art History Project
8. News from the Chats and Forums
9. News from the Galleries
1. Miscellaneous vs Other
Over the past few months, we've been diligently working on cleaning up the category tree of old and unused categories. While most of this will go unnoticed by the community, what you will notice is the change from "Miscellaneous" galleries to "Other". The reason for this change is simple. The concept of Miscellaneous leads one to believe that it's a junk drawer category for everything under the sun when the intention was to be an "Other" category for deviations that don't fit well in other sub-categories of the tree. We're also working on u

FAQ #873: What do I do when I disapprove of a Daily Deviation feature?

Thanks a lot for your support!

"I keep hoping people will like abstractions, space to dream,
consider things that don't necessarily add up."
(David Lynch)

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Spirit Day 2012

Thu Oct 18, 2012, 10:02 AM

In early October 2010, Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan promulgated the observance of a new commemoration called Spirit Day, the first observance of which took place on October 20, 2010, in which people wear the color purple to show support for LGBT young people who are victims of bullying. Since then it has turned into a global event against bullying, promoted by GLAAD.

This year's Spirit Day is on October 19, and this is what you can do to show your support:

Turn your deviantID or your avatar purple!

Create Spirit Day artwork and submit it to our Spirit Day Gallery.

Submit artwork that encourages love, acceptance, tolerance, empathy, and purple!

Show love and support to your fellow deviants!

To learn more about GLAAD and the Spirit Day click on the button below.

supports Spirit Day

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daily deViation

Journal Entry: Mon Oct 8, 2012, 3:18 AM

Thank you very much, ^anmari, for featuring

"On The Concrete Sky I Saw Buildings Rise"

as a Daily Deviation - I'm truly honoured!

And thank you all for your precious support and friendship.

Previous DD features:

Now I'm not only backlogged with DD suggestions and my devWatch,

but also with comments and activity messages...

Yay!

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Alternatives

You can follow the trail of the snail also on

Google+ | art limited | Shadowness | last.fm

...

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe,
wings to the mind, flight to the imagination,
and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

Plato

...

Almost all of our sorrows
spring out of our relations with other people.

Arthur Schopenhauer

...

The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you.
You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.

Bob Marley

These are the ones...

...and always will be!

Journal History

May 20, 2013 3
May 10, 2013 The Colo(u)r Thief
May 5, 2013 Is There Anyone Real Who Feels Right To Be Here?
Apr 28, 2013 WNC - Monthly Feature No. 29
Apr 27, 2013 daily deVIation
Mar 11, 2013 A sort of absence notification (now with music!)
Feb 25, 2013 WNC- Monthly Feature No. 27
Feb 9, 2013 Fractured
Feb 7, 2013 Failed Serenade
Feb 5, 2013 A Brave Unbodied Scheme
Jan 28, 2013 We All Fall Down Once In A While
Jan 4, 2013 Self-promotion, and a sign of life
Dec 31, 2012 WNC - Monthly Feature No. 25
Dec 21, 2012 Happy End of the World, and Happy Holidays!
Dec 5, 2012 Leaving Eden
Nov 19, 2012 `Changes
Oct 29, 2012 Celebrating Diversity #8
Oct 24, 2012 Starting the final spurt
Oct 18, 2012 Spirit Day 2012
Oct 8, 2012 daily deViation

I've been interviewed by *DasGhul:

100%

20 deviants said Die Ghul Show with DPRESSEDSOUL!:icondasghul:: Welcome to my humble show, :icondpressedsoul:!
Do you enjoy being here?
:icondpressedsoul:: Of course I do. I had a few drinks to give myself Dutch courage though.
:icondasghul:: That sounds interesting! :iconinterestingplz: Tell us more about how you prepared for this glorious moment, please – future participants will be thankful!
:icondpressedsoul:: Well, you know, I'm a simple guy from Germany. I only need a few beers to get in the right mood.
:icondasghul:: Cool. We'll get along. Art. Your opinion. Now.
:icondpressedsoul:: A most intangible, abstract term, undefinable, and hence very useful for provoking discussions, arguments and shitstorms. Also useful as an excuse for almost everything.
:icondasghul:: Alright, so let's try this another way… Do you personally prefer discussions, arguments, shitstorms, or excuses?
:icondpressedsoul:: Actually, I'm just here to enjoy the show. It never was my intention to provoke shitstor