At first glance, DestinyBlue's art may only strike you as colourful, somewhat melancholy Anime-inspired portraits. If you look a little closer at the sad drawings, however, you'll notice hidden messages that tell the story of the British artist's harrowing struggle with signs of depression.

DestinyBlue, whose real name is Alice De Ste Croix, has been posting her work on DeviantArt since 2004. She's become massively popular due to the vivid characters she draws from imagination, and her ability to tell emotional stories with imagery. 'Blue,' as her fans affectionately call her, creates all of her art from scratch using Photoshop CS6 and is completely self-taught. Struggling with this mental illness, Blue finds her inspiration from her own experience, and that's probably why her deep pictures touch so many of her fans.

Take in some of DestinyBlue's most well-known depression art pieces below, as well as our interpretations of their deep meanings. Let us know your thoughts on each one of these depression drawings in the comments!

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#1

Depression

Depression

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Allie Orona
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have depression, too. I've learned that people truly want to hear what you are feeling, and that you are not burdening anyone. They want to know, because they care and they want to help you. It's not your fault, that you're upset. If you feel this way, you feel this way, and it's best to deal with it in a healthy way, such as talking about it, going for walks or whatever you still enjoy.

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#2

Forever Is Over

Forever Is Over

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Daria B
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is deep and ambiguous. Forever is over. It can be taken both positively and negatively, and it many ways. I like this one.

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#3

Grow Again

Grow Again

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Denise Blair
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I love this one. I haven't seen it before it's so beautiful and meaningful. That little bit of hope when we have been going through hell xxx

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#4

She's Broken

She's Broken

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DestinyBlue
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we strong putting on a brave face, or weak covering our problems?

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#5

Friends Set You Free

Friends Set You Free

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#6

Anxiety

Anxiety

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Jenni Ester
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This so true. Especially for social anxiety. I love her work.

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#8

Trust

Trust

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Shinomi Chan
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's difficult especially if one has had very bad memories of trusting someone who turned out not to be worth it.

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#10

If Tears Left Scars...

If Tears Left Scars...

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Isabel Tamayo
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every heartbreak, rejection, pain --- you may forgive but will never forget.

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#12

Trapped By School

Trapped By School

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Shinomi Chan
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to this. I mean school is so boring with the lessons, and if there's bullying involved, it is even worse.

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#13

Bulletproof

Bulletproof

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#15

One Of Us Can Be Free...

One Of Us Can Be Free...

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#16

Warpaint

Warpaint

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Ana Fuentes
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to say that this picture touches me, the most because as a woman makeup is like war paint.

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#17

Sew Closed My Soul

Sew Closed My Soul

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Zombie Gurl
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love is made of glass, can be easily broken if weren't handled correctly

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#18

Not Alone

Not Alone

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Marzo Florida
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the butterflys wings a torn and scathed, but it gives off the impression of joy and peace <3

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#19

All Wrong

All Wrong

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DestinyBlue
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When things don't even mess up like they're supposed to...

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#21

Broken Window To The Soul

Broken Window To The Soul

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#22

Last Piece

Last Piece

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Isabel Tamayo
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The missing piece is out there. Someone may put it there for you or you will have to put it by yourself.

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#23

Open My Heart To You

Open My Heart To You

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#24

Paint Your Wings

Paint Your Wings

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Harvey Tydeman
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well... if you don't have any, make your own

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#25

Golden

Golden

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#26

What I've Seen

What I've Seen

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Sharon Sweeny-Karjalahti
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GIRL, KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED FOR YOUR SELF AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL ART WORK!

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