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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Depression
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.
Forever Is Over
Grow Again
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
She's Broken
Friends Set You Free
Anxiety
Depth
Trust
It's difficult especially if one has had very bad memories of trusting someone who turned out not to be worth it.
I'm Fine
If Tears Left Scars...
Every heartbreak, rejection, pain --- you may forgive but will never forget.
I'm Complicated
Trapped By School
I can relate to this. I mean school is so boring with the lessons, and if there's bullying involved, it is even worse.
Bulletproof
One Of Us Can Be Free...
Warpaint
I have to say that this picture touches me, the most because as a woman makeup is like war paint.
Sew Closed My Soul
Love is made of glass, can be easily broken if weren't handled correctly
Not Alone
I love how the butterflys wings a torn and scathed, but it gives off the impression of joy and peace <3
All Wrong
Broken Window To The Soul
Last Piece
The missing piece is out there. Someone may put it there for you or you will have to put it by yourself.
Open My Heart To You
Paint Your Wings
Golden
What I've Seen
GIRL, KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED FOR YOUR SELF AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL ART WORK!
I struggle with depression and I have to say these have hit home for me. Luckily at the moment I'm ok and taking my medication as I should but I know how it feels when in depression I have to try and put a brave face on it soo as not to be a burden. I always say I'm ok even when I cry all day and don't sleep, don't shower or brush my teeth and don't really want to live. These beautiful illustrations show exactly the struggle that depression puts you through when u don't feel good enough and your brain is telling you how pathetic and how useless you are. Hopefully people will start to talk more about the struggles with mental health
You just put in words what I couldn't when I went into this post an hour ago. Suffering from depression - or any other mental illness - is not something I'd wish upon my worst enemy. It's a constant struggle inside your head you just can't escape.
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I love your art, Blue! Keep up the great work, and keep your head high! Much love <3
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This is what I feel every day. And the only reason I manage to stave off the daily plans to kill myself is to hopefully spread awareness that depression isn't just some exaggeration of casual sadness.
That's so true. Unfortunately a lot of people still think I can 'just be happy' or 'get over it'. Thank you for helping change that. Hoping you have some better days soon <3
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I struggle with depression and I have to say these have hit home for me. Luckily at the moment I'm ok and taking my medication as I should but I know how it feels when in depression I have to try and put a brave face on it soo as not to be a burden. I always say I'm ok even when I cry all day and don't sleep, don't shower or brush my teeth and don't really want to live. These beautiful illustrations show exactly the struggle that depression puts you through when u don't feel good enough and your brain is telling you how pathetic and how useless you are. Hopefully people will start to talk more about the struggles with mental health
You just put in words what I couldn't when I went into this post an hour ago. Suffering from depression - or any other mental illness - is not something I'd wish upon my worst enemy. It's a constant struggle inside your head you just can't escape.
Load More Replies... I love your art, Blue! Keep up the great work, and keep your head high! Much love <3
Load More Replies... This is what I feel every day. And the only reason I manage to stave off the daily plans to kill myself is to hopefully spread awareness that depression isn't just some exaggeration of casual sadness.
That's so true. Unfortunately a lot of people still think I can 'just be happy' or 'get over it'. Thank you for helping change that. Hoping you have some better days soon <3
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