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My name is Alireza Karimi Moghaddam. I'm a cartoonist and illustrator. I was born in Iran and currently live in Lisbon.

As a teenager, I fell in love with Van Gogh's life story and classic paintings. His style, vibrant colors, and lifestyle inspired me. I followed almost all the books and movies that have been made about Van Gogh, and I immersed myself in the love of his life.

For me, Van Gogh is not only a famous artist and a genius but a way of life. He is not a frustrated and distressed model but a symbol of love, humanity, and altruism. I understand and propagate his creative ideas from a different perspective, and on the contrary to a prevailing traditional view, I would like a different Van Gogh to be a Van Gogh for everyone.

My cartoon drawings show that Van Gogh's life was all about beauty and love. It might have had a bitter ending, but it was inspiring for the future.

More info: Instagram | fancyvangogh.com | twitter.com

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Captain Newt
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cartoons do not make you cry... do they? Do they?

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    Jennifer Cutcher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This piece is very emotional. His hands, and position of feet were the first details to catch my attention. Well done.

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    Saskshaa
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This look like it could be coming straight from the doctor... Went back in time once more to leave some sunshine for Vincent ♥

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    SCL
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sad and funny at the same time.

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    sharron lynn parsons
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at this reminds me of moving to an apartment, before I had time to hang drapes, I had this same view, no leaves on the branches, it was quite lovely, delicate !!!

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    Jamyi Lee
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone told me once that the tree in "starry night" isn't a tree..it's the long hair of a woman jumping to her death when he was a patient at a mental asylum. Although more than likely untrue..I thought it was appropriate given his sad life.

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    Nomadus Aureus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "My heart is sitting on the branch of emptiness its tiny body silently trembling; Gathering gently around me the stars are watching over it."

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    Cesar Grossmann
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's Hokusai (The Great Wave Off Kanagawa), not Van Gogh... Well, some say that Van Gogh was influenced by that Japanese artist...

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    SCL
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When your inner monster never leaves you alone, right?

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    Mayleen Dora
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nvm it's because he wasn't noticed and no one liked his art

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    Donna Romstedt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    💙 Theo was his much loved brother. He was also an art dealer

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    Anne Gill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clever! A modern take on "The Potato Eaters"

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