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[Extra] All-star greatest hits reunion
🕑 Added 2023-02-21 20:47:21 +0000 UTCThanks to Valentine’s Day, February is often associated with love and romance. But in some parts of the world, like Brazil, February is also about fun and celebration. No wonder… It’s Carnaval time! For a couple of weeks in February, it’s a time when people dress up in colorful costumes, dance in the streets, watch parades, and enjoy live music. Carnaval is a tremendous opportunity to meet new people, make friends and learn more about yourself.
But what about love, Q? Does Carnaval mean everyone wants to be single and free to join an orgy next door? Not necessarily. While some people may prefer to enjoy the party without any strings attached, others may find their soulmate during Carnaval. February is a great month for getting married in Brazil.
According to some, getting married in February brings good luck and happiness to the couple. Many tie the knot in February, especially during or after Carnaval. This painting was a project that Kyropracter and I started in December/2021 and finished in March/2022, so it’s safe (and incredibly poetic) to say that our dearest girls Livia and Sheree’s wedding symbolize the perfect balance of intense romance and everlasting love.
This is a wedding and reunion of friends from the Kyraci universe, some from the farms, others from the clouds above. Thank you, Kyro, for inviting all of us to this colorful celebration! =^___^=
Thank you for your love and support! Happy Carnaval!
Q.
p.s.: this is an extra painting, an early access submission. I’ll post it on my social media in the future. Since this was a commission painting, I won’t publish its RIF file.
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Comments
quaraci
I have no words (I mean it, literally. Anything beyond this point will look like a pale reflection of our marvelous correspondence). Looking back, our exchange of emails was regular, insightful, and in-depth on all topics directly or indirectly related to the project on the easel during those sixteen months, which is rare nowadays. Kyro is an inspired writer by trade, and his world-building mind makes all ideas feel granular enough to be painted and shine. I’m forever grateful for everything we accomplished together, for everything we’ve learned along the way, and for the care, patience, and cheerfulness in every word. After those months, it was not only about paintings but about life, love, and dreams as well. Thank you, K. =^_____^= (yep, that’s a proper Totoro face. It has brought me luck).
Kyropracter
Truly a great ending to an incredible journey! Sixteen months I was privileged to work with not just one of the best artists, but one of the best people, the best minds, and one of the greatest human beings you will ever have the joy of associating with! Q was always kind, considerate, encouraging, and a glimpse of what this world might look like if everyone followed their passions and believed in one another. My only regret was it couldn't last longer, but I appreciated every minute of it! This ending was awesome because we decided on together which characters to re-use for the final painting. A wedding for Sheree and Livia felt appropriate, culminating their relationship together. Remember to support the artists and follow your dreams because you never know where you'll end up or who you'll meet along the way! Thanks again for everything Quaraci!
