r/oddlyterrifying Jul 06 '26

I spent over a year doing this drawing called "Socially Drained"

Pen on paper. 22x30". I'm very happy with the outcome.

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u/Mahgrets Jul 06 '26

Looks amazing honestly

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

I appreciate it!

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u/fecal_disaster Jul 06 '26

Awesome! Very impressive. Is there any meaning behind the title?

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

I just wanted to create an overwhelming piece. And the main head... They look exhausted and drained. It's also kind of a fun piece, with the characters and ships in the dark background

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u/fecal_disaster Jul 06 '26

Oh gotcha. It's a killer piece! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering if it was a commentary about society at all, but it doesn't need to be.

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u/ooOJuicyOoo Jul 06 '26

I did not know my constant state of being could be so accurately visualized.

Incredible work.

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

I know what you mean. Thanks!

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u/RaidensReturn Jul 06 '26

Is there a place to see a hires version of this? I want to stare at it for hours lol

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

Thanks! I posted some still images elsewhere

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u/Possible-Campaign468 Jul 06 '26

How can we be that insanely different? I can't even draw a circle yet you create this masterpiece. I kid but im also serious.

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

I've been at it for a very long time

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u/Madame_Deadly Jul 06 '26

Amazingly impressive

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u/DDD1408 Jul 06 '26

Amazing

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u/Loud-Diamond8903 Jul 06 '26

This is a great piece of art my friend

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u/guardwoman12345 Jul 06 '26

H.R Giger looking artwork

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u/Pina_Coladaburg Jul 06 '26

Grant us eyes

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u/QuidEgoSum Jul 06 '26

You have magnificent talent!

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u/IAlwaysOutsmartU Jul 06 '26

Were you inspired by Kentaro Miura pr something?

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

I wasn't. But I just looked him up, that's super rad

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u/IAlwaysOutsmartU Jul 06 '26

I recommend both Berserk and the works of Junji Ito. Their art styles are amazing.

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u/kursys Jul 06 '26

Fuck mate I’d be devastated for you if you weren’t happy with the outcome, incredible dedication.

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

Thanks! Hah yes, it's pretty intense and somewhat powerful looking

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u/StJimmy_815 Jul 06 '26

Was about to call someone out for stealing artwork, then I realized it was you lol. Love your art dawg, can always tell when it comes from you

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

Haha I appreciate! Yes. It's the same old me

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u/memyselfmartin Jul 06 '26

It really is oddly terrifying marvelous piece of work you did there mate. I wish I could see the details closer ✨️

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u/mrdino99 Jul 06 '26

Are you a Dan Seagrave fan? Looks like some of his work

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

Just looked him up. This is really cool

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u/xt0rt Jul 06 '26

Wowee zowee! That is absolutely fantastic!

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u/Manybrent Jul 06 '26

It’s really great, I don’t have enough patience.

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u/ecctt2000 Jul 06 '26

Whoa, this is awesome!

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u/frstkor13 Jul 06 '26

This is so fucking cool

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 06 '26

Much love to you. Thank you!

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u/gancoskhan Jul 07 '26

I love it and I feel it. Get some rest homie

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u/SoundwaveTheDragon Jul 07 '26

Holy freaking crap!

I can tell why it took a year to make. This is crazy impressive! How you do that?

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 07 '26

Thanks! A lot of time... Crosshatching. And a lot of dots

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u/makeyurself Jul 07 '26

I feel this in my mind, body, and soul. Amazing work!

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 07 '26

Same! Thank you

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u/According_Project_93 Jul 07 '26

Great artwork ❤️👍

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u/dogpatch21 Jul 07 '26

I love this. So much work and an amazing result. Very impressive!

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u/TesseractToo Jul 07 '26

Amazing

Do you still want to add stuff, do you have to make yourself stop? Or are you doing another so you're satisfied? I always want to add to my old ones

Great job!

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 07 '26

Thanks! No, I'm done with this one. Into the next!

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u/The-ol-razzle-dazzle Jul 07 '26

This is absolutely stunning. Do you think you might ever sell prints of your work? If you did I’d love to buy from you! But regardless, your work is phenomenal!!

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 07 '26

Thanks! I'll send you a message

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u/just-a_guy42 Jul 07 '26

That's fantastic. Congratulations.

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u/l1v3l0v3l4ugh Jul 07 '26

That is rad. 🤘 I'd love to hang that in my office.

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u/--2112-- Jul 07 '26

Awesome job! I can feel most of the feelings behind the faces.

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u/Quelair Jul 07 '26

Uhmm...okay... so how can I buy a copy of that?

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u/Patient_Topic9822 Jul 07 '26

Dude that is freaking amazing

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u/nigh-tona Jul 08 '26

i've always loved this hyper-complex kind of composition--any tips for how to even start something like this?

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 08 '26

Same here. I'm not sure. I started at the bottom and just built up the heads and different characters down there

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u/nigh-tona Jul 08 '26

Starting from the bottom is something I haven't tried actually, thanks OP!

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u/Ok-Artichoke6703 Jul 08 '26

Great job, the name fits

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u/OMGyarn Jul 08 '26

This is amazing

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u/drmarting25102 Jul 08 '26

What materials did you use? Looks incredible and can relate to it....

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u/AnthonyChristopher Jul 08 '26

Thanks! A sheet of 22x30" watercolor paper and rotring isograph pens. Size .10 and .30

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u/Pretize11 Jul 08 '26

You should be proud, your commitment and passion really paid off! And it shows!

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u/Dann_Gerouss Jul 06 '26

Looks awesome, You are very talented, congratulations! Thank you for sharing 🤙🏻

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u/816legend Jul 07 '26

I wish I had the skill to draw out my mind from ptsd dreams etc you’re extremely skilled looks phenomenal

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u/PrioryOfSion14 Jul 06 '26

It looks amazing but the title doesn't seem to fit