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Oh, those ribs... so delicate they can make a mouth water just looking at them! The deep, tight waistline seems to pull you in closer... and then, the flawlessly sculpted belly, morphing into a mesmerizing curve of surreal beauty - another element of intrigue and allure to this heavenly panorama... Maybe it's good you don't catch a glimpse of his legs, or they would swiftly wrap around you in a passionate embrace, pulling you away to the golden fields of wheat where time seems to stand still...

Thanks for your kind words, Shifty! No need to apologize, we all have our slip-ups every now and then - it's just part of being human. And besides, every little hiccup can teach us something valuable. So, let's embrace those hiccups and learn from them! Haha.

About the lyrics, the song is about an attractive and confident young man with a unique fashion style, who seems quite content with himself despite being judged by others (eye twitch at the previous comment). He is young, stylish, with a confident and charismatic demeanor. His outfit is also reminiscent of classic country wear, which complements the theme of the song. The use of rhyming couplets and repetitive phrases helps convey the message clearly. I always try to combine good lyrics with an appealing picture to help set the mood for the songs.

The tight belt is something that many people associate with country boys, especially those who work on ranches or farms, so I thought it would be a fitting detail for this character. The wasp waist is another important aspect of his appearance, as it highlights his slender physique.

As for your confusion over "eyes full of fire", don't worry too much about it. Sometimes it can be easy to get a little muddled up while looking at a hot fella like him XD Maybe try to avoid listening to "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk while feeling sleepy - you may hear something funny at the beginning! XD

Anyhow, I'm so glad you enjoyed the song and found the picture fitting! Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me! :D

Ever since you mentioned the term "just be", this phrase has been weighing heavily on my mind. It seems like people are learning the meaning of "homophobic", "transphobic", "sexist", "racist", "misogynic", one word at a time, without even understanding the underlying principle that connects all of these terms.

Over the last few years, you've strived to be a good citizen and have received a lot of training from the government on how to avoid making common mistakes, yet one key principle seems to have eluded you. Your objective of wanting people to "just be" is admirable, but if you really mean for them to "just be themselves", you should allow them to live their lives without imposing your own desires or expectations, otherwise it turns into "just be yourself - as long as it's how I want".

Now, we have this fictional world I've crafted over the years, which appears to have developed a unique, yet fascinating cultural tradition revolving around tight belts, well-crafted cinchers, and a fascination with contortionism. This is a world where people take pride in wearing their belts so tightly fastened; it's seen as a style, a sign of strength or even a kind of traditional practice that reflects a lot about the society's customs and lore. And then here comes you, standing tall amidst the place like it belongs to you and asking, "Why can't you folks just be! What the hell is wrong with all these tight belts and contortionist tricks!"

Nowadays, it takes a while for people to understand and capture the very principle that your norms aren't universal standards for everyone, no one needs to follow the rules you set, you might want to follow them, but nobody else is obligated to dance to your favorite tune.

So if you still don't see how your comment is related to sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia - yes, it doesn't deal with sex, race or gender, but it does have a commonality with the exact same form of offense. Everyone has a right to live their life the way they choose to do so - that's the underlying principle that all the above mentioned principles share in common.

I must admit, your idea really strikes a chord with me! I was thinking delicate twigs, but wire would add an element of artistic intrigue that really complements the atmosphere of the scene!

Thank you so much for checking it out! I'm very glad that you enjoyed this work! About seeing the boy dissolve in water, I think that could make for an interesting addition to the story. Imagine if the order had magical ways to transform their members into a liquid form - perhaps a shimmering, iridescent substance. They could be stored in bottles or transported through tubes until needed, at which point they would revert back to their human form.

At a younger age, they might serve as couriers or messengers in a world without phones. Eventually, they evolve into valiant knights endowed with the capacity to swiftly reach any part of the globe through these magical tubes - regrettably, armor not included ;D

Over time, with repeated transformations, their bodies would become incredibly soft and pliant, so they can be deformed and contorted with ease without losing their human form, even through a narrow bottleneck like this one.

Thank you, Shifty! I'm glad you liked it, and that you noticed the balance between visual elements and narrative. To be honest, I spent quite some time figuring out how best to blend them together. Your interpretation of the piece as an adventure or a challenge is interesting. The paladin must indeed overcome great trials in order to achieve perfection in his art - a feat which is, I believe, worthy of admiration and respect, even though it may not always be understood by people from other worlds where they don't have to do contortion for survival ;D

As for the 'poor hungry angel,' well... you know what they say in France, "No pain, no gain" (in French, "pain" means bread). In this case, perhaps the pleasure of consuming the milk chocolate bar serves as a carrot on a stick for the little piglet, er... I mean serves as a Great Motivation to Persevere Through the Discomfort and Reach One's Ggoal! o:D

As for your suggestion about pitching this story in a church, I think it might be a bit too unconventional for most religious institutions. However, who knows? Maybe there are some open-minded churches out there that would appreciate honestly any idiotic thing that promotes their beliefs in the slightest...err, I meant to say appreciate the Underlying Themes of Faith, Determination, and Transcendence in My Artwork o;D If I ever find such a church, I will definitely consider sharing my work with them, maybe it will be hot enough, specially if their walls are made of wood >:D (a dark medley of "The Omen - Main Theme", "Phantasmagoria - Consumite Furore", "Carl Orff - O Fortuna" and "Alone in the Dark - Prelude to an End" starts playing behind the corner...)

Thanks again for your insightful comments, Shifty! They mean a lot to me.

I know what you mean, but I also think that if Dio were still alive he would probably have been quite surprised by my interpretation of his song. While my artwork is not directly related to the lyrics or overall theme of "Holy Diver", it is inspired by the feeling of determination and strength that I get from listening to the song. In my view, the contorting boy represents a person who is striving to overcome great challenges in order to achieve their goals, much like the "holy diver" of the song who sets out to save the world from darkness and evil. The act of diving into the bottle symbolizes the plunge into the unknown that often accompanies such endeavors. As for the holy water aspect of the artwork - I wanted to incorporate an element of purity and spirituality, as well as a nod to the idea of baptism as a rite of passage for many religious believers. Ultimately, though, I see this piece as a celebration of human resilience and the power of the human spirit to overcome obstacles and achieve great things, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

This piece is about self-improvement and it seems it can also improve itself! 😜 I'm very glad you like the updated version, thank you for your kind words! 🌸

Thank you so much for your kind words, Shifty! They truly made my day! I'm so grateful to have such wonderful friends like you who support and encourage me all the way, and I hope we can continue to share many more amazing adventures together!

As for the Remo Williams movie, I think you might be right! The movie sounds like it has a very vibrant and energetic atmosphere, which aligns perfectly with the playful spirit of my stories. So maybe one day when I finally watch the film, I'll find even more inspiration for my characters!

Take care and have an awesome day! :D

I'm glad you noticed all these little things like the stance, Kimono, the red belt, Yasha's hairstyle and the secret base setting too! They're all important elements in martial arts. The reason for the different feel from my other artwork might be because this one is more serious and mature, compared to some of my earlier stuff.

As for your question about whether I know the movie "Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins", the answer is yes! I haven't watched it yet though and I don't know what the movie is about, to be honest it's the first time I've ever heard about it, but I guess I know it now. It's a great advantage of always "living in the Now" - if someone asks if you know about something, you can always easily say yes! :D You just need to make sure that you remember everything they tell you from now on... which could be a bit tricky XD

Anyway, thank you so much for your kind words and positive comments on my artwork, they truly mean a lot to me!

There's definitely going to be more to this story, with great twists and turns! :D

I guess we have to blame it on the Siberian regime that has complete control over Yasha's life, even making him wear loose clothes to cover up his attractive features... At least I made sure he was wearing all white because it looks very good on him! 😘

Creating more art and stories of them could be fun! I've already done some before - for instance, there's Rosa with her unique talent for folding herself up like a towel, and then there's Akio, the charming nurseboy who has his own special way of comforting his patients ;D Kai also looks promising with his cat-like frontbending skills ;D

I'm also working on something about Hachi, the green-haired boy, hopefully it will be interesting, so stay tuned for more updates! :D

I'll do my best! 😌

Thank you so much!! 🌼 Ashley was great to revisit, mainly because he has such gorgeous legs and feet ✨ I mean, just look at those long, slender legs and that adorable foot arch he has... they're simply breathtaking! 💋✨

Indeed, Leslie is not only just a pretty face but he is also very talented when it comes to bending his body in ways that go far beyond a regular fashion model's curves!

Makes me wonder if someday we might see entire clothing lines designed specifically for those with exceptional flexibility. Imagine seeing the models strut down the runway and striking all kinds of incredible poses to show off the stretchy fabrics!