John&Dean Wallscroll

[galathea]

I usually wait until I have more than one art together to post it here, but I figured since this is a special one I might just break this rule for once :) I waited a long time to art the end dialogue between John and Dean in 'In My Time Of Dying' since it had a huge emotional impact on me and I couldn't find the right way to capture this moment until now. I am immensely happy with how this turned out, so enjoy!



I was always very ambivalent towards John, he made me furious because of the responsibility he put on Dean's shoulders at an age so young and his tendency to be reprimanding and harsh. I never had a doubt that he loved his sons though. What made this scene so incredibly intense for me was that John made sure that his last words to his firstborn weren't only about his love for Dean as a son (which was in there as well though) but about Dean as a person. An acknowledgement of his immense importance for this family, about the sacrifices Dean made and his steady and loyal input for Sam and John. It's an appreciation Dean needs to hear and it saddens me (and makes me mad as well, as usual with John) that John knows that Dean needs this acknowledgement from him, more than a simple 'I love you, son', but wasn't able to give it to him when he was younger.

I Am Proud Of You

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Comments

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

You already know I love this, Chris - so happy to see you arting more again :-)

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Jo *hugs* and thanks for the rec again! I am happy I am a bit more inspired as well :D

[impalalove]

I've already said this, but this was just perfect, I didn't notice any flaws (not that I was looking) between the "past images" and "current images" which made me feel that it was actually according in front of my eyes, with the young Dean and older John, which was just... aw.

Loved this. Keep up the great work.

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kallie :) also for your comment on my tagboard! I am glad you like it, it was really important to me to get the emotion in that piece right and I am happy it transports to the viewer!

[quellefromage.livejournal.com]

That's just gorgeous. Beautifully done.

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting! :) Happy you enjoyed it!

[apieceofcake.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous! well done :-)

[galathea-snb.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting :) Glad you liked the scroll!