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“Inspired by Icarus, who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. If he was in love with the sun, then this might as well be a story of forbidden love.” This is how the author himself explains the illustrated story of Icarus and the Sun.
Gabriel Picolo from Brazil is the artist behind this beautiful yet heartbreaking story about love, fire, forbidden fruits, and loss. He is a traditional and digital illustrator who started gaining traction in 2014 when his 365 days project of drawing every day gained some loyal fans.
“For my drawings, I take inspiration from Studio Ghibli, Disney, video games among other stuff,” the artist wrote on his Patreon. “I love to draw something that is relatable to other people and me as well.”
The illustrated love story of Icarus and the Sun is inspired by a famous myth called Daedalus and Icarus about a man who died by flying too close to the burning sun with his wings, made from feathers and wax. Gabriel’s greatest love story is beautiful, unique and heartbreaking all at the same time.
More info: Instagram | Facebook | gabriel-picolo.tumblr.com | patreon.com
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anarkzie 7 years ago
"Solar bodies describe yourself like male author would" Sun: She's fit as f**K, with the perfect boobs, hips and bum does not concern herself with complex thoughts.....
Pinky Ivy 7 years ago
I'm feeling sad about the last bit so here's a theory: He said, can we start over; Maybe when she said "no," she meant that they wouldn't start over, but they would leap back into the love they shared as if nothing had happened. Maybe.
Daria B 7 years ago
Or maybe a missed chance is a missed chance. Sorry, I had to. ♥
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Targaryen 7 years ago
Denial... Anger... Bargaining... Depression... Acceptance... I went through all these, each and every one of them, when my first wife died. Denial was mainly in the dreams: "You're here? Don't go... Please come back, I love you so much." Anger at myself: "I should have pushed her to go to the doctor sooner. Should have started pushing on that new treatment." Anger at the Universe: "F...ing fate!" Bargaining and Depression came together, in waves, like someone would punch me in the gut and usually after I put the kids to sleep. I just lay on the floor, curled and cry, begging her to come back... sometimes would fall asleep right there, in front of her picture. Acceptance took me years. I slowly lifted myself out of that abyss... I re-married, I can say I'm happy and my wife is a blessing. The sadness is still there though, and when my first wife's birthday comes, it hurts like hell. I just live with that pain, it never goes. That black hole in my consciousness is still there.
I'manoob! 5 years ago
You really got me crying. I am happy for you tho. 👍
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BarryAllenTheFlash 7 years ago
This is so sad. I know this is how love feels at time. If you have read the myth of Icarus, then you know how the story ends 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
RavenPuffPanda 6 years ago
Can you write as a reply to your comment, the ending. Please.
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Krz Rzeznik 7 years ago
Beautifully drawn with deep message. Becomes more relatable while reading
Blaire Fields 7 years ago
She discovered she was capable of hurting him too. Just like he was scared of hurting her or bringing her down. She had to deal with her heart before she lets him back in. They started looking normal in appearance after they realized that because they saw who they really were.
KitKat_UniKittyLover 7 years ago
He doesn't deserve another chance. He should have seen that coming... Like he just dumped her... And he expects her to give him another chance? No. If he couldn't see how wonderful she really is, then he doesn't deserve her...
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anarkzie 7 years ago
"Solar bodies describe yourself like male author would" Sun: She's fit as f**K, with the perfect boobs, hips and bum does not concern herself with complex thoughts.....
Pinky Ivy 7 years ago
I'm feeling sad about the last bit so here's a theory: He said, can we start over; Maybe when she said "no," she meant that they wouldn't start over, but they would leap back into the love they shared as if nothing had happened. Maybe.
Daria B 7 years ago
Or maybe a missed chance is a missed chance. Sorry, I had to. ♥
Load More Replies... Targaryen 7 years ago
Denial... Anger... Bargaining... Depression... Acceptance... I went through all these, each and every one of them, when my first wife died. Denial was mainly in the dreams: "You're here? Don't go... Please come back, I love you so much." Anger at myself: "I should have pushed her to go to the doctor sooner. Should have started pushing on that new treatment." Anger at the Universe: "F...ing fate!" Bargaining and Depression came together, in waves, like someone would punch me in the gut and usually after I put the kids to sleep. I just lay on the floor, curled and cry, begging her to come back... sometimes would fall asleep right there, in front of her picture. Acceptance took me years. I slowly lifted myself out of that abyss... I re-married, I can say I'm happy and my wife is a blessing. The sadness is still there though, and when my first wife's birthday comes, it hurts like hell. I just live with that pain, it never goes. That black hole in my consciousness is still there.
I'manoob! 5 years ago
You really got me crying. I am happy for you tho. 👍
Load More Replies... BarryAllenTheFlash 7 years ago
This is so sad. I know this is how love feels at time. If you have read the myth of Icarus, then you know how the story ends 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
RavenPuffPanda 6 years ago
Can you write as a reply to your comment, the ending. Please.
Load More Replies... Krz Rzeznik 7 years ago
Beautifully drawn with deep message. Becomes more relatable while reading
Blaire Fields 7 years ago
She discovered she was capable of hurting him too. Just like he was scared of hurting her or bringing her down. She had to deal with her heart before she lets him back in. They started looking normal in appearance after they realized that because they saw who they really were.
KitKat_UniKittyLover 7 years ago
He doesn't deserve another chance. He should have seen that coming... Like he just dumped her... And he expects her to give him another chance? No. If he couldn't see how wonderful she really is, then he doesn't deserve her...
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