no. 3 | Video/Handwritten

[drawitagain]

[Haruka's dumb, goofy face shows up on the network, his tongue slightly protruding from the very corner of his mouth. In his hand is a pencil, and he seems very focused on whatever it is he's writing.]

I hope I'm not causing too much trouble for any of you right now, but I had an idea. Things seem to be getting pretty complicated lately...All the stuff with those three aliens, and everything going on here and in Vegas, it's pretty hard to stay positive. But you know what cheers me up when I'm not feeling too hot?

Art! So, I'm gonna write my number down on this piece of paper, and then whatever I draw should come through to the network, right? Just like when we do handwritten messages. I thought maybe, if people were browsing the network and saw some nice art being drawn, it might distract them from their bad day, or calm them down. I know watching art in progress always helps me with my nerves!

So, here we go! [Haruka immediately begins drawing, each line being transferred over the network to show his work in progress slowly becoming more and more complete.] I'm drawing something I saw in one of the memories I got back. I know sometimes they can be pretty scary, but this one just makes me...hungry! [A laugh as he continues drawing. The drawing starts to become something more recognizable--a scene depicting rows and rows of festival stands containing all sorts of delicious food, gently tinted in the orange glow of the sunset overhead.]

Maybe I'll get some of it back one day, doesn't it look good? [Now putting the finishing touches, he diligently colors in each food item with colored pencil.] Bright and colorful! Happy food for happy people. I'm tempted to draw smiley faces on them, actually!

You know, if you haven't tried authentic japanese festival food before, I highly recommend it. My parents make this sort of stuff from time to time when they feel like we need a shot in the arm of tradition. Maybe I can invite some of you over sometime!

[After a few more minutes of diligent work and lots of Bob Ross inspired commentary, Haruka scribbles "all done!" into the corner of the picture and signs it.] And there you have it! I hope this doesn't bother you too much if you aren't interested in it, and...I guess I hope it can remind some of you to try to focus on the good things instead of the bad? Like takoyaki...

I'll try to draw on here as much as I can, maybe I'll try to depict my new memories as best I can? If it's not too troublesome, that is! I just want to share something nice with everyone, it's about all I can do right now since I'm stuck at home and I don't really have any cool powers that I can use to contribute. So...thanks for watching!

Comments

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[shineonyou]

Holy shit, you're precious.

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[drawitagain]

U-Umm...Thank you? [He tilts his head with a dumb smile. He's not sure he gets it, but he's definitely a little embarrassed.]

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[shineonyou]

You're legit just doodling away for happiness. Anyone ever give you awards, man? 'Cause you totally deserve them. You're like that one movie-- the one with the Sixth Sense kid. The movie where he was super nice and got stabbed in the end.

... Pay It Forward? Hell, I don't remember. You're basically that kid though, minus the stabbing. A+.

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[believing_heart]

I really think this is a good idea! And I really like your drawing, too.

Mine's not as good, but I've been working on it all afternoon! I'm not really good with coloring, though. And my line art is kinda messy, too.



That's me! I'm trying really hard to design a superhero costume for myself. I don't know if I'm going to be able to find anything like it at the thrift stores, though!

[drawitagain]

Wow! It's very pretty! I think it's an excellent costume design too!

I'm so glad I got to meet a fellow artist!

Though I guess if you're looking for a superhero costume, you must have some cool powers, too!

Handwriting

[believing_heart]

I'm still just a beginner, but I really hope that I get as good as you someday! How long have you been drawing? And I really like takoyaki, too! I probably should have said that earlier, shouldn't I?

I don't actually have any cool powers yet, just the armor that I drew on the picture. But I'm sure I'll regain my magic soon enough! I just need to be patient.

I think that even if you don't have special powers like magic or super strength or the ability to talk to fish or anything, your art is something really special!! I think that being able to move people with the things you create is a gift. I'm sure there were plenty of people who looked at your artwork today and felt a lot better!

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[kirifuda]

Man, I haven't had takoyaki in forever... My family doesn't exactly stand on tradition, but you've got me all nostalgic now.

This is a good piece! Drawing memories sounds like a good idea, I think I'm gonna try that. So thanks for the pick-me-up... and the coping strategy.

[ A pause, then he doodles an exaggerated, cartoonish version of himself offering a thumbs-up. ]

If you're ever thinking about art jamming or a sketch party or anything let me know. It's nice to know there are other artists who're in the Club~ (〜￣▽￣)〜

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[drawitagain]

Art jamming? Sketch party? I've never done either of those, but they sound like something I'd love!

...If my parents allow me to, that is. ~_~

Thank you for the compliments though! I don't get to talk to a lot of other artists, so I really appreciate it coming from someone else in the craft!

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[boredallready]

Whooooa, that does look really good! It'd be cool if it turned into the food so people could eat it!

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[drawitagain]

Ahaha! If only I had that kind of power! Life would be so much easier...And tastier...

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[boredallready]

That would be the best power I ever heard of! Especially if it tastes as good as you draw it! If you learn how to do that, I can help you eat anything you make!

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[wastingtime]

What a wonderful attitude. Good food never fails to cheer me up, either. I'm afraid I don't have any 'new' memories of such, though I do remember some lovely meals in my long life as it stands.

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[drawitagain]

Always a good thing! It's nice to just sit in front of a good meal and unwind sometimes...It gets me through the tougher days!

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[wastingtime]

All the better if it's homemade...though I was never good at such things. I believe once I did burn a salad, somehow.

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

We haven't talked before. What is your name?

[Audio]

[drawitagain]

Haruka!

Nice to meet you!

[inretribution]

...

Is food all you're going to draw?

[drawitagain]

...I can draw more than just food!

[Text]

[dyingtohealyou]

[On one hand, the picture is impressive. On the other hand--

Wow, what a dork.]

You should start your own show. Like that guy with the happy trees.

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[pokebonnet]

Bob Ross! [Granny's voice is nostalgic.] I used to watch the Joy of Painting every day with Mr Curry. We each had an easel and paint of our own and we'd put the old tv between us and paint along with him in garage. The poor man died so young.

[Text]

[drawitagain]

Bob Ross!?

I love Bob Ross! He's one of my heroes!

[pokebonnet]

[Granny sighs happily.] That's lovely! Thank you so much for showing us!

... what's taco-yocky?

[drawitagain]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Umm! It's these little balls, kind of like dumplings, and they're filled with diced octopus and covered in delicious takoyaki sauce...

[handwritten]

[pianistofraielin]

[oh what a great idea!! Russel is watching the picture slowly form and listening with rapt attention. he doesn't chime in until it's finished]

I really enjoyed watching that, thanks for sharing it with us!

I think it's a really neat idea. You're right, we definitely need to step back and focus on the positives sometimes.

Re: [handwritten]

[drawitagain]

Exactly! I'm so happy that you liked it. Whenever I'm upset, I like to watch Joy of Painting, so I hoped I could have a similar effect...