Some favorite pages from my Lyricstuck for “Daniel in the Den” by Bastille, in no particular order. Thank you all for your kind words and support! This truly was a dedication (and a wonderful way to procrastinate :D ) but I’m really happy with how it turned out. Also, I don’t think it’s possible to make a lyricstuck without fully analyzing the song you’re illustrating to and getting to understand the theme… for a long time I was at a loss as how to finish this off neatly, since it seemed like such a downer! But I was drawn to the repeat of the word “Love,” at the end, and that tied it up for me. Love is important, even in the face of betrayal, and danger, and chaos. Love is important to anyone pursuing their elusive dreams. I don’t mean to sound preachy or dogmatic, but working on this side-fun-fandom project personally helped solidify that idea for me.

This is all old news for you veteran Homestuckers out there, but the fact that such a violent story arc was able to be resolved (albeit temporarily) in a peaceful manner was very important to me, and lined up perfectly with what I love best about Karkat and his deep and sincere love for everyone.

*pale feelings intensify*

Big thx to toastyhat, of course, for the encouragement early on in the process of this to not give up and chase after other projects, (and for the toastyboost!!), to my sister, and to quetzal-tarantino for ur discussion and feedback, and to azrakan and hostduraravros for initiating me into this black hole of a fandom. XD

May you all have a very pleasant week! (Now I can finally focus on finals hurhurhur)