#voltair

Voltaire’s “Memmon, or Human Wisdom” is a cautionary tale, which alludes to the dangers of becoming too arrogant when the life of its protagonist, Memmon, falls into ruin. One day, Memmon decides that he wants to become the perfect philosopher. He is convinced that he can accomplish his goal easily—he simply has to rid himself of various passions, such as an interest in beautiful women. After making this proclamation, he provides council to a distressed woman who is having issues with her uncle. While they are speaking, the woman’s uncle arrives; he’s heavily armed. In order to avoid an untimely death, Memmon bribes him. After he pays the man off, Memmon decides to accept an invitation to go out with his friends. He gets drunk and loses all of his money gambling. Then, Memmon argues with one of his friends over the game and loses his eye in the dispute. The following day, he seeks the help of the king, but is rudely turned away without assistance. He returns home to find that his belongings are being taken away. Destitute, Memmon sleeps on a bed of straw and is visited by a celestial spirit in a dream. The spirit tells him that the only way he can obtain happiness is by abandoning his dream to becoming a perfect philosopher. In other words, if Memmon contains his arrogance, his life will improve.

I just wanted to give a BIG shout-out to this stunning piece of animation that dropped down into my recommendations folder on YT. The characer designs... their expressions... the timing and overall use of the music and the general planning of the animation - I’m still trying to pull my jaw up from the floor. It’s so good. This is where I want to be. This is what inspires me.

Our stronk d&d group did a secret art exchange once again and it was amazing. Last time was flowercrown exchange, now it’s SECRET HALLOWEEN ART. 

This is Voltair, aka Volt, character by @kurairo , who carried one bread in his bag and is now called the breadman. The left one is the serious art, the real gift, Volt in Vampire halloween outfit. The right one was a joke I drew while waiting for Joan her costume suggestions.