Stranger Than You Dreamt It

...Stranger than you dreamt it,
Can you even dare to look or bare to think of me?
This loathsome gargoyle who burns in hell,
but secretly yearns for heaven. Secretly, secretly.
Christine.... Fear can turn to love.
You'll learn to see, to find the man behind the monster,
This repulsive carcass who seems a beast,
but secretly dreams of beauty.
Secretly, secretly..... Oh, Christine.... My poor little heart...

ALL THE FEELS THAT WENT INTO THISSSS... I have ached to draw this moment for over a year now. I waited because it's kind of daunting and intimidating to draw such an iconic moment. I suppose I didn't want to mess it up. But it has to be one of the best moments in the entire show. The mere fact that Christine gives the mask back is such a monumental gesture, and so much is said without words. Gosh, what a moment... I love it. AGHHH.

What production is this?!? Looks like "Kumu's 80s Remix".... I would apologize for the colors, but I actually like them. Although I will understand if you don't. The more I look at it, the less I like it Haha. There are plenty of things about this piece that bug me (as there are with every piece that an artist creates) but I am satisfied with it, and I do like it. SO HOOPLAH!!

I kind of went crazy and made this super fast. It only took about 12 hours to do the whole thing. FUN TIMES. I love when I can execute Phantom projects in a timely manner!!!! Victory!!

Yes, he looks like Ramin, I know, I know, I'm tired of it too, but there's nothing to be done about it. I am at the point now where the Phantom just comes out looking like some form of Ramin, unless I consciously stop and remind myself of the inaccuracy of this likeness. C'mon, Kumu. ugh.

Drew inspiration from the 25th anniversary mainly. I encourage people to expand their Phantom knowledge, though. If all you know is the 25th anniversary, then you'll be like, "What mirror? What life-size doll that suddenly pops out at Christine and causes her to faint? You mean she doesn't just pass out from all the excitement?! OMG, WHAT IS THE PHANTOM WEARING?!?! It's not dressup time!!" <---- So let's get educated!!!
The 25th anniversary is gorgeous and awesome, but it is not, by any means, all that there is. The Phantom world is vast. Check it out. Youtube the Broadway and West End and foreign productions. Freaking amazing. Hooookay, I think I need a nap now. Congrats if you read all of this. You are an outstanding individual.


THANKS, ALL!!!!
I appreciate all your comments and feedback!!

Enjoy!!

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