At first glance, DestinyBlue’s art may only strike you as colourful, somewhat melancholy Anime-inspired portraits. If you look a little closer, however, you’ll notice hidden messages that tell the story of the British artist’s harrowing struggle with depression.
DestinyBlue, whose real name is Alice De Ste Croix, has been posting her work on DeviantArt since 2004. She’s become massively popular due to the vivid characters she draws from imagination, and her ability to tell emotional stories with imagery. ‘Blue,’ as her fans affectionately call her, creates all of her art from scratch using Photoshop CS6, and is completely self-taught.
Take in some of DestinyBlue’s most well-known pieces below, as well as our interpretations of their deep meanings. Let us know your thoughts on each one in the comments!
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![Tour Through A Winter Stone Home By @benmyhre [IG] 🪨🏡❄️🌲](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/405257249_883198260133493_2328190024625119918_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=Lr2MvTVld7YAX-WTgdv&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBz6_SYZbzpuAw9CM6A5-aZJkAuCsVQyKbPBBcmK2-QXw&oe=6569A681 "Tour Through A Winter Stone Home By @benmyhre [IG] 🪨🏡❄️🌲")
![Beautiful Architecture Of Strasbourg, France 🇫🇷✨🤗
Photos By: @rale_p [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/406426189_883201596799826_2956678863944537538_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=JKCHia24T-kAX_txlJH&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfA3htINUe6XaQdVaaik6BsyCeescrhgdfmPVidjOLj6hQ&oe=6569D524 "Beautiful Architecture Of Strasbourg, France 🇫🇷✨🤗
Photos By: @rale_p [IG]")
![Desert Villa by Sarvenaz Nazarian - @sarvenaznazarian [IG]
Sarvenaz Nazarian: Step into the timeless beauty of this contemporary villa in the desert, where traditional Iranian architecture meets modern design. Brick adds a sense of warmth and history to the sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, creating a truly unique and inviting space. Every detail has been carefully considered to blend the past with the present, resulting in a striking and comfortable home.](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/406449241_883210883465564_3130075836156173298_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=3M90aUEqX7oAX9iYk5-&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD7-_sOlE-RTU6od72nLqgVhMtzaT_jbZEg2nMGfDV29Q&oe=65693871 "Desert Villa by Sarvenaz Nazarian - @sarvenaznazarian [IG]
Sarvenaz Nazarian: Step into the timeless beauty of this contemporary villa in the desert, where traditional Iranian architecture meets modern design. Brick adds a sense of warmth and history to the sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, creating a truly unique and inviting space. Every detail has been carefully considered to blend the past with the present, resulting in a striking and comfortable home.")
![Beautiful Home Of @_wohnen_in_schwarzweiss [IG]!
We’re getting such warm and cozy vibes with this one. The combination of black, brown, and white makes such a lovely aesthetic. 🖤](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/405272065_883207816799204_1004526901706867677_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=FVW6BZH1_BoAX__7vSr&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBZX_SXVbdDZ4ht7T7LT9r-bXVWSTcouI0KNfz9kW3NPQ&oe=656A7248 "Beautiful Home Of @_wohnen_in_schwarzweiss [IG]!
We’re getting such warm and cozy vibes with this one. The combination of black, brown, and white makes such a lovely aesthetic. 🖤")
![CN Tower, Toronto, ON, Canada 🇨🇦
Photo By: Kurt Wang - @kurt.wang [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/405237357_883173390135980_1700973801046236030_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=5PkTCXkUvdEAX8ZGHDZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCbFicgRkcV-3uut1VPr9oWC5eWyHxks65GTfyJ3dCaag&oe=656946EB "CN Tower, Toronto, ON, Canada 🇨🇦
Photo By: Kurt Wang - @kurt.wang [IG]")
![This Amazing Design Is A Perfect Balance Between Innovation And Luxury By @studia_54 [IG]. 🖤 💘👇](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/405289623_883070113479641_1892667823772603391_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=aIm9swLPuxQAX-2hNot&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCTIjWKJHSm7uOunoAyPFcn3dqUivUjqP5HVIoMcxNMcg&oe=656A1AEE "This Amazing Design Is A Perfect Balance Between Innovation And Luxury By @studia_54 [IG]. 🖤 💘👇")
![Giraffe Mansion By @sunt_mrr [IG] 🦒🦒🦒](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/405287309_882687103517942_7958987653577792866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=XNU8KFR068EAX_RdvW3&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBdm7ErWQr3yrcxpTIbyAqQVhEWM70RyuBlUDb7mv6tTA&oe=656A4FE5 "Giraffe Mansion By @sunt_mrr [IG] 🦒🦒🦒")
![Little Island NYC, USA 💛🍁🍂
Photo By: @mingomatic [IG]](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/403720029_882679470185372_5815549944939649608_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=DqTwJ-d15c8AX8M_k0l&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD8qV5RG4EMGp1aSR5ebvWlYGxTNp6lm0Fzy9Zd5S1oGA&oe=6568F817 "Little Island NYC, USA 💛🍁🍂
Photo By: @mingomatic [IG]")
![Black & White Dream House Design By @reverse.orientalism [IG]](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/403699071_882684236851562_1081045646425194812_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c4dd86&_nc_ohc=d0iTh1CnpzoAX-f9lmk&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCqoZeTlZHuHC7dB7bg-IMZBdzG9JFQPC9Vxk2SrJdszw&oe=6569677A "Black & White Dream House Design By @reverse.orientalism [IG]")
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