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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![Modern Bright Loft Design by @selami.arq [IG] 🤯✨😍](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/327311855_518425177047672_8579977556458663475_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=KESogdWHLUwAX_KknYJ&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfApL83FQ4GX4aSJxugJnf7LXQu1cEReHv7w6bb9y3xKAw&oe=63D73020 "Modern Bright Loft Design by @selami.arq [IG] 🤯✨😍")
![Green Mansion in Bushehr, Iran by @ev.design.office [IG] 🌱
Photos by: Zahra Rezaee](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/326354090_549981917180391_3725604834671934922_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=T4dsjdDqefQAX_5H8LM&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDLaU_O43rZUu_Zpj8shyThGm-Yxq1Tow3ctl-x_aQHbA&oe=63D72975 "Green Mansion in Bushehr, Iran by @ev.design.office [IG] 🌱
Photos by: Zahra Rezaee")
![Kick back and relax at the Medway River Getaway, a modern, one of a kind prefab cabin built by @lloyollprefabs [IG].
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Situated on 13 acres of land along the Medway River in Nova Scotia, absorb the stillness from your secluded spot in the woods or explore the quaint nearby towns of Mill Village or Greenfield.
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Swipe to explore this SKÁLI prefab unit or head to Lloyoll](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327476656_3109144889382883_8019932301457564843_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=IHZKybfKCogAX_9M0Mm&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDLcJYdpm8CatCrd3V8KxMtMX3fM6dMyexlcVrJ7d_UbQ&oe=63D7AD13 "Kick back and relax at the Medway River Getaway, a modern, one of a kind prefab cabin built by @lloyollprefabs [IG].
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Situated on 13 acres of land along the Medway River in Nova Scotia, absorb the stillness from your secluded spot in the woods or explore the quaint nearby towns of Mill Village or Greenfield.
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Swipe to explore this SKÁLI prefab unit or head to Lloyoll")
![Christmas House in #Northcote, Australia by @taoukarchitects [IG]
Taouk Architects: The form was inspired by the sloping site and how we could create a bold point of difference on a site that sat far beneath the street level. We aimed to perch the building within the landscape, like a rock juxtaposed in nature and creating a monolithic street presence.
Photos by: @emily_bartlett_photography [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327317403_421744676804764_691888158181346536_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=z_Eot_MwxpcAX98D9fq&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfD9Xdwlgz4vmFRqqc1pklXsLq95SEsPWxtgU3RJ-RvFDQ&oe=63D72BD2 "Christmas House in #Northcote, Australia by @taoukarchitects [IG]
Taouk Architects: The form was inspired by the sloping site and how we could create a bold point of difference on a site that sat far beneath the street level. We aimed to perch the building within the landscape, like a rock juxtaposed in nature and creating a monolithic street presence.
Photos by: @emily_bartlett_photography [IG]")
![Stunning Modern Interior Design With Dark Tones by @funkis_460 [IG]](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/327103832_527441946150918_4365754169416264738_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=3B3u1biUZQ4AX_CV4X6&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAG9KR_05YBp2yzZgc0BIIiYgRF4ca_Kk2UAq2qwWvXAQ&oe=63D5BBC4 "Stunning Modern Interior Design With Dark Tones by @funkis_460 [IG]")
![Modern Minimal Interior Design by @yasmeen_wassim & @tawazon_architects [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/326635880_603852844910555_5457355031071191483_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=VJxF_1ncM4UAX-YWC_k&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBLWtOVQhBjXjtnQXI4WTnYICoV0heiLzOiUcBzuEcb3g&oe=63D76EF7 "Modern Minimal Interior Design by @yasmeen_wassim & @tawazon_architects [IG]")
![The Büchertreppe House in Düsseldorf, Germany by @dreihausfrauen [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327315179_499158962335505_6822076785068481147_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=hAfTtu2dOD0AX_-SeOf&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfA283KrpvQVhWPOsgO_kvZMQOAY5mXVRdap7gQABbAnQw&oe=63D747F7 "The Büchertreppe House in Düsseldorf, Germany by @dreihausfrauen [IG]")
![Urban Jungle Designed by @messa_penna [IG] 🌴
Photos by: @renatonavarrofotografia [IG]](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/326156203_699459871632181_7995082213577399866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=2BKhLKiv_n4AX_O5HiH&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDCT1TmGPyGvCftQqb0nWJ3USZ_dcHQHEq2T8zf5nrByw&oe=63D605B6 "Urban Jungle Designed by @messa_penna [IG] 🌴
Photos by: @renatonavarrofotografia [IG]")
![Dark Primary Bedroom Design by @manstudi.o[IG] 🖤](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/326629522_705512297921213_7765927066641407192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=QS_6yxuj33QAX_s7Rl0&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfBM3oX2f4iPXCmac1mODnozZEpxCJdoTwq_q4_wY0uPLQ&oe=63D68764 "Dark Primary Bedroom Design by @manstudi.o[IG] 🖤")
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