#louden swain fan art

[augustsprincess]

So I finally branched out into the music industry and did a single album cover art.

If you're a supernatural fan and know about Louden Swain, this song is by Billy Moran and a buddy of his. (for those who don't know Louden Swain, that's God's band.)

Go listen!

[natasha-cole]

1. Amazing

2. Ready Steady

3. She Waits

4. Better

5. Honey Bee

[narisjournal-blog]

Rob Benedict laughing - drawn in oil pastels.

It’s not perfect. It’s messy. It’s rough around the edges. It’s not blended perfectly. It’s kinda raw and I kinda like it. It’s ok to not be perfect.

Reference photo taken by Liz Larson - A very talented photographer. (You can also find her here) I particularly love the way she often plays with and uses lighting and colour to make her pictures really stand out, and I wanted to explore this use of light and colour in this medium. Oils lend themselves to bright colours.

[hudine]

A tutorial on how to make a rainbow loom band doll of Rob Benedict since some people been wondering how I make these. Warning I couldn’t see the camera so the shot angle is a bit wonky.

[mrswhozeewhatsis]

Rock Song

Art by Catherine Curl of Geeky Key Art Studio for the story Rock Song by @smmywinchester45 based on the song by the same name for the 2018 Louden Swain Fanfic Fanart Project.

[manawhaat]

 Homesick by Louden Swain 

Art and fic for @mrswhozeewhatsis Louden Swain Fanfic Fanart Project

[mandilion76]

The Bluest Shade Of Green

Summary:  Those who don’t know him consider Dean the life of the party.  Unfortunately, that life is about to expire.

Pairing: Sam and Dean Winchester, but only in the brotherly sense.

Word Count: 810

Warnings: Angst, allusion to character death.   There is the slightest bit of cannon here-blink and you will probably miss it.  The story takes place towards the end of season 3, just days before Dean is sent to hell.

A/N: Written for @mrswhozeewhatsis “2018 Louden Swain Fanfic Fan Art Challenge.  The song I chose is Neurosis, which can be found on the Overachiever album.

While not the reason why I initially chose this song, once I listened and really paid attention to the lyrics, I felt like this song was about me. You can find the lyrics here: https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Louden-Swain/Neurosis

Dean had been pushing himself to the limit the past few days.  Driving too fast, drinking too much, fighting with anyone who got in his way, he was at the point of not giving a shit.  He figured it was one of the only benefits of knowing when he was going to die.  Live like you were dying, isn’t that how the saying went? Well, he was certainly trying his best.  Last night, the cute blonde waitress had called him the life of the party, her red tinged lips curling up in a lively smile each time he bought a round.  The flirty banter flowed easily between them. It made it easy for him to pretend it was just another night like the countless others before it.

It had been hours since he and Sam had come back from the bar, Dean’s attempt at drinking himself unconscious a complete failure.  Sam was sound asleep, his soft snores rhythmic and familiar. He was grateful that Sam was given a reprieve from all the worry and frustration both had been feeling lately. Unfortunately, Dean could not say the same for himself. Hell was already reaching out to him through nightmares that now plagued him daily, taunting him with violent and bloody images.  Tonight, he didn’t dare close his eyes, he just wasn’t interested in the damn previews.

So here he sat at the table, a half empty bottle of beer staring back at him.  Lost in thoughts better left in the shadows, he fought back the urge to cry.  There was no use in it, he made his deal and in a few short days, he would only be a memory.  He emptied the bottle of its amber liquid, the lump in his throat making it difficult to swallow. With a deep sigh, Dean rises from his chair, pausing midway to observe Sam as he slept.  He felt his throat seize, this time the tears clouding his vision.  This was all for Sam, he reminded himself.  It would all be worth it, Sam was worth it.  Dean angrily swiped the back of his hand across his face, leaving damp streaks across his cheeks.

Caught somewhere between sleep and consciousness, Sam felt Dean’s eyes on him. Immediately on alert, Sam rolled out of bed, wiping the sleep from his eyes.   “Dean?”

Dean swiftly shifted his gaze back to the fridge, the light harsh and unforgiving.  Willing the tears away, he grabbed two bottles of beer.  Once he had collected himself, he closed the door with his hip.  He held the bottles up in invitation.  Sam nodded his agreement, shuffling his feet through the orange shag carpet, to meet Dean halfway, his hazel eyes brimming with worry.

A few minutes of contemplative silence stood between them, each lost in his own thoughts.  Finally breaking the silence, Sam took a long drag from the bottle before settling it back on the table. He stretched his long legs in front of him, crossing his arms over his chest.  “Dean talk to me,” Sam pleaded. 

Dean put on his best face, not wanting Sam to see his struggle.  Dean smiled into the darkness.  “I was just thinking about that blonde from the bar tonight.  She told me I was the life of the party.  Kinda ironic isn’t it Sammy?” Dean chuckled into his beer.

“Yeah, I guess it is.” Sam looked down at the bottle now tightly clutched in his hand, his knuckles white.  Sam breathed in deeply, searching for the right words to penetrate Dean’s stubbornness. “Look Dean, it’s just me and you here, you don’t have to pretend, I’m your brother, remember?” Sam spoke with conviction, staring meaningfully at Dean.  Dean sat in silence, idly picking at the label.  One look at Sam, and he knew he’d be done for.    

Sam’s temper flared. “Dammit Dean, not talking about it isn’t going to make it go away!” Sam slammed the bottle down, which only served to trigger Dean’s own temper.  Dean jumped from the table, turning his back to Sam.  The muscles in Dean’s back rippled with tension.  “You know it’s the truth Dean!” Sam yelled, continuing to push Dean into submission. Clearly it worked. Something inside Dean snapped.  He turned to face Sam, his hands thrown in the air.

What do you want me to say Sammy, huh?! Of course, I remember! How do you think we ended up here in the first place, huh?! I made my choice and I’d do it again…” Dean snaps his fingers.  “…in a heartbeat!” Dean ran his hands over his face.  “I can’t undo it, Sammy,” Dean choked up, his voice growing soft.  “Hell, as scared as I am, I don’t want to undo this.  You know I’d do anything for you.”    

Sam closed the shorts distance between them, putting his entire body into giving Dean the biggest hug possible.  “Always the big brother, aren’t you?” Sam mutters, his tears drenching Dean’s shirt. 

“Till my dying breath Sammy.”

[nyxi-styx]

I stopped watching SPN just a few episodes in to season 12. It was bad. It was like... they’d given up completely. It had an overall very different feel to it. It was no longer the show I had fallen in love with. I was tired of the way they treated characters. I was tired of the repetitive storylines. I was tired of the Christian-heavy lore.

I watched Scoobynatural the day after it aired (I haven’t had cable in YEARS) because it was a combination of two things I love. I’ve loved Scooby-Doo since I was in diapers. That might be an exaggeration, but Scooby-Doo was a big part of my life for a very long time. It was very funny and very well done.

I watched Gabriel’s episodes when he came back in season 13 because he’s a character that I’ve loved pretty much since I joined this fandom back in 2014 (despite starting to kind of watch it as far back as 2012). And I was hurt, disappointed, and angry at the way they chose to treat his character AGAIN. But not surprised.

I have gone to 6 of Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural conventions. I have gained and lost friends through these. And I don’t go in the online groups anymore because there are so so so many toxic, mean, rude, hateful people in this fandom. Even for as many kind, sweet, genuine and caring people as there are. I have had some incredible experiences and made wonderful memories. I even helped raise $400 for Team Levi (Jensen’s nephew’s Down Syndrome Guild of Texas fund) and $400 To Write Love on Her Arms for AKF). I have actively participated in Gishwhes. I have helped from the sidelines other people actively Gishing.

I have created 14 original transformative works, done multiple fanfiction RPs, even created a music video,

One wall in my room is covered in fan art and posters and such.

My favorite band I discovered through this fandom. Because no one evokes such strong emotions in me the way Rob Benedict does. Louden Swain, to me, is soul music.

I tried to stop caring about the show when I stopped watching. But the fact is, I can’t. I have developed such an intense bond to these characters, to this cast, to everything this show has taught me, given me, and made me feel. I went to watch the season 14 finale the other day out of sheer curiosity and because I’m eager to watch the absolute shitshow season 15 is bound to be. And I stopped less than 5 minutes in because it made me want to watch everything I’ve missed. Because I still care about and LOVE these characters who have taught me so much about life and about myself.

And while I feel all of this way about it and probably always will or at least for a very long time... I’m glad the show is ending. It’s bittersweet watching Jared get emotional, knowing Misha will be so far away from them so much more often. But I’m glad they’ll get more time with their families. I’m excited to see what else they will do. I wish them all the best, all the love in the world because I know that this show is as big of a part of their lives as it is ours. Almost definitely BIGGER.

I guess all I’m trying to say in this TLDR vent is... While it’s true that I didn’t choose Supernatural, Supernatural broke into my room in the middle of the night and said “Dad’s on a hunting trip and he hasn’t been home in a few days”... Supernatural also held my hand and said “We’re here. We’re with you. And we know you’re not going anywhere.”

[shayderwolfspirit]

Calling all fans!!!

I'm collecting letters, art and edits from the fans towards the whole supernatural cast and the other guests at jibcon.

I'll put it all in a fanbook that I'll carry in May, eventually and on request I will have the letters and art handed separately, aside from the fanbook.

> This is my latest blog with some clarifications, with a reminder, like don't use pictures taken from photographers or other people's artworks.

Here's a link to my previous blogs with additional informations.

Here > http://aminoapps.com/p/i1qyuo

If you know of projects going on please let me know!

> There's linked also a project for the Louden Swain and Jason Manns, non related with the jibcon, it's organized by a dear friend of mine.

And lastly,

> there's a project of scrapbooks by another person, they go by Ashlynn. I don't organize that, it's 4 specifically 1 for each Jared, Jensen, Misha and Alexander, I do collect messages for them too but if you want you can also send them to this person, it is not related with the jibcon, the scrapbooks will be sent.

[spnfanficpond]

If you're a Louden Swain fan, and also write SPN fan fiction or like to do artsy stuff with aesthetics or edits or make your own original art, WE WANT YOU!! Come check it out!

[rowdy-revenant]

More retro Louden Swain! Here's a dapper 1970's Michael Borja

[natasha-cole]

Artworks

Over Before It Began, Angela, Amazing, Taxi Driver, Gamma Ray

[narisjournal-blog]

@natasha-cole Thank you so much! Love them!! The fanzine is really beautiful ❤️

[hudine]

This took forever but was worth it. I made the band logo of Louden Swain out of dimonetes/rhinestones and put it on the back of my jacket with Scout’s Gamma Ray Louden Swain design from Redbubble on it.

Did this just before GISHWHES and with all of the crazy chaos forgot to post the pictures.

[mrswhozeewhatsis]

2019 Louden Swain FanFic/FanArt Project (feat. The Station Breaks)

This project is finished!!!

See the completed book online HERE.

Rob was sweet, as always, and very sad to hear we won’t be doing any more of these. He said he’s enjoyed reading them, but he understands not being able to keep churning them out. Even though we can’t do more, I’m proud of us!!

Rules for the project, as well as links to the original posts for all of the stories and art, are under the cut!

If you’re new to this project, check out previous projects:

2016 - Masterpost - Finished book

2017 - Masterpost - Finished book

2018 - Masterpost - Finished book

Let’s show Rob and the band some love by letting their songs inspire us!

I’m looking for BOTH writers and artists for this! Every project so far, we’ve had art/aesthetics/edits for every story and I’d love to do the same this year. Whether you’re drawing or making aesthetics or doing something else, WE WANT YOU. All art and stories will be put together, printed, put in a snazzy binder, and presented to the band at #SPNDC in November! (Anything related to The Station Breaks will also be included in the project given to Jason Manns.)

Here’s the schedule:

6/22/19 5:00PM EDT - I will post the rules and regs and open the projects up so you guys can start claiming songs. Only one song request at a time (though you can list a backup song or two if your first request is already taken). Once you have finished and posted your first request, then you may make a second request. (Note: Due to a mistake on my part last year, the fic for She Waits has already been written, so this song is not available this year.)

9/2/19 Midnight EDT - Deadline for writers. This gives writers 10 weeks, plus the US Labor Day holiday.

9/29/19 Midnight EDT - Deadline for artists. This give artists 4 extra weeks after the writing is done.

This schedule then gives me about three weeks to put everything together and prep for the con.

Here are the rules (below the cut):

Deadlines are final. NO LATE ENTRIES! If you find you need more time, let me know and we can try to work something out. I’m not going to make a deadline to sign up, but if you sign up the week before the end, you will only have a week to complete your part. If you want to do two, you must finish your first before you will be allowed to reserve a second song.

Artists: - You will be expected to work with writers so the art reflects the story. Whether you pick a song you like and get together with the writer, or pick a writer you like and get together on a song, it doesn’t matter to me. - If you’d like me to pair you with a writer, let me know, and I will match you up with someone. Most times, I have more writers than artists. If you are willing to work for multiple writers, I would be most grateful!!! In the past, I’ve had a pool of artists, and I tried to divvy up assignments as fairly as possible so no one artist gets all the work. - SEND ME AN ASK or an IM or whatever and let me know what you want to do. Whether you’re working with a writer on one, or willing to be part of a pool that works on multiple, just let me know! - When you’re making your art, keep in mind that it will be pasted into a Word document, printed on letter-sized paper, and put into a sheet protector in a binder. You might want to print out what you make to see how it looks on the page.  - You can post your art in your own post and tag me and #2019 Louden Swain FanFic FanArt Project or submit it to me through my blog or send it to me via carrier pigeon (please don’t send it via carrier pigeon, I have cats) or drop me a line and I’ll give you an email address to send it to. - I would love some original cover art! If you have an idea for cover art, let me know, and we can talk!

Writers: - Can be any pairing or ship, reader-insert or OC, or even no pairing, whatever floats your boat. Please no RPF. - Please no smut. Anything else is up for grabs. Or maybe just a headcanon kind of thing. - Pick a song and SEND ME AN ASK with the song you have picked to sign up. I will update this post with the songs taken. Songs will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. - You can’t write for the same song you wrote about last year. This is to ensure variety in the stories from year to year. In honor of their album, Splitting the Seams, if you would like to rework an old story, or write a new story based on a song you have previously written for, go for it! These stories will be in a separate section of the book, and the introduction to each one will reference your previous story.  - Tag me in your fic, plus use the tag #2019 Louden Swain FanFic FanArt Project. You can also submit your fic to me through my blog, or send me a message and we can discuss the pigeon and email options. (Really prefer no pigeons.) - You must use a Keep Reading feature if your fic is posted to Tumblr and over 500 words. - Your fic can either be a story based on the song or just have it somehow highlight the song. Since Rob will get to read these, I’d rather the fics be more relevant than just a song playing on the radio in the background, but do what you can. - Your fic can also be a part of another challenge, BUT make your fic relevant to the song you choose, please! (Basically, please do more for this challenge than having a Louden Swain song playing in the background.) - If I haven’t liked or reblogged your post within a couple days, let me know I missed it! - I will give your work a basic grammar/spelling proofreading before adding it to the project. If you would like, I can beta read your story for you before you post it, too. Just let me know!

Everyone: - If you would like to include a short summary of why you like the song you picked, especially if the song has some special meaning to you, I will add that to your submission in the final project. If you look at the last three (links are at the top of this post), you can see the kind of thing I’m talking about at the top of some of the stories. Please keep these brief, though.

And now, for something completely different: If you are interested in doing something completely different than a Supernatural-related story or art/edit, talk to me about it, and I’ll figure out a way to include it. Letters to the band or stories that are not SPN-related can be printed out and presented separately, and a list of links to posted audio or video submissions can be added.

As songs are claimed, this list will be updated!

Able-Legged Heroes

Make Believe Starin’ at the Middle Paper, Plastic Head Check Grandma’s Song Yeah, Well St. Louis  When I’m Gone - @winchestergirl-13 (fic)  (art) Three Car Garage  In Like Finn Undergrad Prom 

Overachiever

Cast Off  Neurosis  Codependent Only Lyin’ Overachiever Uncle Bob Blank Card No Hero  Boy In Need

Suit And Tie

Suit And Tie Operator Gina Knows Blind A Lot To Learn  Rock Song - @waywardnerd67 (fic and art) Rockit Real Life Long Way St. Louis Walk It Off Homesick 

A Brand New Hurt

Better All I Need  Pop Tart Heart Kind Of Guy Downtown Letdown Mrs. Vance Election Day Silverspoon Holiday Ready Steady Alright  Medicated  Something To Say - @winchestergirl-13​ (fic)  (art) Wasted Afternoon

Help You (single)

Help You 

Eskimo

Like the Heart Goes  Eskimo  Carpool Lane CA Nation Cigarette Mamma’s Jam  Worlds Collide - @writingfromkitchenator (fic and art) She Waits - @leatherwhiskeycoffeeplaid (fic)  @alaskanartist​ (art) January Gamma Ray Be Me Wave  Past Perfect 

Sky Alive

Reunion - @impala-dreamer​ (fic and art) Lucky Cool if I Come Over  Hot Times Big One Fifteen Hey Darlin  Bandaged Hand Crooked Wheel Trigger Finger Honey Bee - @atc74 (fic and art) Angela - 

No Time Like The Present

Present Time Change The Locks Amazing  Taxi Driver Over Before It Began Leg Up  Roll Me Over Fair  This Is How - @mrswhozeewhatsis (fic)  @impala-dreamer​ (art) Night Light Juliet  Numb 

Splitting The Seams

Another Fool - @impala-dreamer​ (fic and art)  Too Far Away 

The Station Breaks

Slightest Thing Gone The Rest Free - @andromytta (fic)  @winchestergirl-13​ (art) They Ain’t You  Just Walk Away Stowaway Not Giving My Heart Away - @mandilion76 (fic and art) Old Neighborhood  Autumn Back 

Cover art by @alaskanartist​ 

Tagging past participants and possibly interesting people:  @a-winchester-fairtytale @adriellej @alangel1895 @andromytta @anotherwinchesterfangirl @archangel-with-a-shotgun @archangelsanonymous @atc74 @brothersinsync @castiels-forbidden-angel @crashdevlin @curliesallovertheplace @deansleather @dont-hate-relate-pls @ellen-reincarnated1967 @enchantedstarfleet @take-my-crookedwheel @growningupgeek @hideyourdemoneyes @i-cant-believe-its-not-satan @i-dont-understand-that-url @icecream-and-gadreel @iwantthedean @jelly-beans-and-gstrings @jpadjackles-mishamark @leatherwhiskeycoffeeplaid @lifeonsarz @littlegreenplasticsoldier @loudenswainfangirl @manawhaat @mandilion76 @multi-fan-dom-madness @mysupernaturalfics @narrettwist @notnaturalanahi @oriona75 @padamooseandgrasshopper @pastelspn @personal-boogeyman @purgatoan @robbenedictandco @roxy-davenport @samanddeanwinchester67 @sams-little-toy @samsexualdeancurious @saritaa-chan @scorpiongirl1 @sinceriouslyamellpadalecki @smmywinchester45 @stunt-idjit-number-two @thing-you-do-with-that-thing @toastiel @tricia-16 @trollhunter94 @waywardnerd67 @wideawakeandwriting @winchestergirl-13 @writingfromkitchenator @ilostmyshoe-79 @wingedcatninja @desiraelovesdestiel @impala-dreamer

[manawhaat]

And if you think that I can save you Then I'm throwing you the rope But I'm up against the wave Give me something to believe in Cause I'm shoring up on hope And I'm up against a wave The odds are up against you The damage has been done But I really do like our chances  Oh baby I’ve got a hunch 

We could wait until tomorrow If we could get through today If you lead then I will follow If you think you know the way 

- ‘Wave’ by Louden Swain 

Art for @mrswhozeewhatsis Louden Swain Fanfic Fanart Project

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