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The Past Can Hurt..

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It suddenly dawned on me that (apart from my recolor comic) I haven't really drawn Kovu that much in recent years. Probably because I'm not a big fan of the character, cool backstory, but bland personality (in my opinion). But I do like his design and colors, though not when he looks purple-ish, that blue filter they put over the film really was the worst creative decision ever! 

Anyway, this is a free style painting of an old Kovu. No sketch or guidelines of any kind, just slapped paint on and built it up in layers.

I imagine Kovu as resentful in his older age. The past ALWAYS catches up with you at some point, Simba's story was a testament to that. Sorry Disney, but nothing can magically erase an entire childhood of brainwashing, abuse and hatred. It's not like he could ever get closure of any kind, his mother died without resolving anything. Even Simba showed signs of PTSD from his horrid childhood experience, what about Kovu's?? I know it's all about the choices you make in life rather than just your past, and I'm not saying your past/childhood will ALWAYS define you, but it usually takes some kind of extensive therapy to move on to a better state of mind, especially with an upbringing like Kovu's! It's pretty naive to think it wouldn't have any long-lasting effects on him! Brainwashing is powerful shit! Many infamous/fatal atrocities have occurred due to brainwashing i.e. the Jonestown massacre, the Manson family massacre, the Third Reich etc. The effects are strong, potentially deadly and virtually irreversible! It doesn't just wash away..
So yeah, regardless of his love and whatnot for Kiara and her/their family, the resentment from voices past; caught up with him, turning him into a harmless but bitter elder.

Kovu (c) Disney
Art by me

DO NOT RECOLOR, REPOST, USE IN A YOUTUBE VIDEO OR USE IN ANY WAY WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. SERIOUSLY, DON'T BE A DICK.
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roikovu2's avatar
Can I take this art for my Instagram account
I go to credit you