Hey, 19yo: Eddie fanart and appreciation letter by me

Jodestar22

Hey, I'm 19yo and a HUGGGGE diehard fan of Eddie. (From Australia). I made these mixed-media paintings of him recently (a while ago I drew him just in pencil). Pearl Jam have been getting me through the most TERRIBLE YEARS lately, which have been 2023-2025. Release and Alive, with the whole "Releeeassse me," and just wanting to let go of pain, which I finally (somewhat) did yesterday, and Alive, I relate to father issues but also question why I'm alive many days and realise that I hurt. Last Exit is how i idealised about an escape during the time i suffered before i finally admitted recently, and what i feel motivated me to FINALLY (after a year of severe bullying) admit that was the song Given To Fly and I Am Mine. The lyric, "Me, I figure, as each breath goes by. I only own my mind. I am mine," particularly speaks to me, because it motivates me that whatever "breath" goes by, I am the only one that controls what matters. And Given To Fly, the lyrics to that are phenomenal, particularly, "And sometimes is seen a strange spot in a sky. A human being that was given to fly." But, Seven O' Clock, State Of Love And Trust, Push Me Pull Me, and Love Boat Captain are my MAIN favpurite songs. I also think Eddie Vedder is the BEST SINGER EVER, vocally and lyrically. I would DREAM to hear him live, because I just know that it'd make me cry (in a good way). And not only is he an amazing singer, he is an amazing person to the crowd, and also extremely hilarious. I loved the Margarita video, allllllllllll the stuff he's said at concerts like "guitars shaking like puppies in a kennel", and his wine jokes especially. But how good of a performer he is, I idolise him sooooooo much!!! It's my dream to meet him.

Loujoe

Talent. EV knows he would be lucky to meet/know you. Take care and keep up the great work!  All music is healing. Keep living life.
Amazing how some people could turn paint into such realistic pictures.
I keep trying. Never tried to do people yet.