2012 Spn-J2-Xmas_Exchange - Douce France
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obstinatrix who took the time to beta my work!
Douce France Q&A
Where does the title come from and what does it mean?
Douce France is the name of a very famous French song sung by Charles Trenet. It means "Sweet France" and was written in the 1950's.
What do the sentences in French in the comic mean?
I couldn't put asterisks everywhere to write down the translation in the comic so here are the translations:
- P.1 (Cover):
Douce France: Sweet France
- P.5:
Andouille: dumbass
- P6:
T'es vraiment qu'un con!!: you're really a jerk!!
-P.9:
Tu t'en souviens: do you remember?
Et c'est reparti: here we go again...
The Nationale 7 (National Road 7), is it that famous in France?
It is. It's the road French people used to take to go on vacations in the South during the summer vacations. It goes from Paris to Menton (a small town near Cannes, the town where there's the International Film festival). It is linked to a certain idea of nostalgia, good times spent with your family in a period that seemed easier. It has become the symbol of a certain way of life "à la française" and of the "Trente Glorieuses" (The Glorious Thirty). French singer Charles Trenet (the singer of Douce France) even sung a song about it, called Nationale 7.
Who's the guy between Cas and Dean on page 11?
Bertrand Delanoe, the Maire of Paris. One of the rare democrat Maire of the town is famous for his "Paris Plage" (a big artificial beach built in the middle of Paris for all the Parisians who can't go on vacations) and also because he's one of the only French politicians to be openly gay. The Republicans were sure Bertrand would never get elected because the French are conservative and that they wouldn't vote for a gay politician. Not only he was elected Maire of Paris twice but according to practically all the surveys, nobody gave a shit about his sexual
orientation. The French Republicans didn't understand that the only thing Parisians wanted was someone who wasn't corrupted like the preceding Maire.
So, same-sex marriage isn't legal in France?
Not yet, as I said in the disclaimer, but we are close. Well, "close"...the project will be discussed next year at the French senate, but it will be hard because some Members of Parliament and Maires (Democrats and Republicans) are against. According to them, if the project is adopted, it's the end of our civilization and family as we know it, the Cylons will attack, the zombie apocalypse will finally happen and Jensen will loose all his freckles. Long story short, the day the gays and lesbians will say "I do" is not for tomorrow in France.
Castiel, does it really sound like the name of village to you?
As a French, yes, a lot.I am not completely wrong because Castiel is the name of a village in Switzerland.
Tools of the trade
- Photoshop CS
- Painter 12
- Photography (Photo paintover on the cover and logo of Paris Match magazine, p.4)
Voilà! That's it for this year!
See you soon.
Title: Douce France
Pairing: Dean/Castiel
Genre: AU
Rating: PG
Medium: Art
Notes: Drawn fordoctorfunke for the prompt "Fifties au, Dean is an American expatriate and meets Castiel in France, a lot of classic romancing and traveling!"
Summary: Dean Winchester is a 22 year old American student sent to France by his parents to explore the country. After only a couple of weeks spent in the land of Camembert he falls for Castiel, an eccentric young Frenchman who is travelling south in his caravan.
Pairing: Dean/Castiel
Genre: AU
Rating: PG
Medium: Art
Notes: Drawn for
doctorfunke for the prompt "Fifties au, Dean is an American expatriate and meets Castiel in France, a lot of classic romancing and traveling!"Summary: Dean Winchester is a 22 year old American student sent to France by his parents to explore the country. After only a couple of weeks spent in the land of Camembert he falls for Castiel, an eccentric young Frenchman who is travelling south in his caravan.
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A big thank you to
obstinatrix who took the time to beta my work!***
Comic
If you want to download the 12 pages at once, you can do it on Mediafire HERE
- Page 1
- Page 2
- Page 3
- Page 4
- Page 5
- Page 6
- Page 7
- Page 8
- Page 9
- Page 10
- Page 11
- Page 12
If you want to download the 12 pages at once, you can do it on Mediafire HERE
- Page 1
- Page 2
- Page 3
- Page 4
- Page 5
- Page 6
- Page 7
- Page 8
- Page 9
- Page 10
- Page 11
- Page 12
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Douce France Q&A
Douce France is the name of a very famous French song sung by Charles Trenet. It means "Sweet France" and was written in the 1950's.
What do the sentences in French in the comic mean?
I couldn't put asterisks everywhere to write down the translation in the comic so here are the translations:
- P.1 (Cover):
Douce France: Sweet France
- P.5:
Andouille: dumbass
- P6:
T'es vraiment qu'un con!!: you're really a jerk!!
-P.9:
Tu t'en souviens: do you remember?
Et c'est reparti: here we go again...
The Nationale 7 (National Road 7), is it that famous in France?
It is. It's the road French people used to take to go on vacations in the South during the summer vacations. It goes from Paris to Menton (a small town near Cannes, the town where there's the International Film festival). It is linked to a certain idea of nostalgia, good times spent with your family in a period that seemed easier. It has become the symbol of a certain way of life "à la française" and of the "Trente Glorieuses" (The Glorious Thirty). French singer Charles Trenet (the singer of Douce France) even sung a song about it, called Nationale 7.
Who's the guy between Cas and Dean on page 11?
Bertrand Delanoe, the Maire of Paris. One of the rare democrat Maire of the town is famous for his "Paris Plage" (a big artificial beach built in the middle of Paris for all the Parisians who can't go on vacations) and also because he's one of the only French politicians to be openly gay. The Republicans were sure Bertrand would never get elected because the French are conservative and that they wouldn't vote for a gay politician. Not only he was elected Maire of Paris twice but according to practically all the surveys, nobody gave a shit about his sexual
orientation. The French Republicans didn't understand that the only thing Parisians wanted was someone who wasn't corrupted like the preceding Maire.
So, same-sex marriage isn't legal in France?
Not yet, as I said in the disclaimer, but we are close. Well, "close"...the project will be discussed next year at the French senate, but it will be hard because some Members of Parliament and Maires (Democrats and Republicans) are against. According to them, if the project is adopted, it's the end of our civilization and family as we know it, the Cylons will attack, the zombie apocalypse will finally happen and Jensen will loose all his freckles. Long story short, the day the gays and lesbians will say "I do" is not for tomorrow in France.
Castiel, does it really sound like the name of village to you?
As a French, yes, a lot.
I am not completely wrong because Castiel is the name of a village in Switzerland.Tools of the trade
- Photoshop CS
- Painter 12
- Photography (Photo paintover on the cover and logo of Paris Match magazine, p.4)
Voilà! That's it for this year!
See you soon.
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Date: 2012-12-07 11:46 am (UTC)Don't tell me about the chibies ^^ I had more problems drawings these little chibies than drawing the other characters. I couldn't believe it! It takes me less than 10 minutes to draw Dean's face but a Chibie? IDK how long I spent trying to draw one xD
Thanks a lot for your kind words about my comic!
Glad you liked it so much ♥
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:25 pm (UTC)C'est vrai, j'aimerai voir plus d'AUs qui se passent en France :)
Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire très sympa sur ma BD ♥
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:27 pm (UTC)Glad you liked it so much ♥
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:28 pm (UTC)Your icon is hilarious xD
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:29 pm (UTC)Thanks a lot for your kind words about my comic even if you don't ship D/C!
Glad you liked it ^^
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:33 pm (UTC)I'm really happy you liked it :D
Thank you very much ^^
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Date: 2012-12-07 12:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-12-07 01:18 pm (UTC)Ca m'a aussi fait tout drôle de voir la photo de Cas à Mandelieu dans l'album ! Je suis née à Cannes et j'ai toujours vécu à Mandelieu (même si je n'ai jamais eu la chance d'y croiser Cas xD) donc toute cette partie a résonné en moi d'une façon un peu particulière. Merci pour ce joli moment et bonne continuation à toi !
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Date: 2012-12-07 03:50 pm (UTC)I live in Venezuela and I went to Paris, France when I was 12(I am 23 now) and I am forever traumatized about France because of the strikes.
We have vacation tapes of me crying in front of the Louvre because it was on strike and a bunch of people were outside with signs and stuff and I WAS TWELVE AND I NEEDED TO PEE SO BADLY but I couldnt get in because of the strike!!!! hahahahha. Im on the tape crying and yelling "ARE THE FRENCH BATHROOMS ON STRIKE TOO!?" hahahaha.
Then another day we spent half the morning on buses to get to the Musée D'Orsay and when we finally arrived, the door was closed and someone printed in a hurry a sign that said that they were on strike.....
Two out of 4 days in Paris and I couldnt see two of the best museums(or PEE!) because of strikes! X'DDD
As for this absolutely wonderful comic, it was so beautiful. I love when fics make Castiel French. I dont know why but I think it suits him so well.
<3 this was really adorable. I hope France passes same-sex marriage soon, we LGBT ppl deserve to get married in the City of Love. ;D hahaha.
Thanks for drawing this lovely thing. <3
--Aleks.
enchanted
Date: 2012-12-07 04:08 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-12-07 09:56 pm (UTC)Sadly the opposite is true either. My country was a fairly typical Europian countury and than some years ago the Gay Parade was attacked, and now one Member of the Parlament said, that we should start counting the Jewish people... So you know one step back... and then another one...
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Date: 2012-12-07 10:26 pm (UTC)The entire thing, so pretty and I love the feel of an 'old romance tale' that it had. I don't know if I can properly explain it, the whole dream/memory feeling of it was just lovely.
Your work continues to bring me much joy!
Hahahaha
Date: 2012-12-07 10:51 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2012-12-08 07:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-12-08 11:31 pm (UTC)Btw, especially loved the last two pages. Sammy with a beginning half-bald head? Just too awesome xD
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Date: 2012-12-08 11:55 pm (UTC)I loved the warm colours, and Dean always looked really good. Old!Cas didn't really look like he was ~80 though, I'll say that. xD Sammy at the end was kinda random, but I liked the extra bit of social commentary he provided. :)
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Date: 2012-12-09 11:52 pm (UTC)I can't begin to explain what this made me feel. In my mind since I first got into this fandom a year ago I always wanted an AU like this, it's been one of my little dreams but as a writer it requires alot of time to sit down and do this, and I have a small attention span and busy schedule. u_u
Anyhow, you can't even imagine my reaction right now. I linked all my friends to see this exquisite piece of artwork. I was screaming and crying and still can't believe that you delivered this beautiful piece. I'm beyond grateful, it really touched my heart and I'm going to cherish it for so long. Although it maybe a cute little comic for some it was a perfect christmas gift- nothing can compare, since supernatural and dean/cas mean so much to me.
All these words still aren't enough to explain how delighted I am by this. You're an amazing person, and a talented artist. I'm a huge fan of your artwork now, and will be keeping close tabs on your future projects. Thank you so very much for taking your time to do this, you really made me beyond happy. I wish there was someway to repay you in kind. I wish you all the best with your art, and happy holidays.
Anyhow sorry for this mess of emotions I just am so in love with what you've done. Thank you for making my holidays more special this year.
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Date: 2012-12-10 12:05 am (UTC). . . and you aged the guys so, so beautifully. Dean in particular makes the hottest 78-year-old guy I've ever seen.
Wonderful job, as always!
Re: Hahahaha
Date: 2012-12-10 10:30 am (UTC)Merci d'être passée Pipaule :D
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Date: 2012-12-10 10:33 am (UTC)Thank you very much for your kind words about my Xmas exchange art ♥
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Date: 2012-12-10 10:35 am (UTC)Thank you very much for your kind words about my Xmas exchange art ♥
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Date: 2012-12-10 10:36 am (UTC)I come from Tatooine, but don't tell my parents..
Thank you very much for your kind words about my Xmas exchange art ♥
I'm really happy you enjoyed the comic so much ^^