My T'hy'la
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| Fan Art | |
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| Title: | My T'hy'la |
| Artist: | Shelley Butler |
| Date(s): | original date unknown, reprinted in 2010, and in 2023 |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TOS |
| External Links: | "My T'hy'la" at AO3 |
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My T'hy'la is an illo by Shelley Butler.
It was originally printed in an unknown zine.
It was reprinted in The K/S Art Project in 2010.
It was also revised (tilted and included an added seasonal background) and used in the 2023 K/S Advent Calendar where it has the title "PEACE and LOVE." It is unknown if this revision was by the artist, or by the creators of the advent calendar. A fan commented:
The framing is so interesting!!! Is the whole thing a painting? Or us this a picture of your painting against some background? I LOVE that both their expressions are ‘serious’ and yet we know how content and happy they are.
- Hi BurningAmber, it is a drawing put on the snowflake background. [1]
Artist's Comments for "PEACE and LOVE"
Having been out in the snow, our beautiful Vulcan and Human come inside and make love by the warmth and light of the fireplace. Spock gazes upon his T'hy'la sleeping in his arms. [2]
Fan Comments for "My T'hy'la"
2010
What a gentle loving aura this illo projects. Spock is flat on his back, Kirk‘s head resting on his stomach. I imagine we‘ve caught them in the first moments of post sex lethargy. I adore the way Spock‘s hand strokes Kirk‘s head. Just lovely. Words can‘t do it justice. [3]
2022
This is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your talent! [4]
So softe!!! <3<3<3 I am obsessed with Spock's hair, too. Leonard Nimoy wore it so well. The stylists did okay with the 2009 reboot, but it was like after that they haven't been able to get it even remotely right - with ZQ or with EP. I still love them, but the hair is just not happening. [5]
I'm dying. I'm dying I'm dying imdyingimdyingimdyin... these are all so beautiful. ❤❤❤ This one in particular broke me. 😭😭😭 Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 [6]
Wooow!!! All of these are soooo good!!![7]
Great work in accuracy & capturing emotions! Wow. Thank you[8]
I have a copy of this in my bedroom -- one of my favorites![9]
WOWWWW...This is incredibly complex and filled with infinite subtleties to perfectly catch Spock's expression, details even how the right side of his face falls a bit because gravity, how his face is turned. Oh maa-an, I could write pages and pages but I have to get a document out! Terrific job capturing Kirk's face, too - I've read that illustrators had the same difficulty you describe with Kirk's face. And it showed on their illustrations. You make it look easy - masters do - though it requires much care and work.
Another of your works I had not seen before. Stunning. Thank you for posting these! [10]
Wow... this is simply beautiful. It's such an intimate moment to capture. Spock's loving expression, caress, and embrace, paired with Jim's seemingly peaceful surrenderer in Spock's arms and to the moment? Its like Jim knows that he can rest easy in the embrace of someone who really sees him and adores him, flaws, beauty, marks, and all... his t'hy'la. 💞❤️💞 SButler... did you sneak into their quarters ans sketch this at the foot of their bed or what?! Well all your magazine "research" paid off because you did an exceptional job.🙌🏾😉 I love it and I wish I could hang it on my wall too. 🥰💞🖖🏾[11]
2023
Oh if I were brave enough I would want a print for my wall of this. It is so incredibly sweet. The love between them is heartbreaking! I love Spock’s expression and even more Kirk’s surrender to Spock. In my mind, Spock’s expression says he knows what a precious gift Kirk gives to him to surrender so completely. Such trust between them! Hmmm, I can see a story around just this image! [12]
I am enthralled by your art--but this might be my absolute favorite. I adore the expression on Spock's face looking down at Jim. And the way Jim is able to rest in his embrace and be vulnerable and perhaps cared for is just... all the feels!! [13]
Fan Comment for "PEACE and LOVE"
Absolutely stunning! With the framing and all, another Shelley masterpiece 💜✨ [14]
Another gorgeous work! I love Spock’s expression in this 💕 [15]
absolutely beautiful!!!!! spock looks so content 🩵 [16]
Very Beautiful. Like to think kirk is listening to the beat of Spocks heart. As always your art speaks a thousand words!!❤️ [17]
Aww, this is so peaceful and beautiful. I can feel the love radiating through the picture. 🥰❤️ [18]
Your Leonard Nemoy Spock and Jim's hand are incredible! [19]
Ah, so lovely!! One could only wish all holiday cards included cuddling K/S, lol! Wonderful art as always!! <3 <3 [20]
So perfect! Love Spock’s expression. This just begs for a story to illustrate the illustration! Thank you for posting! [21]
The tenderness between them is so beautiful!!! I love your art so much. You really capture their expressions so well. 💕💕💕 [22]
Another gorgeous work! I love Spock’s expression in this 💕 [23]
References
- ^ from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE"
- ^ from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE"
- ^ from The K/S Press #168
- ^ CateAdams, AO3 (2022)
- ^ jadztone, AO3 (2022)
- ^ Arodynamic, AO3 (2022)
- ^ Crowleyshipsdestiel666, AO3 (2022)
- ^ Sophie, AO3 (2022)
- ^ T'Purr, AO3 (2022)
- ^ Owyheewinds , AO3 (2022)
- ^ 2RaRaRa, AO3 (2022)
- ^ isabol, AO3 (2022)
- ^ TonightNoPoetryWillServe, AO3 (2022)
- ^ gunstreet, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ Purple Emma, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ the marathon continues, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ Pegster, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ Schattengestalt, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ mami94, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ williamspockspeare, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ isabol, from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ , from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)
- ^ spaceisgay (ChancellorGriffin), from AO3 for "PEACE and LOVE" (December 2023)