This Artist Drew 6 People’s ‘Ideal Selves’ And The Results Are Breathtaking

"For some, the emotion of the experience was nearly overwhelming."

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These six brave souls asked an artist to draw a portrait of their idealized selves, the “me” they’d always wanted to be. The results are nothing short of breathtaking. Below is what each person saw as their ideal self and the artist’s amazing work.

1. Taller, A Less Square Jaw

She couldn’t contain her emotions when faced with her inner self.

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And the other five lucky subjects felt much the same.

2. Bigger Boobs, Thicker Hair, Tanner Skin, Thigh Gap

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Seeing the person you always knew you were must have been amazing.

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3. Bigger Chest, Longer Dreads, Fuller Beard

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For some, the emotion of the experience was nearly overwhelming.

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4. Smaller Forehead, Tanner

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5. Beyonce’s Eyebrows, Even Skin Tone

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6. Bigger Eyes, Fuller Lips

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We should all be so lucky to come face to face with our full potential. These six have been given a gift that can never be equalled, the knowledge of self. Thought Catalog Logo Mark