Retrieve the Kraken!

It's high time I did this...

There is so much wonderful artwork for the Harry Potter fandom. The yin to our writer's yang. I just wanted to do a Rec Day where I shared with you some of my favourites. ^_^

*b/w: black and white.
**WS: work-safe

Ahem. First off...

A stunning picture of Harry, by lunulet: Harry at the End (in b/w and colour, G, WS). I love the sharpness of this drawing, as well as the rain-glow. So hard to do!

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My favourite kiss in H/D, by fiendling: A Kiss (PG, WS). Draco's face is so unique here. Actually, his profile reminds me of someone I know. Very pixy-like and ethereal.

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Harry and Draco, by bluestraggler: A Private Laugh (in several colour tints, PG, WS). I remember my awe when I first came across this one. Harry looks almost mischievous, and Draco... made my little heart patter. The definition of tenderness, right here.

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Draco and Ron by cugami: A Photograph (in three sizes, PG, WS). Now, I don't ship Draco/Ron much. But good lord, sometimes... *sigh* This is a beautiful picture. The colour is so warm, the moment so finite. Read through the story that goes along with it. ^_^

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MY FAVOURITE PICTURE IN THE FANDOM, by wyna_hiros: Dementor Kiss (b/w, R for the scary, WS). This picture nearly stopped my heart. It's perfect in every way. I just couldn't stop gaping at it. To me, this is what a dementor looks like, the epitome of frightening.

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Bill Weasley, by fiendling: Bill in Egypt (G, WS). OMGHOT. Yeah, I can think of no reason why Fleur wouldn't want to fight for this guy. This is such a gorgeous picture, and it also really captures the essence of the Weasleys, in my opinion.

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Harry and Draco, impressionistic, by _lile: H/D art (PG-13, WS). This is just an arresting painting. The use of light and shadow is wonderful.

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Harry and Draco, watercolour, by lillithium: Harry and Draco (G, WS). So much emotion packed into so little space! Oh, this woman is VERY good with a paintbrush. *stares*

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A comic, by buttfacemakani: Harry vs. Narcissa (b/w, PG, WS). SPOILERS FOR OotP. Now this is just funny. And so Narcissa. *cackle*

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Another by wyna_hiros: Inferi Paying Their Respects (b/w, R, WS). The main problem (and actually the very first problem) I had with the HP book series was the "death" of Voldemort in book five. I hated the way he came across: all the terror he invoked for me was suddenly absent, and this drawing is just vindication for that loss of a beautiful villain. I could marry this artist.

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Harry, by joosetta: Dark Harry (scroll down to view, R, NOT WS). The lines and angles and colour in this picture are just riveting. I love the contrast of darkness and light. To me, this also symbolizes Harry's inherent magical power, which is an idea I absolutely love.

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Our favourite purebloods, by buttfacemakani: The Malfoy Family (G, WS). I fell in love with this one immediately, especially Draco. And Lucius just looks so smug and debonaire. *laughs* The lollipop was an excellent touch.

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In the forest, by mneomosyne: The Flight of the Prince (PG, WS). SPOILERS FOR HBP. The style reminds me so much of Edward Gorey, one of my favourite artists ever. Very ghostly and slightly off balance. I adore the effect.

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Snape and Dumbledore, by caladan_dd: Snape and Dumbledore (two sizes, PG-13, WS) MAJOR SPOILERS FOR HBP. Gorgeous use of colour here. Light and dark... The detail is wonderful!

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Snarry comic, by ac1d6urn: Order of Merlin (NC-17, NOT WS). Again, not my usual ship. But the artwork in this is just stunning. I love the white outlines, and the way the artist utilizes shadow makes the picture look as though it is steeped in candlelight and embedded with magic.

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Snape, by boadicea: Death Eater (PG, WS). SPOILERS FOR GoF. My favourite picture of Snape ever. Heh, can anyone tell that I have a thing for dark stuff? I love the lines of shading and the eeriness of this pic.

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So! Those were some of my faves. There are plenty more; I know that I've left a few of my favourite artists out, and one of my main pairings! There will most likely be another post in the future. So much gorgeous artwork! Can't be contained in one post...

My hat is off to all the wonderful artists of the HP fandom. You guys make our lives richer in colour and emotion. *loves*

Hi there!

So, aside from writing, I also like to draw. ANNNNND... WE FINALLY PURCHASED A SCANNER!! *joy!*

When I write, I like to be able to picture my characters, have something concrete to go back to as a focal point... so I sometimes draw my characters, especially if I am feeling fairly serious about them. I have three pics I drew at the end of last year for some original fiction I was dabbling with. (There are, in reality, about 11 main characters in this story, but I have only been inspired to draw four. One has not been drawn yet because I rarely do guys well, and I felt unsure about the fourth guy, so he will come along later.)

And yes, Lilo, these people ARE who you think they are. ^_____^

FIRST PIC: Two successful drawings of MEN! *squeee* You have no idea how rare this is for me... I can't usually draw guys (and yes, they are lovers). I am having problems with some of the detailing on their faces now, but it's not a big deal.

SECOND PIC: A horsewoman. This is her just after a battle, so she's all dusty and such. Her face did not turn out exactly as I had intended, but I like it. She may undergo some alterations in the future. (Oh, and the guy I shied away from drawing? Her husband. Don't worry, I'll get to him eventually. ^_^)

THIRD PIC: A woman of a warrior class. The ticks on her ears indicate her status. She has four, so she is VERY formidable. Each tick would be dyed a different color, like a tattoo. She ended up having some stronger facial characteristics, and though I was worried about them, I really like how she turned out.

Anyway. Thanks for looking. And for humoring me: I've been waiting for so long for a scanner and this is exciting for me. *hugs and acts squeeful*