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Description Severus lookin' and waitin'.
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WegaBlueSun [2014-01-15 02:59:06 +0000 UTC]

This is fine art!

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john-n-mary In reply to WegaBlueSun [2014-01-15 11:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanx for kind words)

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garlickkk [2012-08-22 17:45:54 +0000 UTC]

Уважаемый(ая) Ивандамарья, я понимаю, что картинка трагическая, но когда на неё смотрю, всё время дурацкая детская страшилка вспоминается: "Бегут-бегут по стенке зелёные глаза...", а ещё всякие цитаты про самостоятельные глаза из перловок Поэтому я не выдерживаю и хихикаю.

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john-n-mary In reply to garlickkk [2012-08-23 14:42:48 +0000 UTC]

Смейтесь на здоровье; не сомневаюсь, выйди Снейп в таком прикиде, например, к завтраку в Большом зале, весь Хогвартс бы тоже валялсо)

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Mafer-Potter [2012-07-08 17:47:35 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful...

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john-n-mary In reply to Mafer-Potter [2012-07-13 17:25:38 +0000 UTC]

Glad you liked it.

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Preseli [2012-05-29 14:21:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to see this magical piece featured at #Spinners--End - richly deserved!

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john-n-mary In reply to Preseli [2012-06-02 23:39:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, this was just a quick sketch, therefore being now surprised with its high grade redoubles my joy.

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arcanetrivia [2012-05-27 18:31:00 +0000 UTC]

We've selected this piece for our Special Feature of the Week on #Spinners--End .

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john-n-mary In reply to arcanetrivia [2012-06-02 23:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, high honour and pure pleasure for me.

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perverse-idyll [2012-03-26 22:14:19 +0000 UTC]

Another one I love. Because of the solitude. Because of Snape's face. I love how artists find ways to make the unbeautiful beautiful again - to make Snape utterly riveting. The shadows and sorrow in his face, the quietness, the cold breeze in his hair, the way he rests his cheek against his hand - I could stare at this for hours. And the multitude of eyes - the green eyes, the memories watching him, Voldemort watching him, Dumbledore watching him, while he lies in wait, also watching, hidden amongst the trees. I like the bare tree trunk behind him, camouflaging him, with the branches framed above giving an impression of distance, and he leans into a whiteness that breathes a sense of winter, snow drifting on his shoulder and in the crook of his elbow.

Gah. I could imagine him falling asleep here and never waking up. There's a timeless quality about this one that's very gentle and heartbreaking.

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john-n-mary In reply to perverse-idyll [2012-03-26 22:47:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Can't find words how joyful I am to succeed in making this watching the watcher moment clear enough to be seen and understood right the way I intended. This scene in the Forest of Dean is among my favorite ones, seen from Snape's viewpoint: silent waiting in midwinter wood, darkness behind and beyond, a glimpse of hope in utter hopelessness.

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kasmunaut In reply to john-n-mary [2012-03-26 23:14:27 +0000 UTC]

The Chapter about Forest of Dean is one of the most beautiful in all 7 books in general.
I can return to it endlessly. In dreams, in fics...

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john-n-mary In reply to kasmunaut [2012-03-27 01:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Particularly when Snape saves sinking Harry, if I'm not mistaken?

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eltitere [2012-01-06 02:36:38 +0000 UTC]


Were you influenced by Hellsing?

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-07 00:34:55 +0000 UTC]

No!

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-07 00:41:58 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I'm not saying it's a bad thing, I absolutely love Hellsing

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-07 00:44:14 +0000 UTC]

I just meant I wasn't influenced by it)

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-07 00:48:34 +0000 UTC]

Have you read it though?

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-07 01:19:06 +0000 UTC]

No again! Do you recommend?

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-07 06:14:48 +0000 UTC]

HELL YES!

Be warned though, I'm a HUGE fan of vampires and violence and this series is just that. If disemboweling people with your teeth is not your thing, maybe you won't enjoy Hellsing as much as I did

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-09 00:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Being an awfully fluffy creature I can already say it's absolutely not my thing) Thanks for warning)

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-09 00:54:16 +0000 UTC]

Do you know Twilight?

Hellsing is the antithesis of that.
[link]

I went looking for an image that had impact but wasn't TOO horrifying for you. Man, I cannot believe I forgot how much I love this series.
It has one of the best villian speeches OF ALL TIME.

"Gentlemen, I. Love. War."

Anyway, here's an image of what the series is like, if you don't like it then it's probably not your thing.
[link]

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-09 01:02:57 +0000 UTC]

Oh thanks for guiding me! Actually I like watching different horrors, I just don't draw them.

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-09 01:04:53 +0000 UTC]

So do you think you will like Hellsing or not?

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-09 01:35:04 +0000 UTC]

OK, you've persuaded me. Maybe yes)

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-09 01:38:14 +0000 UTC]

If you want, I can give you a link to the manga

If you want to watch the anime, there are two animes: the TV series and Hellsing Ultimate. (I can also provide links)

Since I am a fanboy, I think the TV series sucks balls because it deviates from the manga storyline, but other people don't think it's so bad.

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-09 01:59:30 +0000 UTC]

Please just share a link to the manga, that would be enough)

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-09 02:08:04 +0000 UTC]

Here you go!

[link]

And I have to thank you, while I was looking for that I found the prequel. Score!

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john-n-mary In reply to eltitere [2012-01-09 02:10:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks back!

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eltitere In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-09 02:14:37 +0000 UTC]

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AbandonedAccount2024 [2012-01-02 14:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Really symbolic; I feel sad when I look at this. The expression on his face is just beautiful.

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john-n-mary In reply to AbandonedAccount2024 [2012-01-07 00:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Well, that hard book scene, you know. One of my favourite moments.

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RaShelli [2012-01-02 01:47:05 +0000 UTC]

This is stunning! Love your drawing style and very cool composition!

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john-n-mary In reply to RaShelli [2012-01-07 00:32:18 +0000 UTC]

So pleasant to read this!

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Gryffgirl [2012-01-02 00:57:42 +0000 UTC]

Your Snape art is so imaginative and unique! I really like the tree and eye images!

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john-n-mary In reply to Gryffgirl [2012-01-07 00:31:53 +0000 UTC]

Cheers!

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Irena-Unn [2012-01-01 22:04:10 +0000 UTC]

unreally beautiful!

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john-n-mary In reply to Irena-Unn [2012-01-07 00:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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noleme [2012-01-01 20:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is really good. The canon features, the symbolism, the detail, all of it.

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john-n-mary In reply to noleme [2012-01-07 00:30:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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janach [2012-01-01 03:31:29 +0000 UTC]

Green eyes watching.

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john-n-mary In reply to janach [2012-01-01 03:50:12 +0000 UTC]

Always)

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X-LynnMcTavels [2012-01-01 01:53:32 +0000 UTC]

I really like how you made him part of the tree and the wood grain effect on his scarf.

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john-n-mary In reply to X-LynnMcTavels [2012-01-01 03:49:56 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, he's a spy; to pretend a birch tree - no problems)

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X-LynnMcTavels In reply to john-n-mary [2012-01-01 10:24:25 +0000 UTC]

Now I have the song Secret Agent Man stuck in my head. lol

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john-n-mary In reply to X-LynnMcTavels [2012-01-07 00:30:20 +0000 UTC]

I have Morrison's Spy in the House of Love)

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the-anonymous-c [2011-12-28 16:21:59 +0000 UTC]

This is wonderful omg

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john-n-mary In reply to the-anonymous-c [2012-01-01 00:14:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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joeyv7 [2011-12-28 14:47:52 +0000 UTC]

Lovely work, so exciting to see something new in Snape arts. I like his face and the Symbolist treatment of his robes

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