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Description Phantom of the Opera sketch duuuump!!!

Loads and loads of sketches; some that have been floating around for a while and others based on the suggestions that were sent to me in response to the journal post (thank you everyone!)

I’m more or less going to let the drawings speak for themselves, as, well, you know… there are so many! Also, yes, I included the previously posted colour version of Erik and have changed his eyes yet again. Urgh, I don’t know… I personally put a lot of emphasis on a character’s eyes, they say so much about a personality, and Erik’s have been such a challenge to work out because the description of them varies in the book (and I’m a traditionalist, which means that I wish to stay true to the original). I think I’m done now though. So long as he continues to stare fixedly with a glowering look, I’m happy.

Yeah, I’ve just realised that I seem to have a thing for drawing Erik just standing around. Boooo! He should be stalking between props or punjabbing a scene-shifter or something. Ha ha ha!

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2008 /
‘Le Fantôme de l'Opéra’ © Gaston Leroux)


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Comments: 424

AxelionxBornxOfxHade In reply to ??? [2012-06-29 13:59:41 +0000 UTC]

Oh...oh, I see it now! I thought that was him in Persia, silly me. Looks really cool

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Leopreston In reply to AxelionxBornxOfxHade [2012-06-29 16:01:03 +0000 UTC]

Please don't worry, it's a little something that has always stuck! It's all good, and thank you for taking the time to comment.

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AxelionxBornxOfxHade In reply to Leopreston [2012-07-01 01:28:01 +0000 UTC]

I always have time to comment.

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Leopreston In reply to AxelionxBornxOfxHade [2012-07-13 10:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Aww.

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itoons98 In reply to ??? [2012-06-26 21:18:58 +0000 UTC]

I luuuuv the teeny Mexican Erik, it's sooooo cute. I also luuuuv the kiss, it's funny and romantic.

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Leopreston In reply to itoons98 [2012-06-29 12:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, it amuses me that so many people have viewed him as being Mexican there. XD This makes me smile, and thank you, I'm glad you like 'em!

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kammysthename1 In reply to ??? [2012-06-14 07:31:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the last one!

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Leopreston In reply to kammysthename1 [2012-06-15 11:21:28 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it!

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MissOConnell In reply to ??? [2012-06-10 14:07:52 +0000 UTC]

It's the best rendition of the original Phantom that I've ever seen. The skull features, the glowing eyes, the expression... Amazing! And that little mexican? Phantom made me giggle

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Leopreston In reply to MissOConnell [2012-06-15 11:39:13 +0000 UTC]

That's such a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much!

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KisshuFanGirlNumber1 In reply to MissOConnell [2012-06-15 08:31:06 +0000 UTC]

..... that little mexican is the Persian in the book, good monsieur...

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KisshuFanGirlNumber1 In reply to KisshuFanGirlNumber1 [2012-06-15 08:32:34 +0000 UTC]

OH WAIT I SEE WHAT YOU MEAN *shot*

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PersephonelovesErik In reply to ??? [2012-04-29 17:38:28 +0000 UTC]

Omg! These are awesome!!!!! the emotion is just incredible!!!!

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Leopreston In reply to PersephonelovesErik [2012-04-30 12:14:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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DarkFinch In reply to ??? [2012-04-23 20:51:06 +0000 UTC]

I love the emotion in their faces, it's brilliant

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Leopreston In reply to DarkFinch [2012-04-24 12:09:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment!

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mythgirl68 In reply to ??? [2012-04-23 00:41:10 +0000 UTC]

Okay... wow. That's all I can say. I absolutely love the Phantom of the Opera, and this is one of the best depictions of him from the book that I've ever seen. Now, I can tell that you loved it as much as I do, but I am wondering if you also read Phantom by Susan Kay, because she combines Leroux's original book and Webber's musical very well, and I can see an amazing combination come through this art.

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Leopreston In reply to mythgirl68 [2012-04-23 11:42:56 +0000 UTC]

Firstly, thank you for the kind comment, I appreciate it very much. Secondly, yes, I have read Phantom and consider that, along with the original novel, to be the best Phantom related material out there. It's interesting to hear what you've picked up on here... I'm actually quite pleased.

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MistressKilda In reply to ??? [2012-04-14 10:23:46 +0000 UTC]

Erik looks absolutely terrifying! I just love how you stayed with Mr. Leroux's descirption and yet made it your own

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Leopreston In reply to MistressKilda [2012-04-23 11:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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MistressKilda In reply to Leopreston [2012-04-23 18:19:12 +0000 UTC]

no porblem!

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Chukapix [2012-04-07 16:05:54 +0000 UTC]

All the sketches are awesome but the one with Christine, the kiss, i sooo funny and adorable at the same time xD

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Leopreston In reply to Chukapix [2012-04-11 11:26:20 +0000 UTC]

Heh, couldn't resist drawing that.

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Chukapix In reply to Leopreston [2012-04-11 13:36:22 +0000 UTC]

I'm sooo glad you didn't resist

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Redrosesforever In reply to ??? [2012-02-26 16:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Aw!!!!! I love the last picture!!!

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Leopreston In reply to Redrosesforever [2012-02-27 12:28:00 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it!

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Crimson-Miz [2012-02-25 09:04:51 +0000 UTC]

OMG LOLOL I LOVE the one where Christine is tackle-smooching him, IT'S SO SWEET IT GAVE ME DIABETUS-EBOLA.

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Leopreston In reply to Crimson-Miz [2012-02-27 12:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh my gawd! Sorry about that, hope that gets treated soon. Tee hee! XD

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daniellenhorowitz In reply to ??? [2012-02-23 22:29:34 +0000 UTC]

hahaha i like the random tiny cartoon doodle of Erik in the middle/right there

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Leopreston In reply to daniellenhorowitz [2012-02-24 12:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Hee hee, glad you like!

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AnataHana In reply to ??? [2012-02-22 18:48:58 +0000 UTC]

I am really glad that you remembered that Erik is actually ugly as hell.

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Leopreston In reply to AnataHana [2012-02-22 20:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Lol! But still demands ample amounts of love all the same.

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AnataHana In reply to Leopreston [2012-02-22 21:31:57 +0000 UTC]

Well I do love him (and other characters too.)

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Leopreston In reply to AnataHana [2012-02-22 21:42:33 +0000 UTC]

What's not to love? He is indeed a terribly interesting <*erhem* lovable> character.

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NeonCalavera [2012-01-21 16:23:44 +0000 UTC]

excellent work! love the fact you included 'the persian'

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Leopreston In reply to NeonCalavera [2012-01-21 17:03:16 +0000 UTC]

It wouldn't be the same without him. Thank you so much!

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booknerd94 [2011-12-20 05:59:16 +0000 UTC]

these sketches are super awesome! this is how i imagined Roaul exactly!

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Leopreston In reply to booknerd94 [2011-12-22 22:53:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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weareallourowndevil [2011-09-13 05:18:43 +0000 UTC]

These are absolutely AMAZING. I mean, wow. Terrific work! I'd love to see more of it in color. (It's also nice to see work on here that's of the book and not the musical, haha )

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Leopreston In reply to weareallourowndevil [2011-09-14 12:30:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'll try to do more at some point...

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AimeeMistukiMogami [2011-06-20 19:19:14 +0000 UTC]

I love your sketches! The Phantom looks just like how he's described in the book. ...Raoul kind of reminds me of the Duke from Moulin Rouge

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Leopreston In reply to AimeeMistukiMogami [2011-06-20 20:39:00 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you, I'm glad to hear it! And ha ha ha ha, oh, poor Raoul! XD

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AimeeMistukiMogami In reply to Leopreston [2011-06-21 01:14:16 +0000 UTC]

No one deserves that kind of recognition!

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Leopreston In reply to AimeeMistukiMogami [2011-06-24 18:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, you have a point! XD

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markie23 [2011-06-17 03:31:45 +0000 UTC]

hahaha woow!!!!! nice job and i love how you portray emotions and feelings.

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Leopreston In reply to markie23 [2011-06-20 20:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Lexamaphone [2011-06-01 21:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Thats exactly how I pictured eric from the book. Poor guy

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Leopreston In reply to Lexamaphone [2011-06-04 09:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Poor guy indeed, but I'm happy to hear that!

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blackm00n5 [2011-05-22 04:52:31 +0000 UTC]

BAHAHA I love the lttle one with the sombrero! HAHAHA-dies-

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Leopreston In reply to blackm00n5 [2011-05-22 08:47:26 +0000 UTC]

Ha ha, oh no! Not another one lost! XD

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