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Published: 2007-12-18 09:22:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 36934; Favourites: 1030; Downloads: 0
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The Phantom of the Opera (also known as Erik) -- perhaps my favourite character of all time, but I think Elphaba just beats him.Anyway, I based this illustration on the Phantom’s description in the original novel, Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux. Unlike the handsome actors who have played Erik in the many Andrew Lloyd Webber productions, the original Phantom looked like a corpse from head to foot, not just on half of his face. It is also said that he was abnormally tall, had very long fingers, eyes that glow red in the dark and no nose.
Another thing, the notes you can see on Erik’s cummerbund form part of the Dies Irae, a piece of music for which he has great respect (in the book, this hymn appears on the walls of his lair). Erik’s own magnum opus, Don Juan Triumphant, is lying at his feet.
I know this portrayal is a bit cartoony. I have a friend who’s a great fan of Erik and didn’t like this painting all that much. I started a more realistic version, but stopped after a while. I like cartoony better.
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im glad you chose the cartoon look it gives the picture personalty.i think its fabulous.
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You're very amazing =]
This reminds me ever so slightly of Tim Burton's style...
I fail at comments...
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This is a wonderful portrayal. Even with the more cartoony style you've managed to preserve the general creepiness, horror and tragedy that surrounds the Phantom.
I never liked the half-mask thing with the handsome actors (except for the on-stage versions where it was more for practicality than appearances). More particularly in the recent version with Gerard Butler I felt like the director cheated the audience out of the true revulsion and heartbreak of the character simply to preserve the good looks of the actor (lord knows that man could have had the entire half of his face melted off and still remained somewhat swoon-worthy).
I'm very happy to see the phantom presented in his true shocking glory. Well done!
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I've featured your wonderful Phantom of the Opera artwork in my journal! [link]
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You know "The Phantom" by Susan Kay? It's Eriks Biography and your pic makes me think of something the Persian Khanum said: "You're so ugly, that it's almost atractive again in a strange way."
Love your version. ^-^ But maybe he hast to much hair XD
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thank you thank you thank you, lol. You almost never see the way he should really look. I get so fustrated with the drawings people do. This is a good one, great job.
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He some kind of reminds me of severus snape XD°
I'm sorry XDDD
But it's very well drawn, lovely
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I absolutely adore this. As much as I like Andrew Lloyd Webber's portrayal, and I do love it to bits, I love it when people go back to the orgins and draw the real Erik. I absolutely love everything, especially the cummerbund and his physical form/appearance.
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Nice picture. It reminds me of my one of my friends work she did in art last year, she was inspired by something similar she saw at the SABSA Art show... or something like that. Anyways, nice work.
- Hannah Grace.
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So... you mean she might have been inspired by this? If so, that's pretty encouraging to know! 
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Absolutely amazing...blown away. So contextual too.
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Oooh, very nice. I'm so glad you portrayed the novel version- my only been with the new movie was that Eric was impeccably handsome, except for some moderately bad acne looking stuff on about a quarter of his face. I felt it kind of cheapened his character: "Dear God, somebody get that man some Proactive!"
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I love the cartoony style! I think you captured his character very, very well. I'm also a huge fan of the spats on his shoes. HOORAY. And all the details are just fabulous... his cane for instance. Amazing.
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I love this picture long time! I watched the Lon Chaney version of the movie last night, and both his representation and yours make me appreciate the Phantom because they're both true to source material, unlike the Andrew Lloyd Webber versions. BRAVO!
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Thankyou very much!
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He looks so very sophisticated. I love it! An absolute music snob! XD
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wow tis awesum (tho alphaba is pretty cool to... i mean SHES GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Thankyou! I'm thinking of painting this again sometime... same colours but with a better knowledge of anatomy.
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Yes! Finally someone who did the ugly version of him, just as he should be ^^
But I thought he had yellow eyes... did I misread it or something??
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Thankyou!
And no, I misread it.
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Very well done. Cartoony looks well for the Phantom in order to show off his unique Gothic appeal. I especially like the cane design.
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Brilliant adaptation from the Novel, excellent work
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This picture is awsome in so many ways, I can't even begin to count them.
And I love these shoes!!!
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Great! It is also my favorite carture (Erick or Dalí I haven't decide) is it based on the book? Great work!!
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Yes it is based on the book. Just a bit warped, that's all.
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I like how Lon Chaney portrayed him. He wasn't as tall, but it's pretty accurate...
The description also reminds me of Voldemort. No nose, Red eyes. I think Bellatrix would like the Phantom!
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Yeah, Lon Chaney was awesome! It's a pitty they didn't have the computer effects to actually remove his nose back then though 
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OMG, Voldemort.
They should do a harry potter version of Phantom of the Opera.
(and yeah, it is a pity about the nose, though it makes it even more impressive that Lon was able to achieve the same effect without any effects added)
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Oi, I do admire the style though, you do have quite a strange but admirable view on it.
I much prefer the original Erik even in appearance and you've captured it quite well
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excellent! spot on in your details, i knew as soon as i saw the thumbnail that this was leroux's erik.
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Thanks. That means I MUST have read the book right!
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Oh, I love this! Ever since I read the book I've been looking for a good drawing of Erik- don't get me wrong, I adore the musical, but the book's Erik is far more... dramatic.
Anyway, just wanted to say that this is fantastic <33
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This is REALLY good. I love it. The coloring is great.
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Hello. Just dropping by to say your drawing is EXQUISITE and at some point if things don't work out with another artist, I may need to contact you. I am QUITE impressed!!
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It wasn't just a kind comment, either. I meant it. I am not an idle reviewer. If I comment on something, it was either very good (as in this case) or I knew the person personally or there was some specific reason I commented. May I contact you if I find I need an illustrator for a project?
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