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Published: 2004-10-29 00:03:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 10323; Favourites: 112; Downloads: 345
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Description I drew this to look like a photograph of the Marauders at the end of their seventh year at Hogwarts. It was taken in the Gryffindor Common Room during graduation festivities--a moment in time caught on film when someone gathered the four of them together for a quick picture. Because this picture sadly cannot move like a real wizard photo, I attempted to capture as much as the individual personalities of the foursome as possible in a static image--Sirius is showing off for the camera by making an expression of general insanity, James is wearing his photogenic Quidditch-star face and trying not to lose his cool over his best friend's antics, Peter's mind is clearly away from the group--possibly worrying about his latest failed exam--and Remus, looking rather "pale and peaky" as usual, is amazed at Sirius's ability to remain so energetic at such an ungodly hour of the night. Ah, the good old days. Oh, and in case you wanted to know, I drew this with prismacolor pencils.
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Comments: 32

ETheShinigami [2011-08-06 14:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Wicked!!

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Mertonia [2011-07-14 16:19:52 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely incredible! I especially love Remus :')

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Lolzandhugs [2010-07-09 03:21:51 +0000 UTC]

This looks incredibly human. Great job!

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phuket-thailand [2010-01-14 21:26:22 +0000 UTC]

I am AMAZED by how much your Sirius and Remus actually look like younger versions of Gary Oldman and David Thewlis. Major kudos.

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AliceCullen-Rox [2009-08-27 01:13:45 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! I love how you made them look so much like their older selves in the movie! Especially Sirius and Peter!

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laciemn [2009-01-05 00:48:30 +0000 UTC]

I like James and Remus best...but Peter,
*shivers*

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futuremuffinqueen [2008-12-22 04:27:41 +0000 UTC]

Dearest me, it appears to show the symptoms of severe realism, with a hint of smilemaking syndrom. This being my general diagnosis, I feel the it can never recover from the pure awsomeness you drew it into. I do suggust bedrest though, perhaps it will inspire more awsomeness to flow from your infected pencils.(Just nod and pretend that made sense)

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poyozodoll [2008-04-27 21:37:46 +0000 UTC]

wow ths is too awsome! D especially sirius

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AnimeGeekInTraining [2008-03-13 20:56:26 +0000 UTC]

I reallyyy like this
It seems like their actual expressions

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PirateStar [2008-01-28 11:11:34 +0000 UTC]

I adore it great stuff, I love that you put so much thought into their characters and how they would look on a photo

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Cheynesguineagrains [2007-11-16 07:01:18 +0000 UTC]

They really do look like how they do in the films. Kudos to you.

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Sonen89 [2007-04-25 17:57:05 +0000 UTC]

This picture is amazing. I adore the colors!

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duckbringer11 [2007-04-06 02:46:41 +0000 UTC]

Sirius looks a little chubbier than his description in the book, but otherwise, its an amazing drawing. Colored pencils seriously? I knew prismacolor was good, but I never got anything THAT good out of them. I definitely see all of the emotions you described in the picture. Most people draw very static and dull expressions, usually limiting their palette of faces to 2 or 3, but I see you have all emotions mastered.

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Blacks-Bitch [2007-01-01 18:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Sirius looks fat and ugly... why...?

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PirateStar In reply to Blacks-Bitch [2008-01-28 11:10:42 +0000 UTC]

if you don't have anything nice to say, just hush it

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Blacks-Bitch In reply to PirateStar [2008-02-08 21:49:09 +0000 UTC]

People need not-positive critics too

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tanascha [2006-08-16 20:27:08 +0000 UTC]

wow that's amazing. I love Sirius' expression, it looks really alive. Amazing.

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whyamitheconvict [2006-08-05 01:01:15 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow...I just got a notice saying this drawing has recieved 1,000 viewings. You people must like it or something. Thanks for that.

And look at some of my other stuff for a change, geesh.

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kaekaa [2006-06-20 14:56:54 +0000 UTC]

This is, just. So amazing. They look so real! I could just keep looking at this for hours and hours ._.; <3

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AngelFromHungary [2006-03-22 20:06:12 +0000 UTC]

WOW. FAV.

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Mooncroww [2005-12-21 08:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Sirius is wonderful. lol. That's fantastic.

Mooncroww

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y2jenn [2005-08-31 06:38:07 +0000 UTC]

Holy cow, you have got an amazing gallery. I can't believe i've never stumbled over you considering how many times i've raided dA for Harry Potter fanart. I can honestly say that, even with just the few pieces you have, you are easily one of my favorite artists. I mean it was instantaneous. Your gallery is so lively and so full of personality and color. It's hard not to smile while snooping through it. I don't think i've EVER been that impressed that quickly!

What can I say about this one that somehow wouldn't cheapen just how brilliant it is?!
You say that you tried to capture their personalities because the image is static... Well done! I almost have a hard time accepting this as "static" because it appears to move on its own simply because you've put so much into giving these characters a rightful image. The sepia color (which by the way, you're my hero for doing this traditionally and with prismas) is a wonderful choice. It gives this photograph an old and loved for many years feeling.
I also adore that you referenced the actors who played them (or in James' case, Daniel). I can't always get used to HP artists doing that because I like to see what these characters look like in their own minds, not based on who someone else says they are. However, it just works in this piece.

Again, there is so much life to this image. I can't stop looking at it. Even now i'm fighting the urge to scroll up again in midsentence. I'm glad I found ya. I'm looking forward to more stuff from you. Be warned. I'm prone to leave comments like this on everything you submit.

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Aloha-Mora [2005-07-04 18:26:10 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Very very very good!

Found your stuff through Immeritus, I'm Nymph there.

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theartofjayharrison [2004-12-08 07:37:59 +0000 UTC]

that is incredibly good

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greendesire [2004-12-02 19:33:30 +0000 UTC]

I like how they all look like younger verisons of the actors. I can especially see the Gary Oldman in your Sirius.

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tadc [2004-11-23 04:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Your unique and impressive style expertly captured this scene... The medium you used also adds to the amazing technique. Bravo.

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aceinit [2004-11-22 08:55:42 +0000 UTC]

absolutely stunning! the pencils are amazing and so, so detailed!

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yang [2004-11-15 04:56:04 +0000 UTC]

That's unnervingly realistic. Great job!

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Manechan [2004-11-12 10:17:52 +0000 UTC]

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD GOOOOOOD!!! hilarious! I like this pic so much! They look so... crazy and so real. Congratullations, I want more!!XD

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LesYeuxViolets [2004-10-30 14:45:52 +0000 UTC]

That's so awesome! Colors are gorgeous, really looks like an old photograph. Ahhh I love James and Remus!

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EmmaDilemma [2004-10-29 04:30:17 +0000 UTC]

wow!!!! you are amazing!!! this is great! you did capture their personalities sooooo well! It does look like a wizard photo! I almost expect it to move! Did you use Daniel Radcliffe as a model for James? because he looks like the Harry we know and love! I can't say enough good things about this! I am adding this to my favorites!

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wild-angel [2004-10-29 00:04:37 +0000 UTC]

WOW... so pretty. love the details.. so nice!.. *jealous*.. lol..

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