Fanart: "The Graduate"

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Look! I've decided to actually be serious about my doodling and have added a header. \o/ (Doesn't mean I'm any better at coming up with titles, though. But it was either this or "Remus J. Lupin," and, well, anything is better than that.)

ETA: This drawing now has a fic to go with it; Quite Dashing, by the marvellous latenightcuppa.

Title: The Graduate
Characters/Pairings: Remus
Genre: Portrait
Rating/Warnings: G
Medium: Lead and colouring pencils
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters; I'm just playing around a bit.




Remus Lupin, about 19-20 years old. Post-Hogwarts, in other words. I know he probably doesn't look all that 70's -- which is a bit embarrassing seeing how much I have obsessed over the characters looking "authentic" -- but I just couldn't resist the style of dress (Remus Lupin + fedora + sports jacket + cigarettes = spontaneous combustion of Anna).

I didn't use a reference for the pose or face (unless staring adoringly at pictures of David Thewlis for a couple of hours counts) though I did use a lot of it when it comes to the clothes. And the hat. Oh god, the hat. Remind me to never draw hats again.

All in all, though, I'm pretty satisfied with this picture. Or rather... Aw, sod it, I'll be honest. I adore this picture, I am ridiculously proud over it and I sort of want to put finishing touches on it forever. I hope you can bear with me, because I know there is nothing worse than an artist who loves her own work. To my defense, however, I'll tell you that I'm generally only satisfied with about one drawing out of a hundred (thank you, performance anxiety!) so it's not often I feel proud over my work.

Also, as a side note, it's a bit awkward asking your mum if you've drawn the crotch correctly. It's just that normally I use real life references for my drawings, and I can't say that I've spent my free time staring at men's crotches. So it's... well, yeah, awkward. God bless my mum for helping me, though.


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Comments

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You should be proud; it came out fantastic. ♥ It's the best drawing I've seen from you, yet. :3 He feels very 3D-- an impression aided by the shading/coloring?-- and it's got a strong atmosphere. I'd be almost a bit worried with this Lupin, if he crossed my path. >3

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asdfkdhgkghfjfhk THANK YOU! <3 (Why don't I have a glomp-icon? I must try and find one of those.)

Shading is your friend! It takes about forever, but the result is worth it. *g*

I'd be almost a bit worried with this Lupin, if he crossed my path. >3
Heeee~ That is probably my subconscious being tired of weak!Remus that shows. x3

Again, thank you so much! Hopefully I'll be done flailing and squeeing by tonight. *g*