A Snapely WIP art

[tripperfunster]

I haven't done this for a while, so here's a graphite Snape, wip.

I've darkened it in photoshop a bit, so that it shows up.




There's loads more room on the paper, so in an incredible show of planning, I have no idea what he's going to be doing/looking at. I usually have a better idea on what I want a picture to be about, but nope...not this time!

The reference for his face is actually from a screen shot of him and Hugh Laurie. Perhaps this will be my long awaited Snape/House crossover pic! Or not. I haven't decided yet.

Comments

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I love him! It's a great likeness and his expression is awesome.

Pls pls pls do Snape/House! The squees would be heard 'round the world. :D

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I'd like to! I almost feel like it should be a slashier pic, though. Perhaps kissing? :D :D :D

I don't know why, but for some reason, I see this Snape giving someone the finger. I"ll have to get my hubby to be my hand model again. :D

[nimielle.livejournal.com]

Wow!! He looks great!! :D *is very impressed*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Hopefully he continues to look good. Sometimes they just crash and burn! :D

[elicia8.livejournal.com]

I think you should leave it the way it is.


:)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Do you mean have him be by himself, or do you mean don't finish drawing him?

'Cause I totally hear you on that! Whenever a sketch starts out well, I'm afraid to keep going, in case I completely eff it up.

Ah, the rock-solid egos of artists, eh?

I have a sketch pad that has turned out two horrible drawings, and I"m afraid to use it again, because I feel like anything I draw in there is going to be crap. Talent, or lack thereof, certainly has nothing to do with ME and everything to do with dumb luck and superstition. ;^)

[elicia8.livejournal.com]

It looks good like this. You can finish a bit of it off, like maybe define some things if you want. But I leave drawings half-finished all the time. Makes them stand out:

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/7348823@N05/472045852/)

:)

Also, OMG I have a sketchbook just like that. I refuse to even touch it because I don't like what's on the first page, lol. Maybe I'll have a burn party sometime.

PS: I checked out that Snape pic you sent me on that belated email, and I was totally floored by the difference. I don't think I've ever seen improvement like that. You are supernatural. ;)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

That's a neat idea (the half drawn thing). I think I will try it, but not on this drawing.

It will be a huge leap for me. I think it will drive me crazy to do that! :D

As for being supernatural....Okay! I'll take it! :D

Nah, just obsessed. I gave up most of my hobbies when I had kids, so when I finally had a chance to have something just for *me* I latched on and couldn't stop!

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

Just chiming in here - you should leave it like it is. As much as I'd like to see a) Snape give someone the finger or b) Snape/House, this one looks really great the way it is.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! But it's too late already! I never could leave well enough alone. :D

[avialle.livejournal.com]

Ooo, that's coming out fab, dear! You say it's from a screen shot of him and Hugh Laurie . . . was Alan ever in any movie/show with him??? 8^| If so, I never knew that! *LOL!*

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

yup, Sense and Sensibility. I just have the one screenshot, and they're both in it. Honestly, I didn't know Hugh was in the movie. I saw it years ago, and enjoyed it, but didn't remember most of the cast.

[scarletscarlet.livejournal.com]

Oo, what were they in together? (Other than Sense and Sensibility... unless that's it :-) )

It looks gorgeous. I actually rather like the sketchiness. House and Snape seem like an excellent crossover - I was just watching some old House yesterday and thinking that. Having just recently watched all of Blackadder it was nice to see Hugh Laurie older and grumpier. It's peculiar how quickly I got used to him having a US accent, though, given how very very Brit he usually sounds :).

[avialle.livejournal.com]

Oh, I forgot about that!!! Were they even in a scene together though??? I don't remember one . . . but I've only seen about 3/4 of that movie anyways . . .

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I love British accents, but for some reason, Hugh is sexier with his deep gravelly American voice. (although...I'd take the accent too!!)

Yes, the movie was Sense and Sensibility.

[barlidoc.livejournal.com]

Wow--I'm really impressed! This is beautiful! The shading blows me away--it's nearly photographic and you've captured his likeness perfectly. This would make a gorgeous portrait on its own, too.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Let's hope I don't fuck it up now! :D

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

Very atmospheric! He looks very intense about how to shag Harry about something!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Hee! One track mind much? :D

I'm still not quite decided on what/who he's looking at. I'll take your vote into account! :D