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leelastarsky ([personal profile] leelastarsky) wrote2004-10-27 04:34 pm
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one for the HP art deck

Finally finished Godric!

I was a bit worried how 'Gandalfy' he looked, but I had to put the Sorting Hat on his head, so there ya go. :~\




ARGH! Kids harrassing me to get on the comp!! ARGH!

[identity profile] lissannej.livejournal.com 2004-10-26 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that's a great picture, Kate! I love the sword and the hat :D
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks, liss! :~D

[identity profile] tulleighmohre.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Loffly, dear. I love how the hilt of the sword is squishing into his cheek. It's a nice touch. He looks like a very warm, welcoming sort. The plaits in his hair are cool too.
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
Glad you like it! I'll admit I have a thing for men with long red hair and a beard. Yum. ;~)
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[identity profile] chickadilly.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think he looks Gandalfy at all ... and it's awesome. Love the expression on his face as well as all the little detail ... and the red Weasley hair. *grins*
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
I had to give him red hair. And ginger beard. :~) I couldn't imagine Godric with anything else.
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[identity profile] chickadilly.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
I just realized your icon is blinking ... kinda freaked me out. For a second i thought I'd imagined it ... LOL

It's pretty cool now that I'm over the shock. LOL!!!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Heheheh! I was so chuffed with myself over it. ;~P

[identity profile] bubblebee.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
Aww so c00te! :D




*blinks*

How long has your icon blinked!
:O:O
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
How long has your icon blinked!

*grins* Only since last night. And, yes, I am inordinately pleased with myself over it! :~D

Glad you like Godric!

[identity profile] rubberdream.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
*grin* I love it! The expression on his face is so how I can see the founder of Griffindor to be looking!

Iconage squee!!!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! XD

squeeeee!

[identity profile] hhhellcat.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
I love the background you've chosen, and that mischievous look on his face. The coloring is really wonderfully done. The light and shadow picking up the veins on his hands, the folds of his robes... One of the things I like best about your Godric is the way you incorporated those braids into his hair - a hint of Viking, perhaps?

As with all of your art, it's beautiful. Great job Kate!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
Glad you liked it! The background is common for all the cards - have a look here [livejournal.com profile] hp_art_deck - and was made by one of the other artists. It is really lovely, I agree. I used it on the Ron Weasley I did for this set too. http://www.livejournal.com/users/leelastarsky/26183.html
:~)

[identity profile] hhhellcat.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
I loved that Ron pic too. Didn't realize what hp_art_deck was all about, but after cruising through the com, I have to say, it's pretty interesting! Thanks for the link!

[identity profile] hildigunnur.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, lovely. He looks medieval enough for me to expect him to start speaking in Anglo-Saxon. Like the veins on his hands, makes me wonder why he is grabbing his sword so tightly.
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I'm so pleased he looks right for the time period he's supposed to be set in. :~)

[identity profile] esicardi.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Amazing!
The coloring is beautiful, and the little details like the veins in his hands, etc. are incredible.
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! :~)

[identity profile] missmarypotter.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
thats just cool. Your work reminds me of the Pern. There was a book I once ow-d and ah-d over and I believe it was called "The People of the Pern." So this IS A MAJOR compliment. I like your works though because I'm more familiar with the characters. Very cool.
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Was this the Pern as in 'Dragonriders of Pern'?
We never saw any illustrated books from that series here. :~(

Eeee! I love that icon; I have Mucha posters all over my house. :~)

[identity profile] suyari.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think he looks Gandalfy. Although, he is reminding me of a certain comedian, whose name I can't recall right now. 0.0

I like how you gave him red hair, green eyes and braids. It sort of covertly links him to main characters. ^^ The details in this are so attractive! His hair, the lines about his eyes, the veins in his hands!!! The sword is making me long for my own. *sniff* And the fade into parchment is a nice touch. Sort of majestic and mysterious. While Godric himself looks honest and inviting. Gotta love the contrast!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
Gosh, thankyou! What a nice detailed review!
Glad you liked him. :~D

[identity profile] son-of-darkness.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
:O

This is amazing work!! The shading, the detail, the features, the wrinkles around his eyes, the sword, his hair!!! GUH!!! You are a fantastic artist! I salute you!!! *bows*
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
*blushes* Thanks! :~)

[identity profile] icarusinwax.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my- I really like this- especially the details on his hands- I love the veins! and his hair/facial hair is so realistic! How on earth do you do that?
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
Um, I don't know. ;~P I just do.
Glad you liked it though! :~)

[identity profile] ceallaigh-hk.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 08:25 am (UTC)(link)
Oooh!

Very nice. And great use of the sword and hat!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

*studies icon*
Spike, a Gryffindor?? Do you think so? Will have to go away and consider that one. ;~)

[identity profile] lulu622.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 10:15 am (UTC)(link)
He is very cool - actually he reminds me of a cross between Gimli and Gandalf and since I love them both very much, that is a compliment! Great job!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, thanks. And I agree, he does look like a bit of a cross between them. ;~)

[identity profile] prozacnation.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 10:59 am (UTC)(link)
absolutely beautiful!!!!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! :~D

[identity profile] stormsandsins.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 12:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Wonderful art. I really love the look to his face. It's like he's thinking about something really happy while concentrating. That's very interesting...
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:30 am (UTC)(link)
Thankyou! I was pleased with his expression. :~)

[identity profile] shocolate.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I just realised your icon blinks - I was reading teh entry above it on my flist - that is soooooo gorgeous!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
heeeee! thankyou! I feel ludicrously clever about it! ;~P

[identity profile] linnpuzzle.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
*gibbers incoherently*

So, that position as lifelong fangirl. Is it still open?
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:17 am (UTC)(link)
LOL! Glad you enjoyed the pic. XD

[identity profile] apox--hp.livejournal.com 2004-10-27 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
*sighs*....when I'm grown up - I want to draw and paint like you... *giggles* No, honestly....this is just breathtaking. The sword, his cheek, his hands, his mischievous look! You are soooooo good!!! *adores*
All over... I love this picture!
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Thankyou! So glad you like it! :~D

[identity profile] teawithvoldy.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
*TeaWithVoldy has a plan to destroy [livejournal.com profile] leelastarsky talent forever!*

Muahahahahhahaaha

*bites pinkie*

Seriously, you should've seen my jaw drop! Brilliant work yet again *scowls*
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-29 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
*squeeees at Doctor Evil imitation.*

You realise I have to friend you now? XD

[identity profile] cenas-plots.livejournal.com 2004-10-28 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
*is insanely jealous of [livejournal.com profile] leelastarsky's talent*

What I wouldn't do to have talent like this...*le sigh*

This is completely awesome. He does look a tad bit Gandalf-y, but not really. Heh.

I love the textures around the centre focus, his hands, the red hair, vivid green eyes, the way the sword is resting against his cheek, and the overall colour of the image. Very gorgeous.

<333
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[identity profile] leelastarsky.livejournal.com 2004-10-29 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Thankyou for the lovely review! :~)