Artwork for the Last Sanguimagus!

[valis2]

I am jumping up and down in delight. The fabulous ac1d6urn has nearly completed a commission for me, a commission to bring Sarah Tanner and tLS Severus to life. And she has achieved it, and it looks better than I ever envisioned it. I've been dancing around on a cloud for days!

Even more unusual, it has really affected my thoughts about the story. Having a visual depiction of the character is so helpful I can't believe it. I'm more of a textual thinker than a visual, and often I lose track of details or I can't keep an image in my head very well. Having Sarah so thoroughly delineated is wonderful in ways I'd never even expected.

ac1d6urn is such a great artist, too! I always wanted fanart, but I could never ask someone to create it for me. I was so excited when she said she would take commissions that I nearly jumped out of my chair.

The image is underneath the cut, and is a bit large, so dialup beware. Er, it could be considered a mild spoiler (very mild) for anyone who is following the story, too, but it's so mild, I almost don't think a warning is necessary.

I think I'm going to use the icon everytime I babble about tLS, too. A great little organizational tool, eh?




Do you see what I mean? The bloody hand, the absolutely PERFECT Severus, the beautiful wand effects...SQUEE!!! This is so amazing, I'm just going nuts.

Comments

[whitemunin.livejournal.com]

This is brilliant! The colors are incredible because she limited their usage to just a few primaries. Very impressed. You should be jumping around in excitement. She is very, very talented.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

My feet still haven't touched the ground. Whee! I'm so excited!

I love the bloody hand...she did such an absolutely amazing job on it. I wanted the bloody hand to be the focus of the piece, and it certainly is. She captured Sarah's plainness perfectly, and I love the understatedness of the piece. It's just about as perfect as I could hope for.

And the Severus is amazing. EXACTLY as I had pictured him.

Congrats!!

[gypsyjolie.livejournal.com]

Awesome artwork! And cogratulations. I bet it's exhilirating to have your words made visual. I'm so happy for you! I need to find time to go read all the chapters I've missed since I got so insanely busy this summer.

Speakign of which, Imma gonna hijack this reply and say - we have to plan a meetup!! August? September? L got fired this week (big drama), so his schedule is open at least for the near future. What about you and G? (What up G?, sorry couldn't resist!). Call me or I'll call you. What number is best to call you on? cell or home? I still have them both.

Re: Congrats!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'm going nuts with happiness over having this artwork to look at! Yay!

L got fired?! Oh no!! That's awful! *hugs to you both*

Yes, definitely call me...try the home first, and if that doesn't work, the cell. I'll be gone the rest of the week at a show, but I have my surgery next Weds, so I'll be home lots for the next two weeks after that.

[aerynstales.livejournal.com]

Oh Valis, this is absolutely beautiful!!! I'm in awe, and it really is gorgeous! :D Even better than the preview you sent me! *Dances enthusiastically with Valis*

Course I'm now completely envious! :D You deserve it, and I can totally see how this would inspire you and make you reflect.

*Hugs!*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

ac1d6urn might still have a few commission slots open, if you're interested.

And I've been absolutely GIDDY! This is awesome!

I can totally see how this would inspire you and make you reflect.

Yes, it is totally inspiring! I always looked at your art/icons and thought, wow, how nice to have a visual representation of your characters. It really makes them come alive. And I thought to myself, self, in the future you should do the same thing. So thank you for the idea! *hugs*

[aerynstales.livejournal.com]

I popped over to her page...and then friended her! Cuz damn that's lovely work she does.

I'd love to commission her, seriously! But the funds simply wouldn't allow it. What kind of pic is yours? *Sighs* I'd love to see someone's take on Celene. I have a friend who is going to do the scene from the first chapter...with Celene surrounded by Death Eaters but still swinging fists. *Snicker* But she's moving in August to Washington State, so is a wee bit busy. Though I love her sketches of Hecate.

And *blushes* thank you for saying I gave you the idea. Heh...my little pics aren't nearly as good as this. But yes, the visual aid really helps, especially I see scenes like a movie in my head...helps me to orient myself.

Enjoy the giddies! You totally deserve it, darling! :D

[valis2.livejournal.com]

The pic is a CG painting. I had to go look it up in the e-mails, because I'd forgotten already. *giggles*

Of course, this just makes me want to illustrate the whole damned thing. ha!

I'm really amazed at how much this affected my thoughts about the character! I have a much more vivid image of Sarah in my head now, and it really has changed some things. I see now why you are so eager to draw! It really does help!

*enjoys the giddies*

[aerynstales.livejournal.com]

Heh...I ran over and friended her! She is amazing, and did that gorgeous owl pic from IYAP! *blinks* I thought I'd seen her name before.

Sighs...I've actually been working on a pic, but Holmes's arms are frustrating me!!! Next time you are online, I'll show you. But for once I got his face right! *dances*

[absurdwords.livejournal.com]

That's lovely. ac1d6urn always draws great Snapes.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Exactly why I went nuts when she opened it up to commissions. I e-mailed first, w00t! I was determined to get a piece! hee!

[eloisasnape.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. God.

Severus' face! They both look like they are on a mission indeed.

I agree, its amazing and I love it.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

ISN'T SNAPE AWESOME?!!!

I am still dying over this, honest.

I love it to bits.

[zoepaleologa.livejournal.com]

Lovely, you must be really pleased.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I am just a little bit short of running around in front of the apartment building shouting and waving my arms.

[kitschicat.livejournal.com]

Brilliantly gorgeous!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Isn't it though? *stares and sighs in joy*

[saruwatari.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. I'm echoing everyone else here, but that is gorgeous.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

*squee!!!* I am beside myself with delight. ac1d6urn is terrific.

[rickfan37.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's so beautiful! She's a fantastic artist, and Snape is wonderful! Wow!
I love Sarah too, she looks pale and worn. (Strangely, I imagine her as a blonde...I think it's because you describe her as being nondescript and tired looking, so I always imagine her with dark blonde hair.)
I'm not surprised you're so excited! :-))

[valis2.livejournal.com]

That's funny...mariannelee, my beta, also thought Sarah was blonde also! Really, really interesting. I only described her once, in the very beginning, and there is only one line that mentions her hair color. See, I think sometimes that female readers are put off by long, elaborate descriptions of other female characters, so I only mention a few of the most important things and then stay quiet.

I love ac1d6urn!! w00t!

[ac1d6urn.livejournal.com]

Whoa, how'd I miss this when I was scanning my f-list the first time??? *observes quietly from the corner, grins at the discussion*

I'm so excited that you liked it! It was probably the most advanced work with people in it that I've ever done. *shakes head* Must fix the scarab and mail the final result. Dialup connection, beware. *grabs tablet pen*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

:) Looks like you got a new friend from it as well! How fun.

It exceeds my expectations, and (as you probably could tell), I am a really picky person. It is just wonderful and has changed things in ways I never expected. I can't thank you enough.

[cantatrix05.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. I love the swirling robes. It really gives a feeling of movement- as does Sarah's hand. You feel like she is just lifting it up. I had always pictured her as dark, almost as dark as Severus. That way she would recede into the corners.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Interesting! Two other people had pictured her as pale and blonde. What a fascinating little survey of readers. :)

The robes are incredible. I am so impressed with what she has created.

[aramintasnape.livejournal.com]

This is amazing! You must be thrilled :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'm still on a cloud! w00t!

[elddonnemar.livejournal.com]

The bloody hand and the frills of the robe are my favorite parts.

Sarah's eyes seem to feel chillingly aimless. It's a very beautiful piece.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I am still jumping for joy, honest. What a great piece! She's awesome.