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This is a friends-locked journal. As it is primarily real-life content, not fandom, I periodically do sweeps to remove folks who've fallen out of touch. This is not a reflection of my feelings toward you or your art or your writing or your ships; it's simply because this LJ was never intended to be fandom-focused. As such, while I tag potentially triggering posts, I'm not going to make them my-eyes-only.

If you don't know me well enough to be mutual friends but want to say hello, feel free to send me an PM or e-mail instead. I love to chat and get to know people. New folks should definitely read at least the last section of my About Me page here (after you've been added, as it's friends-locked as most of my posts are).


If you are here because you saw me loitering around the Harry Potter fandom, you can find my tiny master lists here:

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If you are here to fill a Harry Potter fest prompt of mine, please see here:
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Other Fandoms I'm In, and Will Therefore Understand References:
- Supernatural (Castiel/Dean, Gabriel/Sam) [My SPN Tumblr]
- Marvel (Phil/Clint, Wade/Peter, MCU Steve/Bucky, comic Steve/Tony, Thor/Loki, Matt/Foggy, Frank/Foggy) [My general, Marvel-centric Tumblr] (I do not follow Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, or Iron Fist)
- Lucifer

That is all. ♥

Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage nationwide

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I was trying to do an illustration for a fest, but realized today that I'd apparently forgotten how to draw on a tablet... I hadn't realized that I've just been colouring things I'd drawn on paper for a while now, so my hand-eye coordination had become complete crap. @___@ So I did a couple of practice drawings today:


In Jen's and my ridiculously long 8th year Drarry roleplay, Harry and Draco study to become Animagi as their final project for Transfiguration class. Harry's form turns out to be a Merlin Falcon while Draco becomes a snow leopard. I didn't feel like drawing a bird and a leopard, though (animals are NOT my forte), so here's a cheesy half-transformed drawing. 8D

(I still can't figure out how to draw Draco's freaking hair...)

So, I'm horrifically behind on the DTH fest (as in, I haven't been caught up since week one, MY BAD). I was going through my LJ notifications today and found "Big White Room" and—

AHHHHHHHH. I am beside myself with excitement! It's so pretty! Look at the body language on those silhouettes! God, that first panel just kills me - and Draco reaching out for Harry with both hands but getting nothing but smoke - Draco playing his violin admist the cloudy swirls as Harry reaches back - *faints* I spent like fifteen minutes scrolling up and down, up and down, looking at this over and over - I just can't get enough of it! This is the kind of feeling I wish I could capture in my art - look at all of the emotions conveyed in their body language! Ahhhh!

Going back a bit farther, there was "A Night Out", and I am in LOVE with Harry's suave grey suit and Draco's catwalk strut and shoes! Man, Harry looks like he belongs in Black Butler, and Draco's so "Can't touch this, baby," I love it! And that trippy background really reinforces the snazzy fashion feel!

Two more days back, and we have the gorgeous tarot-inspired "The Lovers". I adore the composition of this piece: the smoky dark, cool colours at the edges, the sunburst of warmth in the center highlighting their romantic kiss, and that FREAKING TREE OH MY LORD I WANT IT. As someone who fails hardcore all over making a nice, balanced composition, I'm so envious of these mad schools, but so happy they exist. ♥

I had another prompt marked as claimed for fic in the prompt list, but I don't see that it ever went up...?

Those of you who were part of HD Art Fest 2012 will probably remember isinuyasha's jaw-droppingly, heart-stoppingly GORGEOUS piece, "Tea Time and Happiness." As I don't limit my fangirling to just fictional characters, I make a point of shoving this gorgeous piece into everyone's faces as I can - I don't think I have a single close friend, or less-close friend who likes Harry Potter, who hasn't been made to gaze upon and swoon over this beautiful artwork. ♥

And because I like to wear my fangirling on my sleeve, one day, I decided - hey, you know what would make a great 3DS skin for EVERYONE TO SEE? THAT ART. Oh, gosh. ♥ Can you imagine?

WELL, YOU DON'T NEED TO IMAGINE, BECAUSE HERE YOU GO:

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ISN'T IT PERFECT?!

Across a road or two (5800 words) for chibitoaster
It takes five countries with four meals in three continents for two men, but it all leads to one happily ever after. || LJ here || AO3 here
- Comments: This fic went in spurts of writing itself or not wanting to budge. I knew how it started and I knew how it ended, but chunks of the middle got stuck for one reason or another. Still, as it largely involved food and languages, it was pretty fun to write. ;) Gods, but did it make me hungry, though.

I'll Be Home for Christmas (illustration) for leontinabowie
Harry waits up for Draco on Christmas Eve. || Full-sized image
- Comments: I feel like Harry was a much different style than I normally draw (I tend to like him boyish and knobby rather than mature and muscled), but it was oddly fun nonetheless. Had issues with Draco's hair, but I always have issues with Draco's hair. And the cat is totally my old one... ;) Overall, while I ran out of time to give it finishing touches like highlights and shading, I'm decently satisfied.

Pull the Blinds and Change Their Minds (crossover comic) for kitty_fic
Harry wants to be a dad. Merlin thinks it's a fine idea. || Full-sized image
- Comments: Ahahahahaha oh god I don't even know. Merlin himself was weirdly fun to draw, though. I also don't know Merlin/Merthur stuff to save my life. I feel okay with Merlin and Harry here, but not sure about Arthur and Draco. ... Maybe it's just a blond thing?

"Fairytales Are for Muggles" has now been translated into Czech by the kind ladyf_00! My first translated work!! :D I'm so excited!

Available here!