Games2011 ♥ FIC: One of Those Mad March Days [PG]

[lilyjames_mod]

Title: One of Those Mad March Days
Artist: ichthyes
Team: STAG
Rating: PG
Medium: (mixed media traditional illustration) Prismacolor marker, Prismacolor pencil, paint pen, nupastel
Warnings: n/a
Prompt: "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." -Charles

Comments

[liebedance]

Guh, this is beautiful! I love all of the colours, and the trees, and how the patronuses look like they're flirting :P It's great how James and Lily are snogging while they are making their patronuses. Making happy memories, you know.

[ichthyes]

I'm glad everyone seemed to like my idea of them producing patronuses while they kissed. Originally I got the idea from thinking of them getting lost in the woods, and using their patronuses to send messages for help. But then the idea quickly became more romantic, haha. Thanks! <3

[missgoalie75]

BEAUTIFUL/ADORABLE, ETC. I loved your use of lines and colors and the mixed mediums really made it gorgeous.

<3

[ichthyes]

Thank you, and likewise to your fic!

[huntingsnarks]

Beautiful colouring and great idea. <3

[ichthyes]

Thank you! I also liked your fic. I know I commented to that effect already, but I don't think it hurts to say it again, haha. ;)

[perilousgard]

This is fantastic! I love the colours, I think it's a very accurate reflection of the prompt. Also, I find it very sweet that they are casting Patronuses while snogging. Something about that is really romantic.

[ichthyes]

I'm glad other people found the snogging-while-casting sweet too. Meanwhile, your fic was one of my favorites of the fest! Thank you. :) <3

[museme87]

What I find absolutely stunning about this piece is how you've incorporated the prompt into the image with the colors--warm colors in one section and cool in the other. Moreover, I love the inclusion of Patronuses (especially since it was a sort of Games-centric theme this year). Actually, it's awesome that you've made the Patronuses more central in the art than L/J, and yet their presence can be felt. Awesome work!

[ichthyes]

I'm so glad you liked it! I did try to plan the color so it worked with the prompt; tried to give the illustration that feel of a crisp and cold spring morning, where the sun is shining but you can't quite feel it's warmth. Also, the patronuses were so much fun!