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Brassaï, Notre Dame, Paris.
“La noche sugiere, no enseña. La noche nos encuentra y nos sorprende por su extrañeza; ella libera en nosotros las fuerzas que, durante el día, son dominadas por la razón…” - Brassaï
(Source: wine-loving-vagabond)
A Study in Draco
I know it’s silly, but this is one of the pieces I’m actually something close to proud of writing for Twin Vice. ^^; Probably because I’d never written Draco before this and during the process of writing him I began to consider his character (and characters like him) more carefully. He was never a character I was particularly interested in before then.
It made me realise that I definitely get more satisfaction out of writing wankers and morally deficient characters than I do writing the ‘good guys’. Take Nox. Technically, she’s one of the goodies, but let’s face it - she’s a bit of a dick. Caithion is quite literally Death, Luna’s a “goodie” (but batshit insane), and Fred & George, well, need I say more? XD
Hmmm, I don’t know what this says about my own character…
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“Can I help you, Sir?”
Draco looked up at the tightly drawn face leaning over the counter towards him, her narrowed eyes heavily mascaraed so that the lashes stuck out at all angles, like twisted spider legs. He glowered. There was nothing to buy in the hospital shop but a bunch of old 1950s postcards depicting witches and wizards in their pointed hats and bathing robes along Blackpool Beach; families on broomsticks with the clock face of Big Ben as the backdrop; couples sitting by the fountains at Trafalgar Square, flanked by the great black lions, and lastly – he scowled – Harry Potter posing with the Minister of Magic, Kingsley Shacklebolt, in the great Ministry Hall.
Oh god this happened to me today, I was so pissed!
lol! If it’s the comment I’m thinking of, that’s the one that kick-started my rant. XD I’ve seen the same thing happen to so many people lately. The gall of some people is truly amazing.
Pet Peeve…
This has to be one of my biggest pet peeves. I’m sure we’ve all seen it before: someone is obviously having a shitty time and ranting about their troubles on their blog, explaining that they have no inspiration to write or draw as a result, and someone has the cheek to then comment, ‘Well maybe drawing my character would make you feel better? Hinty hint-hint! ^_^’
Oh, but OF COURSE! Drawing your fan-fucking-tastic character would make me feel loads better. Thank you for suggesting that. How utterly selfless of you, you great tit.
I mean honestly, what compels people to ask that of a person who is obviously having a crap time? Why would drawing your character make them feel better when they’ve just stated that they have no inspiration to draw or write the things they normally enjoy drawing/writing? It’s just an unbelievably pig-headed and selfish attitude to have. It’s happened to me a few times too. Usually the result is blocking the person or making a mental note never to draw them anything full stop. I’ve seen artists’ on Devi blogging about really awful personal issues and explaining that they would be taking a break from producing art for a while, only to receive numerous requests along the lines of: ‘Maybe drawing my character would make you feel better *smiley face*’. Seriously? Are they actually trying to take advantage of people’s personal issues?
Urgh, sorry for the vent. That kind of selfish attitude just drives me nuts. Some people really need to get over themselves.
