Art: In the Dusk of Early Winter (R)

[pink_mint]

Title: In the Dusk of Early Winter
Characters: Harry/Draco
Rating: R (sexy, NWS!)
Artist's Notes: For hd_holidays 2009, recipient alaana_fair , original entry here. Thanks to bryoneybrynn, marguerite_26 and stellamoon. A close-up of Draco's ring is included, and Harry wears its match (if there was any doubt!). :)




Draco's ring is a Claddagh:

Comments

[dark0feenix.livejournal.com]

This is just as unbelievably gorgeous as it was the time it was first posted. ♥

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so glad. Thank you! :)

[veritas03.livejournal.com]

I love this - for so many reasons. Draco's eyes, the way the jewelry shines (love the close up of the ring - I didn't realize it was a claddagh when you first posted this), and ESPECIALLY the line of their bodies against each other. This is just beautiful. I just keep looking at it.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like how flush against each other they are and the close up of Draco's ring, as well.

[norton-gale.livejournal.com]

Can't remember if I commented on this before, but I really like this. You're one of those artists who makes Harry/Draco so believable. I love their tenderness. And the details of the ring.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

That is such a wonderful thing to hear about my work, and it means a lot. I most often look for believability in H/D fics, and if I portray that at all, I think it's because it's such an important aspect in the pairing for me. Though I'll toss all that aside occasionally for a good AU or comedy/crack!fic!! ;) Thank you so much, sweetie.

[emansil-08.livejournal.com]

Beautiful. I love, love, love Draco's eyes. They seem so hurt and full of despair.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear you like Draco's eyes because out of everything I had the most difficulty with his face. :)

[besamislabios]

Utterly gorgeous! Draco's eyes are mesmerizing, and Harry's tender and reassuring. Stunning piece of art. :)

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Wow, thank you so much. I'm really glad to hear it! :)

[girlofavalon.livejournal.com]

I agree with emansil_08 that Draco's eyes show a bit of hurt and despair. Why is he feeling like that?

Anyway, this is such a gorgeous piece!! So beautiful. Love the close up of the Claddagh ring. It's so maeningful! Draco's grasping Harry's forearm is lovely too, and so is their aligned body. Wonderful!

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

You know, Draco looking emotional on the negative side was very unintentional. I did struggle with his face in this one. So I couldn't tell you why he's feeling that way, really! But Harry seems to be giving him comfort, which makes it work, yeah? ;)

Thank you so much, darling! I'm very glad you like the close up of Draco's ring, as well as the way they're holding each other.

[kitschobrien.livejournal.com]

My breath has been stolen. The posturing of the bodies is so natural and beautiful. Truly intimate looking. And my god, Draco is stunning. The way you rendered the flesh makes it look so real despite the murky palette. My favourite part of this has to be how the hands. Not only do you draw them well, but they're more intimate than the interlocking bodies! Fab.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

I'm so delighted to hear that they look natural - that can be quite tricky to capture with artwork!! So you've really made me smile with that compliment. And I'm glad you particularly like Draco in this. Thank you! :)

[spark-of-chaos.livejournal.com]

This is so tender, so intense, so gloriously detailed! I can't remember if I commented on it at the fest, but I loved it -and still love it- to tiny little bits! The pose - dear god, the sheer beauty and love of it! The anatomical correctness! :fans self: Harry's shoulder! ♥ Brilliantly done!

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Oooh! Thank you so much for all of your sweet compliments! I'm really glad to hear you like so much about this piece and can see and enjoy the emotion and love between them.

[stellamoon.livejournal.com]

Ah yes! An excuse to look at this wonderful piece again!!!!
I love it just as much as I did the first time!

btw: I miss you! How have you been?

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Ha, I'm glad to hear it! Thank you so much!!

I miss you too, darling! I've been good; I have a new job, which is why I haven't been around as often as I'd like to be. I hope you've been doing well with everything! *hugs*

[brissygirl.livejournal.com]

I love this! I remember emailing you when it was first posted at Hd_hols and squeeing madly over it. It's still fantastic!

It's absolutely gorgeous darling!

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, sweetheart! I'm glad you like it now as much as you did then. :)

[naadi.livejournal.com]

What I love most about this (besides the window which I want in my house ;-)) is Harry's beautiful tenderness. Completely gorgeous, sweetheart!! ^.^

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Oh! I'd really love that window in my house, as well. ;) I'm so happy you like Harry's tenderness (and I'll admit that's my favourite bit in this, too). Thank you, darling!!

[falconer007.livejournal.com]

Man, I still haven't gone through the hd_hols posts so I'm glad you've reposted this! :D

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Harry's oblivious to our prying eyes, but Draco's in on us! lol I love how you've mixed "mood" and details. Often one is sacrificed for the other, but here, the bodies (position, color palette, etc.) set the mood, but the detailing (the lace, the window, the chair cushion, the ring) make the piece stand out and gives it a sort of completeness.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! Oh yes, we can't keep anything from Draco's keen eyes. ;) I'm very glad to hear you like the mix of mood and details (that's such a fantastic compliment, wow!). Really, thank you so much!! :)

[mystressxoxo.livejournal.com]

Sorry I have been remiss in commenting on this! (I swear I should change my middle name to 'beta' and be done with it! xD)

What can I possibly say that hasn't already been said? It's just magnificent! The way Draco's hooking his fingers makes me think that those rings haven't been there long, and what we are watching is Draco becoming emotional and Harry telling him without words that he understands and feels the same way, too. *le sigh* But that could just be me.

Wonderful. This is love! ♥

=^;~=

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

You've left me such a beautiful comment, sweetie! I love your description of the dynamic going on between them. I can see it as well, and I'm glad that that's what the viewer is left with. Thank you!!

[nuclearsugars.livejournal.com]

Oh oh, I just love the close-up on the ring! It's beautiful and perfect.

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thanks, babe! I'm so glad you like seeing the detail! :D

[nimielle.livejournal.com]

This picture is so incredibly gorgeous!

I saw it first in last year's hd_hols and never stopped thinking about it! What an absolutely intense piece of art! I wish there were prints available or something, so I could frame it and put it on my wall.

Actually, I had this page open in my tags for days now and whenever I start my firefox, it's the first thing I see.

You are an incredibly talented artist. Thank you lots for friending me back!

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Awww, wow, thank you so much! I'm delighted you like this piece, and I'm more than delighted that you look at it often. That means a lot! ♥

[kjp-013.livejournal.com]

That is just gorgeous! I can't stop looking at Draco's necklace of all things!

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad you like Draco's necklace, it was fun to paint! :-)

[sashaminx.livejournal.com]

This is just beautiful. It is so intimate the way they are locked together. And I adore the way Harry is brushing the hair off Draco's forehead - such a simple gesture, yet so familiar, like the way Draco is, in turn, holding Harry's wrist.

The silver chain and the ring are a wonderful Malfoy touch. I love the intricacy of the detailing around the lounge and cushion.

A really gorgeous picture. :)

[pink-mint.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you feel the intimacy between them, and I'm glad you like the way Harry is brushing Draco's hair off his forehead. I'm also delighted you like the jewelry and the details of the furniture. :-)