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Currently drawing fanart because I can't go to art school.  Also reposting other art I like.  Please enjoy! 

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A joke I originally sent to my sister...

How to Exercise With Harry Potter…

#1 – Cousin Carrying

               Who says family should pull their own weight? Take some weight off your cousin’s shoulders by carrying him yourself!

#2 – Door Crushing

               Just because Extreme Home Makeover is over doesn’t mean we can’t demo on our own.

#3 – Extreme Stretches

               Have you ever felt your Achilles tendons were short? Lengthen them with this bizarre ankle stretch game (the first person to fall flat on his face wins!)

#4 – Don’t take the Lift

               Seriously, you should know this by now, but if you still insist on riding these crammed to capacity contraptions, it’s literally only uphill or downhill from here.

#5 – Scale Walls with Ladders

               Declining the lift opens up many heart healthy options. Reach new heights with proven, time-tested methods.

#6 – Hopscotch

               If you think you’re too old for this you are missing out on one of the greatest joys in life.

#7 – Cross Country

               Run, run, always run, and remember: no one ever said you had to do this alone.

#8 – Health Conditions

               It is always good to consult your doctor about your health before deciding on an exercise regimen.  If your glasses fit uncomfortably on your head, well, there is a reason people wear contacts, Harry.

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My sister thought this would be a great joke.  I don’t know how much overlap there is between people liking both Fullmetal Alchemist and Fantastic Four, but hopefully, someone out there besides us will enjoy this.

The joke is that Roy Mustang is able to create fire by snapping his fingers and Johnny Storm is able to make himself safely catch fire in order to fly, but neither can use their powers because it is raining.

(I’m not entirely sure Johnny Storm can’t flame on in the pouring rain, but it was a great joke opportunity.)

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I didn’t read HP until I was in college, so when I read about the Slytherin House my mind went straight to thinking that maybe it’s color scheme had been influenced by the Lady of the Green Kirtle.

Here’s to hoping they make a movie of The Silver Chair soon!

Update: It is now Dec. of 2020.  I am kind of cringing at this drawing because the LotGK looks really evil to me!

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Trying to animate Digory Kirke throwing the apple in The Magician’s Nephew.  Early trial at animation.  I got bored drawing bouncy balls and went straight to this, so yes, a few steps were skipped and that is why this didn’t turn out professionally.

I got better when I did the dog.  I was inspired by my own dog and from watching Coco.  These all told probably took ten hours - it took at least three hours to scan the dog pictures right.

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You know what I love about Lewis’ portrayal of the girls in his series? He never made them one dimensional in their characteristics. No one was considered a strong woman JUST because she went to war. No one was considered less of a woman because she was soft.

Lucy was seen as strong and courageous and admirable because she fought in wars. Susan was seen just as amazing because she was beautiful and kind. Yes, she was mildly interested in getting married. But that wasn’t weak. She was brave enough to refuse Rabadash and endure the stress of having to escape a county. They didn’t need to have the same character traits to be seen as strong.

Polly wasn’t portrayed as a frightened girl 24/7, and neither a weakling because she had a bad feeling about the bell. In fact, Lewis showed her as intelligent, albeit hot-headed, when it came down to it, and in fact it was Digory who was the rash one.

Jill cried a lot, but that didn’t make her weak. She was brave despite of it. She was entrusted with an important task–Not Eustace. Not Puddleglum.

Aravis was a tough, brave Tarkheena who fled her house to avoid marriage. But you know what? She was also graceful and lady-like. Also repentant. Also humble.

I don’t know if there’s much point to this post, but I just like how Lewis painted a picture where girls can be tough and still maintain lady-like characteristics. You don’t need to be hardcore to be strong and brave. You don’t need to be completely single and independent in order to be…well, independent. You don’t need to be snarky in order to be intelligent. It’s okay to need friends. It’s okay to be logical. It’s okay to be kind. Anyway, rant over.

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Dufflepuds: Aye, Chief, you couldn’t have put it plainer or better!

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Lantern Waste during snowfall.

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Know your way around Narnia

CS Lewis was born on this day in 1898. A poet, academic, critic and theologian, Lewis is best known for his novels, particularly the timelessly popular Chronicles of Narnia.

This delightful map of Narnia and its surrounding lands was drawn by Lewis himself and now resides in the Bodleian archives, preserving a privileged insight into Lewis’ world-making processes.

Lewis did not intend for his own illustration to be published in his books, intending instead that a professional artist would create a more polished interpretation. Pauline Baynes was introduced to Lewis by his fellow Inkling JRR Tolkien, and she redrafted the map for publication in Prince Caspian, the second book of the series.

In a letter with further instructions for Baynes, dated 8 January 1951, Lewis described the finished look he was hoping for.

My idea was that the map should be more like a medieval map than an Ordnance Survey – mountains and castles drawn – perhaps winds blowing at the corners – and a few heraldic-looking ships, whales and dolphins in the sea.

For those who do not know Narnia quite so well, here are some of the more interesting places on the map.

Aslan’s How: The mound covering what was once the Stone Table where Aslan was sacrificed.

Beruna: One of the four named towns in Narnia. Strategically built at the confluence of rivers, Beruna became the site of two great battles.

Cair Paravel: The capital of the Kingdom of Narnia, and the location of the Royal Castle where High King Peter, Queen Susan, Queen Lucy and King Edmund havetheir thrones.

Dancing Lawn: The ritual site for old Narnians, and the meeting place after Prince Caspian flees from Miraz’s castle.

Lantern Waste: The location of The Lantern of Ever Lighted Lamp, the lamppost where Lucy and Mr Tumnus first meet after she passes through the wardrobe. Lantern Waste is also where Digory, Polly, Jadis and their companions witnessed the creation of Narnia.

Miraz’s Castle: Where Prince Caspian is raised by Miraz, his uncle and un-rightful ruler of Narnia. 

Trufflehunter’s Cave: The home of Trufflehunter the badger, first talking animal that Prince Caspian meets and later a Knight in the Order of the Lion.

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I didn’t realize Lewis had drawn his own map too.  It’s nice to know the maps were something he had input on too.

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Wolfsbane

“You have all the money in the world and you decide to risk your life for everyone else? That’s brave. - And incredibly stupid. I can’t believe I didn’t figure it out sooner! Moreso that I’m letting you talk me into being your man in the chair, - pfft, fine. I just want the record to say that I tried to decline and talk you out of it. Susan’s going to freak if she finds out.”

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This is Edmund as a Marvel Superhero!

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King Edmund

I wanna make good with the ‘make more watercolor pieces’ resolution by making one on the first day of the year ! So here’s a little original take on his outfit during the Second Battle of Beruna. Happy 2018 everyone !

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pencil drawing

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Nice intricate drawing of Boromir

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Eustace Clarence Scrubb was not having a good day.  Narnia fanart.  This perspective was tricky.