I have moved to @saffie

I am active on my new blog @saffie, or on Instagram @saffie_ort

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You can hand-me-down any day, Weasley.

I’d like to let everyone know that I’ll be moving my online shenanigans to a different blog! This one is just a little too old and dusty for the kind of gal I’ve grown into. I will continue to post HP and other fandom related things, as well as art tips and advice!

If you’d like to continue to follow, you can find me at @saffie

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I’m struggling really hard with finding my own art style, do you have any hacks to help me with this? And btw your art AmAzInG💞

Hi! Thank you for the message!

I would definitely say that repetition is going to be your best asset if you want to develop your own style. Draw the same thing over and over until you can draw it in your sleep. That, and venturing away from reference images. Use your memory of what things look like rather than leaning on references for support. References are incredibly helpful! But being too reliant on them takes away from the fluidity of the objects existence on paper, versus how it exists in reality. Practice lines, and also get in tune with how certain lines make you feel, or how certain combinations of paint and brush stroke make you the most happy. Be in tune with what specific parts of art spark the most joy in you when you do them, and then do them over and over and over. And you'll emerge on the other side of that with a unique style that no one else will be able to replicate.

Also, don't take it too seriously! Developing a style is going to require a ton of mistakes and things you don't like. You're going to throw a lot of drawing in the trash, and thats okay. Just keep going.

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Hi! First I need you to know that your art is truly captivating and has motivated me to start drawing again after years!! But I was wondering how long it usually takes you to finish a sketch?

Thank you so much for this message! I'm sorry its taken me so long to reply, I've only now just logged back on. My life has been thrown up in the air so many times since my last venture onto this blog that I most definitely feel like a different person compare to who I was when I first started this blog.

I'm so so happy that you've found passion in drawing again! I hope you're still at it! It takes constant and unwavering determination to master any skill. Anyone has the ability to draw well if they decide it's worth the effort. Once you learn, you can't unlearn, and what used to be frustrating can all of a sudden become incredibly freeing. It just takes time.

It typically takes me anywhere from 10 minutes, all the way up to 45 minutes to finish a sketch! It just depends on how long it takes me to develop the features and the mood that I want to portray. If i could give any advice, It would definitely be to learn what lives under the skin if you want effective portraits. study anatomy, and study your friends faces when you look at them. Observe and encode into your memory what human skin looks like stretched over bones, and where bones should exist inside the skin. Get a little romantic with it too, art is supposed to be a love story with yourself.

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welcome back 💕💕💕😍 i'd take any art from you, fandom-related or not ;D

Thank you! I've been so lost recently, and thinking about what used to make me the most happy is definitely this blog/ community.

You guys will definitely be seeing more things from me very soon!

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There are some things you can’t share without ending up liking each other, and defeating a dark lord is one of them…

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It's wonderful to see that this piece still gets attention despite it being such a long time since I've posted it, or even been very active on this account. Would you guys like to see more from me? How many of you guys are still out there? I'd love it if you'd say hi!

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Hey! Just wanted to check in and ask if you're okay, we didn't here much from you lately. What are you up to these days? :) sending much love, for you are a very talented and kind soul

hello! 

I haven’t logged into Tumblr in such a long time wow... I am doing well! Thank you for asking! I’m not consistently active on this website anymore and for that I’m sorry :S but if you are interested in seeing what I’ve been up to lately, you can take a peek at my instagram: @saffie_ort 

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Just discovered this headcanon created by @hpsign inspired by my Golden Trio portrait!! I love it when my posts inspire others like this... I can imagine Harry having a disability like that would create a stronger bond between the three of them, and even shine a brighter spotlight on Ron and Hermione’s roles in Harry’s life and even their importance to the story. UGH, I LOVE IT!

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So… this is my first attempt at digital art, I colored in this beautiful sketch by @saffie-art and I hope she´ll see this and even better likes it. I´m still new to this, but I´m open to ideas and criticism so fire away! :)

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WHAAAAAATTTT THIS IS AMAZING, I JUST SAW THIS!!! YOU NAILED THE HAIR AND THE COLORS AND EVERYTHING! 

I’ve been logged out of my Tumblr for a hot minute because I am so busy, but this is one of the best things I could have found after so much inactivity! I’m sorry I’m so late replying to this. I love it so so so much <3

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UGH IM CRYING THIS IS SO WONDERFUL AND LOVELY

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It’s not HP related, but here’s some stuff I’ve been working on in between class stuff ! :-)

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Cuddly boys! Some sweet Dean and Seamus commissioned by the wonderful @jeldenil ! Thank you so much for your support!

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Reposting these as a regular post for those that can’t see them! :O

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i love your durmstrang au and the way you draw viktor would you consider drawing the four triwizard champions together? your art style is gorgeous i'd love to see how you'd draw fleur especially

WHO WILL WIN ?

Did these about six months apart, but I do spend a lot of time imagining what the champions would be like… I like to think Cedric and Viktor are both gentle giants, while Fleur and Harry are little ticking time bombs, just waiting to explode with angst and desire.

Thanks for the ask <3 I had fun with this!

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Hi! I'd just like to tell you how abso-fucking-lutely amazing your art is! Each character is so unique but so /cohesive/ and they fit the perception of them so well! Not to mention how brilliant the art is as art in and of itself, your style is stunning, especially with the colours! (tldr; teach me your ways!)

AAAAAH THANK YOU! What you’ve described is exactly what I strive for! I’m so glad you’ve sent me this message, you are too kind ❤️(tldr; I’d love to teach u)

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I’m reposting because the way the colors scanned didn’t look quite right. I’m picky! This was so much fun to paint!

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Ummm I love you and your art and you're a gift to the world.... thank you, this has been a PSA 💖

marry me

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you turn around in potions class and see this. what do you do?

also, do you guys want to see this one painted? I’m tempted..