Babe. I like this concept so much, and I can tell you're having a blast with it! Your lil DADA cronies are almost too cute to bear, but I shall put up with them just for you. I particularly like the detail work on Lockhart's clothing and cape, and I love little mitten hands! It'll be so interesting to see how all the pieces fit together.

#07 Voldemort

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When I am not thinking about it, symmetry isn't something that actively stresses me out. When the thought strikes me that something needs to be symmetrical ... my brain and hand decide that they just do not want to cooperate and then I end up redrawing something more times than I care to count. That 'twas the case with Voldemort's red eyes here and I got to the point where I just decided to put down the red pens and hope for the best The miracle worker for these eyes is one of my pastel markers that created the eye shape by acting almost like a colorless blender over the deeper red hues. To get a little technical, I threw down a layer of Vermillion first and then a shade called 'Old Red' (which is a really dark red with some cool dark purple undertones) along some of the edges and also to create the curves that define the iris. I used another red hue called Geranium to try and blend things will also provide some depth with shading but...it just was not coming together until I pulled my 'Light Prawn' marker from my pastel bundle and then BOOM, the iris really became defined and some black multilined for the snake eye pupils with white slits from a gel pen for the menacing eye shinnies and viola! There is a nose there as well that I really blended out with the colorless blender too.

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Babe. I like this concept so much, and I can tell you're having a blast with it! Your lil DADA cronies are almost too cute to bear, but I shall put up with them just for you. I particularly like the detail work on Lockhart's clothing and cape, and I love little mitten hands! It'll be so interesting to see how all the pieces fit together.

Thank you, Ern I THINK I have a vision for where each quadrant is going (especially Quirrell's) but...shall see how that vision translates and if my brain and hand will stay on the same team

omg yes pls do show a progression; I love seeing your WIPs as you go, before they become the finished piece *grabby hands*

Umbridge's sinister look is everything; I am a big fan of the eyebrow. and again just love what you're doing with all these hands heheh. I had a look at the full size version too and I think it all comes together so wonderfully (and, ugh, obsessed with the symbolism/meanings in what they're holding etc)

ugh and the cat patronus, such a good effect you've got there, making it glow, it's so perfect for a patronus (and its wittle face *-*) and and and the pixie!! which is definitely neither sweet nor pink!! idk how you managed to get such shading in while working so small but excellent job on the tiny blue problem child (also it's so perfect the way Gilderoy just has no idea what's coming (or leaving))

the volde-eyes are shaded so well (and those pens? v fun to experiment with for shading) and have so much depth and menace...ry? yes. that. shoutout to light prawn with the clutch plays. also I'm already in high anticipation for the final piece even though we're still a ways off from that.

OOOHLALA!!!! What pretties you have here, Kath!

I adore the cat! I spent a good time admiring it. My favourite thing is the colour you used there The Cornish Pixie is just adorable; it makes me want to have one for keeps The Voldemort eyes legit made me feel a little fear, that's how good those are!

Ooohhh okay at first I kept clicking back and forth between the two Umbridge’s, but then I read (ha) and realized the CATTTTTT. It DOES look glow-y, and I am very impressed with all the things here. The VOLDEMORT BEHIND QUIRREL LOOKS SO GOOD UGH. It is so CREEEEEEPY.

Firstly, the Cornish Pixie is PERFECT. His cheeky little expression, the lace like quality of his wings and the way you have perfected drawing that anatomy. I used to live in Cornwall and Pixies were obviously a thing and features in a lot of local artists artwork but honestly I think yours is even better.

Then those Voldemort eyes! I feel like my soul is being stared at! *hides* They have a dragon like quality to them with their shape and I LOVE it. Even down to the way you’ve captured that glint is.. *mwah*

Also I wholeheartedly agree on Persian cats. They look so miserable but my goodness they are affectionate. Oh and the infamous cat butt smilie will become synonymous with me. It’ll become my version of your

#08 Goblet of Fire

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So...there is a bit of a story that goes with this one in which I underwent the most epic of brainfarts for a solid ten minutes and it was my 10-year-old son, Ryoma, who set me straight I was Googling reference photos and while I was acutely aware I was looking for images of the GOBLET OF FIRE ... I was constantly thrown off by images of the TRIWIZARD CUP and lamenting at how detailed that was and how small a chibi-fied a space I was working with and it felt so daunting and yada yada yada. Ryoma kept pointing at the chapter header art for the Goblet and told me to just draw that (he also seemed confused as to why I was fixating and thought maybe I was looking to blend the two) and after a few times of his insistences...I realized what I was doing and ha...ha...hahahaa...ha

We got there eventually? The Goblet of Fire was A LOT of fun because I love using the colorless blender to help with the glow effect of the Ohuhu markers. It was also fun playing with the browns for the shading on the Goblet itself and just kind of throwing caution to the wind only to then go in with my brown multiliner to define shapes a bit more. Kind of like those reverse coloring books I only just discovered were things and now I kind of want one but I have so many unfinished coloring books I should probably wait and complete some of those first. Very please how this came out

Also, the reason it seems to end kind of abruptly there on the left is because any further would encroach into Lockhart's quadrant

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omg yes pls do show a progression; I love seeing your WIPs as you go, before they become the finished piece *grabby hands*

Umbridge's sinister look is everything; I am a big fan of the eyebrow. and again just love what you're doing with all these hands heheh. I had a look at the full size version too and I think it all comes together so wonderfully (and, ugh, obsessed with the symbolism/meanings in what they're holding etc)

ugh and the cat patronus, such a good effect you've got there, making it glow, it's so perfect for a patronus (and its wittle face *-*) and and and the pixie!! which is definitely neither sweet nor pink!! idk how you managed to get such shading in while working so small but excellent job on the tiny blue problem child (also it's so perfect the way Gilderoy just has no idea what's coming (or leaving))

the volde-eyes are shaded so well (and those pens? v fun to experiment with for shading) and have so much depth and menace...ry? yes. that. shoutout to light prawn with the clutch plays. also I'm already in high anticipation for the final piece even though we're still a ways off from that.

Okay...the NEXT one I will try to share a progression because I forgot with this one but it would have been funny considering the brain fart and that I spent some time drawing the WRONG thing

Thank you so much though the brush tips on these markers comes in clutch for the tiny spaces...as long as you maintain a steady hand which...questionable at times

Also found it funny that three out of four of the professors got blue things added while one got red

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OOOHLALA!!!! What pretties you have here, Kath!

I adore the cat! I spent a good time admiring it. My favourite thing is the colour you used there The Cornish Pixie is just adorable; it makes me want to have one for keeps The Voldemort eyes legit made me feel a little fear, that's how good those are!

Thank you, Alicie hard to pick a favorite from this set (especially being a cat person) but the eyes might just take the round!

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Ooohhh okay at first I kept clicking back and forth between the two Umbridge’s, but then I read (ha) and realized the CATTTTTT. It DOES look glow-y, and I am very impressed with all the things here. The VOLDEMORT BEHIND QUIRREL LOOKS SO GOOD UGH. It is so CREEEEEEPY.

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Thank you, Kate

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Firstly, the Cornish Pixie is PERFECT. His cheeky little expression, the lace like quality of his wings and the way you have perfected drawing that anatomy. I used to live in Cornwall and Pixies were obviously a thing and features in a lot of local artists artwork but honestly I think yours is even better.

Then those Voldemort eyes! I feel like my soul is being stared at! *hides* They have a dragon like quality to them with their shape and I LOVE it. Even down to the way you’ve captured that glint is.. *mwah*

Also I wholeheartedly agree on Persian cats. They look so miserable but my goodness they are affectionate. Oh and the infamous cat butt smilie will become synonymous with me. It’ll become my version of your

Oh that IS a high compliment would love to see some of that in person someday (and, YOLO, how it took my silly American self a minute to understand why Cornwell and pixies were obvious...I'll just see myself out).

thank you loads and loads and LOADS, Lottie

#09 foe glass

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This is pretty straightforward and no chaotic anecdotes to share about it. It's another piece where I did the alcohol markers first and then the line art after I had (I really...like drawing this way, I have decided, and the pressure feels way less). I used a duo of dark browns and then this gorgeous pastel green color (Horizon Green) for some accent highlights that give this rusty copper vibe. Also got some ~enemies~ lurking in the foe glass itself (three, to be precise).

Um...my progress report with this doodle probably could have used with some more pictures taken but: stage one where the basic and haphazard form outline is done in pencil and then stage two in which the shape is more refined and then erased with my stretchy eraser ... and then final result .

I love the Moody x2 updates. It's so interesting to see how the pieces fit in around each other, and to know that you have all this bubbling away in your head...!

The detail work on the cup is really nice. Let's get reverse coloring books and do the same pages and share our work.

Oh wow Kath, the full page with the four of them just stuns me. So cannot wait to see the final result. loving the flames from the cup, and the reflection on the glass. Very creative and detailed work. *claps*

spot the difference indeed. Lord. I am so bad at it. Luckily, the foe glass one was apparent because a giant foe glass appeared where there was NOT one before xD also, I love the detail that the foe glass is showing the Dark Lord so near, when he's actually right next to him behind Quirrel in your picture. IDK. it's cool. I am loving this so much!

I mean, the details on the Goblet {the runes} are top notch!!! I love how Moody's magical eye came out. Very eye-catching! {pardon my pun xD} The Foe Glass is super neat and fittingly placed beside Moody. Not me getting creeped out by Voldy's eyes during this lovely #SpookySeason

*Finally gets to come see all the pretties*

Firstly....holy crap woman you are so talented!
Secondly...I freaking love this so much! I can't even explain how much I love this. It's adorable and so freaking cool! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

These are so freaking genius, how you just keep adding on to them!!! I didn't get it at first but NOW I LOVE THIS CONCEPT. I can't wait to see where it goes. I also appreciate how much effort you've put into these.... ah, you'll see what I mean when I post my version of the same prompt.

#10 educational decree

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Whoohoooo! Into the double digits!

This was another piece in which I put the ink down first and then the lineart. Pretty sure I was holding my breath while doing the lettering and especially the particularly unforgiving red gel pen. Thankfully the floofy tail of the patronus covers a good part things so I felt less stressed about things actually fitting (if any of you know the John Mulaney 'Birthday Sign' sketch...you know the vibe). I used more of my rosy hued browns for the wood to bring in Umbridge's color story a bit more and that same reddish gray was used to shade the paper portion of the educational decree as well. The whole thing is probably...about the size of my thumb and my wrist was really feeling the tension by the end of things

You can kind of tell from my sketch phase that I had drawn it a little more to the right before and it was more square looking than rectangular. The balance was off and it just was not working. Was feeling antsy until I got the initial color down meticulously with the wedge end of the marker instead of brush tip. The scariest part was the fear of smudging the fineliner and gel pen while putting the final touches on the shading.

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I love the Moody x2 updates. It's so interesting to see how the pieces fit in around each other, and to know that you have all this bubbling away in your head...!

The detail work on the cup is really nice. Let's get reverse coloring books and do the same pages and share our work.

eeep, thank you Ern! And YES, let's do it

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Oh wow Kath, the full page with the four of them just stuns me. So cannot wait to see the final result. loving the flames from the cup, and the reflection on the glass. Very creative and detailed work. *claps*

thank you so much. The eyes in the mirror were a last second impulsive choice and the red color is...not one you can just blend out if you mess up so I was a bit nervous in putting it down but very happy with the result

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spot the difference indeed. Lord. I am so bad at it. Luckily, the foe glass one was apparent because a giant foe glass appeared where there was NOT one before xD also, I love the detail that the foe glass is showing the Dark Lord so near, when he's actually right next to him behind Quirrel in your picture. IDK. it's cool. I am loving this so much!

good job, Kate! Thank you, I thought it was cute and sort of cheeky

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I mean, the details on the Goblet {the runes} are top notch!!! I love how Moody's magical eye came out. Very eye-catching! {pardon my pun xD} The Foe Glass is super neat and fittingly placed beside Moody. Not me getting creeped out by Voldy's eyes during this lovely #SpookySeason

Those runes gave me a bit of a headache and by the time I got to the multiliner I could barely see the bits I was meant to trace over I rarely get to use my super fine tip multiliners so it was also a little exciting

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*Finally gets to come see all the pretties*

Firstly....holy crap woman you are so talented!
Secondly...I freaking love this so much! I can't even explain how much I love this. It's adorable and so freaking cool! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuzy thank you!

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These are so freaking genius, how you just keep adding on to them!!! I didn't get it at first but NOW I LOVE THIS CONCEPT. I can't wait to see where it goes. I also appreciate how much effort you've put into these.... ah, you'll see what I mean when I post my version of the same prompt.

I am glad the concept is properly coming together I have some strong visuals on how I see some of the quadrants coming together but others are a bit of a mystery until I try to fit the prompt in. I think Quirrell's is the one I have the strongest 'end game' visual for.

And shuuuuuuuuuuush you. I am sure what you have produced is nice and lovely! [s]we all really are our own worst creative critics[s]

EEEEEEK. those details! Thank you for sharing the process as well! The colour shading, the text, the pointed finger! Oh my gooooodness, so much detail created on such a small scale it’s very impressive.

How is EVERYTHING you draw just absolute perfection? So much detail in such a tiny little space. The way those markers just blend together to make that wood grain effect. I’m so excited to see the whole thing eventually!

Just love how you keep adding pretties to the existing pretties Such a wonderful collage!

The Educational Decree prompt’s piece is doubly cute IMO since it reminds me of a cuckoo clock xD It’s definitely due to the wonderful shape the piece has!

Also, yay for double digits!!!

big fan of the backstory behind the goblet of fire, but at least you realised before you added it to the main piece (for your sake that is, because I'd have loved to see your take on the triwizard cup as well). love the curve and texture on the goblet itself and the fire is v pretty. the colourless blender scares me but you wield it so well

love the foe glass too. it's a really neat effect you have in the glass itself (and I particularly enjoy the fact that voldemort's eyes are clearly in there; reminds me of the line about if he can see the whites of their eyes, etc etc, when the man himself is indeed in the next quadrant over). and big fan of the progression

the detailing on the educational decree is astounding, from the texture/shine/light on the wood to the writing and pointy finger and well-executed touches with the red pen. working small can be brain-breaking but this has come out so good I can't believe it's that small

and thank you for including your WIP stages!! so fun to see these come together

#11 philosopher's stone

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Welp

Flu season is here and quite literally I was horizontal with a fever fluctuating between 38.2 C and 40.2 C Monday night through Friday morning -____- very behind schedule - but hey, no fever at least

So, back to the quadrants we go and back to Quirrell we go. This addition brought the philosopher's stone into the mix and a questionable attempt at shading and gel pen smudging. All the same colors used with Voldemort's eyes were used again here once we had wonky potato phase sketched out and it came out okay. No cute little anecdotes this time - my brain is still feeling like overcooked oatmeal mush

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EEEEEEK. those details! Thank you for sharing the process as well! The colour shading, the text, the pointed finger! Oh my gooooodness, so much detail created on such a small scale it’s very impressive.

thank you, lovely

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How is EVERYTHING you draw just absolute perfection? So much detail in such a tiny little space. The way those markers just blend together to make that wood grain effect. I’m so excited to see the whole thing eventually!

until the wonky red jeweled potato, you mean but thank you, Lottie. These markers are really user friendly and pretty forgiving when it comes to blending - thankfully.

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Just love how you keep adding pretties to the existing pretties Such a wonderful collage!

The Educational Decree prompt’s piece is doubly cute IMO since it reminds me of a cuckoo clock xD It’s definitely due to the wonderful shape the piece has!

Also, yay for double digits!!!

Thank you, Alicia

almost surprised I haven't seen someone turn one of the decrees into a cuckoo clock in real life...bet there is someone out there somewhere with it.

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big fan of the backstory behind the goblet of fire, but at least you realised before you added it to the main piece (for your sake that is, because I'd have loved to see your take on the triwizard cup as well). love the curve and texture on the goblet itself and the fire is v pretty. the colourless blender scares me but you wield it so well

love the foe glass too. it's a really neat effect you have in the glass itself (and I particularly enjoy the fact that voldemort's eyes are clearly in there; reminds me of the line about if he can see the whites of their eyes, etc etc, when the man himself is indeed in the next quadrant over). and big fan of the progression

the detailing on the educational decree is astounding, from the texture/shine/light on the wood to the writing and pointy finger and well-executed touches with the red pen. working small can be brain-breaking but this has come out so good I can't believe it's that small

and thank you for including your WIP stages!! so fun to see these come together

some of that neat effect on the foe glass is also smeared white gel pen

thank you for all the kind words, good sir

#12 fan mail

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Tiny stack of fan mail as depicted in the Chamber of Secrets film. Tiny Lockhart riding a broom zipping across the countryside with his curly locks blowing in the breeze was actually the easier part of this addition and the symmetry and perspective of the stack of papers the hardest. So many redrawn lines until I just traced my tiny stack of post it notes to get the shape right disappointed with how the signature turned out. I had put down some thin white gel pen first but it was so hard to see so I went over it with a silvery blue and...there are just too many layers of gel pen

#13 author

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No full sized image to go with this one because I only realized I hadn't taken a full spread shot until after adding some others to other sections SO...oops

Author was pretty self explanatory considering the man himself, so I drew a stack of some of his published works and made a valiant attempt at putting the titles on them in tiny tiny tiiiiiiiiiiiiny handwriting. The books on their own were not really doing it for me, so I added some tiny candles and used the colorless blender on two of my yellow markers to create a glow effect on the flames

*finally able to get back here*

I just love how this is turning out! It's getting more and more adorable the more you add things to it! I think the Fan mail turned out perfectly!

I am so excited to see this when it is finished!!

#14 dementor

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#15 flying key

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Double whammy because the pieces are small and off centered and I kind of just want to breeze on by the mild disaster that was the dementor doodle and not give it a post of it's own I really struggled with the dementor and redrew it entirely too many times before I said GOOD ENOUGH and then the shading also faced the same GOOD ENOUGH fate before I moved on. It's an element to Umbridge's quadrant and the whole piece overall that will fit in better once everything is there. Little bit of white gel pen was used in attempt to make it look as though it were performing a tiny dementor's kiss. Don't look at it too long...it looks worse the longer you look at it

I like my little flying key though. It's cute and the grays and colorless blender on the wings really gives it the subtle depth of translucent wings I was going for. Good job, little flying key.

For real...this is an installment you are better off looking at the piece as a whole rather than these two minor additions to two of the four quadrants

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*finally able to get back here*

I just love how this is turning out! It's getting more and more adorable the more you add things to it! I think the Fan mail turned out perfectly!

I am so excited to see this when it is finished!!

Thank you, Suzy super appreciative!

Okay, but all of these pieces are exceptional! My faves are the 'fan mail' and 'dementor' prompts! Ugh. If these were on sale, I would sooo be purchasing them!