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Because Snape deserves one.

If Snape isn't in his portrait, he has probably wandered over to his other frame: [link]
He tends to do that every once in a while. He'll be back soon enough.

Oil on Canvas.
8 x 10
Threw it in the antique frame because it fit.

This one didn't take me too long to do. I got the idea when I looked at the promo photo and realized it reminded me of the portrait of Sir Thomas More: [link]
(I've seen this painting in person at the Frick Museum in NYC and it's absolutely phenomenal)

Here are process photos in case anyone is curious: [link]
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~r-r-radikal Nov 24, 2010  Hobbyist
uh, wow. stunning. i love this! i just read your tutorial on how to paint eyes in oil and it was so helpful, and then i saw this.... wicked! i love it :D snape is awesome.
and of course he deserves his portrait.
and you're probably the best one to do it c:
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~janach Jul 31, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
It's the facial expression and the folded arms that make this Snape. He's angry and unhappy and defensive all at once. You can see him thinking, "I know I don't belong here with the real Headmasters, but anyone who doesn't show me complete respect is going to get his head torn off and sliced up for potions ingredients."
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~GenineMalfoy Sep 2, 2009
About time someone gave Headmaster Snape his portrait! This is a wonderful painting!
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!WiccanVampire16 Mar 26, 2009
I bet Alan Rickman would be proud to own this marvelous self portrait!
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~icecreamuffin Nov 24, 2008  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
that is bloody brilliant :)
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~latane4 Jul 15, 2008
This is an unbelievable piece of work. The detail is amazing.
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~Johnnys-Fan Jun 2, 2008
Wow, that is just amazing. :jawdrop:
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~minkeymonkey May 22, 2008  Hobbyist Photographer
wow!!! :heart:
i don't know what to say so i'll just leave it at that.
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*Leyna-art May 3, 2008  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I love it, and I'm impressed by your skill with oils! (and the antique frame just adds to the whole effect)

Thanks for the adding the process photos. It is fascinating seeing how artists approach a painting.
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*hever May 5, 2008  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks so much for your comment.
I always try to post progress photos when I can just because I know I always love seeing unfinished works...that's how you really learn about technique. :)
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