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MAY 30, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: TIME magazine
A new article
from Time magazine has a question and answer with Harry Potter artist Mary GrandPré in which she talks about what it was like going back and redoing Harry's image for an upcoming 10th anniversary edition of Sorcerer's Stone, what her favorite book to draw was and more.
A little snippet from the article:
What was it like to go back and draw Harry as an 11-year-old [for the upcoming anniversary edition] now that his story has finished unfolding?
It was really a nice opportunity. As Harry grew, I always wished I could go back and make a new piece for each book. So when the anniversary cover idea came up, I was really excited to do that. It's like getting to do a new portrait of this old soul you really know.
Do you think you could render Harry at age 30, or age 60?
Sure. It takes time to draw and redraw, and to study his facial structure. The more I draw Harry, the more acquainted I become with him in my head. I try to use each previous drawing as a map for the next one. I need to start drawing to know what he'd look like. [Plus, J.K. Rowling] is such a visual writer. I've always looked to her writing as the main inspiration for the drawings. For a storybook or cover illustrator, the first responsibility is to draw from the writing. She makes it really easy because she's so descriptive.
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Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3088
BlackKatL says:
Wow!! How Nice!! 10 Years have passed already! Incredible!!
I've always loved the first books!! Still so full of wonder & Innocence!! A New Ilustration will be a great Anniversary Present!! ;)
Posted May 30, 2008 at 1:37 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Really nice insights. Her art has brought the characters alive for many. It will be fun to see any changes that come up.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 1:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
I really love her illustrations.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 2:58 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3640
Hecate3fold says:
What a great oppertunity to re-create the image oh Harry for the up coming realese. She is one lucky creative person. I never thought of being an illistrator as a profession for someone with artistic talent. It could be a luctrative career.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted May 30, 2008 at 3:14 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3640
Hecate3fold says:
What a great oppertunity for her to re-create Harry for the up coming release of the book. I never thought of being an illistrator for books as a career for someone with artistic talent. Something to look into.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted May 30, 2008 at 3:18 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
I love her drawings of Harry. They're phenomenal.
~Drish~
Posted May 30, 2008 at 3:34 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Ooh Cool!
I always love interviews!
so fun!!
and woo MGP~!! I have her autograph :D
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted May 30, 2008 at 3:49 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
Basilina says:
I can't believe it was already 10 years ago! I feel so old!
Posted May 30, 2008 at 4:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 40
kikipotter103 says:
That is Amazing, i love the cover.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 4:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Lovely just she does:P Lucky her... :P Turns words into pictures:) Beautiful
Posted May 30, 2008 at 5:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's such a huge task...because if you think about it. While Jo is writing Harry and letting us visualize him. Mary was the first one to say...Hey this is Harry! What fun that she got to do that, but I wouldn't leave it just to whoever. She's has done a fantastic job and I can't wait to see what her remake is going to look like!
Posted May 30, 2008 at 6:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Wow!Thats a great oportunaty.I bet she is really looking forward to it!!!
Posted May 30, 2008 at 6:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
That's awesome love her artwork.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 6:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Luna! says:
Wow. I can't wait!
But I feel so old, gosh xD Ten years already.
Time flies when your having fun.
:D
Posted May 30, 2008 at 8:32 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Ooooh, lovely! I cannot wait to see this special edition - and how Harry has changed since the original artwork. I love her illustrations, and think she has done a wonderful job in creating the magic of the Harry Potter world.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 8:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Love the interview,very inquisitive.She's an awesome illustrator,love her illustratons.I'm so excited to see the new edition,can't believe its almost 10 years now.
Posted May 30, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I can't believe it's been 10 years since the first book! I have always loved the way Mary GrandPre' drew our beloved Harry and I think it's great that she can go back and draw and give us another image of 11 year old Harry. I miss that little boy. I hope she does draw Harry at 30 or 60 years old, I would love to see what he looks like and what her interpretation of him would be like at that age.
Posted May 31, 2008 at 1:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Her artwork are amazingly great!
<3333333333
Posted May 31, 2008 at 2:20 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2472
Grayback'sVictim says:
Like the way she draws...
Hope to see her work for SS soon.
I wish i could do that kinda stuff too.
Posted May 31, 2008 at 4:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Aw, that's wonderful. The anniversary iamge will be beautiful - each book she'll have uncovered a new little snippet about Mr Potter and now it all comes together!
Posted May 31, 2008 at 5:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Wow, It's been eleven years already, time flies when your having fun. I'd love to be able to draw 30 or 60 years on a person.
Posted May 31, 2008 at 7:13 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....She is fantastic, I would love to have her draw the cover of my book in the near future.
Posted May 31, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
I am so excited! 10 year anneversery! I love the 1st book. Even though I think the 7th book was written the best, it was too sad to be my favorite. I have to say the 1st was my all-time favorite, and every time I read it, it seems to get better. Can't wait for the new illustrations!
Posted May 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1670
DumbledoresArmy says:
I will definitely get that anniversary book, also it would be cool for her to draw him at age 30 as was as all the living Characters as they are older at the end of the series. I think it would be cool to see what they would look like 19 years later.
Posted Jun 1, 2008 at 1:49 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
That was a nice interview. I would love to have that anniversary version....
Posted Jun 1, 2008 at 3:25 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
That was a certainly illuminating interview. I have always admired and praised her work.
Posted Jun 1, 2008 at 7:53 AM EST
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