Salt and Pepper Fest: By the Sea, You and Me (Minerva/Poppy; PG)

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Title: By the Sea, You and Me
Artist: shadowycat
Pairing: Minerva/Poppy
Rating: PG
Media: Colored pencil on watercolor paper
Warning(s): None
Summary/Prompt: P13: A seaside holiday after the war.
A/N: After so many Scottish winters, I figured once the ladies got the chance to go on holiday, someplace warm and tropical would be very appealing. :D

Comments

[gracerene]

Oh gosh this is just so lovely and it's making me crave the summer like crazy!! The colors are so bright and happy and fabulous and they both looks so wonderfully relaxed and happy! So gorgeous!

[therealsnape.livejournal.com]

As the wind howls around the house, I can totally understand Minerva and Poppy. I wish I had a Portkey.

I love the sunhats, and Poppy's painted toenails, and Minerva's Gryffindor tartan plaid. And, of course, your square glasses and tight, black bun.

A delightful start to the pepper-and-salt fest!

[gingertart50.livejournal.com]

This is delightful! I hope that the ladies had a wonderful holiday, they certainly look as if they are enjoying themselves. I love the glowing colours and their expressions.

[lq-traintracks.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love this! The colors are great, the little look they're sharing... I'm so happy for them! :-)

[besamislabios]

This is delightful. Love the colors and the way they're looking at each other. Lovely!

[elmyraemilie.livejournal.com]

So many hearts for this! I love the way they're looking at each other. Great work!

[capitu]

This is so, so amazing, I can't even -- I love them in their bathing suits, it just looks so cheerful and brilliant. The hats, the flip-flops, the pick nick basket, the tablecloth and they just look so fabulous! Beautiful. Perfect!

[writcraft]

This is absolutely lovely - it's so bright and charming, and the use of coloured pencils as the medium is perfect for this piece. I adore how happy they look, how content and cheerful - it's really befitting of the glorious setting. And the tartan rug, picnic basket and intricate little details like the vivid blue flip flops and painted toes are all wonderful additions.

This made me smile as soon as I saw it, it's really lovely and warming. Thank you!

[dreamy-dragon73.livejournal.com]

This is beautiful. They look so blissfully happy in the sunshine. I especially love their expressions and the subtle play on house colours.

[tamlane.livejournal.com]

WOW!!!!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous, and it's giving me allllllll the Minerva/Poppy feels! *sigh* I can't think of any two ladies more deserving of a seaside getaway, can you? You really outdid yourself with the details - the basket, the floral-print sarong, the tartan blanket, the flip flops and painted toenails OMG! So lovely and peaceful and full of life and vitality. Kudos!

[abigail89.livejournal.com]

This is wonderful! Love the colors, especially on the blankets. Delightful!

[torino10154]

This is just wonderful! Sunny and warm, vibrant colors. They look so happy. Fantastic piece. Great job!

[kellychambliss.livejournal.com]

This is just lovely and so totally what I need here, still in the grip of snowy winter. The blues of water and sky are so inviting, and Minerva and Poppy are both just as I'd imagine: sensible hats to protect from the sun (Minerva's is pretty dashing, actually), attractive but not-too-revealing bathing suits. Of course Minerva' beach blanket would be Gryffindor tartan, and I can just see her *not* having painted toenails while Poppy does. I love their age and their glasses and their clear affection.

[woldy]

This is just lovely! I love the combination of escapism and practicality with the hamper, towels and hats. An excellent choice of holiday destination :-)

[khalulu]

I love Minerva's bare feet. They deserve this holiday - enjoy!

[perverse-idyll.livejournal.com]

What an irresistible, eye-catching scene! The colors are wonderful, and it's such a pleasure to see them sauntering forth bare-legged, in demure bathing suits and jaunty hats. I love the towel tied around Poppy's hips, and their middle-aged faces, their distinctive spectacles, and the happy anticipation they share with that look. Truly a delightful picture and a lovely couple.

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

What a lovely scene, really well portrayed. I love how warm and happy this feels. Perfect contrast to the snowy day we're having where I am. Great work!

[digthewriter]

Oh this is incredible. I just love it so much. Absolutely gorgeous background, wonderful characters... truly amazing.

Thanks so much.

[thistle-verse.livejournal.com]

This is PERFECT.

[iwao.livejournal.com]

Oh, this is so very lovely! And it makes me all warm and melty to see them relaxing on a beach like this. And I love the little detaisl, painted toenails, fluffy towels, sarong, beautiful tropical beach; lovely lovely drawing. Thank you!<3

[cranky--crocus.livejournal.com]

Aaaaah that is so lovely! So many beautiful things!

1. A busty Minerva! I don't think I've actually seen/read that very often, so it's quite a nice change!
2. Their swimsuits. Very fashionable and yet covering. I approve.
3. Their necks. They both have the most gorgeous necks.
4. Whoo-ee, they've both got legs! Their feet are wonderfully-rendered, too--well done.
5. Their expressions. Every time I look I seem to read them differently, as if the characters are having a real conversation.
6. Their beach hats. How practical and yet, again, fashionable! And matching!
7. Of course Minerva has a tartan/plaid towel or blanket.
8. That background is stunning. Love that we can even see their footsteps in the sand--beautiful job. The grass and ocean are brilliantly coloured.
9. Their shared space with the placing of arms. D'awwwr.
10. Poppy's beach wrap. Gorgeous, colourful thing! Also, her waist! She definitely hides that away in her robes. (;

Whenever I walk outside I'm surrounded (and often covered) in snow, but when I look at this, I think that perhaps it's possible we'll hit summer again--one of these years (surely this winter isn't just one season).

[pauraque]

Beautiful! It makes you want to just step into the picture with them and feel that warm sand and sea breeze. *happy sigh*

[secretsolitaire.livejournal.com]

This is delightful! *wants to go to the beach right now*

[sdkshelly.livejournal.com]

Oh this is so bright and colorful and I actually feel warm looking at this!! Wonderful job!!

[katmarajade.livejournal.com]

This is gorgeous! I wish I were there with them! I love their legs, the picnic basket, and the gorgeous, textured look of the surf in particular. Lovely in every way. Beautiful work-- thanks for sharing!