“You have your mother's eyes.” —Professor Snape
I found this portrait print of a portrait style popular in the 1700's... I also had a couple pairs of cosplay glasses that gave me an idea! What if Harry was born in 1780 instead of 1980?
This altered painting is a little nod to that idea : I painting in Harry's iconic glasses, green eyes, and transformed the medallion into a pendant of the deathly hallows. But I kept his terrible wig, because that was the fashion at the time for young men (and women!)
I really enjoyed painting these glasses... did you know I worked as an optician while I went to college for art and design? I fitted, dispensed, made and repaired glasses... so I was very picky when it came to painting these distinct spectacles!
The vintage print was collected locally in Brampton, Ontario. The frame is heavy and very old, closer to antique than vintage. I replaced the matte with a black one which really makes the artwork pop. Wall display.
“Harry c1780’”
Painted by Heather Castles
13 x 21 cm (5.25 x 8.25 inch) vintage print
27 x 37 cm (10.75 x 14.75 inch) vintage wood frame
P.S. Check out the fun wallpaper I put on the back of the art! Malfoy doesn't look too pleased about it, lol!
