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Description "...I tore off my mask so as not to lose one of her tears... and she did not run away!... And she did not die!... She remained alive, weeping over me, with me. We cried together! I have tasted all the happiness the world can offer! Listen, daroga... listen to this.... While I was at her feet... I heard her say, `Poor, unhappy Erik!'"
~ from "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux

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The story lingers with me regardless of the form it takes.

I devoured the novel while at work yesterday -- it had been years since I read it and I had forgotten how good it is. This image of Erik and Christine wouldn't leave my head, so here it is. (And the sketch is here: [link] ) I never attempted to draw the characters until this picture, so please be gentle...

Erik is probably not as ugly as I could've made him... I'll have to work on that (though it's hard to show his deformities at that angle, anyway)... he has no nose, though. And the poor guy would've been a whole lot less homicidal if he'd only gotten a hug. ^_~

I'd like to do more Phantom pictures, and perhaps I will if people seem to like this one and my inspiration sticks...

Erik and Christine do not belong to me. Please don't sue me. I'm just doing this for fun!
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Comments: 83

Mieux-chan [2012-03-03 19:23:29 +0000 UTC]

This was my favorite part of the novel!
I read it over and cried!

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The-Winged-Warden [2011-10-15 02:56:25 +0000 UTC]

No matter how many times I run across this piece of art, it always captures my attention. The coloring scheme to the true emotions demonstrates the tragic love Erik and Christine share. It is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful masterpiece. I will be adding this to my collection of favorites.

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beautybeyondmask [2011-10-15 01:16:04 +0000 UTC]

its so awesome!!!! I love the book and your picture is perfect, so sad my poor Erik, beautiful...I would just wish you have mantain christines blonde hair

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someone-121 [2011-03-23 02:10:59 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh oh my god please keep on drawing!!!! The same thing happens to me... I keep seeing scenes of the book in my head after I read it... And they stick with me forever. Thank goodness you seem to think like I do, 2 of my friends both despise erik...

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LibraryPhantom [2011-03-15 08:14:38 +0000 UTC]

Poor, sad Erik... I cant tell you of all the times he has gotten to me. He rips my heart out every time. I love this book, this image, and most of all Erik! IF he wants hugs... I always got some extra hugs I can give him! (as most of us here do...)

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lietuvaavyteil [2010-06-25 20:43:16 +0000 UTC]

'My living wife!' I love that part, Itwas so sad! And you drew this so well!

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Lord44 [2009-09-05 21:06:59 +0000 UTC]

i loved that chapter.

...
i started humming from the musical "Pitiful creature of drakness, what kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you, you are NOT ALONE!"

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xdreamingxoutxloudx [2009-03-14 20:58:56 +0000 UTC]

freaking gorgeous. that was one of my favorite parts of the book.

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Eriks-punjab-girl [2009-02-21 17:25:52 +0000 UTC]

This is your first time drawing people?! That is amazing! I've been drawing people forever and I can't draw like that. Maybe I'm more of a cartoonist... Anyway, great pic!

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Shadow7Zerudahime [2008-01-28 04:05:08 +0000 UTC]

WAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!! ERIK!!!

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Midnight-Sama [2008-01-26 02:21:59 +0000 UTC]

may I quote you on that.
"the poor guy would've been a whole lot less homicidal if he'd only gotten a hug. " <- that one. ^.^ it makes me happy.

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Lithium-Nitro [2007-12-15 04:21:51 +0000 UTC]

This is a amazing Picture i'm definatley looking for that book when i visit the book shop again. Again fantastic picture

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Corvis88 [2007-11-26 01:56:49 +0000 UTC]

i've never actually read the book, but after seeing this, i am running out and getting a copy...

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Xyln [2007-08-20 04:12:53 +0000 UTC]

This reminds me of something... hmm

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SailorPhantom [2007-04-09 22:03:24 +0000 UTC]

It looks great and so sad. Wonderful job.

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FireGal6 [2006-12-12 23:38:59 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwwwwww, poor erik..

u drew him great! I love the gray skin!

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SailorPhantom [2006-11-04 19:38:03 +0000 UTC]

That is so much how I imagined it when I read the book. Very well done and very beautiful.

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atya [2006-07-03 13:00:02 +0000 UTC]

Aww....it is a touching artwork of Erik and Christine...i love it. It has inspired me to read the book again. ^^

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Polarbeargirl [2006-03-17 20:42:47 +0000 UTC]

When I read that part in the book, I cried and cried so much! Very nice picture.

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Dragon-hobbit101 [2006-03-08 04:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Margarita: HE'S NOT UGLY! *hugs Erik*

Erik: Margarita.........please............

Margarita: I LOVE his face!

Daroga: She's been crazy about him for months now!

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SummonerLenne550 [2005-10-05 21:49:08 +0000 UTC]

Cute, very cute.
And heartwrenching, just like the book.
Love the coloring job.

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Ladyghost [2005-09-17 13:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Cute!!!
Ladyghost.

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WatchfulGlory [2005-09-13 03:09:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm just going around DA trying to look for good Phantom of the Opera artwork and I found it! Hehe, great job, that's one of my favorite parts of the book and you get a ANOTHER fav to add to your many, I'm sure. ^_^

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suzeyxturpentinex [2005-09-02 03:05:15 +0000 UTC]

Woot! Hooray for Leroux!Erik!

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SoulRansome [2005-07-20 01:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love that part of the book! ^^

How long did it take you to do this? It looks like you spent hours on it!

Aww... *pets Erik* Poor, unhappy, misunderstood sociopath Erik. T_T

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astas-artbox In reply to SoulRansome [2005-07-20 02:45:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! And I think it took me around three hours for the color job... it would've taken a lot longer, because I'm really slow when it comes to Photoshop, but I was coloring under the sketch instead of cleaning up the lines.

Poor, poor Erik... *cuddles him*

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MidStaryNight [2005-07-02 17:55:51 +0000 UTC]

That part in the book was so sad!!! You dipicted it perfectly!!



~Olivia~

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The-Phreak [2005-06-19 00:41:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love this. It really captures thats cene.

:+lovefav:

Good Job.


sometimes i wonder if i need .

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Fontenar [2005-06-05 06:41:20 +0000 UTC]

Awesome pic! So emotional!

And highly entertaining conversation! I have not laughed so hard in ages! Yes, Raoul does deserve to be sporked. Sporked with a spork dipped in ORANGE JUICE so it'll STING!

O.o and I need to lay off the caffeine and sugar O.o

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RosesAndThorns [2005-03-10 23:38:32 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This is awesome! I hope you do more Phantom work!

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Beloved-Infidel [2005-02-26 00:23:01 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely, so full of emotion. For some reason I'm obsessed with Christine's makeup running...

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SukieNeko [2005-01-22 05:46:55 +0000 UTC]

This was from my favirote part of the book, i love it

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astas-artbox In reply to SukieNeko [2005-01-22 16:31:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fave, it's my favorite scene too.

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UDeeN [2005-01-12 23:52:30 +0000 UTC]

ooh so sad poor...poor CHRISTINE!!! She would have life happier with erik!! hehehe ^^ nice work. u mind to have a look at mine? thnx

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giricredwolf [2005-01-09 17:59:27 +0000 UTC]

Hey, this is really cool. I haven't read the book yet, but should. I know the movie's coming out soon... I want to see that. I like the psychological premise presented in the musical. It is apparent, though, that that premise isn't in the book... Oh, well... )

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sighthoundlady [2005-01-09 03:24:18 +0000 UTC]

What a sad and emotional scene, I haven’t read the book but your picture really captures a lot of the scene. They both look so human and alone.

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Sylent-Fantome [2005-01-07 10:42:16 +0000 UTC]

Aww man now i'm crying again it's really lovely.

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astas-artbox In reply to Sylent-Fantome [2005-01-08 00:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Aww, don't cry...

Thank you very much for the fave. ^_^;

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Sylent-Fantome In reply to astas-artbox [2005-01-08 15:02:28 +0000 UTC]

don't worry Erik always makes me cry.

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Spaceman-Chris [2005-01-07 04:23:33 +0000 UTC]

wow, that's really cool. I think you did a good job on Erik's face. Well done.

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astas-artbox In reply to Spaceman-Chris [2005-01-07 04:41:27 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks to you!

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suebrenna [2005-01-06 19:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Great picture! It does convey Erik's unhappiness very well, and the whole scene is just like it could've been imagined in the book (which I've also picked up to reread this week ).

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astas-artbox In reply to suebrenna [2005-01-07 01:46:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Poor Erik... I feel a little guilty drawing him so sad. *sniff*

Hope you enjoy the re-reading as much as I did!

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cozyfire [2005-01-06 17:58:01 +0000 UTC]

I love the subtle remains of the pencil texture in combination with the slightly faded colors. They build SUCH a mood, this image has quite a bit going for it.

Also really enjoy his mask, it draws my eye in a good way.

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astas-artbox In reply to cozyfire [2005-01-07 01:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Sae! ^_^

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Feathers-n-Fluff [2005-01-05 21:04:33 +0000 UTC]

OMG I love this, it's beautiful. Hurray for another Phantom fan. *cries*

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astas-artbox In reply to Feathers-n-Fluff [2005-01-05 21:20:24 +0000 UTC]

Woo, the Tana is a Phantom fan!! That makes me so happy! ^___^

Thanks for the fave, too!

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Feathers-n-Fluff In reply to astas-artbox [2005-01-05 22:13:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, yes I am indeed. I cry after reading the books. ;__;

You're welcome btw, this is a really beautiful piece. =3

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astas-artbox In reply to Feathers-n-Fluff [2005-01-06 05:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^_^; I'm glad that people seem to like it as much as I do. It's rare that I feel this fond for my own artwork... I'm my own worst critic.

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Spidergirl79 [2005-01-04 22:16:57 +0000 UTC]

It looks wonderful! I am in the middle of reading this novel too, but I havent gotten to this part yet.

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