#chrismars

[hakuspokus]

MARRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! ❄️☃️

Since it basically became a tradition at this point, here’s this year solangelo Christmas drawing ✨ i did something interactive this year on instagram, here’s some of the designs and sketches I did as well. I hope everyone is having a good holiday 😊🎄

[drarryspecificrecs]

2023.08 ~ Top 10 longest fics posted on AO3

1. Good Intentions by Gloworm13 [E, 382k]

►Harry never expected a conversation over returning Draco's wand. [...] Harry can't cope, especially when his group of peers is sent back to Hogwarts to finish their interrupted Seventh Year. And Draco Malfoy is wholly unprepared for facing the love of his life every fucking day now that he knows.

2. About Everything We Fucked Up and Tried to Fix by @zoooooey0610 [E, 246k]

►The time is the Dark Middle Ages, even with Voldemort defeated, the Wizarding world is still a place where Omegas are seen as properties. Couldn’t sleep, Harry came across ‘The Slytherin Wall of Sluts’ that changed the rest of his life, but the cog wheel of destiny may have started to move long before that. Twelve years later, he was confronted with the presents of destiny, and struggled to deal with the mess. However, every step he took seemed to be another mistake.

3. Cut From the Sky by @mallstars [E, 150k]

►"I'm stuck in a time loop, reliving November 2nd. This is the 111th time I've lived through today." Draco stilled. His moody eyes, the tension in his hands where he gripped onto his umbrella, the careful mask of blankness flickering over his face — everything about him was so difficult and so very dear to Harry. "Ah," said Draco, "and?"

4. After the Rain Falls by @shinigami714 [E, 95k]

►After the events of the war, all Harry wants to do is forget. For everything to return to normal. But things never were normal for him, and the war left many marks on him not so easily forgotten. When he receives a surprising offer to return to Hogwarts in a continuing education program, Harry jumps at the chance, and despite his best efforts to deal with his problems alone, discovers along the way that quite often, two minds are greater than one.

5. guard dog by chrismare [?, 63k]

►The first thing Draco ever loved was the Manor. Not the house- it was too big, too quiet, too cold- but the grounds that surrounded it. He grew up on stinging soles, running barefoot through his own little world. One of the house elves had cleaned the tiny cuts on his feet once and told him that he'd get used to it, that he'd grow calluses and it would stop hurting. It never really did.

6. Dating Draco Malfoy by @queenofthyme [M, 60k]

►Draco Malfoy is dating his way through Harry Potter’s endless pool of ex-boyfriends. With the help of Harry’s expert dating advice, he just might find exactly who he’s looking for...

7. Snogging Lessons by Revolocard [T, 58k]

►Harry Potter thought the hardest part about being the Chosen One would be preparing to fight Voldemort. He didn't expect it might actually be missing out on all the normal teenaged stuff. Now in sixth year, Harry feels like an outsider, too worried about being the subject of another Witch Weekly article to try to take part. When he and Draco Malfoy land in a semester's worth of detention, Draco is delighted and horrified to discover the Boy Who Lived is not only a virgin, he doesn't even know how to snog. Secret snogging lessons. It's not like it's anything more than just catching Harry up a bit. What could go wrong?

8. That Marriage Contract by Umeko [E, 54k]

►What happens when the forced marriage and male pregnancy trope combine to spring a surprise on the Boy Who Lived and his arch-rival turned unwitting fiancé? And they all have two dearly departed grandfathers to thank for the mess.

9. Terrible People by @wolfpants [E, 52k] --- ART by @getawayfox

►What happens when Harry and Draco end up on the same Muggle gay cruise? They certainly didn't plan for it to happen (but their friends might have). They're stuck with each other for a week, they might as well make the most of it, right? Featuring a holiday-long game of Truth or Dare, a very ill-judged FWB proposition, decades-long pining, lots of gin, and a small pair of green swimming trunks.

10. and i ignite by @pixiedunhoff [M, 51k]

►Draco Malfoy loves attention - and the Muggle world has given it to him in spades. Through a surprising and humbling series of events, Draco has achieved tremendous success in the music industry. He has recouped his fortune, earned legions of adoring fans, and gets loads of attention. Over the years, it has still never been quite enough… Until the subject of his more sizzling songs abruptly barges back into his life, demanding answers.

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※ Word count: 1k ~ 10k

※ Word count: 10k ~ 40k

The Best and Worst of Times after the War (aka A Tale of Two Soldiers) by WriterwithaWindow [M, 11k]

chasing embers by ryyss [M, 29k]

Firestarter by Justlikewriting [M, 22k]

For each time I see you, things change a little bit by Writelikethat [M, 10k]

i think i might be gay by @stvrlvghtwrites [T, 10k]

Just Nice Things by wodnica [E, 31k]

No One Likes a Mad Woman by @thomasbrodiesandwich [T, 17k]

only the brave by slytheringoddess945 [T, 10k]

Possibly, perhaps be my boyfriend? by @23ster [G, 16k]

Seek, And Ye Shall Find by @nami-writes [T, 14k]

The Switch by @ashiiblack [M, 11k]

Take Me Back (To The Night We Met) by @onelatenight-longago [T, 12k]

What’s Mine is Yours by @fluxweeed [E, 17k]

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Ongoing Fest/Exchange

※ Fics would be listed elsewhere.

HD Wireless 2023 | @hd-wireless

HP Bodice Ripper Fest 2023 | @hp-bodiceripper

HP Law of Attraction Fest | @hp-lawofattraction-fest

[therealmanorman]

Chrismar

this took 1 day (8hrs, 31 mins total) Bow kid and what Timmy is wearing is hat kids outfit, all from Honnojis (Famke/Zumi) Mustache Girl, Snatcher sleigh, Hat Kids outfit, all by cyanatar (Jenna Brown)

[drarryspecificrecsdaily]

2023.08.01

Complete fics posted on AO3 this day

1. Cut From the Sky by @mallstars [E, 150k]

►"I'm stuck in a time loop, reliving November 2nd. This is the 111th time I've lived through today." Draco stilled. His moody eyes, the tension in his hands where he gripped onto his umbrella, the careful mask of blankness flickering over his face — everything about him was so difficult and so very dear to Harry. "Ah," said Draco, "and?"

2. Eighth Year Goes Rather Well by anAshcalledYggdrasil [E, 3k]

►Harry has returned for his 8th Year at Hogwarts, and is slipped some amortentia. Can he throw the affects off before he jumps Malfoy, or will the Slytherin get the surprise of his life?

3. guard dog by chrismare [?, 63k]

►The first thing Draco ever loved was the Manor. Not the house- it was too big, too quiet, too cold- but the grounds that surrounded it. He grew up on stinging soles, running barefoot through his own little world. One of the house elves had cleaned the tiny cuts on his feet once and told him that he'd get used to it, that he'd grow calluses and it would stop hurting. It never really did.

4. the past comes a-knocking by frenchforbird [G, 3k]

►harry has just returned for summer break. draco is hosting his first dinner at grimmauld place. what happens when the person who shows up on the doorstep is a familiar face?

5. Together by @bibislut [G, 1k]

►On the day Harry and Draco finally move in together, Harry reflects on the tentative start of their relationship in Eighth Year.

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Fest/Exchange

1. Better not Touch (Don't Touch) by Anonymous [E, 8k]

►Harry is happy with his life, running a shop in Diagon Alley and spending plenty of time with his husband. When he is cursed, his and Draco’s relationship is put to the test. Can they move forwards together even if they have to put distance between them? ★ HD Wireless 2023 | @hd-wireless

2. Cool About It by Anonymous [M, 16k]

►Harry is so excited for his first date with Draco. But what follows isn't so much a date as it is an all-night odyssey including a malevolent lift, a Gringotts heist, a Sleeping Curse, a trip to the kebab shop, a lack of dancing, a Muggle drug, a rooftop pool party, a black eye and, eventually, a sunrise over a Quidditch stadium. ★ HP Bodice Ripper Fest 2023 | @hp-bodiceripper

3. Stars By the Pocketful by Anonymous [T, 2k]

►Draco arrives first, to scope out the place and pick the best bed before Potter can beat him to it. ★ HD Wireless 2023 | @hd-wireless

[lgenvs3000w23]

Nature Interpretation Through Art (unit #4)

I see “The Gift of Beauty” (Beck et al., 2018) as the passing of nature’s magnetic and recharging quality from interpreter to audience. Nature is known for its magnetic quality that draws people in, to the point of craving fresh air and sunlight almost like a drug. Many people consider nature spiritual and emotionally recharging, which adds to nature's mass appeal and draw. Additionally, an important feature of “The Gift of Beauty” is the. aspect of preservation. Nature’s immense beauty creates an intrinsic drive for one to want to preserve it to be able to continue to appreciate it and allow others the opportunity to do so as well. A huge driving force for me is that I want my future children to experience the beauty of nature, which ultimately drives a need for conservation and sustainability for me.

I think that “The Gift of Beauty” and “The Gift of a Spark” are connected because of how powerful beauty is, often being the spark of interest for many. Notably, beauty is the easiest of the 15 principles and gifts to quickly communicate, especially through art. It is said that one has a maximum of 10 seconds to grab an audience’s attention (Griffith, 2023) so visual art is the most effective and impactful. An example of beauty being utilized to spark interest and desire for nature is through information pamphlets (below). An interpreter chose each of these images to grab attention and convince someone to visit.

(The Adventure Map)

But you don't have to be designing nature pamphlets to act as an interpreter bestowing “The Gift of Beauty” on audiences… the average nature-lover does this all the time without even trying, that's how powerful the draw of nature’s beauty is! Every time we upload a vacation photo of a pretty destination, open our laptops revealing a landscape wallpaper, tell our friends about our camping weekend and so many more tiny things, we are be spreading “The Gift of Beauty” to other’s without even trying! 

So this brings us to the question of “Who are you to interpret nature through art?” Well, I am a human being just like all of you so it is in my nature to enjoy and protect the beauty, as well as want to spread the beauty for others to revel in. Art is one of the most accessible forms of communication on the planet, as art is a universal language that has no economic or social barriers when it comes to personal expression. 

One of the pieces of artwork below is by Claude Monet and one is by an elementary school student… can you tell which is which? 

(Gorden, 2024; Monet, 1897)

I joke of course! However, the point is that both pieces of artwork communicate “The Gift of Nature” and inspire audiences to appreciate nature: one probably inspired a family to go on a nature walk after dinner and the other inspired generations of artists, but the point still stands that art is a power tool to drive audiences. Additionally, art can be expressed in many forms which opens up even more opportunities for the average person to interpret nature.

References 

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage : for a better world. Sagamore Venture.

Gorden, B. (2024). Tissue paper Monet art projects [Photograph]. 123HomeSchool4Me. https://www.123homeschool4me.com/famous-artist-monet_71/

Griffith, R. (2023). Use value proposition to catch attention: Pragmatic Institute. Retrieved from https://www.pragmaticinstitute.com/resources/articles/product/the-10-second-customer-attention-test/#:~:text=User%20experience%20data%20and%20market,they%20engage%20with%20your%20message. 

Monet, C. (1897). Nympheas: Sun Effects [Photograph]. GettyImages. https://www.gettyimages.ca/photos/claude-monet-water-lilies

The Adventure Map. About The Adventure Map [Photograph]. CHRISMAR. https://chrismar.com/pages/about-the-adventure-map%C2%AE

[marislittlethings]

Chapters: 8/8

Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Not Rated 

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply 

Relationships: Draco Malfoy/Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood/Dean Thomas/Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy & Dean Thomas, Luna Lovegood & Draco Malfoy, Draco Malfoy & Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger & Draco Malfoy & Ron Weasley 

Characters: Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter, Dean Thomas, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Original Muggle Character(s), Narcissa Black Malfoy, Original House-Elf Character(s) 

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Spy Draco Malfoy, Draco Malfoy in the Muggle World, Hogwarts Eighth Year, Platonic Relationships, Self-Hatred, Pining, Temporarily Unrequited Love, Mother-Son Relationship, Dysfunctional Family, the author projects her feelings about her parents for seven chapters, at its core this is a story about what adults owe to children in their care, Suicidal Thoughts, more of a character study than a love story

Series: Part 1 of guard dog verse

Summary:

and i've got nothing to fight with but i'll do it cause you asked me to a guard dog with a death wish in the center of the ring, i lose

The first thing Draco ever loved was the Manor. Not the house- it was too big, too quiet, too cold- but the grounds that surrounded it.

He grew up on stinging soles, running barefoot through his own little world. One of the house elves had cleaned the tiny cuts on his feet once and told him that he'd get used to it, that he'd grow calluses and it would stop hurting. It never really did.

[vivianaaq]

Andrea von Chrismar, arquitecta - ed.cl

[sabolek5x4]

SLIGHT HORROR WARNING

Yes, the typo is meant to be there

Meet Akira, my oc :)

It's so bad, I literally began making it in the morning and was afraid I won't finish but yea, just on time, Merry Chrismar everyone! <3

[the-joyful-jester4]

Chrismar og justin nag pa bugnaw

[beautifulbizarremagazine]

'Ergophobia' (oil on panel, 6.5" x 6.5")⁣ .⁣ @chrismarsart's original is available at @coprogallery!⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ posted on Instagram - https://ift.tt/2QUmhBA

[pointer8708]

#pleasetomeetme #thereplacements #paulwesterberg #tommystinson #chrismars #jimdickinson ( #eastmemphisslim ) #jamesvitolancaster #teenagestevedouglas #princegabe #lutherdickinson #alexchilton #maxhuls #andrewlove #bencauley #johnhampton #joehardy #tedjensen photography: #jameslancaster ( production assistant as well ) #danielcorrigan design : #glennparsons Seriously the best “mats “ album , after losing guitarist Bob Stinson ( unfortunately he lost himself) this was Paul at his best with Alex Chilton - a great song on this album and Alex plays guitar on #canthardlywait This band is so f**king great! I do remember when they walked on stage at #thefoxtheater in #detroit wearing the lamp shades from their dressing room whilst they supported #rem or the time Bob Stinson forgot what time they were going on stage at #thestate in #annarbor and his guitar tech played the show or at #coachella when #billiejoearmstrong from #greenday sat in whilst Paul sat on the couch. This album brings back the fondest of memories of this great band! The entire album is brilliant! As in the 87 Village Voice ‘s Paz’s& Jop poll it was considered the 3rd best album of that year Enjoy (at Hollywood Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdeo7eEFcd8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[havengallery]

Chris Mars @chrismarsart , "The Healing", oil on panel, 11 x 11 inches, on view through December 8th, 2018. - To inquire on available work, please DM us or email info@Havenartgallery.com. View the entire collection here: http://www.havenartgallery.com/portfolio/mars-dangler-despain-2018/ #chrismars #healing #landscape #autumnal #healer #night #havengallery #autumn #congregate #inspiration #surrealism #fish #Nature #hat #oil #painting #instamood #eyes #beautiful #macabre #darkart #magic #soul #spirit #emotive #emotion #imagine #art #creepy #amazing (at Haven Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3HHUDha7P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kg8ucnivvt8v

[darkdandy13]

#MusicMonday #LastFM #Top4WeeklyArtists #TheReplacements #PaulWesterberg #TommyStinson #BobStinson #ChrisMars #SlimDunlap #Pixies #FrankBlack #BlackFrancis #JoeySantiago #KimDeal #DavidLovering #MacintoshPlus #RamonaAndraXavier #X #Xtheband #ExeneCervenka #JohnDoe #BillyZoom #DJBonebrake #TonyGilkyson https://www.instagram.com/p/CHYE2A6nqgh/?igshid=c1rkulb1ezg0

[totalrockfiend]

TIM | THE REPLACEMENTS - September 18, 1985 . These punky progenitors of the coming "alt-rock sound" that would soon enough hector it's way to mainstream dominance had a knack for crafting devilishly charming pop gems. . A fact in clear evidence on their fourth, and perhaps second best, LP, Tim with fabulously infectious tunes like Kiss Me On The Bus, Waitress In The Sky, Bastards of Young + Left Of The Dial, to name just a few. . The 'Mats had far bigger aspirations. But sadly, never scored the big hit band leader Paul Westerberg was so desperately chasing. And the recording career of these once ultimate underground indie darlings faded into sweet oblivion in the early '90s. Here's a happy 35th to Tim and the Trouble Boys themselves! . P.S. Tim also marks the 'Mats last album with founding the guitarist, Bob Stinson, who sadly die in '95 due to organ failure brought on by years of drug and alcohol abuse. . . . . #totalrockfiend #cdcollection #cdcollections #cdcollector #cdcollectors #thereplacements #tim #paulwesterberg #tommystinson #bobstinson #chrismars (at Beverly Hills, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFR_UtKjhu3/?igshid=kt331dmep4hm

[marislittlethings]

Chapters: 1/1

Fandom: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling

Rating: Explicit 

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin 

Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Regulus Black, James Potter 

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Trans Sirius Black, Transmasculine Sirius Black, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Exhibitionism, Praise Kink, Light Dom/sub, the lightest, Unsafe Sex, Under-negotiated Kink, sane and consensual but possibly unsafe, jegulus for half a second, use of feminine terms for anatomy of a transmasculine character, the teeniest tiniest hint of dubcon because these mfs do not communicate, further explanation in chapter notes for those who need it

  Summary:

"-the last three parties you dragged me to?" It’s a nice voice, masculine, soft but with just enough gravel in it to make Sirius perk up in curiosity. There’s a heavy pause, and then the same voice continues, exasperated. "You ditched me to hit on fucking Gilderoy Lockhart, who is not only the straightest man I have ever met, but also the most insufferable."

Two men come into view, stepping through the doorway and into the library. They don't immediately register that the room is already occupied, fully immersed in whatever argument they're having.

One of them is maybe the most beautiful person that Sirius has ever seen in his life. He has a mess of honey curls, big brown eyes, and a scowl that twists his mouth into something Sirius would like to bite. He suspects that he'd like to bite the man's mouth whatever shape it's in, but that's besides the point.