Severus Snape Art - Tumblr Posts

I just happened to glance up at the Snape theme I have on my FireFox window and noticed how the address bar went right over his mouth. I replaced some of the address so **** snarry_forever **** showed over his mouth now. It looked so cool so I took a screenshot and cropped it to just the words and Snape. Then seeing that, I knew I had to add Harry Potter. And of course I had to make one with just severus snape on it. I love when stuff happens organically like this.

For my friend @kookooka2

Thinking about the only times Severus tried to defend himself from Dumbledore

I didn’t want to start my day feeling sad, but then I saw this picture, and well… now I’m overwhelmed with emotions 💔

Your eyes, though, were beautiful, When I gazed into them, Years stretched between me and death.

Snape Artists Deserve Better

Since joining the Snape fandom, I’ve noticed something that really stands out. Compared to other character-based fan communities, the Snape fandom feels overlooked. There’s also a lot of negativity aimed at him, mostly stirred up by Marauders fans and "Snaters." This creates a tough environment, especially for artists and creators who focus on Snape. Unfortunately, their work doesn’t receive the recognition or support it deserves, which can be really discouraging.

I’ve seen so many amazing Snape artworks—pieces that have clearly taken tons of effort and time—get completely ignored. Meanwhile, similar artwork of the Marauders (including characters we barely know anything about like Marlene, Mary, and Dorcas… ) gets thousands of likes and shares in just a few days, quickly spreading across social media platforms. This isn’t just about Tumblr Art, either. The same thing happens with Snape videos on TikTok. They often don’t get the attention they deserve, no matter how well-made.

What’s worse is that even casual Harry Potter fans—those who aren’t part of the Snape or Marauders fandoms—are afraid to post anything about Severus Snape. They worry about the backlash they might face. If they decide to write about him, draw him, or make a video, they often feel like they need to constantly explain that they’re not "Snap supporter" or "Snape fan" and that they’re just creating art. Otherwise, they’ll get bombarded with nasty comments.

This whole situation has made artists hesitant to spend time on Snape-related content. They know it either won’t get the attention it deserves or they’ll face a wave of negativity that makes them regret ever posting it. It’s really sad to see so many talented artists being pushed away because of this toxic environment.

I totally feel for these artists, writers, and overall Snape content creators. Sharing your work takes a lot of courage, especially when you know it might be met with negativity. Art is meant for expression and creativity, so it's tough when those who put their heart into it feel like their work isn’t appreciated.

I don’t know how much longer this toxic atmosphere toward Snape, his fans, and the artists who create content about him will last, but it’s just not fair. Every artist deserves to share their work without fear and get the recognition and support they’ve earned.

Even in childhood, I knew the light was always yours, and even in death, it remains so. But the darkness was always mine, following me into my final breaths, just as it had shadowed me all my life.

Hey I just read your post and to be honest, I completely agree with you! It's refreshing to see someone challenging the notion that he was alone because he was ugly.

But now I'm curious: how do you picture Snape? Is there an actor you've always thought would have nailed the role?

Hey Anon!

Unfortunately, I don’t have a specific actor in mind who perfectly matches my vision of Snape, but there’s a lot of artwork out there that aligns really well with how I imagine him. I’ll try to include some of those in this post.

My top pick would definitely be @ kdrobz’s work. I think the way they portray Snape fits Rowling’s canon version of him so well, and I’m a huge fan of their art:

@ravmint has also captured him in a really compelling way. I absolutely love the expression in this art; it gives off a mix of sadness, detachment and underlying anger that feels spot on:

These are a few more pieces I found on Pinterest that I think really match canon Snape, though sadly I’m not sure who the artists are:

And here’s a female version of Severus Snape that matches my own vision:

I was talking with my friend last night and we got to the topic of Severus, more specifically how everybody sees/thinks of Sev differently. He then described what his teen Sev looks like in his head, and ofc i had to doodle it :]