Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist Exploring Humanity through Mythic Visions Angela R. Sasser is an illustrator creating elegant dark fantasy and character-driven art in digital and traditional media. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.angelasasser.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - ["Cassiel's Servant" Art Archive](https://www.angelasasser.com/cassiels-servant-art-collection-1-elua-cassiline-monks-enamel-pin-concepts/) - [Latest Update 7-9-2026] I've completed the grayscale & gold edition of my "Cassiel's Servant" fan cover! Check this post for the full details to see the final image, concept sketches, and new upcoming Patreon Rewards related to the painting. The color version is coming in the near-future!I wanted to give my Free Members a peek - [Secret Sketchbook - SGT Ten of Swords Part 1 - Concept + Art Process](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-sgt-ten-of-swords-part-1-concept-art-process/) - An exclusive Patrons-only sneak peek at a SECRET hush hush project I'm excited about. Pledge at any level to see the secret painting peek!Hey folks, I've been quietly working while the January reboot of my life/career occurs. I wanted to share with you a secret project only Patrons are getting a peek at right now, - [Secret Sketchbook - Cassiel's Servant Fan Cover Part 1 - Mood Board & Thumbnailing](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-cassiels-servant-fan-cover-part-1-mood-board-thumbnailing/) - It's been a busy fall while I've been sharpening my skills with the Exalted Art Challenge and making ready for the holiday rush. I've also been prepping for a grand return to both freelancing and in-person events, which means I've been knocking the dust off my portfolio and online presence. There's lots to do, but I'm - [Art Collection: Exalted Art Challenge 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-collection-exalted-art-challenge-2020-4/) - After much contemplation, I've decided to go ahead and mark the Exalted Art Challenge as 'complete'! I've been working on it since October of 2020, so it was time to end this not-so-short break from the Birthstone Goddesses, despite the fact I didn't quite get to finish the final two topics of the Challenge due - [Studio Hangout FEB 2025 - Valentine's Art, Good News, & Artist AMA [Video + Monthly Digest]](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-hangout-feb-2025-valentines-art-good-news-artist-ama-video-monthly-digest/) - It's been an eventful and emotional month! Here's a quick rundown on everything you might've missed in February. Like last month's Studio Hangout, you can get the quick highlights of this studio hangout from reading this post or watch the full video above or on my YouTube which also has chapters and closed captions. A transcript - [MAR 2016 Studio Hangout - Character Theme: Fairy Tales](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2016-studio-hangout-character-theme-fairy-tales/) - https://plus.google.com/events/cd8hjnp2uudjfp2euimg88k7ij8I'm trying something a little different for this month's studio hangout. Come watch me draw the character chosen from among my Patreon Patrons' suggestions tomorrow afternoon, 3pm EST!In the interest of making this easier for you guys to watch, I'm switching the monthly sketch from pencil to digital. It's just too hard to see me - [Studio Hangout APR 2025 + AMA - Character Art, Vampire Pirates, & Free Commission Slots [Video + Monthly Digest]](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-hangout-apr-2025-ama-character-art-vampire-pirates-free-commission-slots-video-monthly-digest/) - Another monthly Studio Hangout and AMA arrives! How is it the end of April already?? As per usual, you can watch the video above or read the summary in text here. Captions are included on the video and a transcript is also included attached to this post for your reference. ---- There's no way to - [Studio Hangout May 2025 + AMA - Medical Woes, Clair Obscur, and Discussing How to Commission Artists](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-hangout-may-2025-ama-medical-woes-clair-obscur-and-discussing-how-to-commission-artists/) - The end of the month has come and with it the monthly Studio Hangout update that wraps up all the happenings and posts you might have missed! Watch the video above or read the TL;DR summary below. The video includes captions and the transcript is attached to this post. Personal Updates Medical Woes - My - [Studio Hangout June 2025 + AMA - The Health Insurance Circus, New Character Art, and Discussing My Fave Media](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-hangout-june-2025-ama-the-health-insurance-circus-new-character-art-and-discussing-my-fave-media/) - Have a look at all the happenings and posts you might have missed in June, plus the monthly Ask Me Anything segment where I answer questions from fans and Patrons! Watch the video above or read the TL;DR summary below. The video includes captions with the transcript attached to this post. Personal Updates We were - [[Recording Posted] April 2015 Studio Hangout + Giveaway Winner!](https://www.angelasasser.com/recording-posted-april-2015-studio-hangout-giveaway-winner/) - The recording of last night's Hangout is up! You can watch the video here:https://youtu.be/G3EtwryBqLk Here is a summary of the topics and links: TOPICS this Hangout: - Medical issues, motivation, and art.- Female character redesigns. - NEW Etsy shop! - Women in Fantasy Illustration Facebook Group- Graphic Artists Online QUESTIONS answered: - How long does - [[VIDEO] Studio Hangout July 2017 - Coloring Book, DragonCon, & Kickstarter!](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-studio-hangout-july-2017-coloring-book-dragoncon-kickstarter/) - This video ushers in my return to sharing monthly Studio Hangouts with you guys! In this month's Studio Hangout, I talk about the epicness that has been July thus far! From my first coloring book published this month to all the fun things happening in the near future. Plus, get a look at my studio - [July 2025 Studio Hangout + AMA - Art Fight, OC Art, & My Fave Tropes](https://www.angelasasser.com/july-2025-studio-hangout-ama-art-fight-oc-art-my-fave-tropes/) - Time for July's Studio Hangout! It's coming to you a little late because I wanted to give the Art Fight art feature room to breathe, but here we are with the monthly wrap-up of everything you might've missed in July! Feel free to watch the video above or read and enjoy this article at your - [[VIDEO] Studio Hangout - August 2017 [PATREON EXTENDED CUT]](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-studio-hangout-august-2017-patreon-extended-cut/) - I'm finally settling into a groove with the monthly videos and hope you all enjoy the new format I've been perfecting with them! Come hang out with me in my studio while I talk about DragonCon feels and fails, talk about art, and answer viewer questions! In the Behind the Scenes Patrons-only section, I - [[VIDEO] Studio Hangout SEP 2017 [Patreon Extended Cut]](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-studio-hangout-sep-2017-patreon-extended-cut/) - Pull up a chair and hang out with me while I chat about art, life, and the happenings around the studio this month! It's been a weird month that started out with a visit from Tropical Storm Irma. I also showcase new art and answer a couple of questions about inspiration and online classes I - [[VIDEO] Studio Hangout OCT 2017 - Kickstart Art Review, Inktober, and My Favorite Author](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-studio-hangout-oct-2017-kickstart-art-review-inktober-and-my-favorite-author-2/) - Prepare for spoopiness in my video wrap-up of October! I discuss my experience with the Kickstart Art class hosted by Make Your Art Work and Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, share new art, and answer the burning question of who my favorite author is!PLUS, this Patreon extended edition includes your monthly Behind the Scenes look at my - [New Art! "Blue Eye, Silver Tongue"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-blue-eye-silver-tongue/) - I've been working on this fan art piece ever since Blue Eye Samurai came out and finally had a chance to finish it after wrapping up deadlines, taxes, and Life Happening(TM). Mizu's story of revenge, betrayal, and growth spoke to me in ways that made me want to drop everything and keep writing my own - [June 2024 Update - Adventures in Quitting Adobe](https://www.angelasasser.com/june-2024-update-adventures-in-quitting-adobe/) - The Experiment BeginsHey, friends & Patrons! It's been a time of change and transition as we settle into a new pattern of digesting books so that I might create art inspired by them. Since the last update, I've cracked open Cassiel's Servant by Jacqueline Carey and have been immersed in the Cassiline warrior monk's origin story! - [TUTORIAL: How I Plan A Gallery Display](https://www.angelasasser.com/tutorial-how-i-plan-a-gallery-display/) - (Click here for a larger view of the gallery display featured in the preview image.)Excitement is in the air with my biggest convention of the year just around the corner - DragonCon! I have a gallery display in the Art Show, as well as prints in the Print Shop this year. I thought you all - [Planning a Convention Booth + Art Show Display with Visual Aids](https://www.angelasasser.com/planning-a-convention-booth-art-show-display-with-visual-aids/) - Peeking my head up to say "Hello there" I'm alive! With Multiverse coming up in October, I've been hard at work envisioning ways to make my grand return to cons a big one and thought I'd let you all in on that process.My Old BoothMy very first big con booth debuted at DragonCon 2019, which - [Organizing the Chaos 2019 Edition](https://www.angelasasser.com/organizing-the-chaos-2019-edition/) - With 2019 upon us and my head full of ambitions, I'm admittedly feeling overwhelmed already with all of the things I want to do this year. I want to work towards the calendar, art book, etc, but also finish up many of the pending designs on my Ladies of the Months art list (pins, stickers, - [JordanCon Art Show Award!](https://www.angelasasser.com/jordancon-art-show-award/) - This past weekend, I went to a convention for the first time in 2 years! I had honestly been anxious about it all week. Would everyone at my panels think I was an imposter? Would my work do well? Would my breath be stinky??? Aaaah! I was a wreck!Thankfully, JordanCon was a small, chill convention - [Meet the Artist Event at Staffords Art & Craft Gallery](https://www.angelasasser.com/meet-the-artist-event-at-staffords-art-craft-gallery/) - Head's up to my local Georgia folks! I'll be at the Staffords Art & Craft Gallery this weekend, Saturday the 28th from 3-5 pm EST, for a Meet the Artist event at this small, cozy gallery.I'll be hanging out at a table in the corner of the gallery where you can come chat with me - [March 2026 - My Attempts at Adapting as an Artist in Impossible Times](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2026-my-attempts-at-adapting-as-an-artist-in-impossible-times/) - It's been awhile since I posted a more personal update, but I wanted to give a sign of life! It's been quiet around here while I've been shaking up the formula with how I do things as an artist and working on commissions for private clients.[Above: A peek at some of my recent private commission - [Secret Sketchbook: Cassiel's Servant Fan Cover Part 3 - Refining Joscelin & Archangel Cassiel](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-cassiels-servant-fan-cover-part-3-refining-joscelin-archangel-cassiel/) - If you've missed my teases of the Cassiel's Servant fan cover on my socials or monthly updates, enjoy a closer look at the preliminary front cover and the design of the Archangel Cassiel. There's still a ways to go before I can reveal the final version, but I wanted to give those who have been - [[Secret Sketchbook] Cassiel's Servant - Enamel Pin & Sticker Designs](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-cassiels-servant-enamel-pin-sticker-designs/) - As part of my exploration of inspiring novels for this Story Sketcher project, I also wanted to see if I could come up with any interesting object designs for enamel pins (and matching stickers) inspired by the stories I'm exploring. Creating designs like this stretches a whole other skillset aside from cover design that I - [Project Status: CASSIEL'S SERVANT Art To-Do List](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-cassiels-servant-art-to-do-list/) - I wanted to check-in as I've been silent for a little while thanks to a busy, busy month. I've been off toiling away on the Exalted Art Challenge, launching my 2025 Birthstone Goddesses Calendars, and finishing up my readthrough of CASSIEL'S SERVANT so I can finally approach the much-anticipated task of creating my own cover - [[Auction Now Live!] Art Auction Head's Up! Lady of September's Original Painting & Collectible VISAGE Print](https://www.angelasasser.com/auction-now-live-art-auction-heads-up-lady-of-septembers-original-painting-collectible-visage-print/) - EDIT: The Stardust Auction has arrived! Check below the images in this post for direct links to where to bid on each piece. Also see "Help Share Our Auction" at the bottom of this post for ways to help our small artists-ran Collective spread the word. It makes a big difference for us!If you've had - [[Art] Commission Gallery - Vamps & Vigilantes](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-commission-gallery-vamps-vigilantes/) - I've been a little quiet around here while I've had my head to the desk working through a few private commissions to help catch up with all our medical bills from our tumultuous 2025. I thought you guys might enjoy seeing a couple I'm allowed to share!Echo for Aquatica1000You may have spotted this tragically handsome - [April 2026 - Setbacks & Successes](https://www.angelasasser.com/april-2026-setbacks-successes/) - April has been the longest month of mixed blessings, so it's time for a big update! While there's going to be a bit of bad news in this post, there is some glimmer of hope at the end, so hang in there!The SetbacksTo begin with the worst of it, my husband and I face the - [AUG 2016 Character Jam: Princess Peach](https://www.angelasasser.com/aug-2016-character-jam-princess-peach/) - See the full image here. Sadly there is no video with commentary this month since my mic didn't pick up my voice. :(The chosen character for the Favorite Video Game Character theme was Vanessa's suggestion of Princess Peach! I couldn't resist drawing such an iconic princess. I might just have to bring this one to - [Exhibition Appearance: ART OF TAROT at the Ghost Gallery in Seattle, WA](https://www.angelasasser.com/exhibition-appearance-art-of-tarot-at-the-ghost-gallery-in-seattle-wa/) - I'm so excited to share that my Temperance painting from the Woven Path Tarot deck will be making an appearance at the Art of Tarot exhibit opening today, from May 8th to June 7th. If you're in the neighborhood, drop in and take a look at this piece in-person, alongside so many other lovely and - [[WIP] The Blade Beast of the Steel Forest - Thumbnail Sketches & Design Sneak Peek](https://www.angelasasser.com/wip-the-blade-beast-of-the-steel-forest-thumbnail-sketches-design-sneak-peek/) - I've been busy working on an intense and extremely fun commission for a client, Malus the 16th, of their demigod character, Ganjo, the Blade Beast of the Steel Forest, from the Exalted tabletop RPG from Onyx Path Publishing. I'm designing this character from the ground up with the final goal to draw an illustration of - [Art Fight 2025 Collection - Video + Image Gallery](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-fight-2025-collection-video-image-gallery/) - Art Fight has concluded and what a glorious battle it was! This year, I used the event as a way to practice drawing simplified emoticon portraits with the hope that one day soon I can make some of my own emotes for my Discord and Twitch. Watch the video above for the run down or - [New Art! Little Gem Goddesses of Autumn](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-little-gem-goddesses-of-autumn/) - Happy Friday, all! In anticipation of the Goddesses of Autumn enamel pins Kickstarter launching on Monday, I wanted to share the chibi sticker designs of the Autumn gals I did since they'll be making their debut as Stretch Goals for the Kickstarter project (and eventually as freebies here on Patreon once the pin Kickstarters are - [[ART] No More Silence + Art for Charity Drive!](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-no-more-silence-art-for-charity-drive/) - EDIT 7/30/2020: Paypal has automatically closed the Money Pool so I am going to call this Charity Drive done for now! I hope to do more drives like this in the future, as I feel it is a way we can all help good causes together. I'll be posting soon which charities I've donated to - [[Early Release] Unboxing Art - Mucha's Le Pater Century Guild Edition](https://www.angelasasser.com/early-release-unboxing-art-muchas-le-pater-century-guild-edition/) - I've been saving opening up the lovely package I received from the Century's Guild long-awaited Kickstarter since a couple of weeks ago till I could take a moment to enjoy it. That moment has finally come!Join me as I unbox the loveliness and dive into this wonderful collection of Mucha's spiritual works! This video will - [Introducing The Ladies of the Months ART NOUVEAU Series!](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-the-ladies-of-the-months-art-nouveau-series/) - Watch a quick intro of the new series of paintings and masks I've recently launched here on Patreon! You can already make your Pledges today over at the Ladies of the Months Patreon Page if you'd like to get in on Lady of January themed Rewards. Remember to check my Rewards comparison infographic to see - [Winter Offering - Video Tutorial & High Res](https://www.angelasasser.com/winter-offering-video-tutorial-high-res/) - Here is the 15 minute narrated video for my Winter Offering Painting! I discuss the inspiration for my holiday paintings, materials, texture-making techniques, etc.I've also linked to an unlisted YouTube version for you all to stream for those who might be on limited bandwidth and who don't want to download the file first to be - [Secret Sketchbook: Ganjo the Blade Beast - Part 2 - Painting & Problem Solving](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-ganjo-the-blade-beast-part-2-painting-problem-solving/) - Welcome back for another Patrons-only Secret Sketchbook behind the scenes peek! For this entry, I discuss the painting process of Ganjo, the Blade Beast of Steel Forest, particularly talking about the problem-solving along the way, weapon research, and more. Be sure to check out Part 1 for my discussion of character design and composition planning.Don't - [Exalted Character of the Week Vol 2 + Bonus Valentine's Comic](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-character-of-the-week-vol-2-bonus-valentines-comic/) - Until May rolls around and this Patreon is re-vamped with a brand new theme, I'Il be sharing the fun random arts I do, like the next collection of character portraits for the Exalted Character of the Week challenge I host over at the Forge of Wonders. It was another adventure in experimenting with different styles - [My 2025 Streaming Schedule - Tune In for Art & Gaming!](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-2025-streaming-schedule-tune-in-for-art-gaming/) - Well, friends, I've been ungovernable for years when it comes to making a stream schedule. Here's my attempt to bring order to the chaos by scheduling some recurring events! I'm going to try to obey it as long as I can, though sessions may run long or short, depending on each day's activities. Let us - [Monster Girls Challenge 2015 - Set I](https://www.angelasasser.com/monster-girls-challenge-2015-set-i/) - EDIT: Added the final two gals, Dullahan and Dragon!Hey guys! I was going to wait and drop this set of Monster Girls on Halloween, but it looks like Patreon wants to start charging Patrons within the next few days, so here we are! I'm still missing two Monster Girls (Dullahan and Dragon Girl), but they'll - [SEP 2018 Status - New Original Art Archive + New Coloring Pages](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2018-status-new-original-art-archive-new-coloring-pages/) - After the doozy that was the last couple of months, I'm really happy to report that we're doing much better! The most stressful part of life (waiting on my husband's test results and fearing the worst) is over and now we can focus on his treatment and recovery. We still need to wait before treatment - [MSAD - Week 1 - Face Mask Designs + 6 Outfits Suggestions Needed!](https://www.angelasasser.com/msad-week-1-face-mask-designs-6-outfits-suggestions-needed/) - My Art Vacation has began in earnest with sketching every day for the first short week in May for May Sketch A Day! I'll be sharing weekly compilations of this event here so I don't overwhelm you guys with daily posting.Day 1 - Calavera Face MasksI wasn't planning to sketch face masks until I saw - [May Sketch A Day 2019 Begins!](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-2019-begins/) - Sorry to make another post so soon, but I wanted to let you all know about an event I'm super excited for! I was too slammed last year to participate, but this year I'm going all in on May Sketch A Day, an Art Challenge which asks you to sketch every day. There is no - [May Sketch A Day Week 3 - Tieflings Galore!](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-week-3-tieflings-galore/) - This week, my muse followed my Dungeons & Dragons character, Anko, down the inspiration rabbithole this time! I have a lot of behind-the-scenes deadline to meet this week, which meant an 'easy' week where I didn't have to think too much, just have pure fun exploring this character who's already fairly established in my brain.It's - [Ladies of the Months Book Sketch Collection I](https://www.angelasasser.com/ladies-of-the-months-book-sketch-collection-i/) - I haven't shared new art in here in what feels like forever! Kickstarter, the holidays, and doc appointments have kept me busy and I profess to having more than a little bit of art block that's been getting me down. Nothing I was drawing for myself was coming out the way I wanted!But the life - [Ladies of the Months Art Book Tease](https://www.angelasasser.com/ladies-of-the-months-art-book-tease/) - This year is going to be an exciting time! With the main set of paintings now complete for the Ladies of the Months, it's time for me to move on to the next phase of this project I've been looking forward to for a long time!The Alternate LadiesWhen I was first creating my main paintings - [Oct 2019 Wrap-Up: The Con Aftermath + Vacation Days Begin!](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2019-wrap-up-the-con-aftermath-vacation-days-begin/) - Another month has passed, bringing us another wrap-up! October has been blessedly slower now that my last con of the year has happened. It's been a time to come down from the crazy gauntlet of events and finish up a few small, but important tasks before I go on a vacation!That's right, you guys. A - [Nov 2019 Wrap-Up: Good Habits, Winter Goddesses, + Holiday Shop Open!](https://www.angelasasser.com/nov-2019-wrap-up-good-habits-winter-goddesses-holiday-shop-open/) - It felt only natural that I should follow up last month's wrap-up post featuring my trashed studio with a follow-up shot of it all cleaned up! I spent my much-needed 2 weeks off getting my studio and office in ship-shape, playing Chrono Trigger, and reading Jacqueline Carey's Starless.I didn't do any art, much to my - [Apr 2019 Wrap-Up: Little Gems, Con Season, Etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/apr-2019-wrap-up-little-gems-con-season-etc/) - Wow this year is just flying by! Convention season is already upon us, which means show season is here as well. Aaaah!My first con of the year was JordanCon, which was lovely as always! I got to hang out with other artists and talk about streaming, as well as geek out over Dan Dos Santos' - [July 2019 Wrap-Up: Too Many Books in My House. Send Help!](https://www.angelasasser.com/july-2019-wrap-up-too-many-books-in-my-house-send-help/) - July was a month dedicated to ALL the Goddesses of Summer pin things! The Kickstarter took over my life, as Kickstarters are wont to do, and I found myself the recipient of so much love and support! Seriously, you guys are awesome. We funded the Goddesses of Summer pins in no small part to fan - [AUG + SEP 2019 Wrap-Up: Tis the Convention Season, Kickstarter Craziness, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/aug-sep-2019-wrap-up-tis-the-convention-season-kickstarter-craziness-etc/) - Oof I realize I forgot to put up a wrap-up for August, so you get a 2-for-1 deal of wrap-ups today! I've been adjusting to life after experimenting with this quarterly Kickstarter format, surviving a massive con like DragonCon, etc. I would say that I've been able to handle this well, but I've been pretty overwhelmed! - [Status NOV 2018 - Book Updates & Upcoming Appearances](https://www.angelasasser.com/status-nov-2018-book-updates-upcoming-appearances/) - November, November! Yet another month went by WAY too quickly. This was a month of rest and healing for us while I took some desperately needed downtime and celebrated Thanksgiving with friends and family. There's nothing like a very difficult year to make you appreciate the people around you even more. So thank you to - [Secret Sketchbook - The Little Ladies](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-the-little-ladies/) - I'm excited to share with my Kickstarter Backers and Patreon Patrons this special sneak peek into the chibi versions of the Ladies of the Months (whom I have dubbed LITTLE LADIES)!Chibi and Super Deformed art styles show off the cute and lighter side of your characters! (I've written a tutorial on this style, for those - [Studio Hangout MAR 2025 - TTRPG Portraits & Artist AMA [Video + Monthly Digest]](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-hangout-mar-2025-ttrpg-portraits-artist-ama-video-monthly-digest/) - Where did March go??? Here's the skinny on the happenings, new art, etc. for this month. You can watch the video above (which has captions and chapter breaks in the desc on YouTube) for my full update. This post contains an abbreviated summary if you're short on time and a transcript of the full video attached - [Did You Know? Unknown Nouveau](https://www.angelasasser.com/did-you-know-unknown-nouveau/) - If you’ve been enjoying my Ladies of the Months series thus far, you might also enjoy the series of articles I’ve been writing here on Patreon called Unknown Nouveau. While Mucha is one of my strongest influences on this series, there are so many wonderful artists who emerged from the Art Nouveau movement during its - [June 2023 - Important Health Update! Calendar Delayed!?](https://www.angelasasser.com/june-2023-important-health-update-calendar-delayed/) - While the dust has been settling here, I wanted to make sure I still touch base at least once a month to let you guys know what's up!To be quite honest with you all, it's been a difficult month of just trying to deal with the overwhelm of everything. June has been nonstop doctor's appointments - [June 2019 Wrap-Up: Kickstarter, Upcoming Cons, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/june-2019-wrap-up-kickstarter-upcoming-cons-etc/) - It's been a relatively quiet month here on Patreon, as I've been busy managing all the moving parts of the Goddesses of Summer Kickstarter and adjusting to a major life change. My husband has started a new job and suddenly we now have the option to improve our situation a bit! We can finally start - [May 2019 Wrap-Up: Vacation, MSAD, & Upcoming Giveaway!](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-2019-wrap-up-vacation-msad-upcoming-giveaway/) - Ooops we're over halfway into June and I've not posted my May wrap-up yet! As ever, May (and June) have been a crunched month while I prepare to unleash the Birthstone Goddesses enamel pins upon the world. And what did I decide to do in the middle of the hype period for my upcoming enamel - [May Sketch A Day Week 5 - Dark Fey & Mermaids + Full Month Recap](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-week-5-dark-fey-mermaids-full-month-recap/) - Week 5 was another lean week while I was out to the beach on vacation! I intend to share an Inspiration Trip post at some point collecting all the reference I took. I got to explore the beach and one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever visited! I stole a few late night hours - [May Sketch A Day - Week 2: D&D, Tangled, & Harse!](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-week-2-dd-tangled-harse/) - See week 1's collection here!What a weird combination May Sketch A Day week 2 has been! The week started out strong with another portrait of Khalara exploring her glowing silk moth dress concept.And then my muse went bonkers with my D&D Tiefling and randomness! But hey that's half the fun with this event. Enjoy the - [May Sketch A Day Week 4 - The Blood Hunter & The Faerie](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-week-4-the-blood-hunter-the-faerie/) - This week was a lean week for sketching while I was rushing to get my enamel pin sketches off to the company! I squeezed a little bit of sketching time in thanks to my husband gifting me an iPad Pro (YAY!) and encouraging me to take the time to sit down and have a play - [May Sketch A Day 2019 - Week 1: Silk, Lies, & Angels](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-sketch-a-day-2019-week-1-silk-lies-angels/) - As promised, here's the collection of art from May Sketch A Day's first week! I've really been enjoying letting my muse off the leash and the sense of relief I get just indulging in random ideas has been invigorating for me. I really needed the creative refresher! My Writing Muse apparently wanted in on this - [Secret Sketchbook: Ganjo the Blade Beast - Part 1 - Character Design & Thumbnailing](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-ganjo-the-blade-beast-part-1-character-design-thumbnailing/) - EDIT: Find Part 2 of this series here! Detailing painting style, problem-solving, and historical weapon research.It's been a while, so I wanted to give my Patreon Patrons a special treat! I'm excited to share this Patrons-only Secret Sketchbook series documenting the fantastic art journey I went on with the character design and illustration of Ganjo, - [Commission Gallery - Ganjo the Blade Beast of Steel Forest for Malusthe16th](https://www.angelasasser.com/commission-gallery-ganjo-the-blade-beast-of-steel-forest-for-malusthe16th/) - I can finally unveil this commission I've been working on for awhile now! My client, Malusthe16th, commissioned me to design and illustrate a beloved NPC from their long-running Exalted TTRPG campaign. This is the first of several commissions I have in the TTRPG vein, which is an exciting step forward for me, as I have - [Art Fight 2024 Collection](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-fight-2024-collection/) - (Patrons are getting an early peek at this vid before it goes live elsewhere. Enjoy!) The dust has settled and 2024's Art Fight has ended! It's always a fun opportunity to practice my skills and draw some unexpected characters, all while bringing a smile to another artist's face, which is my favorite part of the experience!(Don't - [Time for Art Fight 2023!](https://www.angelasasser.com/time-for-art-fight-2023/) - If you caught my last post, it's been a bit of a bummer for me that I've had to delay the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar. I was really looking forward to that for bookending this years-long project. And so my solution is to fill my brain with happy chemicals by participating for my first-ever Art Fight - [Ang's May Art - THE UNCRUCIFIED](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-may-art-the-uncrucified/) - Hey, guys! I know this isn't the Art Nouveau lady you were expecting, but after Lady of March, I decided to give myself a fun diversion with the art you see here! I'm still working on Lady of April, but I will be posting her next month instead of this month. Sometimes artists need a little - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 1 - Fave Caste, Regional Fashion, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-1-fave-caste-regional-fashion-etc/) - My journey with the Exalted Art Challenge started off a bit slow, as just when I was going to begin we were placed in quarantine due to a COVID exposure at my husband's work! Luckily, he has tested negative and we've had no symptoms, but it meant a slow start till I was able to - [AUG 2018 Status - A Life-Changing Diagnosis](https://www.angelasasser.com/aug-2018-status-a-life-changing-diagnosis/) - August was an extreme month. 2018 has been an extreme year! When I wrote in last month's status report pondering 'what else could the universe throw at us', I never would have thought that would be the diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma for my husband (delivered to us the morning of Art Show setup at DragonCon, - [Con Report - Multiverse Convention 2025](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-multiverse-convention-2025/) - It's been a long time since I did a con report! Ah friends, it felt really good to be back on the circuit. The small, chill show that was Multiverse Convention was the perfect event for me to make a convention comeback! This year, I came representing my Birthstone Goddesses since I was the most - [Birthday Musings, Art vs Artist 2025, & Help Save My Studio Closet!](https://www.angelasasser.com/birthday-musings-art-vs-artist-2025-help-save-my-studio-closet/) - The hubby is recovering well after surgery, while I'm happy to report I've finally been able to return to a normal human sleep schedule! The past few weeks have been a flurry of post-con recovery, at-home nurse duty, Halloween, birthday celebration, and adjusting back to the normal grind again. It was a quiet bday this - [Ang's 2025 Year in Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-2025-year-in-art/) - EDIT: I've added a video about my Year in Art 2025 summary to the top of this post, for those who enjoy listening instead of reading. I've also made sure the video includes proper subtitles and links in its description on YouTube. Enjoy and let me know what your fave piece of mine from this - [Jan 2025 [Vlog+Transcript] - New Streaming Schedule, New Art, & Upcoming Private Commissions](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2025-vlogtranscript-new-streaming-schedule-new-art-upcoming-private-commissions/) - I'm trying something new with my monthly updates by doing a video blog and AMA wrap-up instead! You can watch the vid (which includes subtitles), read the attached transcript, or just scroll through the text of this article for the quick TL;DR version. All in all, it's been a quiet month while I've worked on - [Giving Thanks 2024 Edition - How Patrons Have Helped Me + Artist Tools List](https://www.angelasasser.com/giving-thanks-2024-edition-how-patrons-have-helped-me-artist-tools-list/) - Every year, I like to share how much of a difference that you, my dear Patrons, have made in my life. My earnings here may seem like only a trifling amount to most folks, but when you're a one-person biz/artist, that little amount can be used for a lot! Your support has meant so much - [Six Fanarts Challenge - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/six-fanarts-challenge-part-1/) - My May art vacation continues with May Sketch A Day and the Six Fanarts Challenge! I reserved the first 3 slots for my own personal picks, while the next 3 are going to be picked from the suggestions given on social media. I've been enjoying taking a break to curl up with the iPad Pro, - [6 Fanarts Challenge - Part 2 + Video Compilation Sneak Peek!](https://www.angelasasser.com/6-fanarts-challenge-part-2-video-compilation-sneak-peek/) - Check out Six Fanarts Part 1 for the first three images in this collection! The video above collects all of the time lapses I created of these pieces in a sneak peek I'm sharing early just for Patrons. Much of this post is a transcription of what was said in the video.My journey with this - [Nov 2018 Sketch Collection](https://www.angelasasser.com/nov-2018-sketch-collection/) - I nearly forgot to share November's sketches! I did something a little unorthodox and combined two sketch requests together into one, which was a thing I hadn't thought about, but that I enjoyed doing! The Monk and the Druid For the above sketch, Mei and Nansaidh are back kicking butt! You can watch this sketch - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 3 - Cover Thumbnail Sketches](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-3-cover-thumbnail-sketches/) - Oh my goodness. I cannot believe the last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar was back in 2021! There have been so many delays that I've fallen into some major frustration and art blocks where the calendar was concerned. It's been so long that the interior grids will also require redoing to correct the - [[Video] Ang's Year In Art 2024 | Annual Art Tour + 2025 Art Goals](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-angs-year-in-art-2024-annual-art-tour-2025-art-goals/) - It's that time of year again to take stock of all the inspiration 2024 has brought! I always enjoy doing this because it's easy to get caught up in the 'guilt' of not creating enough. This year was an important one for me because I finally escaped the long grasp of long-term projects and started - [My 2025 Plans - The Disaster of 2024, The Hopeful Plans for 2025](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-2025-plans-the-disaster-of-2024-the-hopeful-plans-for-2025/) - Farewell to 20242024 was a tough time for my husband and I. As of the writing of this post, my husband is still looking for work in IT after being laid off last February (nearly a year ago, now), which has totally re-shaped the trajectory of our plans.I have spent the last few years of my - [A Year In Art Summary + Happy New Year!](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-year-in-art-summary-happy-new-year/) - It's always therapeutic to put together my year in art collages. The year began with wrapping up the creation of my Birthstone Goddesses enamel pins and ended with learning a new art program (Clip Studio Paint). I can't believe that I finished my pin series this year. It feels like it was 20 years ago, - [Personal Update: Birthday Contemplation, Death of the Art Career?](https://www.angelasasser.com/personal-update-birthday-contemplation-death-of-the-art-career/) - I celebrated my 43rd birthday this past Nov 7th! Another jog around the sun has made me more contemplative than ever.To be quite honest, it's been a rough year for my husband and I. Things have been extra stressful ever since my husband was laid off in February of this year. We thought surely he'd - [Jan + Feb Wrap-Up: Month of Love, Kickstarter Completion, & Vacation Time](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-feb-wrap-up-month-of-love-kickstarter-completion-vacation-time/) - Wow is it March already??? Time has been flying by while I've been running around doing all the things! I apparently forgot to write my January monthly wrap up, so there's a lot to catch up on! Here's a summary of January and February's happenings and a look at what's going on in March.The most - [Inspiration Trip: Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrors](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-yayoi-kusamas-infinity-mirrors/) - One of the goals I have for this year is to get out of the studio more and to start nurturing my soul more! As much as I do enjoy working alone quietly on art, I feel like after awhile I need to escape my familiar surroundings, constant to-do list, and worldly troubles.I do believe - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses - New Calendars Launch!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-new-calendars-launch/) - Hoo boy, who has an ADHD Muse this month because they've been running between projects that got delayed and overlapped with other planned projects? (Hint, it me!). The Birthstone Goddesses, which were this Patreon's previous theme, still had a lot to give, especially because they were specifically created to make calendars!After much blood, sweat, and - [A Year in Review + Updated Art List](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-year-in-review-updated-art-list/) - No doubt, it's been one of the most challenging and epic years here on Patreon! You guys have helped me through a very difficult personal time with the medical challenges my husband and I have faced. I've also been able to complete the monumental task of finishing my very first physical coloring book! I took - [Ang's 2018 Summary of Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-2018-summary-of-art/) - The end of the year and the beginning of a new year is always an introspective time for me. It's that time where I look back and take stock of where I've gone and look forward to where I'm going! I wanted to take you all on a tour of this year's greatest hits. It's - [D&D Portrait - Anko Xelkova](https://www.angelasasser.com/dd-portrait-anko-xelkova/) - And now for something completely different! I thought you all might enjoy seeing a character portrait I completed over Thanksgiving break. With all of the craziness of this year, playing Dungeons & Dragons with my friends every other weekend has been an important escape for my husband and I!My husband is the Dungeon Master of - [[Cover Art & Sketches] Revisiting "Kushiel's Dart "](https://www.angelasasser.com/cover-art-sketches-revisiting-kushiels-dart/) - Now that I'm about to enter the part of the CASSIEL'S SERVANT novel that crosses over into the events of KUSHIEL'S DART, I wanted to revisit some of the work I created for DART during my first time creating my own cover art and sketch explorations for a novel. I've already shared a deep dive - [[Secret Sketchbook] CASSIEL'S SERVANT - "Your Heaven is Bloodless"](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-notes-cassiels-servant-your-heaven-is-bloodless/) - Sketching has finally begun for Cassiel's Servant and I wanted to treat my Patrons to some of my thought processes and inspirations behind the journey thus far!"Your Heaven is Bloodless"When the One God ceased his grieving long enough to turn his attention to the mortal earth, he was dismayed to see that Blessed Elua and his - [Art Fight 2024 Begins! + Character Art Feature](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-fight-2024-begins-character-art-feature/) - It's July and that means it's Art Fight time! I participated for the first time last year and it was such a wonderful experience that helped me reconnect with other artists and a sense of optimism during all the chaos and social media shakeups in 2023. After that event, I swore to do it again - [Currently Reading: Cassiel's Servant](https://www.angelasasser.com/currently-reading-cassiels-servant/) - EDIT: I've added some share links at the end of the article for anyone who'd like to help me signal boost!My Story Sketcher journey begins with Cassiel's Servant by Jacqueline Carey! I was originally going to begin with one of my top Fantasy faves, Kushiel's Dart, after it was very popular on my poll, but Cassiel's Servant arrived - [Introducing My New Patreon Theme: Story Sketcher](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-my-new-patreon-theme-story-sketcher/) - We've been on a long journey with the Birthstone Goddesses, friends! Today, I'm happy to officially announce the start of a new journey here on my Patreon! As you all know, I'm hoping to indulge more of my Writing Muse in the future, so I wanted to theme my Patreon around my new visual storytelling focus.What - [March 2024 - Happy News, Patreon Plans, & New Tarot Preview](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2024-happy-news-patreon-plans-new-tarot-preview/) - March was both the worst and best month, all at once. I'm so happy to report that after the bombshell February we had in which my husband was laid off from his job and suffered some possibly-cancerous symptoms that his test results are in. While some things aren't normal, cancer has been eliminated as a - [Secret Sketchbook - SGT Ten of Swords Part 3 - Final Touches](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-sgt-ten-of-swords-part-3-final-touches/) - The one consistent lesson I've learned from doing art is that the more I struggle and push myself with a piece, the better a level-up it's usually going to be in the end. This has proven true now that I've put the final strokes down on the Stained Glass Tarot's X of Swords piece!I'm saving - [New Upcoming Patreon Theme! + Where to Find My Exalted Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-upcoming-patreon-theme-where-to-find-my-exalted-art/) - Thanks to Patrons' votes in my last big poll, I've finally made a decision about where this Patreon will be going after May. Your insights were a big help in choosing what I'll be focusing on next, with so much inspiration pulling my muse in different directions!My top two contenders were, much to my surprise, - [February 2024 - Our No Good, Very Bad Month + Final Poll Reminder!](https://www.angelasasser.com/february-2024-our-no-good-very-bad-month-final-poll-reminder/) - My husband and I keep wishing for a very boring time in which nothing interesting at all happens. We had finally started to get used to that kind of pleasant monotony in January. There was no house move on the horizon. Nobody had an ER visit or even a bad cold the past few months. - [Secret Sketchbook - SGT Ten of Swords Part 2 - References & Revisions](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-sgt-ten-of-swords-part-2-references-revisions/) - Work on the Stained Glass Tarot's X of Swords continues! I had no idea that while working on this piece that we'd also be going through some major life changes involving work and health once more. I'll get into that news in the upcoming February wrap-up post, but the long of the short of the - [Movies That Make Me Want to Paint - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/movies-that-make-me-want-to-paint-part-1/) - Rather than always throwing art at you guys and running, I also hope that I'm inspiring you to create as well, if you are so inclined. For that purpose, I thought I'd share a few of the movies near and dear to my Muse. No matter how low or art-blocked I am, putting on any - [Ang's Year in Art 2023 Summary [Video + Blog Post]](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-year-in-art-2023-summary-video-blog-post/) - It's time for one of my favorite things - rounding up the art for a year-end retrospective! This year, I wanted to do something different, however, so in addition to this little round-up blog post, I've also narrated a video for your enjoyment! For those who don't have 15+ mins to listen to my longer - [[Art] Exalted Character of the Week Vol 1: Rainbows, Abyssals, and Big Hats](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-exalted-character-of-the-week-vol-1-rainbows-abyssals-and-big-hats/) - You all know I'm a nerd for the tabletop game, Exalted from Onyx Path Publishing (and if not, SURPRISE! Prepare yourself for my weebness). I help run a Discord server for fans who like to create art, writing, etc. for this particular TTRPG community. Recently, we started up a community activity where we roll a - [Comic + WIPs - Carbon 2185: Parablepsia - "Unintentional Ninja"](https://www.angelasasser.com/comic-wips-carbon-2185-parablepsia-unintentional-ninja/) - I teased that I'd be cooling down after the big project milestone with fun exploratory art and part of that carefree fun art has been brushing up on my sequential art (comics) skillset. I enjoy taking little scenes from our tabletop campaigns and turning them into one-shots like this for a lark.Comics also make excellent - [Health Update + Year End Wrap-Up](https://www.angelasasser.com/health-update-year-end-wrap-up/) - Hello, it's my face! I just wanted to give you all a sign of life after my last posts. I am alive and well! For those who didn't catch the great news on social media, my latest scans say that my kidney lump is STABLE! This is such a huge relief. I was very much - [The Woven Path Tarot Deck + 20% Off Holiday Sale!](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-woven-path-tarot-deck-20-off-holiday-sale/) - The time has come, my dears! I'm full of happy news today to announce that the beautiful gilded deck that I worked on alongside my talented colleagues at the Changeling Artist Collective has arrived to my shop just in time for my yearly holiday sale. It's so beautiful! The cards are weighty and gorgeous with - [The Birthstone Goddesses Collection, A Retrospective + Future of the Project?](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-birthstone-goddesses-collection-a-retrospective-future-of-the-project/) - It's the end of an era for me with the Birthstone Goddesses wrapping up! I thought it only proper to send the project off with a look back at how it evolved over the years I spent on it. This journey started as a simple set of 12 paintings for a calendar and ended up - [Unveiling the Birthstone Goddesses 2024 Calendar!](https://www.angelasasser.com/unveiling-the-birthstone-goddesses-2024-calendar/) - This collection has been years in the making and after hours of inking, painting, and toil, I have finally completed "The Final Goddess", the 13th Goddess in the Birthstone Goddesses series!The turning of the year ends. The cycle begins anew. Her delicate touch brings the frost. Her delicate touch brings the first blooms. Birth, Death, - [BTS: Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 5 - Inking and Planning](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-5-inking-and-planning/) - In the last entry, I talked about sketching the cover. Now, it's time to get into the nitty gritty details! After all the planning that went into the digital rough draft, I transferred the drawing onto watercolor paper using a light table. There's a blue tint to the print out I use to transfer the - [A Big Career Shakeup + Where to Find Me Online](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-big-career-shakeup-where-to-find-me-online/) - I haven't been as active online as I used to be and I wanted to discuss that with you all here. This year started with medical challenges and a house move which set me back a good deal. Alongside all of that life chaos came a lot of external change in the world at the - [New Art! Cult of the Lamb](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-cult-of-the-lamb/) - The Tiefling known now only as "The Lamb" rose from her would-be death as a sacrifice to become a Warlock of an Ancient One set on a quest for revenge for her slaying!Or she would if I took the story of the adorably evil video game, Cult of the Lamb, and combined it with Dungeons - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 4 - Sketching the Cover Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-4-sketching-the-cover-art/) - Surprise! I'm back with an update about the Birthstone Goddesses calendar. A few things have changed that I wanted to share with you all as part of documenting my journey to publishing this project.In the last Secret Sketchbook entry, I talked about how I would need to cancel printing this calendar this year because I - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Art Fight 2023 Collection [Video + Art Feature]](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-fight-2023-collection-video-art-feature/) - I decided a long time ago that I really wanted to start making more videos to share with you guys. Participating in Art Fight this past July was the perfect excuse to try my hand at videos once again! It was my first time participating in Art Fight and I'm so pleased to report that - [IMPORTANT! Upcoming Changes to This Patreon](https://www.angelasasser.com/important-upcoming-changes-to-this-patreon/) - It's been awhile since I've shared anything here, friends! I've taken some time to let myself rest, recuperate, and reflect.As the Birthstone Goddesses draw closer to their finale, I've been pondering where I go once this years-long project wraps. This Patreon began 9 years ago as an experiment in a new, exciting format to help - [Inspiration Trip: Myrtle Beach + Ripley's Aquarium & Odditorium](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-myrtle-beach-ripleys-aquarium-odditorium/) - Last week, my husband and I took some time off to enjoy the beach, which was a very big milestone for us as we've never taken a vacation together! We've always done staycations and convention trips, but never anything like a complete escape thanks to the pile of medical bills that have always thwarted us - [March 2023 Sketchbook - Character Explorations & Forgotten Sketches + A Lesson In Patience](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2023-sketchbook-character-explorations-forgotten-sketches-a-lesson-in-patience/) - Well then, 2023 continues whoopin' my butt! I spent a few days in the ER with food trapped in my esophagas thanks to a chronic condition that suddenly got worse, which caused me to be down for another week for recovery. The docs are on my case to help me make sure this doesn't happen - [Inspiration Reference Photos: Spring Flowers in Georgia](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-reference-photos-spring-flowers-in-georgia/) - As you know, nature plays a big part of inspiration for me, especially for my Birthstone Goddesses. Part of the joy of moving to a new place is seeing what new flowers will emerge in spring! Now that it's started to get warmer here at our new home, our house and neighborhood have erupted with - [Sketchbook Feb 2023 + Recovery Update!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-feb-2023-recovery-update/) - Well, guys, January and February didn't go exactly like I had planned. I've been dealing with an allergic reaction to surgical glue, other nasty incision difficulties, and just trying to catch up on all the sleep I've missed from being unable to sleep comfortably after surgery.This may end up affecting other plans I've had this - [Jan 2023 Sketchbook + Health Update!](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2023-sketchbook-health-update/) - I wanted to peek my head out and give you all a sign of life! I've been taking it easy this month while healing from surgery and dealing with very heavy doses of pain medication, which means I don't have a lot of art to share from January. However, I hope you'll enjoy what fun - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [2022 Year-End Wrap-Up, An Existential Crisis, & Future Plans](https://www.angelasasser.com/2022-year-in-art/) - EDIT: I've added a more thorough collage collecting my sketches and WIPs from 2022 as well. Enjoy!2022 has been quite the ride! As most of you guys know by now from reading here, I've had to take a lot of time off in 2022. Not only did we go through an intense house move during - [NaNoWriMo 2022 Wrap-Up: Flame of the Sultana](https://www.angelasasser.com/nanowrimo-2022-wrap-up-flame-of-the-sultana/) - We're at the end of November and I've wrapped up my journey with National Novel Writing Month! Thanksgiving, post-house move vacation, and the distraction of a new home/studio desperately in need of unpacking proved too much for me to reach the 50k word goal, but I'm excited to have spent some time writing, which has - [Exalted Art Challenge 2022 Collection](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-2022-collection/) - Happy Halloween, everyone! I have a treat for you today in the form of the completed collection of challenge pieces for this year's Exalted Art Challenge! We moved right in the middle of this challenge, so I only had time to partake in the weekly topics, instead. Still, this challenge is always a lot of - [September 2022 Sketchbook - Rabs & Kalara Character Designs](https://www.angelasasser.com/september-2022-sketchbook-rabs-and-kalara-character-designs/) - This weekend, we put the first boxes in the new studio and I'm so excited! Studio pics to follow in the near future. In the meanwhile, I've been using the time between the seams to chip away at the character designs for Rabs and Kalara. Character sheets have been my happy place lately!Rabanne Arore, Big - [Fantasy Indies August 2022 - THE UNCRUCIFIED](https://www.angelasasser.com/fantasy-indies-august-2022-the-uncrucified/) - I took part in the Fantasy Indies August event during August, so I thought I'd share a little bit about that here with folks! While you all mainly see the Artist side of me, I also love to write and have been dabbling with several novel ideas between the margins of life over the past - [August 2022 Sketchbook - Tattoos, Persephone, & more + Moving Update!](https://www.angelasasser.com/august-2022-sketchbook-tattoos-persephone-more-moving-update/) - August has been another hectic month of negotiating house contracts, inspections, and more after losing multiple bids. Things are looking up as we finally close on a house we love in just a few days! That means, barring any last minute disasters, we'll be relocating to our very own place with room enough for a - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [July 2022 Sketchbook - D&D Doodles & Kalara's Sigil](https://www.angelasasser.com/july-2022-sketchbook-dd-doodles-kalaras-sigil/) - It's been a tough journey so far with house-hunting. The market is crazy right now and we're still on the hunt! And so I've been channeling my woes into various comfort projects, mainly my D&D and Exalted TTRPG characters.D&D DoodlesEver since The Unmerry Band's adventures in the Black Pits wrapped up, I've been meaning to - [Ang's Art Journey 2022 - Finding My Art Style](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-art-journey-2022/) - Life continues to be chaotic as we push forward with our hunt to relocate to our first home! My art has also been in flux as I indulge in my high Fantasy pursuits while my Fine Art pursuits hang in stasis until I have proper access to my trad space and inventory again.It seemed a - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [New Art! D&D Party - The Unmerry Band + Hiatus Begins!](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-dd-party-the-unmerry-band-hiatus-begins/) - EDIT: I re-formatted this article to have more character backstory and art notes for your enjoyment.EDIT 2: I've added in a 4th party member, the NPC Dorn! Check out the article for more notes about him.After being massively inspired by The Legend of Vox Machina's fun animated series, I felt so homesick for D&D, which - [Hiatus News + New Art! The Pirate's Kiss](https://www.angelasasser.com/hiatus-news-new-art-the-pirates-kiss/) - Oh wow we're almost there already! My shoulder surgery looms on April 8th and I have been cleared by the doctors so that everything is set and ready to go. I have paused my pledges again for April so I can focus on healing and the long recovery!In the meanwhile, I've been enjoying the prolonged - [New Art! The Crucified Dreamer](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-crucified-dreamer/) - I've been enjoying my hiatus so far by catching up on studies and allowing the muse to wander where she may. This has resulted in some interesting art that doesn't quite fit in with my Goddess gals, but that's ok! I thought you all might enjoy it, regardless.Vicky Pandora hosted an online masquerade ball called - [Narrated Time Lapse & Art - The Crucified Dreamer's OC Gala Outfit](https://www.angelasasser.com/narrated-time-lapse-art-the-crucified-dreamers-oc-gala-outfit/) - It looks like I forgot to pause my billing cycle for February! I wanted to treat you all for your continued support here since I'd feel bad if you guys got nothing this month. And so my dear Patrons get an Early Access sneak peek of this narrated time lapse I made of my recent - [This Year On My Patreon + Year In Art Wrap-Up 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/this-year-on-my-patreon-year-in-art-wrap-up-2021/) - It's still hard to believe this year has almost ended! It started out rough (COVID, moving, burnout, quitting conventions, etc), but has ended in an amazingly positive place (Kev's good health + new job, etc.).I didn't produce a lot of art this year, but I was also making a lot of invisible moves in the - [BTS - Birthstone Goddesses Art Book Part 1 - Brainstorming & Planning](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-birthstone-goddesses-art-book-part-1-brainstorming-planning/) - The time has finally come! After 5 years of toil creating work for the Birthstone Goddesses, I finally feel ready to start putting together the art book which has been one of my ultimate dream goals for this project for SO very long. I'm armed with everything I learned creating my howto book with Angelic - [Nov 2021 - Thankfulness, Surviving Holiday Rush, & Upcoming Surgery?!](https://www.angelasasser.com/nov-2021-thankfulness-surviving-holiday-rush-upcoming-surgery/) - It's been a busy bout of holidays with Thanksgiving and prepping my little corner of the internet for the holiday shopping rush. I'm happy to report I've survived the rush thus far and that we had a relaxing holiday break playing video games at home with tasty leftovers to fuel the Trials of Mana marathon - [New Coloring Page! "Star Song"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-star-song/) - A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon Digital Library a month ahead of its release to my Fantasy Art shop. Enjoy your head start, Patrons! Plus access to the many pages already offered in my coloring page archive.This page was inspired by the prompt "Star Song". An Elf with an unearthly voice sings to - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [Artist Asks Questionnaire - Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/artist-asks-questionnaire-part-2/) - Continuing on from Part 1, here's the 2nd part of my Artist Ask questionnaire! Discussing my preferred mediums, what I'd like to improve on, and more!You can see the full thread with animated GIFs for maximum impact here.15. How long does an avg piece take you to complete? It depends! My extremely detailed intense ink - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Artist Asks Questionnaire - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/artist-asks-questionnaire-part-1/) - Back in September, this survey was a nice distraction and an informative journey for my Twitter followers. Now, I've compiled it here on my blog so it can be easily read all in one place. Enjoy this list of answers to some of the most frequently asked questions! Meanwhile, you can read this list with - [BtS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 1 - Planning & Research](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-1-planning-research/) - From the very beginning of the Birthstone Goddesses, I knew I wanted to make a calendar. It was only natural for a theme related to birthstone and flowers which line up so perfectly with the months to make one. Little did I know how much that this project would grow since that very first thought! - [Behind the Scenes - Shop Makeover Part 1 - Mockups](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-shop-makeover-part-1-mockups/) - If it seems like I haven't shared much art lately, it's because I've been neck deep in a total brand overhaul before I move forward with all the ambitions I have for my art biz. Taking Emily Jefford's Making Art Work class really opened my eyes to how I've let my presentation slip since I - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses Wall Calendar & Art Book - Production Agenda & Challenges](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-wall-calendar-art-book-production-agenda-challenges/) - After the year that was 2020, my husband's very scary battle with COVID this year, a house move, and my general burnout from all of the above, it's safe to say that the Birthstone Goddesses have been VERY de-railed from being completed when I wanted them to be. I had hoped 2021 would be their - [[Narrated Time Lapse Video] Kalara's Shirt Cut Meme](https://www.angelasasser.com/narrated-time-lapse-video-kalaras-shirt-cut-meme/) - Sharing this a few days early for my Patreon fam! This article doubles as a transcript for the narrated video I did for this collection releasing to the public next week and a tour of each piece in the meme. Enjoy and let me know your favorite outfit in the comments!It’s been a long time - [Share 10 Challenge - 20 Years of Level Ups On My Art Journey](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-10-challenge-20-years-of-level-ups-on-my-art-journey/) - During my Patreon break, I shared some of my favorite level ups from my art journey from the past 20 years on social media. I'm compiling these 10 pieces here for posterity! This started as the Share10 Challenge where I was challenged by Elisabeth Alba to share 10 works for 10 days. Instead of tagging - [MerMay 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/mermay-2021/) - I have a confession to make. As a young budding artist, I had a unicorn phase. But what most people don't know is that coinciding with and shortly after the unicorn phase, I also had a mermaid phase! Okay, I won't say they were phases because I still love these staples of high fantasy. I - [May 2021 Digest - Upcoming Changes to this Patreon + Coming in June](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-2021-digest-upcoming-changes-to-this-patreon-coming-in-june/) - It's been a busy month behind the scenes! I've continued my journey with Making Art Work, despite our official graduation happening this past Friday. There was so much great material that I needed time to absorb and I got a little behind! I've kept a whole list of changes I'd like to make to my - [Behind the Scenes: Redesigning the Gemstone Goddesses Site](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-redesigning-the-gemstone-goddesses-site/) - I'd normally save this kind of article to be exclusive for my Patrons, but I wanted to share this particular article with everyone to offer a little peek behind the curtains of building a website for a creative project. I've already written a Patrons-only series of articles where I go deeper into the website re-design - [Behind the Scenes: Photographing Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-photographing-art/) - I have a confession to make. I'm pretty awful at photographing my art! It always takes so much time and I'm always rearing to move on to the next idea. Taking the Making Art Work class over the past few weeks has been a real eye-opener for how not taking my time with photography may be - [Patreon Pre-Sale! Coloring Book Bundles + New Secret Shop Items](https://www.angelasasser.com/patreon-pre-sale-coloring-book-bundles-new-secret-shop-items/) - I'm trying something new here on Patreon by holding a special event just in time for Mother's Day! I'm offering a Patrons-only first dibs at the new coloring book bundles I've put together for mums (or anyone else who loves coloring). I've offered a new design inspired by my coloring book's cover on lovely little - [Wallpaper Pack - Temperance of the Woven Path](https://www.angelasasser.com/wallpaper-pack-temperance-of-the-woven-path/) - With the reveal of the final framed version of "Temperance" coming soon, I thought you all might enjoy a wallpaper of this one for your desktops, tablets, and phones. May the art bring you some positive contemplation!These wallpapers are for Patreon only, so please do not share them outside of the site. They will not - [New Coloring Page! "The Woven Path's Temperance"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-the-woven-paths-temperance/) - Happy weekend, all! A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon digital library a month ahead of its release to my shop!This page created from my painting of Temperance for The Woven Path Tarot lets you fill in your own colors for this intricate image. I was inspired by the lush colors of medieval tapestries. - [MAR 2021 Digest - Upcoming Tarot Art, House Hunting, & MAW](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2021-digest-upcoming-tarot-art-house-hunting-maw/) - March flew by as I returned to work after taking some time to recover with Kev, who also went back to work in March this month after his recovery from a severe case of COVID. We're both doing so much better knowing that he's safe and healthy! I'm slowly, but surely, getting back in the - [Secret Sketchbook: The Woven Path's Temperance Part 4 - Final Touches](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-the-woven-paths-temperance-part-4-final-touches/) - It took a little longer than anticipated, but I've finally completed Temperance for the Woven Path Tarot! Here's your Patreon exclusive Behind the Scenes sneak peek of the painting before its public reveal next week. (My Discord Patrons also got this peek early!)Check out the time lapse above to see how this image went from - [Project Status: Final Phase of the Birthstone Goddesses](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-final-phase-of-the-birthstone-goddesses/) - I've had a much needed muse break with the Exalted Art Challenge, but now it's time to return to my Birthstone Goddesses! First off, a warm welcome to the Patrons who just joined up. You're in for a treat as we enter this final exciting phase of this project! Over the past few years, I've - [Feb 2021 Digest - Health, Happiness, & Looking to the Future!](https://www.angelasasser.com/feb-2021-digest-health-happiness-looking-to-the-future/) - I'm so pleased to have good news to share this month! My husband was able to come home from the hospital and has managed a miraculous recovery from COVID. Kev has gone from possibly needing a cane and an oxygen tank to needing neither with no adverse effects, beyond bouts of fatigue he's still struggling - [My Share the Work Challenge + New IG Account!](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-share-the-work-challenge-new-ig-account/) - It's been a time of trial and change for me lately with our personal struggles with COVID and the way it has impacted my art business. It's fair to say my life has been upended! With that in mind, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching trying to figure out where we go from here.And - [Jan 2021 Digest - COVID Diagnosis](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2021-digest-covid-diagnosis/) - I'm afraid I won't have much to share from January, as this month began with massive anxiety during the riot in the Capitol and has ended with my husband, Kevin, in the hospital with COVID and pneumonia. It's a trying time for us and I'm not sure how much work I'll be able to do - [Exalted Mini Comic WiPs](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-mini-comic-wips/) - It's been an anxiety-filled month with everything happening in the US this month and other personal challenges I'll post about later once I have all the details. For now, I wanted to at least share some progress shots of the mini comic I've been working on for the Exalted Art Challenge.This has been a fun - [Dec 2020 Digest - Wrapping up the Art Challenge, 2021 Goals, etc](https://www.angelasasser.com/dec-2020-digest-wrapping-up-the-art-challenge-2021-goals-etc/) - December was a time of contemplation and recuperation. I spent it wrapping up the last few topics of the Exalted Art Challenge (with only 2 more to go that I'm still working on and hope to share soon). Kev and I had a quiet holiday at home cooking and making apple cider. It was pleasant - [Exalted Art Challenge Collection 8 - Demon, Manse, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-8-demon-manse-etc/) - We've finally made it to the penultimate collection in the Art Challenge! I only have a couple of topics left and then I can declare myself a victor! This was an interesting set of topics ranging from the inhuman to more challenging environments. Again, I had a ton of fun inching out of my comfort - [Exalted Art Challenge Collection 7 - Familiar, Mutation, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-7-familiar-mutation-etc/) - The next particular set of topics proved a real challenge for me, since I do not draw animals often. Saying that, I am extremely pleased with being able to try something different and had way too much fun drawing cats for this collection!22 - FamiliarSacred is the bond between animal and the Exalted, especially the - [November 2020 - Giving Thanks, Anime Recs, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/3545-2/) - I can't believe it's December and 2020 is almost over. I hope everyone has been well this past month! We've been in good health, though we spent a couple of nerve-wracking weeks being quarantined, but with negative tests. We're thankful we've been so lucky and also to everyone who had decided to continue to support - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 6 - Magical Material, Fave Weapon, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-6-magical-material-fave-weapon-etc/) - I was really worried about these next few topics, as they're definitely out of my comfort zone! I have never drawn a mech in my life, for example! I've always wanted to try more object and environment art as I think this could be great fodder for building my own worlds and also for portfolio - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 5 - Anima Banner, Limit Break, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-5-anima-banner-limit-break-etc/) - HUZZAH! With this compilation, we're officially at the halfway point of this Challenge! As promised, here's the next compilation shared a month ahead of time for my wonderful Patrons.It's been an interesting journey thus far building on each topic that came before and explore facets of the characters I hadn't thought about till now. Kalara - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 4 - Abyssal, Deathlords, Etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-4-abyssal-deathlords-etc/) - My next spoopy topics for the Exalted Art Challenge arrive just in time for Halloween weekend! I'm pleased to introduce you to some of the most fearsome and terrifying villains within the world of Exalted!Abyssal - Golden Lies Spewn Forth From AvariceNo that title isn't a sentence, it's this character's name. Abyssals are the dark - [October 2020 - Fate of the Art Challenge, NaNoWriMo Joins the Fray!](https://www.angelasasser.com/october-2020-fate-of-the-art-challenge-nanowrimo-joins-the-fray/) - Right off the bat, I have to say that October has been such indulgent fun for me! Thanks to those of you who stuck with me through the wacky weirdness that was my Exalted Art Challenge. I know it's a bit different than the art you're used to from me, but I hope it has - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 3 - Fave God, First Age Incarnation, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-3-fave-god-first-age-incarnation-etc/) - I'm changing up my format a bit as it seems I'm not going to be able to share many of the final paintings from this challenge in these compilations! I'm going to stick to sharing sketches and then once all of my final paintings are done based on my favorite picks from the sketches, I'll - [Exalted Art Challenge - Collection 2 - Fave Spell, Fave House, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-art-challenge-collection-2-fave-spell-fave-house-etc/) - Continuing directly from last week's collection, I finished my concept for Favorite Charm I teased last entry! The goal for me with this challenge was to generate ideas and maybe get a few TTRPG portfolio pieces out of them. I'm excited to say this piece has done that for me! It may mean I won't - [September 2020 - Website Re-launch, Positive Vibes, & Upcoming Fun!](https://www.angelasasser.com/september-2020-website-re-launch-positive-vibes-upcoming-fun/) - This year has been an odd one, to say the least, and I can't believe we're already 9 months into it! The trend of re-centering myself and taking things slower continued in September with a month that was filled with biz maintenance tasks and exploring a new project in the Tarot vein, something I've always - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [June 2020 Wrap-Up - This Month Was the Longest Year](https://www.angelasasser.com/june-2020-wrap-up-this-month-was-the-longest-year/) - Hey, all! June has been extremely challenging and I don't even know where to begin. There are so many difficult topics to cover here.To start, I've had a bit of fallout this month from posting the portrait of Kev and myself in support of Black Lives Matter. Having to describe to people, especially close acquaintances, - [May 2020 Wrap-Up - Fanarts, Refocusing, and Next Steps!](https://www.angelasasser.com/may-2020-wrap-up-fanarts-refocusing-and-next-steps/) - May went by way too fast, you guys! I was able to take about a week off before I had to hop back to prepping Backerkit for the Goddesses of Spring Kickstarter to make sure that was working smoothly for those of you who picked up pins. But do not worry, I plan to take - [Mar 2020 Wrap-Up - Arting through the Pandemic](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2020-wrap-up-arting-through-the-pandemic/) - Reading my last posts and writing this one right now feels so surreal. Last month, we were canceling cons just in case. Now? Kev and I have been self-sequestered for 3 weeks and adjusting to a new lifestyle.Funny enough, my husband is handling this very well, while I'm the one who's been an anxious mess - [Feb 2020 Wrap Up - Coronavirus Delays, Con Cancellations, & Burn Out](https://www.angelasasser.com/feb-2020-wrap-up-coronavirus-delays-con-cancellations-burn-out/) - This month has been a doozy! Stress levels have been high while all of my Kickstarters and the items in my shop that are made in China have been delayed by about a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. That's meant writing many support messages to explain delays, dealing with folks who fear my products - [Jan 2020 Wrap Up - Spring Goddesses & Plans for 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2020-wrap-up-spring-goddesses-plans-for-2020/) - Wow did January fly by or is it just me? I've been managing a lot of stressful situations this month, including my husband launching a deer into the stratosphere with his car (he is thankfully uninjured, but the deer was not) and many production woes involving my pins. So that's meant a new car payment - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [Convention Report - Multiverse 2019](https://www.angelasasser.com/convention-report-multiverse-2019/) - Kevin and I had a great time at Multiverse this past weekend! It represented our last show of the season and the first time we've been at this con, since this is a brand new event. Normally, I'd be hesitant to do a first-year show because the traffic is usually slow at these, but in - [Convention Report - DragonCon 2019](https://www.angelasasser.com/convention-report-dragoncon-2019/) - I'm back from DragonCon and have finally stirred from my post-con torpor! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by, including a couple of my Patrons here! It was so lovely to meet you and give you hugs (and pins!). I got to see so many artist friends I haven't met in person, plus old - [Re-branding the Ladies of the Months + Project Roadmap!](https://www.angelasasser.com/re-branding-the-ladies-of-the-months-project-roadmap/) - My astute fans may have noticed I've begun referring to my Ladies of the Months intermittently as Birthstone Goddesses over the past few weeks. I've had some major revelations happen while prepping my project for a wider arena (ie. Amazon)."Ladies of the Months" as a title was getting a lot of strange looks! Some of - [March Wrap-Up: Health Updates, MOAR Coloring Book Updates, etc.](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-wrap-up-health-updates-moar-coloring-book-updates-etc/) - Happy weekend, all, and hello, hello to all the new folks who hopped on board my Patreon this month during my pledge drive! Here's my monthly update post to sum up what's been happening around here in March.I have happy news that my husband finished his radiation treatments in March! His prognosis is a good - [MINI TUTORIAL: Art Nouveau Hair](https://www.angelasasser.com/mini-tutorial-art-nouveau-hair/) - I did a panel on how to draw Art Nouveau style hair at JordanCon this past and thought I'd share the info and results of what I drew there live! DISCLAIMER: This is by no means the definitive guide of Art Nouveau hair, but my own interpretation!Inspiration SourcesIf you want some gorgeous hair to get - [Unknown Nouveau: Jane Atché](https://www.angelasasser.com/unknown-nouveau-jane-atche/) - Featuring another unsung artist of the Art Nouveau movement, French artist Jane Atché . I couldn't find much about Atché, other than that she was a pupil of Mucha, Jean-Paul Laurens and other artists while studying at the Julian Academy of art in Paris.The influence of Mucha definitely shines through with her decorative and compositional - [Unknown Nouveau: Alexandre de Riquer](https://www.angelasasser.com/unknown-nouveau-alexandre-de-riquer/) - Today's unsung artist from the Art Nouveau movement is Alexandre de Riquer , another artist from Spain where he was one of the prominent figures of the Modernism movement. He was born to an aristocratic family and studied in France. It was in France and London where he fell in love with the graphic design - [Unknown Nouveau: Amelia Bauerle](https://www.angelasasser.com/unknown-nouveau-amelia-bauerle/) - This week's unsung artist of the Art Nouveau movement is Amelia Bauerle. Originally from London, Amelia worked as an illustrator and artist. Like many artists of the movement, she also submitted works to the The Yellow Book magazine, a collection of works of poetry, art, and other creative work of the era.Bauerle's work shows such - [Unknown Nouveau: Gaspar Camps](https://www.angelasasser.com/unknown-nouveau-gaspar-camps/) - While I'm busy grinding away braincells on Lady of July 's many flower buds, I wanted to introduce you to another Art Nouveau artist I had never heard of! Gaspar Champs hailed from Spain and spent a large part of his career in France. He was very heavily influenced by Mucha, so much so that - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of March Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-march-part-1/) - It's been a hard task living up to the success of Lady of February, but I've finally made some progress with Lady of March's painting! Enjoy your early Patreon-only sneak peek of the design and planning for Lady of March!Read the Sketch Diary here.REMINDER! The Ladies of the Month series has its own Patreon project! - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of February Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-february-part-3/) - Here's part 3 of Lady of February's sneak peek Sketch Diary! This will be the final peek before the Lady arrives on Monday. I discuss my reference gathering and pre-prep before I paint.This is a Patreon-only sneak peek! It will be released to the public a week from now at my art blog and provided to my Patrons in - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of February Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-february-part-2/) - Here's part 2 of Lady of February's sneak peek Sketch Diary! Read about my character design and composition planning.This is a Patreon-only sneak peek! It will be released to the public a week from now at my art blog and provided to my $5+ Patrons in PDF format after February's pledges are processed.Read the Sketch Diary here!REMINDER! The - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of February Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-february-part-1/) - I'm excited to share the first sketch diary for my newest Lady of the Month! I invite you to read about my creative process, design phases, and preliminary work for creating the Lady of February.This is a Patreon-only sneak peek! It will be released to the public a week from now at my art blog and - [](https://www.angelasasser.com/heavenly-sword-redesign-ohter-updates/) - I'm working on a lot of things right now that I can't quite share publicly yet, but since my Patrons are special, you get a sneak peek! I've been invited to participate in an online challenge where female artists redesign impractically dressed or over-sexualized female characters with the intent on publishing an article collecting all - [[Secret Sketchbook] CASSIEL'S SERVANT - Joscelin Concept Sketches](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-cassiels-servant-joscelin-concept-sketches-3/) - A Patrons-only peek at concept sketches for Joscelin, featuring weapons, armor, & more, plus photo references and design discussion.EDIT: I added in an important note about the Cassiline sword's design and how it might change later. More thoughts down in that section!It's been a minute since I was able to update this project, so I - [Ang Plays Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Dancing with Demons!](https://www.angelasasser.com/ang-plays-kunitsu-gami-path-of-the-goddess-dancing-with-demons/) - (If the above embed ever breaks, you can watch my stream recording here.) Dusting off my Twitch channel to play games I find artistically inspiring! Check out my first impressoin of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a new release from Capcom featuring a dancing shrine maiden, her faithful guardian, a corrupted sacred mountain, and a - [April 2024 - Plz Reboot Artist](https://www.angelasasser.com/april-2024-plz-reboot-artist-6/) - Oh wow, how is it the end of April??? This month flew by as I've been toiling through taxes and recuperating from the sleepless nights of medical/job worries and deadline crunch that was Jan thru March.Rebooting My BrainThings haven't been all craziness and exhaustion, thankfully! I've been hyped to continue my quest to re-tool my - [January 2023 Musings - Plz Reboot Brain & Tentative Streaming Plans](https://www.angelasasser.com/january-2023-musings-plz-reboot-brain-tentative-streaming-plans-11/) - I want to make sure I always keep you guys in tune with what's going on around here at least once a month, so we're back to the monthly update format with a digest of posts!January HappeningsI've been all about trying to reboot my brain to do more writing this past month! For Christmas, Kev - [Anatomy of an Art Fair Display Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/anatomy-of-an-art-fair-display-part-2/) - (Continuing Anatomy of an Art Fair Display Part 1, which featured the main items involved in an art display setup. Now for a closer look into the nooks and crannies of the display!) 9. Curtain Hooks - I used curtain hooks to support my framed pieces. Be sure to get the ones - [Anatomy of an Art Fair Display Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/anatomy-of-an-art-fair-display-part-1/) - So now for something completely different! With the art fair season nearing and so many folks expressing their thanks for the usefulness of the Evolution of an Artist Alley Table posts, I thought it high time to post my art fair diagrams! Mind, that this display is my very first setup and will probably change - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-2/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-3/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-4/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-5/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-6/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [Inspiration Trip: Japanese Armor Exhibit](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-trip-japanese-armor-exhibit-7/) - My husband and I have been quite the hermits since COVID, so it was a big deal for us to actually leave the house this past Friday and venture forth into downtown Atlanta to the High Museum of Art, my old stomping ground where I attended SCAD-Atlanta for grad school! The area has changed a - [March 2023 Sketchbook - Character Explorations & Forgotten Sketches + A Lesson In Patience](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2023-sketchbook-character-explorations-forgotten-sketches-a-lesson-in-patience-2/) - Well then, 2023 continues whoopin' my butt! I spent a few days in the ER with food trapped in my esophagas thanks to a chronic condition that suddenly got worse, which caused me to be down for another week for recovery. The docs are on my case to help me make sure this doesn't happen - [March 2023 Sketchbook - Character Explorations & Forgotten Sketches + A Lesson In Patience](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2023-sketchbook-character-explorations-forgotten-sketches-a-lesson-in-patience-3/) - Well then, 2023 continues whoopin' my butt! I spent a few days in the ER with food trapped in my esophagas thanks to a chronic condition that suddenly got worse, which caused me to be down for another week for recovery. The docs are on my case to help me make sure this doesn't happen - [March 2023 Sketchbook - Character Explorations & Forgotten Sketches + A Lesson In Patience](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2023-sketchbook-character-explorations-forgotten-sketches-a-lesson-in-patience-4/) - Well then, 2023 continues whoopin' my butt! I spent a few days in the ER with food trapped in my esophagas thanks to a chronic condition that suddenly got worse, which caused me to be down for another week for recovery. The docs are on my case to help me make sure this doesn't happen - [March 2023 Sketchbook - Character Explorations & Forgotten Sketches + A Lesson In Patience](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2023-sketchbook-character-explorations-forgotten-sketches-a-lesson-in-patience-5/) - Well then, 2023 continues whoopin' my butt! I spent a few days in the ER with food trapped in my esophagas thanks to a chronic condition that suddenly got worse, which caused me to be down for another week for recovery. The docs are on my case to help me make sure this doesn't happen - [The Secret of the Kneaded Eraser](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-secret-of-the-kneaded-eraser/) - They're squishy and funny and oh-so magical! They're the kneaded eraser (or kneaded rubber, depending on where you're from). I was first introduced to these little beauties in college, where they were required supplies for all freshmen art students. At first, I was confused by this blob of grey. What good could this vaguely marshmallow - [Investing In Myself](https://www.angelasasser.com/investing-in-myself/) - After the last post discussing how things have been going for me over the past couple of years, I realize I wanted to talk more about the Ladies of the Months and what this series means for me right now. I realize that after years of chasing freelance work and trying to break into game/RPG/publishing - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-2/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-3/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-4/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-5/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-6/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-7/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-8/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-9/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-10/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-11/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-12/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-13/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-14/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-15/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-16/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Project Status: Birthstone Goddesses FINAL PHASE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/project-status-birthstone-goddesses-final-phase-9-17/) - It's the New Year and that fresh beginning is always an exciting time of re-assessment and looking forward! 2022 was a time of adjustment for me while we set up our new home and got used to a whole new flow to our lives. I've had a lot of time to think about this Patreon - [Our New Home (Finally!)](https://www.angelasasser.com/our-new-home-finally-13/) - It's been a long journey, but we finally made it to the new house! Consider this the pre-tour, since right now all of our stuff is currently in a 'thrown on the floor' state. We got very lucky finding this place since our first contract fell through, leading us to take a peek at this - [Getting My House In Order](https://www.angelasasser.com/getting-my-house-in-order/) - When I first started this blog, my intent was to share my journey as an artist. Over 2016, however, I noticed most of my posts here have been Sketch Diaries about my creative process. It's time to get back to form with a long rambl-y semi-personal post! How is my artistic journey going these days, anyways? - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-2/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-3/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-4/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-5/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-6/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-7/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-8/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-9/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-10/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-11/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-12/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-13/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-14/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-15/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-16/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Cross-Posted: Review of Emily Jeffords' Making Art Work 2021](https://www.angelasasser.com/cross-posted-review-of-emily-jeffords-making-art-work-2021-17/) - I've mentioned the Making Art Work course several times in my posts here over the past year while I've been embroiled in moving, re-structuring my biz, and surgery. You all might remember the website redesign and shop redesign Behind the Scenes posts, for example, which were directly inspired by the material I was learning in - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-2/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-3/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-4/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-5/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-6/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-7/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-8/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-9/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Sketchbook June 2022 - D&D, Gideon the Ninth, & OC Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-june-2022-dd-gideon-the-ninth-oc-art-10/) - I've been slowly edging back into working for longer on art, but still haven't managed to do more than a few sketches lately. I don't mind it, though, as not being able to work on serious projects has given me the 'excuse' I needed to let my muse off the leash to explore whatever fun - [Confessions of an Artist: Embracing Defeat](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-embracing-defeat/) - It's been a long time since I wrote a personal/art career post here. The main reason for that has been the absolutely disastrous year I've been having. Rather than continue putting on a happy face, I thought an entry of candidness might be more helpful. After all, I started this journal because I wanted to talk - [CofaA: Fear & Your Own Self-Worth](https://www.angelasasser.com/cofaa-fear-your-own-self-worth/) - It's a cold fear that sinks into the pit of your stomach. You've just gotten a request for a commission you've been hoping will come for a long time. You know the one. The job that's not a $10 portrait, but a job that is remotely in the price range the GAG guide says you - [Narrated Time Lapse & Art - The Crucified Dreamer's OC Gala Outfit](https://www.angelasasser.com/narrated-time-lapse-art-the-crucified-dreamers-oc-gala-outfit-2/) - It looks like I forgot to pause my billing cycle for February! I wanted to treat you all for your continued support here since I'd feel bad if you guys got nothing this month. And so my dear Patrons get an Early Access sneak peek of this narrated time lapse I made of my recent - [A Hobby Away from My Hobby](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-hobby-away-from-my-hobby/) - Well, it seems I can not avoid this little text box any more! I've been so holed up away from human contact in order to press ahead on some deadlines that I've sorely neglected my little corner of cyberspace. In truth, I've also been taking time out for myself to visit with old friends and - [Games as Art: Fatal Frame III](https://www.angelasasser.com/games-as-art-fatal-frame-iii/) - A long time ago in entries past, I rambled about the inspiring designs of games like Folklore and the beautiful grotesqueries of Fatal Frame. I wanted to come back to those discussions in what I hope to be an ongoing series on this journal (yes another one) featuring games I feel move beyond mere entertainment - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-2/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-3/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-4/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-5/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-6/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-7/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [BTS - Creating the Birthstone Goddesses Calendar Part 2 - Cover Planning & Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/bts-creating-the-birthstone-goddesses-calendar-part-2-cover-planning-design-8/) - I'm happy to report that since my last Behind the Scenes post about the calendar, I've gotten the OK from my printer that they can do the size I'd like for a decent rate! That's one less worry as we move forward with this process. Being able to have my calendar made by a local - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-2/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-3/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-4/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-5/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-6/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Oct 2021 Digest - Calendar Progress, Holiday Prep, & a Chill Halloween](https://www.angelasasser.com/oct-2021-digest-calendar-progress-holiday-prep-a-chill-halloween-7/) - Aah how I love October! The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chill here in Georgia. It's been a busy month now that we're settled in the new house and I've been able to really put my nose to the grindstone for the Birthstone Goddesses. We also got to leave candy for the - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-2/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-3/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-4/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-5/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-6/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-7/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-8/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-9/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-10/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-11/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-12/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-13/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-14/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-15/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-16/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-17/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-18/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-19/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-20/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-21/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Sep 2021 Digest - Live from My Couch HQ...!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sep-2021-digest-live-from-my-couch-hq-22/) - September had a slow start for us. There was a lot to wrap up at the old house and unpacking at the new house. Then disaster (or a shelf) struck and I injured a toenail! That meant a week working from the couch.Then when I finally got up and around again, I pulled a muscle - [Aug 2021 Digest - New (Temporary) Studio + Patreon Resuming!](https://www.angelasasser.com/aug-2021-digest-new-temporary-studio-patreon-resuming-18/) - It feels like it's been an age, but I'm happy to say that we're finally in our new temporary rental home! It's a lovely little place in a quiet neighborhood nestled in a patch of the forest next to a creek. I'm excited by all the trees, flowers, and birds around! I've spotted a cherry - [Beautiful Monstrosities](https://www.angelasasser.com/beautiful-monstrosities/) - "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." - Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven I have once seen a vision of a woman stripped of her hopes and dreams, left with nothing but the purist of suffering and endless weeks of solitude. - [Ask me anything, and I'll tell you](https://www.angelasasser.com/ask-me-anything/) - I just wanted to take a moment to apologize for the sporadic blogs of late. The great deadline wheel is turning and the pressure is on for me to do a massive amount of work in little time. This means that I might not be able to post here for a little while. Good thing - [Are Conventions Worth Selling At?](https://www.angelasasser.com/are-conventions-worth-selling-at/) - This question has been on my mind a lot lately. Especially considering that I have chosen to take this year off from conventions, with the exception of Illuxcon in September. After all the money, blood, sweat, tears, and coffee, are cons worth your while to sell at? Here is what I have learned after 10+ - [Behind the Scenes: Redesigning the Gemstone Goddesses Site](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-redesigning-the-gemstone-goddesses-site-2/) - I'd normally save this kind of article to be exclusive for my Patrons, but I wanted to share this particular article with everyone to offer a little peek behind the curtains of building a website for a creative project. I've already written a Patrons-only series of articles where I go deeper into the website re-design - [Behind the Scenes: Redesigning the Gemstone Goddesses Site](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-redesigning-the-gemstone-goddesses-site-3/) - I'd normally save this kind of article to be exclusive for my Patrons, but I wanted to share this particular article with everyone to offer a little peek behind the curtains of building a website for a creative project. I've already written a Patrons-only series of articles where I go deeper into the website re-design - [Behind the Scenes: Redesigning the Gemstone Goddesses Site](https://www.angelasasser.com/behind-the-scenes-redesigning-the-gemstone-goddesses-site-4/) - I'd normally save this kind of article to be exclusive for my Patrons, but I wanted to share this particular article with everyone to offer a little peek behind the curtains of building a website for a creative project. I've already written a Patrons-only series of articles where I go deeper into the website re-design - [Artists and Health Issues Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/artists-and-health-issues-part-2/) - I got some great feedback from folks on the last post concerning artists and health issues and thought I'd share some of the tips with everyone. I also forgot to mention a few other tactics that I'll go ahead and share here: Get a proper desk! - I didn't mention that half of what - [Apr 2021 Digest - Temperance Launch, Lady of Eternity Pins & more](https://www.angelasasser.com/apr-2021-digest-temperance-launch-lady-of-eternity-pins-more-3/) - It's been a little tumultuous behind the scenes as our house moving plans have been delayed by some other exciting developments! I can't quite talk about them yet till they're a sure thing, but I'm hoping to have some good news to share soon. For now, we're still in a bit of limbo as we - [New Coloring Page! "The Woven Path's Temperance"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-the-woven-paths-temperance-2/) - Happy weekend, all! A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon digital library a month ahead of its release to my shop!This page created from my painting of Temperance for The Woven Path Tarot lets you fill in your own colors for this intricate image. I was inspired by the lush colors of medieval tapestries. - [New Coloring Page! "The Woven Path's Temperance"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-the-woven-paths-temperance-3/) - Happy weekend, all! A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon digital library a month ahead of its release to my shop!This page created from my painting of Temperance for The Woven Path Tarot lets you fill in your own colors for this intricate image. I was inspired by the lush colors of medieval tapestries. - [New Coloring Page! "The Woven Path's Temperance"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-the-woven-paths-temperance-4/) - Happy weekend, all! A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon digital library a month ahead of its release to my shop!This page created from my painting of Temperance for The Woven Path Tarot lets you fill in your own colors for this intricate image. I was inspired by the lush colors of medieval tapestries. - [New Coloring Page! "The Woven Path's Temperance"](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-coloring-page-the-woven-paths-temperance-5/) - Happy weekend, all! A new coloring page arrives to my Patreon digital library a month ahead of its release to my shop!This page created from my painting of Temperance for The Woven Path Tarot lets you fill in your own colors for this intricate image. I was inspired by the lush colors of medieval tapestries. - [Secret Sketchbook: The Woven Path's Temperance Part 4 - Final Touches](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-the-woven-paths-temperance-part-4-final-touches-2/) - It took a little longer than anticipated, but I've finally completed Temperance for the Woven Path Tarot! Here's your Patreon exclusive Behind the Scenes sneak peek of the painting before its public reveal next week. (My Discord Patrons also got this peek early!)Check out the time lapse above to see how this image went from - [Thinking Long Term](https://www.angelasasser.com/thinking-long-term/) - It's been a minute here since I've really sat down to post in this journal since I moved into my new digs (other than the short jaunt through the studio). I've been slowly, but surely settling into the new space and entering a brand new phase of my life and art. A whole new balancing - [Share the Work Challenge Day 5 – Do A Brave Thing](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-the-work-challenge-day-5-do-a-brave-thing/) - Whew! Emily Jeffords' Share the Work challenge has been a great ride! We've plumbed the depths of meaning in art, unraveled the mystery of the collector, and quelled the chaos of my brain to come up with a brand board. The final day asked us to do something very simple, but also difficult. Do something - [Share the Work Challenge Day 4 - Evaluate + Share + Elevate](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-the-work-challenge-day-4-evaluate-share-elevate/) - Today was the dreaded evaluation where we take a look at ourselves and our biz and decide what we're doing well or not so well on. Emily's positivity carried me through this day with her insistence that this is a chance to grow and do something new and to make our biz meet our vision. - [Share the Work Challenge Day 3 - Turn Your Vision Into Visuals](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-the-work-challenge-day-3/) - In the previous days of the Share the Work challenge, I've been diving deep trying to think about what my Birthstone Goddesses mean to me and to the people who might collect them. Day 3's goal was to finally turn all of my musings into a cohesive visual! Is My Art Worth Selling? But first, - [Share the Work Challenge Day 2 - Sharing Your Vision With Your Audience](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-the-work-challenge-day-2-sharing-your-vision-with-your-audience/) - My journey with Emily Jefford's Share the Work continues with more deep exploration of the threads of influences that intertwine my work with those who enjoy the art I create. Again, this was challenging for me because I created the Birthstone Goddesses for me and my particular set of tastes first before I figured out - [Share the Work Challenge Day 1 - Clarify Your Vision & Why Your Work Matters](https://www.angelasasser.com/share-the-work-challenge-day-1-clarify-your-vision-why-your-work-matters/) - It's been a strange time for me right now. Over the past few years, I've created an amazing amount of work for my Birthstone Goddesses project, but now I'm in a place where I feel overwhelmed by the prospect of getting all that work out into the world in a meaningful way! I've been learning - [Secret Sketchbook - The Woven Path's Temperance Part 1 - Research and Inspiration](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-the-woven-paths-temperance-part-1-research-and-inspiration/) - Enjoy an exclusive Patrons-only look at my creative notes & more for my version of the Temperance card for the upcoming Woven Path Tarot deck we're putting together over at the Changeling Artist Collective! This article includes my mood boards, research sources, materials list, etc. for thumbnailing & inspiration. May it be useful and inspiring for - [Introducing My October Exalted Art Challenge!](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-my-october-exalted-art-challenge-4/) - The time is neigh, my October Art Challenge approaches! So far, this year has been about allowing myself to rest and recuperate while also letting my muse off the chain to wander different paths for awhile. The next excursion is going to be with the Exalted Art Challenge that I created with the Exalted RPG - [Sketch Diary - The Gift Giver Part 1 - Concepts](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-the-gift-giver-part-1-concepts/) - It's that time of year again! Yes, that glorious time where I rush to finish my yearly Christmas card at the last minute! Folks seemed to enjoy last year's sketch diary for Lady Snowflake so I thought I'd document this year's card in much the same fashion. It all began with trying to figure out what I - [The Snowflake Lady - Part 2 - Preliminary Sketches](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-snowflake-lady-part-2-preliminary-sketches/) - In the last process post, I covered the basic planning sketches for The Snowflake Lady. With thumbnails and the basic gist of the image figured out, it was time to start getting detailed! I started out by browsing my collection of stock images and seeing if there were any poses that could work for what - [The Snowflake Lady - Part 1 - Brainstorming](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-snowflake-lady-part-1-brainstorming/) - Lately I've been working hard to beat my own procrastination for this year's Christmas card for my family, friends, and fans. Seems I always get them out late because I always bite off more than I can chew! This year is no different with an image I'm temporarily calling 'the Snowflake Lady' (because, well, she's - [The Snowflake Lady - Part 3 - Coloring and Final Touches](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-snowflake-lady-part-3-coloring-and-final-touches/) - The last process post for the Snowflake Lady talked about choosing stock reference, line art, and sketch transferring. Now, it's time to get to the fun part - coloring! Most of the time I like to start off with a color test which is made very quickly in several layers in Photoshop. I like to - [Sketch Diary - The Gift Giver Part 2 - Drafting](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-the-gift-giver-part-2-drafting/) - The last sketch diary for this image talked about conceptualizing the piece. Now that the thinking part is done, it's time for the doing! At the start, I had decided to do this piece digitally due to time constraints, but also to give me a chance to break in the used Cintiq 12WX that I got as an early - [Sketch Diary - The Gift Giver Part 3 - Painting](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-the-gift-giver-part-3-painting/) - This week has been a haze of coffee and late nights powered by holiday cookies! The last entry ended with the finished line art, which ended up being revised several times during the course of trying to color the piece. Luckily, digital pieces are more forgiving than watercolor! I was able to lengthen the fingers of the - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-2/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-3/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-4/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-5/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-6/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-7/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[ Secret Sketchbook ] Website Redesign Part 3 - Galleries](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-3-galleries-8/) - Part 1 and 2 of this series covered branding and the artist website's front page. This entry is all about how to show off the art with the Gallery Index and Pages!The Gallery IndexWhen I first built Angelic Shades, I took the barest minimum approach and simply inserted galleries I could easily add using shortcode - [[Secret Sketchbook] Website Redesign Part 2 - The Index Page](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-website-redesign-part-2-the-index-page/) - Part 2 of my Website Redesign series continues! I discuss the importance of each section on an artist website's front page, the purpose of the site, and other best practices. All while using my old and new website design as a visual aid. Pledge any amount on Patreon to access to this article. Every little - [[Secret Sketchbook] Angelic Shades Website Redesign Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/secret-sketchbook-angelic-shades-website-redesign-part-1/) - With the world of conventions basically cancelled and my insane Kickstarter schedule finally letting up, it's time to polish my online presence! Check out this Patreon-only post exploring my in-depth notes discussing how I'm redesigning my Art Nouveau website, including research notes, logo evolution, etc. Pledge at least $1 to access to this article! Every - ["No More Silence" + Portraits for Charity! [Donations Closed]](https://www.angelasasser.com/portraits-for-charity/) - EDIT 7/30/2020: Paypal has automatically closed the Money Pool so I am going to call this Charity Drive done for now! I hope to do more drives like this in the future, as I feel it is a way we can all help good causes together. I'll be posting soon which charities I've donated to - [July 2020 Wrap-Up - Big Milestone, Big Burnout](https://www.angelasasser.com/july-2020-wrap-up-big-milestone-big-burnout/) - Cross-posted from my Patreon blog July has ended and it's been a strange mix of some great milestones here, but also an acknowledgement of my continued struggle with burnout. To start off, Kev and I packed up the FINAL Kickstarter order after a year and change of consecutive Kickstarter campaigns dedicated to the Birthstone Goddesses - [Read Along: The War of Art Book 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/read-along-the-war-of-art-part-1/) - It's been awhile since I've done a read-along and I'm still working with some of the exercises in Artist As Brand before I can return to that one. In the meantime, I've started reading The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield . This book has been on - [DragonCon Diary 09 - The Calm Before the Storm](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-the-calm-before-the-storm/) - Diary Entries Thus Far: Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con Prep Dragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge? Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush Begins Dragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the Storm Dragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness! Dragon Con Diary 09: The Aftermath Dragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo - [April 2020 Wrap-Up - Going on Art Vacation!](https://www.angelasasser.com/april-2020-wrap-up-going-on-art-vacation-7/) - Hello from Day 52 of self-isolation! This week has been the first week since self-isolation started that I haven't been crazy busy juggling pin samples, Kickstarter promotion tasks, etc. The final campaign for the Birthstone Goddesses Pin series on Kickstarter wrapped up this month and I'm celebrating finishing up this next phase of this project! - [Mar 2020 Wrap-Up - Arting through the Pandemic](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2020-wrap-up-arting-through-the-pandemic-2/) - Reading my last posts and writing this one right now feels so surreal. Last month, we were canceling cons just in case. Now? Kev and I have been self-sequestered for 3 weeks and adjusting to a new lifestyle.Funny enough, my husband is handling this very well, while I'm the one who's been an anxious mess - [Mar 2020 Wrap-Up - Arting through the Pandemic](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2020-wrap-up-arting-through-the-pandemic-3/) - Reading my last posts and writing this one right now feels so surreal. Last month, we were canceling cons just in case. Now? Kev and I have been self-sequestered for 3 weeks and adjusting to a new lifestyle.Funny enough, my husband is handling this very well, while I'm the one who's been an anxious mess - [Mar 2020 Wrap-Up - Arting through the Pandemic](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2020-wrap-up-arting-through-the-pandemic-4/) - Reading my last posts and writing this one right now feels so surreal. Last month, we were canceling cons just in case. Now? Kev and I have been self-sequestered for 3 weeks and adjusting to a new lifestyle.Funny enough, my husband is handling this very well, while I'm the one who's been an anxious mess - [Mar 2020 Wrap-Up - Arting through the Pandemic](https://www.angelasasser.com/mar-2020-wrap-up-arting-through-the-pandemic-5/) - Reading my last posts and writing this one right now feels so surreal. Last month, we were canceling cons just in case. Now? Kev and I have been self-sequestered for 3 weeks and adjusting to a new lifestyle.Funny enough, my husband is handling this very well, while I'm the one who's been an anxious mess - [Why I Wanted to be a Warrior Princess](https://www.angelasasser.com/why-i-wanted-to-be-a-warrior-princess/) - A virile man with glistening muscles and an impeccable tan wields a gleaming sword over his head that rightly should weigh more than he does. But he can lift it because he's the hero. At his feet, an equally athletic woman scantily clad in chainmail and still shrugging off the bindings of her rescue appears - [The Goddesses of Spring Enamel Pins Have Launched!](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-goddesses-of-spring-enamel-pins-have-launched/) - The moment we've been building up to for almost a year has finally come. The campaign for the final set in my Birthstone Goddesses enamel pins has launched on Kickstarter! This launch almost didn't happen, however. In uncertain times like this, I was very afraid to push the button! Does anyone have time for art - [Feb 2020 Wrap Up - Coronavirus Delays, Con Cancellations, & Burn Out](https://www.angelasasser.com/feb-2020-wrap-up-coronavirus-delays-con-cancellations-burn-out-2/) - This month has been a doozy! Stress levels have been high while all of my Kickstarters and the items in my shop that are made in China have been delayed by about a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. That's meant writing many support messages to explain delays, dealing with folks who fear my products - [Feb 2020 Wrap Up - Coronavirus Delays, Con Cancellations, & Burn Out](https://www.angelasasser.com/feb-2020-wrap-up-coronavirus-delays-con-cancellations-burn-out-3/) - This month has been a doozy! Stress levels have been high while all of my Kickstarters and the items in my shop that are made in China have been delayed by about a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. That's meant writing many support messages to explain delays, dealing with folks who fear my products - [Feb 2020 Wrap Up - Coronavirus Delays, Con Cancellations, & Burn Out](https://www.angelasasser.com/feb-2020-wrap-up-coronavirus-delays-con-cancellations-burn-out-4/) - This month has been a doozy! Stress levels have been high while all of my Kickstarters and the items in my shop that are made in China have been delayed by about a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. That's meant writing many support messages to explain delays, dealing with folks who fear my products - [Jan 2020 Wrap Up - Spring Goddesses & Plans for 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2020-wrap-up-spring-goddesses-plans-for-2020-2/) - Wow did January fly by or is it just me? I've been managing a lot of stressful situations this month, including my husband launching a deer into the stratosphere with his car (he is thankfully uninjured, but the deer was not) and many production woes involving my pins. So that's meant a new car payment - [Jan 2020 Wrap Up - Spring Goddesses & Plans for 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2020-wrap-up-spring-goddesses-plans-for-2020-3/) - Wow did January fly by or is it just me? I've been managing a lot of stressful situations this month, including my husband launching a deer into the stratosphere with his car (he is thankfully uninjured, but the deer was not) and many production woes involving my pins. So that's meant a new car payment - [Jan 2020 Wrap Up - Spring Goddesses & Plans for 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2020-wrap-up-spring-goddesses-plans-for-2020-4/) - Wow did January fly by or is it just me? I've been managing a lot of stressful situations this month, including my husband launching a deer into the stratosphere with his car (he is thankfully uninjured, but the deer was not) and many production woes involving my pins. So that's meant a new car payment - [Jan 2020 Wrap Up - Spring Goddesses & Plans for 2020](https://www.angelasasser.com/jan-2020-wrap-up-spring-goddesses-plans-for-2020-5/) - Wow did January fly by or is it just me? I've been managing a lot of stressful situations this month, including my husband launching a deer into the stratosphere with his car (he is thankfully uninjured, but the deer was not) and many production woes involving my pins. So that's meant a new car payment - [Exalted Mini Comic WiPs](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-mini-comic-wips-2/) - It's been an anxiety-filled month with everything happening in the US this month and other personal challenges I'll post about later once I have all the details. For now, I wanted to at least share some progress shots of the mini comic I've been working on for the Exalted Art Challenge.This has been a fun - [Exalted Mini Comic WiPs](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-mini-comic-wips-3/) - It's been an anxiety-filled month with everything happening in the US this month and other personal challenges I'll post about later once I have all the details. For now, I wanted to at least share some progress shots of the mini comic I've been working on for the Exalted Art Challenge.This has been a fun - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir-2/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir-3/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir-4/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir-5/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [New Art! The Cobra Witcher of Ofir](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-art-the-cobra-witcher-of-ofir-6/) - And now for something completely different - my first painting of 2020! Seeing The Witcher adapted into a tv series on Netflix re-ignited my old love for this fantasy world, so I thought I'd take a break with my own fan homage. I couldn't resist hopping on the Witcher OC bandwagon with a Witcher concept - [Overcoming Graduation Fear](https://www.angelasasser.com/overcoming-graduation-fear/) - This journal has been a little quiet of late thanks to that lovely time of the year I like to call the 'graduation rush', as well as my own pressing deadlines that have had me resembling a freshly bitten zombie. Sitting inside the very same hall my own graduation was held in had me thinking - [Proko's Figure Drawing Fundamentals - Lesson 1 Homework](https://www.angelasasser.com/prokos-figure-drawing-fundamentals-lesson-1-homework/) - I'm taking a small break from my book club posts for Artist As Brand to share something different instead, as the next part of the AAB blog series involves some intense homework that's taking me longer than usual. In the meantime, enjoy a look at the gesture sketches I've been doing for Stan Prokopenko's Figure Drawing Fundamentals - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 8 - My Website](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-8-my-website/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section VIII. What Makes a Great Website/Blog. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! Blog vs Website Section VIII talks about what - [eBay Shop Review](https://www.angelasasser.com/ebay-shop-review/) - Back in 2001 or so, I got wind of eBay shops, tried it for a little while, and then gave up when it didn't seem like I was getting many bites at all. At that stage in my development, I chocked it up to not having enough quality inventory nor much presence on the internet - [The Jumping Off Point](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-jumping-off-point/) - So here I am...doing that thing that I swore I'd never do. You know...that horrible, trendy thing they call 'blogging'. It never occurred to me till recently that perhaps blogging isn't just a trend, but a viable way to reach someone who I may never have reached if I just sat at home trying - [Kickstarter Launched! Goddesses of Autumn Enamel Pins + Summer Pin Pre-Orders](https://www.angelasasser.com/kickstarter-launched-goddesses-of-autumn-enamel-pins-summer-pin-pre-orders/) - Originally posted on Patreon The fateful day has finally arrived and the Goddesses of Autumn Enamel Pins have now launched on Kickstarter! By the time I've sat down to write this post, we're already almost 30% funded, which fills me with such happiness. It's been easier for me to deal with my fear of failure - [The Evolution of an Artist's Alley Table](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-evolution-of-an-artists-alley-table/) - (My display has since leveled up! See the new display.) After the last couple of conventions, it seems my artist's alley table is growing and evolving into something grand! I am always seeking ways to improve and welcome any suggestions you might have. It started out at an Anime Weekend Atlanta of years ago where - [Confessions of an Artist - Romance and Artists](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-romance-and-artists/) - It's been awhile since my last entry in the 'Confession' series. We've talked about everything from storing art improperly to getting out of our artistic comfort zones. Today...I'd like to admit that at one time in my life, I was intent on being the 'crazy cat lady'. You know the one. That kooky lady next - [Evolution of an Artist Alley Table II](https://www.angelasasser.com/evolution-of-an-artist-alley-table-ii/) - Back in September of 2009, I posted a list of what goes into my display in an artist alley. Now two years later and a few events wiser, my display has evolved! Show them what they've won, Vanna! Anatomy of an Artist Alley Table - Part 2 Retractable Vertical Banner - $300 - A - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 6 - My Market Niche](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-6-my-market-niche/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section VI. Creating Your Market Niche. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! This section covers a lot of ground concerning how to - [JordanCon Bound + Art Show Preview](https://www.angelasasser.com/jordancon-bound-art-show-preview/) - I'm headed to JordanCon in ATL this weekend, which is one of my favorite local fantasy-centric conventions to attend. The Art Show there is so warm and welcoming and I'm excited to share more of my Birthstone Goddesses there this year! My body of work grows and grows, this year's showing at JordanCon now - [Re-branding the Ladies of the Months + Project Roadmap!](https://www.angelasasser.com/re-branding-the-ladies-of-the-months-project-roadmap-2/) - My astute fans may have noticed I've begun referring to my Ladies of the Months intermittently as Birthstone Goddesses over the past few weeks. I've had some major revelations happen while prepping my project for a wider arena (ie. Amazon)."Ladies of the Months" as a title was getting a lot of strange looks! Some of - [Commissions, Portfolio Reviews, and Study Sources](https://www.angelasasser.com/commissions-portfolio-reviews-and-study-sources/) - So a lot of big changes have been stewing in the pot for me. With the decision to switch focus to more concept oriented work, I've been gathering resources to study not just design and the game industry, but also sources to help me in this challenging transition from traditional to digital media. I've also - [My First Kickstarter - Part 3 - What I Learned](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-first-kickstarter-part-3-what-i-learned/) - So my first ever Kickstarter has ended and I regret to say that it did not meet its goal! I am not completely crushed, however, as this has been an experiment from the beginning. I knew it might fail due to my own inexperience with hosting this kind of campaign. I'm writing my thoughts here - [[VIDEO] Studio Hangout OCT 2017 - Kickstart Art Review, Inktober, and My Favorite Author](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-studio-hangout-oct-2017-kickstart-art-review-inktober-and-my-favorite-author/) - Check out my latest wrap-up video for October. I fear with every video I share, the more of a dork I reveal myself to be! Featuring the following things: - My thoughts on the Kickstart Art seminar with Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and what revelations I had from it. - An epic level geek out about Kushiel's Dart which - [UNKNOWN NOUVEAU: Élisabeth Sonrel](https://www.angelasasser.com/unknown-nouveau-elisabeth-sonrel/) - While I’m busy working on Lady of July, enjoy a look at this stunning work by female Art Nouveau artist, Élisabeth Sonrel! While she was active at the same time as other artists of the movement, I had never heard of her until recently. She reminds so very much of Mucha with her line work, - [Find Me at JordanCon 2017!](https://www.angelasasser.com/find-me-at-jordancon-2017/) - If you're going to JordanCon this weekend, here's my schedule and where you can find my work! Hope to see you there! It'll be my first convention in awhile and I'm excited to be back in the scene. - Find my Fantasy Art on dice bags and playmats in the Print Shop (in - [[VLOG] Print Shop Prep!](https://www.angelasasser.com/vlog-print-shop-prep/) - Here's a quick peek recorded live of the print shop prep for my next convention! I haven't done a convention in a couple of years since I took the time to create a new body of work, but getting back into prep has been like riding a bike! https://youtu.be/WyBuxnveeqY Some advice on buying and saving - [DESIGN DIARY: Ladies of the Months Logo](https://www.angelasasser.com/design-diary-ladies-of-the-months-logo/) - As most of you know, I've been neck deep in the Ladies of the Months series for the past couple of years! I'm over halfway done with the whole set of 12 paintings (and matching masks). It's high time I created a logo for this project! Having a logo would provide the perfect professional touch - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of June](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-june/) - My journey continues this month with Lady of June! Lady of November represented a milestone of high quality and attention to detail in this series that was hard to beat! How could I make the rest of the Ladies as good as November? That was the difficult challenge I set for myself as I moved - [NEW PATREON PERKS: Private Discord Server](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-patreon-perks-private-discord-server/) - Dear Patreon Patrons. Welcome to my secret Patreon Parlor! The Patreon perks for those pledging at $5 and up now include access to a private Discord server where you can come chat with me about life, art, and more! (Don't have Discord yet? It's a completely free chat and messaging app for your computer and - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of January](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-january/) - This series began as my annual Christmas card back in 2012 and as a homage to Mucha's stunning series "The Precious Stones"! I'm a long time fan of Alphonse Mucha ever since I discovered his work years ago in college and fell in love with his graceful, intricate compositions. I thought it'd be fun to - [My Art Goals for 2017 [VIDEO]](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-art-goals-for-2017-video/) - Rather than write a long blog post, I rambled about my art goals in a video instead. Did I meet last year's goals? What are my goals for 2017? Watch on to find out! The Short Version: 2016's Summary of Art My Favorite Piece of 2016: Lady of November 2017's Art Goals: Finish the Ladies. I - [SKETCH DIARY: Tsu-Yin](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-tsu-yin/) - I'm excited to share this character portrait of Tsu-Yin Aasha Hou Kapoor, She Who Knows Ten Thousand Things. Daughter of high-born sorceresses and chosen of the Unconquered Sun, Tsu-Yin left a life of comfort to pursue epic adventures and a grand destiny as a Solar of the Twilight Caste! She's from the same tabletop roleplaying - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of November](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-november/) - My journey continues with Lady of November! I’ve been looking forward to this Lady for quite some time, being a November birthday, myself! She’s a very special Lady who challenged me more than any of the others had before with the ambitious ideas I wanted to implement. November, November! I’ve been looking forward to this - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of May](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-may/) - Here we are finally at the merry month of May with the Ladies of the Months series! So many of my closest friends and loved ones are May babies, I knew that this month needed to be extra special! Lady of May's Mood Board Inspiration & Research As ever, brainstorming begins with research. I start - [Lady of March Set](https://www.angelasasser.com/lady-of-march-set/) - The Lady of March bears Daffodils and dons the stone of Aquamarine. The Daffodils represent chivalry and unrequited love. The Aquamarine will bring her foresight, courage, and happiness. She ushers in a time of resurrection, renewal, and the bursting forth of new life. Without further ado, here's the final version of Lady of March from - [SKETCH DIARY: Lady of April](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-april/) - My journey continues this month with Lady of April! Lady of March broke through creative boundaries with her unique imagery and presentation. That once again made the pressure high for Lady of April! I had to work through art block with this piece, but in the end, powering my way through equaled something grand! Brainstorming: - [I'm Moving + Discontinued Prints Sale!](https://www.angelasasser.com/im-moving-discontinued-prints-sale/) - It's been a long time since I've posted any sort of personal update here! I've been super busy with my nose to the grindstone on the Ladies of the Months series attempting to make something of it while my longtime boyfriend is being the main breadwinner. It's a rare chance to really put my focus - [SKETCH DIARY: The Uncrucified](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-the-uncrucified/) - Inspirations: I’ve been working on a lot of tedious Art Nouveau of late and, while I love it, I decided to indulge in this little project after hours to help me unwind from the seriousness of that particular style. I’ve been doing a lot of tabletop gaming lately, thanks to a friend who sucked me - [Sketch Diary: Lady of March Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-march-part-3/) - Last time, I talked about designing the narrative elements. Now, I'm excited to start pulling everything together into a cohesive piece! Working in Photoshop CC and using a Cintiq 21UX, I use a composite created from my reference photos as a basis for a rough line drawing. Sometimes, it's impossible to find the perfect pose - [Sketch Diary: Lady of March Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-march-part-2/) - I had a general idea of the symbolism while I was sketching thumbnails in the last Sketch Diary. Now, I get to tie it all together into something more tangible than scribbles! My fear with this piece is that I wanted to cram too in with the nest, eggs, branches, veiled woman, reflection in the - [Sketch Diary - Winter Offering](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-winter-offering/) - Inspiration: Every year I do a painting to spread the cheer of the winter holidays to my fans, friends, and family. Keeping in that tradition, I created this piece entitled “Winter Offering” for 2015. I wanted to capture the quiet warmth of candles, which are one of my favorite decorative elements of the season, and - [Patreon Update - Art Student Tier!](https://www.angelasasser.com/patreon-update-art-student-tier/) - A brand new year is upon us and I'm rearing to get started on all the projects I have waiting in the wings! With so much going on I've decided to pause the Mentorships I was hosting through Patreon so I don't split my attention too much. I know the mentorships have been helpful (and - [Art Goals for 2016](https://www.angelasasser.com/art-goals-for-2016/) - At the beginning of every new year, I like to set myself a few goals, as opposed to New Year's Resolutions which always seem to fall to the wayside for me. I usually have a thousand ideas going in on my brain, so doing this activity also helps me wrangle them into a format that - [Sketch Diary: Christmas Angel Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-christmas-angel-part-2/) - Before I get sucked into character details, I have to first design the frame, which I quickly do by drawing shapes in Photoshop. I set the layer with the grey shapes that form the frame to the Blending Option, Stroke, which creates an outline around the shapes that I don't have to manually draw myself. - [Summary of Art 2015](https://www.angelasasser.com/summary-of-art-2015/) - Thoughts on 2015 - It's been a tough year, no lie. A lot of IRL challenges meant I spent a lot of time off instead of making art and that sent me into a spiral of depression that was hard to escape (I'm still not completely out of it). When I was finally able to get - [Sketch Diary - Satyr](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-satyr/) - Inspiration Today I’ll be talking about how I created Satyr for the 30 Day Monster Girl Challenge. For my version of Satyr, I went with my own fantasy twist of a well-known figure from Greek and Roman mythology. The Satyr of myth is usually a mischievous male with the lower body of a goat - [Does it Pay to Specialize as an Artist?](https://www.angelasasser.com/does-it-pay-to-specialize-as-an-artist/) - I was quoted in an article over at CreativeBloq, "Does it pay to specialise as an artist?" Featuring some familiar faces and some of my own art and thoughts as well! I’ve struggled for years to find my artistic voice and sort out my passions from my wide array of interests. Hopefully these words of wisdom - [Patreon Project Kit for Artists](https://www.angelasasser.com/patreon-project-kit-for-artists/) - Cross-posted from The Muse's Library. I've been on Patreon now for about a year since the site went live. I've tried a lot of different experiments in that time and have built a small, but dedicated following via this community-driven site. I'm a firm believer that crowd-funding is the wave of the future and the - [Homework: Concept Art Starter Kit - Design Basics](https://www.angelasasser.com/homework-concept-art-basics-design-basics/) - I've recently started up CtrlPaint's Concept Art Starter Kit with artist, Matt Kohr, as a way to brush up my own character design skills. While I'm not quite going into Concept Art as a profession (yet?), I still think the basic skills will improve my artist's eye, overall. Plus, it's just tons of fun designing - [Sketch Diary - Monster Girl Spider](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-monster-girl-spider/) - Inspiration Today I’ll be talking about how I created Spider for the 30 Day Monster Girl Challenge. For my version of spider, I went with a Japanese inspired Jorōgumo. The Jorōgumo is a mythological creature from Japanese folklore which was known for luring virile young men to their lairs, charming them with food and music, then - [TUTORIAL - Rapunzel Comic in Woodcut Style](https://www.angelasasser.com/tutorial-rapunzel-comic-in-woodcut-style/) - I've created a tutorial video for how I made a comic strip in a digital woodcut style for my Rapunzel comic! I walk you through how I designed the panel layouts to the finished product giving helpful tips along the way. A .PSD file of my comic strip is also included for your perusal! To see - [Post-DragonCon Sale!](https://www.angelasasser.com/15-off-sale/) - Just a visual reminder that you can get 15% off at my shop till the end of the month with code DRAGONCON. I have a lot of extra goodies, like playmats, dice bags, and more, so help me make some room in my little studio! - [CON REPORT: DragonCon 2015](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-dragoncon-2015/) - I'm back from DragonCon and have a massive head cold as a souvenir! Before I disappear with hot tea and meds, I thought I'd post about how my DragonCon went. This year was an odd duck for me. I had no table, which is the first time I've been without one for a couple of years. - [Mentorship Slots Available!](https://www.angelasasser.com/mentorship-slots-available/) - EDIT: I've updated the Casual Mentorship after some feedback. Now with more bang for your buck! Also added a more in-depth explanation of exactly what the Portfolio Review and Art Marketing sessions would involve. Last year, I tentatively opened up the Creative Consulting section of my website. Now, I'm excited to roll out Mentorship slots - [Critique Corner - "Tiger" by Kim](https://www.angelasasser.com/critique-corner-tiger-by-kim/) - For the very first post in my 'Critique Corner' column, we have a piece by Kim Ravenfire M. Have a sampling of Kim's other work, for starters: The piece up for critique today is "Tiger": Kim's main concerns with this piece were basic proportions and how to make her images look more realistic in Photoshop. The - [IP Development Mentorship Blog Series PREVIEW](https://www.angelasasser.com/ip-development-mentorship-blog-series-preview/) - I've been working on tons of exciting things this week for my IP Development Mentorship with Anthony Jones and Dan LuVisi! You can get a more in-depth peek at my world-building experience, thoughts about the mentorship process, plus sneak peeks of my personal project's art by supporting me at any level on Patreon! I'll be - [March 2015 - Monthly Update plus HUGE News!](https://www.angelasasser.com/march-2015-monthly-update-plus-huge-news/) - Hey guys! I've decided to write this month's update instead of broadcast it because I'm feeling a bit under the weather (food poisoning, urgh!). So rather than subject you all to my sick mug, I thought I'd write March's update instead! How's My Month Been? It's been great! I've been whirling between my studies with - [Sketch Diary - Nariko of Heavenly Sword - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-nariko-of-heavenly-sword-part-1/) - I was challenged by an online art group I'm in to redesign a female character. This idea really appealed to me as a gamer and comic book fan, considering the amount of times as a female fan I've seen a character and found myself highly disappointed by the bland or over-sexualized design that detracted from the - [Sketch Diary - Nariko of Heavenly Sword - Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-nariko-of-heavenly-sword-part-2/) - Now that Nariko's design is figured out, it's on to coloring! I decided to try a new coloring technique called the Ambient Occlusion method. This technique is a way to bring a structural quality to your images relatively quickly. I used Alex Negrea's tutorial and also this helpful process post from David Lojaya. Here's a - [Proko’s Figure Drawing Fundamentals – Lesson 2 Homework](https://www.angelasasser.com/prokos-figure-drawing-fundamentals-lesson-2-homework/) - Exploring the physics of the human torso and how to draw gesture with artist, Angela R. Sasser. - [My First Kickstarter - Part 1 - Concept, Preparation, and Promotion](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-first-kickstarter-part-1-concept-preparation-and-promotion/) - I'm excited to announce that I launched my first Kickstarter project this week! Rather than just shamelessly plug it here, I thought I'd talk about my journey through the conception, promotion, and closure of this campaign. I'm an absolute newbie at this, so I'm bound to learn a lot and hope other artists considering Kickstarter - [December 2014 Artist Q&A](https://www.angelasasser.com/december-2014-artist-qa/) - Hey, everybody! It's Christmas Eve and I'm making rum cake and looking forward to a day full of friends and good food tomorrow. In the meanwhile, here are some answers to the great questions you guys dropped for me this month! Q. Marion Z asks: What do you feel about the importance of studying the human - [Upcoming December Artist Q&A ](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-december-artist-qa/) - Hey, everyone! I usually do a 30 minute live broadcast for my Q&A sessions, but since the holidays are busy and I'm not sure I'll be able to broadcast from wherever we might end up, I'm doing another blog-hosted event instead! A Couple of Changes - The Patreon giveaway portion of the monthly sessions is now going - [Sketch Diary: Christmas Angel Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-christmas-angel-part-3/) - Progress continued on this painting with color testing in Photoshop. This one was a no brainer! I knew I wanted a more subtle color scheme that wasn't so IN YOUR FACE CHRISTMAS! That meant keeping colors like the strong red to a minimum and relying a nice cool green, as opposed to the more yellow - [Sketch Diary: Christmas Angel Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-christmas-angel-part-1/) - It's that season again! Time for this year's Christmas painting! Be sure to sign up for my annual Christmas list if you haven't already. It's FREE and my way of spreading a little holiday cheer to you all. It's all thanks to the wonderful support of my Patreon patrons. You guys rock! For this year's - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 7 - The Art of Social Media](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-7-social-media-web-design/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section VII. Brand Promotion - The Art of Social Media. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! This section provides a detailed list - [Angelic Shades Studio on iStock](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-shades-studio-on-istock/) - After some debate, I've uploaded some of my watercolor angel images to iStock! You will soon be able to find my Christmas images available on iStock as well. You can view my iStock portfolio here:I hope you'll find them useful for your projects! iStock has a pretty awesome subscription program now which allows you to - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 3 - My Vision Board](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-3-my-vision-board/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section III. Your Vision Board. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! This section focused on another visual brainstorming exercise - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 4 - Plan the Brand](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-4-plan-the-brand/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section IV. Plan the Brand. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! A lot of this section talked about the concept - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 5 - Declaring My Name!](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-5-declaring-my-name/) - My reading of Greg Spalenka's Artist As Brand continues with section V. Declare Your Name - Taglines, Blurbs, Business Cards. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and give me a little kickback! You can also buy direct from the author! Spalenka gives a plethora of examples - [Book Club: Artist As Brand Part 2 - My Virtue's Shield](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-2-my-virtues-shield/) - Chapter II. Your Core Virtue Emblem of Spalenka's Artist As Brand is one I was particularly looking forward to, as it deals with coming up with a logo or an emblem for your core virtue. I found the book for a great deal on the Nook. Or you can buy it via my Amazon referral link and - [Book Club: Artist as Brand Part 1 - My Core Virtue](https://www.angelasasser.com/book-club-artist-as-brand-part-1-my-core-virtue/) - It's been an introspective week for me while I ponder my current re-branding efforts and enjoy a much needed vacation after the convention/Halloween rush. I've been enjoying the time off to clear my mind and to start reading Greg Spalenka's book, Artist as Brand. I thought it'd be interesting to write about my journey as I - [Dealing with Bad Habits and Rejection](https://www.angelasasser.com/dealing-with-bad-habits-and-rejection/) - PHOTO BY REMO MASINAHere we are a few weeks after IlluXCon and my mind is still buzzing with the possibilities, even as I settle back into the same routine I had before. Yet now I have realized something. Here I am back in the same ol' catch 22 that trapped me into an unhealthy unproductive - [Artists and Mortality](https://www.angelasasser.com/artists-and-mortality/) - It's that time of year again. The breezy day in November where I wake up and realize I am now a year older! 32, to be exact. Birthdays always have a way of making me feel introspective about myself. Lately it seems everything does. An effect of getting older, maybe?Even before today, something clicked when - [How to Take Criticism](https://www.angelasasser.com/how-to-take-criticism/) - I've been talking with friends and artists a lot lately and this topic keeps coming up. There have been many blog posts about how to give criticism (see my Guide to Criticism), but how does one receive criticism? Why should we? Is there a right or wrong way to take it? Better yet, is taking criticism - [Sketch Diary: Winter Light - Christmas Card 2013 - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-winter-light-christmas-card-2013-part-1/) - It's that time of year again! Harvest time has passed, a chill is in the air, and I'm rushing to get my annual Christmas card finished in time for the holidays! (For more about my past Christmas images, read on here)As it stands, I am one of those people who adores harvest and pumpkins and - [Artists and Schedules - Maintaining Creative Flow Without Going Insane](https://www.angelasasser.com/artists-and-schedules-maintaining-creative-flow-without-going-insane/) - As is usual with any time that I'm forced to sit on my duff with hours of free time, I start thinking of a thousand ways to strategize what I'm going to work on next, how I'm going to improve towards my career goals, the meaning of life, etc. Gallbladder removal has been a massively - [Balancing the Creative Muses](https://www.angelasasser.com/balancing-the-creative-muses/) - Well it seems I've been gearing up for ages here to really sit down and work on my writing projects, but I've just been too caught up in working on my current slate of commissions to really sit down and give my stories the attention they crave. "Feed me!" My darling writing muse says as - [Productivity in a Can](https://www.angelasasser.com/productivity-in-a-can/) - Latest Developments in Angela's Checklist to Take Over the World by Art Storm:Updated my eBay shop with more original artwork and matted/signed prints. Felt really accomplished after 15+ postings!Currently reading 3 Weeks to Ebay Profits. Extremely helpful thus far! Will post more once I'm done reading.Posted my first ever video tutorial on Color Pencil Tools! - [Heart of Ink](https://www.angelasasser.com/heart-of-ink/) - I saw Inkheart last week and it really got my pondering juices flowing. If you haven't heard of it, it's the latest in Brendan Fraser's stream of young adult novel to movie adaptations. Not the best flick, but it had it's moments. I loooved Paul Bettany as Dustfinger. As a movie, it falls short of - [Selling Yourself Short](https://www.angelasasser.com/selling-yourself-short/) - I cannot count the times I have heard the following from fellow artists:"Raise my prices?? But then no one will buy my work! I have to be competitive!""I just don't think I'm good enough to charge more.""If I charge less, I'll sell more!"I have thought these things myself at one point in my education as - [Are you afraid of buttons?](https://www.angelasasser.com/are-you-afraid-of-buttons/) - Koumpounophobia - the fear of buttons on clothing. Plastic buttons, metal buttons, buttons on coats,...buttons in doll eyes?This past week I hopped in the car with my movie adventuring mom and caught Coraline on opening night. I went in with the high expectations of one who has worshiped Gaiman's work since reading Sandman in my - [Serious Business!](https://www.angelasasser.com/serious-business/) - There's that funny word 'business' popping up in this journal again. As many of you know, or may not know, I've been working towards getting my studio name, Angelic Shades, off the ground as an independent, one employee, go-to art studio for fantasy illustration for the past couple of years. My dream is to work - [Confessions of an Artist - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-part-1/) - As I enter the current round of trials in my life where I seek to find a way to organize myself professionally and to push my artwork to the next level, I've realized there were a few things I wish I could have done differently in the past or that I wish I had received - [Folklore - Beating the Shinies out of Faeries](https://www.angelasasser.com/folklore-beating-the-shinies-out-of-faeries/) - After so many serious posts at this blog, I thought I'd offer a brief interlude for my mid-week post. As it stands, I cannot hide that there is a bit of geek in me. I've always harbored a love for anime and video games and sometime last year I began a wholesome little epic on - [Confessions of an Artist Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-part-2/) - Last week in the first post of the "Confessions" series, we talked about how a major common mistake of artists is to be discouraged by friends, family, and others. I received so many heartfelt responses from all of you, many who have also experienced similar challenges and I wanted to say how inspiring it was - [Painting the Music](https://www.angelasasser.com/painting-the-music/) - In the thrall of a mournful voice braided with the heartbeat of Persian instruments and the thrum of strings, the Prince took form in a swirl of desert sands and whirling spirits. Ramah moved in my mind despite his inanimate representation taking shape in watercolor. Painting Song of Exile is a perfect example of how - [Confessions of an Artist Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-part-3/) - Last week's discussion led us into the exploration of breaking out of our comfort zones. This week, I want to make my most horrifying confession of all.I was a tracer.Now, before you throw stones and Nerf balls at me, let me tell you the story of a girl who loved her Barbie fashion paper doll - [Return from the Big Easy](https://www.angelasasser.com/return-from-the-big-easy/) - Yup folks I've returned from New Orleans unscathed, pining for the delicious N'awlins food, and primed to hop back into the swing of things with revitalized inspiration. Some of the highlights of the trip include, but are not limited to:* The ride there was my first ever train ride (minus the time I was too - [Forsythia Walkthrough & Angelic Inspiration](https://www.angelasasser.com/forsythia-walkthrough-angelic-inspiration/) - After so many serious business posts, I thought I might air out this journal with a glimpse into a walkthrough I've been working on lately to stretch my legs at writing instructional art direction. The first blossoms of Spring have sprung and everywhere the Forsythia have blossomed in bunches of yellow splendor. This awakening of - [What Moves You? Exploring Artistic Inspiration](https://www.angelasasser.com/what-moves-you-exploring-artistic-inspiration/) - I remember a time when I was first learning about art that I found myself amazed at how the play of light, shadow, and emotion could be created from a simple stroke of the brush. In particular, I was drawn to the Renaissance masters and the religious art meant to teach an illiterate populace the - [Are You a Sellout?](https://www.angelasasser.com/are-you-a-sellout/) - Every artist hears this at one point in their development. The worries of becoming what others call a 'sell out' enter into our artistic lives much like the recognition of what death is for children who are innocent of the pain of such knowledge. What is a sellout, exactly? According to some who are too - [The Need to Fly](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-need-to-fly/) - Quickie Updates:Just finished writing half of Chapter 1 of the semi-secret book project, now begins the illustrating!Working on entering more shows this year, including Mobicon, Dragoncon, and San Diego Comic Con. Cross your fingers for passing dcon jury! I may have a table this year, if all goes to plan.Dabbling with new tile pendants and - [Ang's Vault of Horrors: Gargoyles](https://www.angelasasser.com/angs-vault-of-horrors-gargoyles/) - ...or more commonly called the pile of ages old artwork stuffed under my bed which I have never dared to share before! There was a time when I was obsessed with an old Disney cartoon series called Gargoyles. Throw faerie myths, Shakespeare, and King Arthur into a blender with modern mythologies and you have a - [Work at Home Blues](https://www.angelasasser.com/work-at-home-blues/) - And so I enter the 4th or so week of working a day job as an illustrator who works at a home studio (if indeed a desk and drawers stuffed with art supplies constitute as a studio), and I'm beginning to learn the glories and downfalls of what that really means. It's so wonderful to - [Confessions of an Artist Part 4](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-part-4/) - On the last "Confessions" post, we talked about the merits and downfalls of tracing. Many of you revealed that I am not the only one to start out in art with early tracing books. It was also interesting to hear about how I am not the only one to suffer Dragonball and Sailor Moon anime - [Introducing the Muses - Melakim Fahre](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-the-muses-melakim-fahre/) - It occurred to me recently that there are a repeating set of figures in my art that most of you may recognize, but only a handful really know. As a storyteller and an artist, my art is driven most strongly by character-centric work, particularly characters which I have been writing about for years, yet have - [Pretending to Forget](https://www.angelasasser.com/pretending-to-forget/) - (Dear commenters: If you are having issues with my new comment system and are trying to figure out how to login with Blogger, simply choose the Google Friends option and click Join Site to comment with your Blogger/Google account. There is no registration process, just the one click. Now, on to the post!)I know a - [Introducing the Muses - Ry Phirunaden](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-the-muses-ry-phirunaden/) - Last week, you were introduced to my dark Hunter, Melakim Fahre, this week, I have the pleasure of introducing the gentleman thief, coinessuer of the female form in all its variations, and sometimes cross-dresser, Ry Phirunaden.That ONE cross-dressing incident only happened because he needed a creative way to avoid the Law, honest!Ry's Artistic Evolution:The Short - [Temporary Amnesia](https://www.angelasasser.com/temporary-amnesia/) - Quickie UpdatesI've just reserved the name Angelic Shades L.L.C. with my county. Just one step closer to actually registering the business! Just have to do a little MOAR RESEARCH first.How anti-climactic. I've just received my Masters degree in Arts Administration in the mail...after being graduated for almost a year now. Margarita time!In another miracle of - [Introducing the Muses - Ramah Sirhaan](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-the-muses-ramah-sirhaan/) - In weeks past, you've been introduced to the dark Hunter angst pot, Melakim Fahre, and his kooky womanizing thief pal, Ry Phirunaden. Today, I'd like you to meet his majesty, Ramah Sirhaan, the werewolf Prince and wayward soul...and probably the closest thing I have to a benevolent hero in my stable of rogues and miscreants.(For - [Strategies for Combating the Deadline Beast](https://www.angelasasser.com/strategies-for-combating-the-deadline-beast/) - Lately, I've come down to the wire on a project of mine. I've got a week to get 6 more pages of illustrations done, a tutorial, and a painting for said tutorial. The Dr. Pepper is running freely in double doses and I long for Starbucks, which was almost single-handedly responsible for helping me survive - [Introducing the Muses - Aurora Adonai](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-the-muses-aurora-adonai/) - So far, you've met the lovable rogue, the faithless Hunter, and the werewolf Prince. For the last of the muse series, I'd like to introduce the first of my character muses, the beginning of my redhead obsession, and the most foul mouthed Elf I know, Aurora Adonai, street samurai extraordinaire. Aurora's Artistic Evolution:The Short Bio: - [Late Spring Cleaning & Other News](https://www.angelasasser.com/late-spring-cleaning-other-news/) - With the last days of Spring nearing and the onset of Summer, it's time for that annual compulsive urge for Spring Cleaning! Out with the old, in with the new! (Or perhaps it's the fact that it's getting really hot here in Georgia and I am less compelled to go outside). That means I've finally - [Talent vs. Training](https://www.angelasasser.com/talent-vs-training/) - Da Vinci, Mozart, Durer...We all know the names of these geniuses who exist on that level above everyone else. There talent simply is, an untouchable level of perfection that we can never hope to achieve.Or is it?As a young artist, I would stare at the works of Linda Bergkvist, John William Waterhouse, and Edward Burne-Jones - [Resources - Watercolors](https://www.angelasasser.com/resources-watercolors/) - QUICKIE UPDATES- Check out my latest offerings at Esty. Lots of new pendants up! Plus a special offer for those on DeviantART.- New paintings in my Fantasy & Scifi Gallery+ Verdant Muse+ Angel of PurityLately, I've been brushing up on my reading to make sure my skills are sharp for my current projects and it - [DragonCon Diary 09 - Pre-con Prep](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-pre-con-prep/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamIn order to give others an idea - [DragonCon Diary 09 - To Charge or Not to Charge?](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-to-charge-or-not-to-charge/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamWhen last we left our hero, she - [The New Improved Kooky Character Quiz!](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-new-improved-kooky-character-quiz/) - With as stressy as things have been getting lately with deadlines and such, I thought we could use a break with something completely different! So I present to you, the new, improved kooky character quiz! Be warned! Your characters will never be the same again!Character Name:Age:Species/Race:Piercings/Tattoos:1. What kind of modern music would your character like? - [DragonCon Diary 09 - The Rush Begins](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-the-rush-begins/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamWith a little over a month until - [Whistle While You Work!](https://www.angelasasser.com/whistle-while-you-work/) - The busy time has commenced and it seems like half the artists I know are bustling about trying to get things ready for conventions! Excitement and possibilities are in the air and the countdown has begun.So while we're all working, I've noticed myself falling into a certain few habits. It seems I'm unable to do - [DragonCon Diary 09 - Matting Madness!](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-matting-madness/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamFor this week's blog, we have a - [DragonCon Diary 09: The Aftermath](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-the-aftermath/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamIt seems I have survived my first - [DragonCon Diary 09 - Video & Photo Stream](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-diary-09-video-photo-stream/) - Diary Entries Thus Far:Dragon Con Diary 09: Pre-Con PrepDragon Con Diary 09: To Charge or Not to Charge?Dragon Con Diary 09: The Rush BeginsDragon Con Diary 09: The Calm Before the StormDragon Con Diary 09: Matting Madness!Dragon Con Diary 09: The AftermathDragon Con Diary 09: Video & Photo StreamHere's the promised image stream of this - [Anime Weekend Atlanta](https://www.angelasasser.com/anime-weekend-atlanta/) - With the lingering malaise of Dragon Con still upon me, I'm preparing for yet another convention! This time, it's Anime Weekend Atlanta, September 18 - 20, at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.I've not been a part of the Artist Alley for a few years now (though some of you - [The Future This Way Comes](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-future-this-way-comes/) - I've not been able to sleep for a few nights lately. Here I am again toiling in this journal when I should be sleeping. The past few months of conventions have been a sobering, and inspiring, few. So many questions have been echoing around in my head.Will I be able to work as an artist - [Are Artists Crazy?](https://www.angelasasser.com/are-artists-crazy/) - Now attempting to get this blog back onto it's usual Wednesday/Sunday schedule. I've been so tied up in conventions and deadlines I've neglected any sort of regular schedule. But I'm back and ready to ramble!For this week, I thought I'd bring to light an amusing conversation between my boyfriend and I. He has come to - [Only In Our Dreams: The Denigration of Fantasy](https://www.angelasasser.com/only-in-our-dreams-the-denigration-of-fantasy/) - I remember a time in college when I found myself so incredibly frustrated by my homework and completely lost as to what to do with myself. I wanted to draw angels and elves, not splatter paint on a canvas and call it art. I didn't want to tear up little bits of my journal entries, - [Going Official Celebration! + More Art to Come](https://www.angelasasser.com/going-official-celebration-more-art-to-come/) - There is a saying that every journey begins with a single step. Sometimes we fall, trip, or get distracted from the path by shiny objects. Eventually we reach a point where we can stop and realize there is more of the road behind us than there is ahead. You're almost there! Almost...I'm happy to report - [Sketch Dump - Halos](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-dump-halos/) - Thought you guys might enjoy a sneak peek into things I'm working on plus art!This week, the topic of my project is the halo. Halo comes from the Latin halōs or nimbus, meaning cloud, round, circle, sun, and moon. While the Greek origination meant threshing floor. In modern language, it has evolved to interchangeably act - [A Halo and an Attitude WIP](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-halo-and-an-attitude-wip/) - Continuing my pattern of more art sharing, here's the progress on the sketch I showed you last entry. Ms. Tude is coming along nicely and despite her small size at 5x7 inches, she's holding her own.For this image I'm testing out the new illustration board from Strathmore called the 500 Series Wet Media Board, which - [A Halo and an Attitude WIP](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-halo-and-an-attitude-wip-2/) - Continuing my pattern of more art sharing, here's the progress on the sketch I showed you last entry. Ms. Tude is coming along nicely and despite her small size at 5x7 inches, she's holding her own.For this image I'm testing out the new illustration board from Strathmore called the 500 Series Wet Media Board, which - [Terrible Dawn + Announcements](https://www.angelasasser.com/terrible-dawn-announcements/) - "Terrible Dawn"5x7 Inches, Watercolor & Color Pencil on Illustration BoardA brilliant blade flashes in the deepest dark. All who fear the light know her, for she is the Terrible Dawn, the slaughterer of demons and the blinding brilliance of Heaven.She was really only meant to be a 'minor' illustration, but she just stole my focus - [Killing the Muse](https://www.angelasasser.com/killing-the-muse/) - I must begin this journal with a disclaimer. This topic is perhaps one of the topics I am most passionate about, so please forgive my fervor if any of this offends you.I've noticed a pattern lately, particularly at anime conventions, where fellow artists set up their tables, toss up a "will work for food" sign, - [The Eve is Done](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-eve-is-done/) - Well, Halloween is done and now begins the slow shifting of things to harvest and frost decorations for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm still stubbornly clinging to my jack-o-lantern, who is growing long for the garbage bin. Maybe I can get it to ferment so we can have some drunken squirrels?I had a howling good time - [Your Wings Await](https://www.angelasasser.com/your-wings-await/) - A fresh can of Dr. Pepper (or two), comfortable pants, a late night muffin, and a bottle of painkiller for the eyestrain -- this was at one time my regimen for playing MMORPGS (Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games) back in college. Gone are those days where I could survive on 4 hours sleep and function - [Evolution of a Series - The Christmas Project](https://www.angelasasser.com/evolution-of-a-series-the-christmas-project/) - To point out a strange fact, I have always been a sort of 'one shot' scene artist. In the past, I was prone to drawing character portraits or specific scenes with no sequence, all art that could be digested at once with little baring on the other images I might draw of the same characters. - [Vicarious Roguism](https://www.angelasasser.com/vicarious-roguism/) - With all the temptation to join in the current MMORPG's and my recent acquisition of Dragon Age: Origins, I've been pondering much about something I always find myself doing. For so many years now, I've loaded up that stereotypical fantasy game with its promises of epic diversions and crafted an identity from the depths of - [An Artist's Thanksgiving](https://www.angelasasser.com/an-artists-thanksgiving/) - After spending Thanksgiving with family, I settled in to write a post that would be both enlightening and interesting, but thanks to the turkey-induced half coma, I figured I would just list a few things I'm thankful for, as an artist.I am thankful for...Photoshop. Seriously, I would not have the first clue of how to - [Limited Mini-Calendar + Sketch Sale!](https://www.angelasasser.com/limited-mini-calendar-sketch-sale/) - If you missed this on my DeviantART journal, here it is again!If you've had your eye on my calendar of classic work, then this is a chance you can't miss! Art of Angela Sasser-Series I by =ladydove7 on deviantARTI've gotten my hands on four miniature 2010 calendars with a shiny metallic gold wire spine. These - [Etsy + Amazon Holiday Shipping & SALE!](https://www.angelasasser.com/etsy-amazon-holiday-shipping-sale/) - Etsy Sale! FREE ShippingI saw that many folks on Etsy were running sales and thought I'd jump on the bandwagon! From now until December 31st, get FREE standard shipping on all items within the US. I've also marked down many of my items, including the new leather butterfly keychains, so grab em while they're cheap - [Developing Personal Symbolism](https://www.angelasasser.com/developing-personal-symbolism/) - So you've gotten pretty good at your medium of choice and have even collected a few good commissions under your belt. Confidence is slowly seeping in as a personal library of images begins to grow from a collection of sketches and half-formed thoughts into a gallery of images that one can truly be proud of.And...what - [Updates & New Online Galleries!](https://www.angelasasser.com/updates-new-online-galleries/) - Just a quick little update while I'm sneaking a moment to myself during the Christmas madness. I've still got presents to make in the form of little leather keychains I've been teaching myself to make for my novice dabblings in leathercrafting. I expect a few sleepless nights in the days to come!I've finally hit that - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Sally Forth into the New Year!](https://www.angelasasser.com/sally-forth-into-the-new-year/) - After a weekend of new years reverie, I return to this journal with renewed vigor and the usual contemplation this time of change brings about. It started out with a meme on DeviantART:2009 A Year of Art in Review by =ladydove7 on deviantARTI started off this past year with a lot of uncertainty about where - [Of Avatar, the Future of Animation, & Uncanny Valleys](https://www.angelasasser.com/of-avatar-the-future-of-animation-uncanny-valleys/) - Do you remember Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within? You know, that movie with the computer animated people and glowy spirits? I remember thinking when I saw Spirits Within that there was something missing as far as the emotion of the characters and the makeup of their world, though I enjoyed the movie on its own. - [Prints Clearance Sale & Haiti Disaster Relief](https://www.angelasasser.com/prints-clearance-sale-haiti-disaster-relief/) - In light of this most recent tragedy in Haiti, I will be donating half of the profits from my current prints clearance sale to the Red Cross. If you haven't heard of the tragedy, a 6.5 earthquate hit Haiti, toppling hospitals, government buildings, and many homes in the capitol. They need help now! If you - [Top 10 Movies that Make Me Want to Draw](https://www.angelasasser.com/top-10-movies-that-make-me-want-to-draw/) - With so much going on lately, I've had little energy to write expansive blogs. My apologies for this! After I finish the last chapter of my book, I hope to come back to it with more informative blogging sessions getting back to some of the artists and technology topics discussed previously. I am also open - [Fashion Hasn't Changed in Heaven: A Review of Legion](https://www.angelasasser.com/fashion-hasnt-changed-in-heaven-a-review-of-legion/) - So from the first moment I saw the promotional images of Paul Bettany sporting cryptic tattoos, a pair of gorgeously rendered dark wings, a gun and a superfluous knife, my interest was piqued. "A new representation of angels in the movies? Interesting..." I thought to myself. My fears grew as the first trailers showed a - [Waiting in the Wings](https://www.angelasasser.com/waiting-in-the-wings/) - Yes, I'm still alive! I realized today it'd been more than a month since I last posted an entry here (so much for that twice a week schedule). Normally, I'd consider this a failing at being consistent with my social media schedule, but sometimes there are just more important things in life that need tending - [The Outer Limits - Income Beyond the Art Gallery](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-outer-limits-income-beyond-the-art-gallery/) - The first few years of my university art education were spent thinking that if I could not sell or show my work in a gallery, then I could not be an artist of worth, nor able to earn an income. My future seemed inextricably tied to a particular community which I never felt that I - [Odds, Ends, & Commissions](https://www.angelasasser.com/odds-ends-commissions/) - In my last post, I spoke of the many avenues of income I hope to pursue. For as excited as I am about that, such knowledge requires time and research before I can go about making further posts about them.Meanwhile, I've been trying to pass this 'unproductive' research time by searching out other opportunities for - [Tutorial - Photographing Glass Tile Art Necklaces](https://www.angelasasser.com/tutorial-photographing-glass-tile-art-necklaces/) - While I was uploading necklaces to my Etsy page, I took a few setup photos which I thought might prove useful to someone out there. So here goes my impromptu tutorial on photographing glass tile necklaces!For those who are unfamiliar, glass tile necklaces are necklaces made by affixing artwork (or a reproduction of the artwork) - [Tutorial - How to Make Storage Envelopes for Your Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/tutorial-how-to-make-storage-envelopes-for-your-art/) - There have been so many little tasks on my platter lately, from website building to registration for conventions! I've had to shift modes to figure out just how I'll be transporting my art safely to those art fairs and conventions that are a little farther away from home than I've ever ventured for an event. - [Burnout: The Artist's Greatest Enemy?](https://www.angelasasser.com/burnout-the-artists-greatest-enemy/) - There's nothing worse than that creeping feeling of doubt. We've all felt it before at one point or another. Is my art good enough? Will I ever land that art job I've been dreaming about? Will I ever really be able to make money at this? Am I going to do well at this next - [Confessions of an Artist 5 - Why Sketch?](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-5-why-sketch/) - It's been a long time since my last confession, where we talked about the nightmares of storing art incorrectly. Lately, I've come to realize a bad habit about myself that I'm desperately trying to break.I don't sketch. By 'don't sketch' I mean, instead of doing thumbnails or studies, I like to hop right onto the - [Con Report - Imagicon](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-imagicon/) - I've just returned from Imagicon in Birmingham, Alabama! While my personal artist alley sales were modest, enthusiasm from artists and congoers was pretty high all weekend. I get the feeling from the amount of curious and perplexed parents peering in at us from around the corner that the scifi and fantasy fandom is still a - [Packing for Conventions [VIDEO]](https://www.angelasasser.com/packing-for-conventions-video/) - Here's a walkthrough of the things I pack when I go to a convention to sell art, where to find these items, and their uses. Sorry for the squintiness and sour face. It is indeed hot and sunny in Georgia right now!You can see photos of my display and my costume in the previous entry.Direct - [Q&A With Jacqueline Carey Event!](https://www.angelasasser.com/qa-with-jacqueline-carey-event/) - As many of you know (or perhaps don't), I have long been an admirer of the works of Jacqueline Carey (specifically her Kushiel's Legacy series of books). With some of the most unique spins on obscure angel and fallen angel figures I've seen in modern literature, how can I not love it? Not to mention - [Aurora Goes to Therapy!](https://www.angelasasser.com/aurora-goes-to-therapy/) - Just in case you've missed this plug in my other online outlets, I'm pleased to announce that one of my more dangerously unhinged characters has finally gone to therapy!You may remember Aurora Adonai from a past blog entry. Jeannie Campbell, the Character Therapist, did an excellent reading of Aurora and what I might need to - [Guest Post - Introductions and Trading Spaces](https://www.angelasasser.com/guest-post-introductions-and-trading-spaces/) - I'm excited to announce my Wednesday posts will be over at Eventide Unmasked while my good friend and writer, Hayley E. Lavik, is off on vacation in England! Join the discussion on literary interests, artistic minds, character creation, world-building, and more! This week's topic: The link between artists and writers.Introductions and Trading SpacesWell met and - [Color Pencil Tutorial Suggestions?](https://www.angelasasser.com/color-pencil-tutorial-suggestions/) - So it's been a long while since I first uploaded my Color Pencil Tools tutorial. It's about time I got off my duff and made some new videos! I'm doing this for all you folks out there, so what would you like to know about color pencils and working with them? Here are a few - [The Ex-RPG Character](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-ex-rpg-character/) - Guest posting continues at Hayley's blog, Eventide Unmasked! Today's topic: How do you transplant a character from an RPG setting to a novel setting? What to watch out for, advice, and discussion. Come share your ex-RPG characters with us!The Ex-RPG CharacterAh, those were the days.Giggling friends gathered around a table, your very life dependent on - [Guest Post - World-Building: Animal Lore](https://www.angelasasser.com/guest-post-world-building-animal-lore/) - My series of guest posts continues at Eventide Unmasked. Join my latest discussion on animal lore. What is it? How can you implement it into your stories effectively? Tips, tricks, and examples at the link!World-Building - Animal LoreHello all! Angela here again for a Wacky Wednesday guest post. Hayley's been talking a lot lately about - [Guest Post - World-Building: Animal Lore](https://www.angelasasser.com/guest-post-world-building-animal-lore-2/) - My series of guest posts continues at Eventide Unmasked. Join my latest discussion on animal lore. What is it? How can you implement it into your stories effectively? Tips, tricks, and examples at the link!World-Building - Animal LoreHello all! Angela here again for a Wacky Wednesday guest post. Hayley's been talking a lot lately about - [Guest Post - When We Were Young...](https://www.angelasasser.com/guest-post-when-we-were-young/) - My final guest post at Eventide Unmasked (for now!). This week's topic: What were you writing when you were young? Remembering the joy and staying inspired.Greetings again, Bat-fans! This is Angela chiming in for my last post here before Hayley's grand return from England! It's been fun and if you want to keep up with - [HELP! I Need Ideas!](https://www.angelasasser.com/help-i-need-ideas/) - So, it looks like I've bit yet another bullet (I've been biting a lot of those lately) and decided to attend Faerie Escape Atlanta as an exhibitor! That means I'll have a convention every two weeks for at least 3 months starting in August. Possibly more if I find I like the taste of bullets - [On the Workbench: Faerie Escape Atlanta](https://www.angelasasser.com/on-the-workbench-faerie-escape-atlanta/) - Just a quick post tonight as it seems an unexpected workload has been dropped in my lap! Hayley informed me of an interesting little convention in my area called Faerie Escape Atlanta, a new age and mythic themed convention here in the metro Atlanta area! It was just the excuse I needed to use that - [Sketch Diary: Angel of January Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-angel-of-january-part-1/) - Faerie Escape Atlanta has definitely monopolized my time of late and drawn me deep into a frenzy of leather carving, rather than my usual 2D fair. Normally, I'd lament not drawing or painting anything for months, but this is a much needed break after being hard at work for nearly a year and a half - [Movie Spotlight: Re-cycle](https://www.angelasasser.com/movie-spotlight-re-cycle/) - I was going to write an entry on Inception, what with all the buzz it's been causing lately. But by saying that I didn't really enjoy it all that much, I probably would be going against the grain of popular opinion. No I didn't necessarily enjoy Inception, though I did find it at least halfway - [Con Report: Faerie Escape Atlanta](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-faerie-escape-atlanta/) - I'm back from Faerie Escape Atlanta with a very good feeling about the direction this con is going. They're tapping a niche for mystical/mythical fantasy that I think will gain them a lot of followers, if they can keep it going! The con was held in a small Holiday's Inn, a refreshing break from cons - [The DragonCon Rush 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-dragoncon-rush-2010/) - A quickie post today because I should be matting and not blogging (and we all know how I will find any reason to delay matting things till the last minute). I also really like making lists. I've got till September 2nd (roughly two weeks), the day of art show setup for DragonCon, to get the - [Sewing Up the Chaos](https://www.angelasasser.com/sewing-up-the-chaos/) - It's that time of the year again where I start feeling antsy. My biggest con is just around the bend, the book is almost here, and I've got so many things on the horizon that I'm unsure about. Plus a nice bout of insomnia while the gears turn and turn each night trying to plan - [Devoured by the DragonCon 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/devoured-by-the-dragoncon-2010/) - Well, this will be my last post for a little while. There's much to do and I'm tossing this entry up before company arrives from out of town and a mad last minute dash to tie up loose ends for DragonCon ensues!I'm feeling a bit more enthusiastic since my last journal (no doubt because I've - [Back from DragonCon 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/back-from-dragoncon-2010/) - Back home from DragonCon and oh what a year it has been! Within the first few hours, I met many cool folks from around the net, including a number of awesome folks from DeviantART. Plus countless old and new friends who stopped by just to say hello and offer their support. It made me feel so - [Con Report: DragonCon 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-dragoncon-2010/) - My last entry covered most of my personal experiences with this year's DragonCon. Now, it's time for the convention report which I try to lean more towards business and artist related matters. In a word, this DragonCon was a LIFESAVER. I've heretofore done horribly at most conventions this year, as far as sales (but wonderfully - [On the Workbench: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/on-the-workbench-anime-weekend-atlanta-2010/) - Been a little quiet around these parts, for I am hard at work once again trying to make things for this weekend's upcoming Anime Weekend Atlanta! I'll also be unveiling a new variation on my Ichigo Hollow mask at the con. Probably the coolest version yet!Here's a sneak peek at all the new leathery bits on my - [Con Report: Anime Weekend Atlanta 2010](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-anime-weekend-atlanta-2010/) - It's that time again! Convention report time!Personal StuffsAWA has been one of the old mainstays for me in days gone by. It was the very first convention I ever attended, the very first Artist Alley I ever sold in. I always get nostalgic when I go to this con. I had many folks who had - [Post-Con Aftermath Procedures](https://www.angelasasser.com/post-con-aftermath-procedures/) - Quick! Duck and Cover! Roll on the floor! No wait, I'm talking about what to do in the case of finishing a convention, not a disaster (though the two can be easily confused). Right now after doing a few conventions in consecutive order, I'm home, finally caught up on sleep, and deciding what should be - [Leather Faces on Parade!](https://www.angelasasser.com/leather-faces-on-parade/) - Wow, when you try to make a pun from Phantom of the Opera's "Masquerade" and leather masks, you end up with disturbing mental images of Leatherface from Chainsaw Massacre dancing a musical number (or perhaps that's just me?)Moving on to the point of this entry! I've been dabbling a fair amount in leathercraft of late! - [Angelic Visions Calendar](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-calendar/) - It's an exciting time here at Angelic Shades! It's only a few months now till my debut book, Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels With Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil, releases in January of this coming year. As a debut author, it's my first time planning the promotion of my work on such a large scale! - [Angelic Visions - Pre-Orders OPEN!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-pre-orders-open/) - Pre-Orders Now Available! I've been dropping hints here and there on the nature of Angelic Visions, a project which I have been working on for nearly a year and a half to date! I'm happy to announce Impact Books has begun its roll out of this upcoming title, featuring a write-up and a free watercolor - [Angelic Visions - Solo Exhibition + Book Signing + Demo](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-solo-exhibition-book-signing-demo/) - If you'll be in my neck of the woods come January, I'll be launching a barrage of Angelic Visions events starting the first Friday of January, ALL of which will be hosted at our local gallery, Artworks on the Square! Read on for more and your chance at prizes and pretties.Friday, January 7th, 2011, 7-9 - [Remembering How to Sketch](https://www.angelasasser.com/remembering-how-to-sketch/) - After all the deadlines and all the projects, when you sit down at the end of the day, do you remember what it was like to do this thing you love for fun?I know for awhile now that I forgot. Or rather, I just couldn't get motivated. I escaped to the world of beading and - [Upcoming Appearance: Atlanta Comic-Con](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-appearance-atlanta-comic-con/) - WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Dec 4-5WHERE: Cobb Galleria (more info)Check this out! It's my own spiffy vendor page!This'll be my first year as a vendor! I've always attended as the nervous geek hitting up people like Joe and Dave and gushing about how much I love their work. It's a joy to think that this - [REVIEW: Tangled](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-tangled/) - This Thanksgiving, I got to see Tangled, Disney's latest computer animated feature and a movie I had been keeping an eye on since early concept art appeared a couple years back. I've always had a soft spot for the tale of the girl with the long hair, having been a girl with hair past her - [Convention Report - Atlanta Comic Con](https://www.angelasasser.com/convention-report-atlanta-comic-con/) - Returning from Atlanta Comic Con this past weekend with an odd mix of disappointment and happiness.Sporting new vertical signage thanks to Graphic Signs Atlanta!First off, I just want to say what a joy it was to meet David Mack and Joseph Michael Linsner (again), and now Billy Tucci, who I had no idea would be - [Angelic Visions - Book Trailer Release!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-book-trailer-release/) - In today's competitive market, it seems one just can't sit on a corner going 'Hey YOU, buy my stuff!". No sir-ree. Nowadays, it's all about instant gratification, shortening attention spans, and pretty pictures!Well I'm here to provide you all of that! May I present to you the book trailer for Angelic Visions! (After this, it'll - [Back to Formula](https://www.angelasasser.com/back-to-formula/) - As we say goodbye to 2010, I have to be honest and say that this year ended with a fizzle.Sales were down, conventions were slow, and I hit the biggest burnout of my professional career thus far around mid-year. I lost my urge to draw and escaped to the loving arms of leather crafting (which - [Upcoming Appearance: Artworks on the Square](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-appearance-artworks-on-the-square/) - Just a quick reminder that Artworks on the Square here in Fayetteville, GA, will be hosting several events for my book this month! There's the solo exhibition reception this Friday, a book signing party next weekend, and a color pencil demonstration the weekend after that. You can read more details on these events here.In more - [Interview at EMG Magazine](https://www.angelasasser.com/interview-at-emg-magazine/) - There's a pretty extensive interview with me over at EMG Magazine right now. You should go check it out!Angela Sasser is a very talented artist. This innate talent is not all; she is a very hard worker and has studied the business of being an artist. These qualities make her unique, since it is not - [The First Book Signing](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-first-book-signing/) - Phew! The h'orderves have been devoured and the bottles of wine re-corked. The first book signing is done!See more pics at my Facebook album!Many thanks to Artworks on the Square for hosting this release party. We had a great turnout of about 40 or so people! I'm happy to report there were few crises involved, - [The Great Promo Brainstorm](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-great-promo-brainstorm/) - Bring in your pets and put away your lawn furniture, the great Brainstorm cometh! But first, a bit of sketch spam of custom ink drawings I've been doing on the inside of people's books ordered direct from me. Keywords (Left to Right): "Angel Warrior", "North Star", "Angel Tribe", "Fairy Child"After the success of the first book - [Angelic Visions Giveaway!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-giveaway/) - (EDIT: The Winners have been chosen here!) Finally, the blog giveaway has arrived! I'll make this short n sweet.Leave a comment on this entry talking about your favorite mythological figure (and why you love them). In two weeks, on Saturday, February 19th, I'll be drawing three names using random.org. Here's what you'll get a chance - [Inglourious Artests](https://www.angelasasser.com/inglourious-artests/) - (For in-joke reference, see Inglourious Basterds)Today, I am grumpy and thought I would share.What makes me grumpy? I am not in the studio.Why am I not in the studio? Because as a one-man business, I'm doing business upkeep instead.What business upkeep might that be?Taxes - I do them in Turbotax myself because I am hard-headed - [Eventide Hijacked: The Artifice of Character](https://www.angelasasser.com/eventide-hijacked-the-artifice-of-character/) - Coming to you from the fingertips of fellow fantasy enthusiast, Hayley E. Lavik: Artist and fantasy writer Angela Sasser hijacks the blog today! Angela has hijacked the blog in the past to explore the overlaps between fantasy writing and fantasy illustration, and she's back today to talk about dissecting fantasy characters with her cross-media point - [Angelic Visions Giveaway WINNERS!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-giveaway-winners/) - The comments are in and the winners have been chosen! Druumroooll pleaaase!Dun dun DUN. And the Winners by completely random list generation aaaare...:Marion, who wins an autographed copy of Angelic Visions and an angel feather bookmark! Marion's favorite mythological figure was the winged serpent, Quetzalcoatl. Read on at his comment to find out why!The following - [Angelic Visions Book Signing Tour!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-book-signing-tour/) - You TOO can come see thecardigan in action!Well, it can hardly be called a tour at the moment with just two stops, but I'm currently hunting down more book stores that don't mind hosting an an angel-crazed artist to add to this list! I'll be passing out free bookmarks to all who venture my way (while - [What is Artfire? An Artist's Point-of-View](https://www.angelasasser.com/what-is-artfire-an-artists-point-of-view/) - A few months ago, I'd never even heard of Artfire, but had already been a vested user of Etsy since 2008. Now after plenty of fiddling over at Artfire, I feel confident enough to talk about its usefulness for artists.What is Artfire?Like Etsy, Artfire is a community marketplace for handmade and vintage items who offers - [Interview at Dark Muse](https://www.angelasasser.com/interview-at-dark-muse/) - Hey, all! Pointing you all towards an interview with me over at the Dark Muse Ezine - a new fantasy art magazine!! Learn about what inspired me to be an illustrator, the struggles of commission work, the rigors of self-employment, and the dangers of 'big head syndrome' (amongst other not so secret tidbits)! The Dark - [Upcoming Appearances: Book Signing & MomoCon](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-appearances-book-signing-momocon/) - A short entry today to remind folks I'll be having my first book signing in an actual bookstore this weekend, Sat. the 12th at Books A Million in Peachtree City, GA! I'll be passing out free bookmarks, chatting about art, and talking about art techniques, so drop on by! I'll be signing copies of Angelic - [Upcoming - Book Signing & The Future of Angelic Visions?](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-book-signing-the-future-of-angelic-visions/) - Just a quick little post to remind you all I'll be signing books and demonstrating art techniques this Saturday, from 2-4 pm at Barnes and Noble's in Ashley Park! Come get a free bookmark, chat about art, and have your book signed!In other news, I think it's safe to say that at least a few - [E-Marketing for Artists 101](https://www.angelasasser.com/e-marketing-for-artists-101/) - (UPDATE! I gave this blog entry as a panel at this year's DragonCon! Check out the recording of my panel and Powerpoint presentation on YouTube.)This week I wanted to share an article I wrote for the new fantasy magazine, Dark Muse: Issue 2! You should go check out the mag for more useful articles on everything - [Angelic Shades Studio - Now Livestreaming!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-shades-studio-now-livestreaming/) - After much hair pulling and teeth gnashing, I've finally got a channel up on Livestream! Catch live broadcasts while I paint, poke at leather, or maybe hold random live giveaways! I'll try to remember to make a post here when I'm going live, but more often than not, I'll be posting the announcement via my - [In Defense of Pretty Pictures](https://www.angelasasser.com/in-defense-of-pretty-pictures/) - So lately I've been seeing a lot of this particular statement:"You draw pretty pictures all day. How hard can it be? That's not a real job."Let me tell you that this particular statement on its lonesome is a fast track to getting on an artist's bad side for many reasons. The first being it is - [Let the STUDIO ROAST Begin!](https://www.angelasasser.com/let-the-studio-roast-begin/) - There comes a time in an artist's career when they can no longer keep all of the old artwork they hoard over the years. Now is that time for me! The space has ran out in my basement, closet, and under the bed. Rather than throw away or burn this art, I figured I'd give - [Here there be Dragons!](https://www.angelasasser.com/here-there-be-dragons/) - One of the 1st dragons Iever drew!The Great Wyrm. The Beast. The Salamander. There are so many names for this creature in every culture that one begins to wonder just what credence there is to the possibility of large reptilian treasure-hoarding beasts hiding in the dark places of the world? Dragons have been on my - [My First Art Fair!](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-first-art-fair/) - After a day of rest and a couple of Advil, I'm pleased to report I have survived my first art fair! All in all, I did fairly well for a first timer. Made back my booth fee, got suggestions from the crowd on what they wanted to see, and learned the secret of good transportation - [Memorial Day Sale + Studio Roast Continues!](https://www.angelasasser.com/memorial-day-sale-studio-roast-continues/) - Just a quickie post to tell you all about my weekend sale! Get 25% off at my Angelic Shades gift shop on everything, regular AND sale price! Slowly getting into this sale groove, as I always forget to run promotions. So get in on this before I forget to run them again!I'm also doing free - [Sketch Diary: Angel of January Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-angel-of-january-part-2/) - You all might remember my last sketch diary entry for this image? If not, go check it out for idea development and thumbnail sketches. Wow, has it really been nearly a YEAR since I've come back to this piece? Guess that burnout wave hit me harder than I thought! (More on that later, as it's - [Characters on the Couch](https://www.angelasasser.com/characters-on-the-couch/) - I'm taking a bit of a detour today to talk about another aspect of my art that I don't talk about as much as I'd like on this blog - characters. You might have seen a few of my muses here and there in my art, but never quite gotten to know them, as they're - [Upcoming Appearance: Author Meet & Greet](https://www.angelasasser.com/upcoming-appearance-author-meet-greet/) - If you'll be in the area of Peachtree City, GA this weekend, I'll be making an appearance at the Books-A-Million in The Avenue shopping center! They've invited me back for a mass book signing event with other local authors. Come say hello, chat about art, and get a free bookmark while supplies last!I'm looking forward - [Sketch Diary: Angel of January Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-angel-of-january-part-3/) - The ideas have broiled, the sketches have been kneaded to perfection, and now we reach the most difficult phase of this image for me - coloration. Normally, this is the phase that's the most fun, but this image fought with me tooth and nail to defy my whims!Problem #1 - Being a monthly series, I - [New Product Blog & Twitter Name!](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-product-blog-twitter-name/) - As you may have guessed from my recent poll, I've been pondering on ways to better reach people interested in my items for sale. I used to have a forum where I posted store listings, but it ate itself! With my items being spread across my Amazon Shop, Etsy, Zazzle, and Artfire, there seemed no - [DragonCon, Important Announcements, & a LOLcat](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-important-announcements-a-lolcat/) - Well...it's T-minus 2 months till DragonCon and in that time I have 4 paintings and 18 leather pieces to finish in time to display! Luckily, this year I don't have to prep for stocking an entire table, just the gallery panel. Have a sneak peek of my layout!See all those text squares and scribblely thumbnails? Yeah that's - [Sketch Diary: Angel of January Part 4](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-angel-of-january-part-4/) - Continuing from the last sketch diary entry detailing the battle of wills against horrible color schemes. I wasn't quite sure how to compose this next entry, as I couldn't quite figure out how to record my many hours of tweaking in Photoshop nor do I want to confuse you with the cluttered mess that is - [Happy Happy Insanity Time!](https://www.angelasasser.com/happy-happy-insanity-time/) - Also known as the "Pre-DragonCon Rush" So the insanity is in full swing now with T-minus 30 days till DragonCon and still many paintings and leather crafts ahead of me! Not to mention I have recently received some life-changing news, but I'm loathe to reveal it now until we know for more of a certainty! - [DragonCon Workbench & Reminders](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-workbench-reminders/) - Pulse check since I have been too busy working to post here! I am alive, for the most part. Neck deep in DragonCon prep! Just wanted to remind folks of a few things:I will NOT have a table this year. I will, however, have a large gallery bay where you can see and purchase paintings, - [DragonCon 2011 Workbench Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-2011-workbench-part-2/) - The saga of 'Angela why did you decide to have a book signing and a gallery show just before DragonCon and then start your gallery panel stuff too late?' continues! Spent the last 3 days painting like a madwoman! You saw the naked leather masks, now see them with COLOR! Behold my PRETTEHS! That's a - [DragonCon 2011 Con Report](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-2011-con-report/) - Finally! I am sentient enough to write a blog post about DragonCon! This year was my most work-intensive year yet, despite the fact I didn't have to man a table. It was so wonderful to meet old friends, fellow artists, and attend many cool panels! It made returning home to a backlog of work after - [Confessions of an Artist: Touching Down to Earth](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-touching-down-to-earth/) - I started this blog 3 years ago in 2009 to document what I hoped to be a successful journey into publication, an art career, and to aid my fellow artist at the same time. After so long, I've finally sat down to re-assess where I am, how far I've come, and where I'm going as - [Confessions of an Artist: Switching Career Focus?](https://www.angelasasser.com/confessions-of-an-artist-switching-career-focus/) - So back to a serious topic I broached somewhat when I was talking about what is working for me and what's not.I've been weighing my potential career through a clouded looking glass lately. I'm turning the big 3-0 this year and this fact has me particularly introspective about my path in life.I could continue going - [Portfolio Review: Laurie Thomas](https://www.angelasasser.com/portfolio-review-laurie-thomas/) - The year draws to a close and I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season! To celebrate the end of yet another year here at this journal, I thought it only fitting to end with a beginning! I'm happy to introduce the first portfolio review in what I hope to be an ongoing - [Top Posts of 2011](https://www.angelasasser.com/top-posts-of-2011/) - I'm stealing this idea from Hayley at Eventide because it seemed like a great way to wind down the year on this journal and to remember all that's happened here in 2011! I started this blog waay back in 2009, which feels like forever ago, and looking back helps me realize how this blog has grown into - [The Importance of Self-Critique](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-importance-of-self-critique/) - This new year has me feeling very introspective of late. There are 11 more months ahead of us and I have been thinking how I really want to make this year count towards making an improvement in my life and my art. I've already mentioned a possible career shift, and this has moved me into - [Escaping the Void: Loneliness and the Artist](https://www.angelasasser.com/escaping-the-void-loneliness-and-the-artist/) - This particular topic has been nagging at me for the longest time. I've talked about Work at Home Blues when I first started the freelancing life. Now, a few years into this, I'm realizing some important things via introspection and talking to others in the same business. Prolonged time alone is not conducive to creativity.For as - [In Need of Critique?](https://www.angelasasser.com/in-need-of-critique/) - Well it seems I'm at a sort of impasse with this journal. Lately, I've been returning to the basics to try and work on a few problem areas of my own art, which means working on many life drawing and technique studies. I don't really have anything polished enough to share, so sharing of art - [Sketch Diary: Persephone Queen of the Underworld](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-persephone-queen-of-the-underworld/) - Recent days of self-critique have had me determined to push my fundamental skills even more this year. To that effect, CGhub's CharacterForge challenges have proved a really fun and loose way to play around with a predetermined concept for my own whims (while also giving me the incentive of a deadline). The latest CharacterForge challenge - [Critique Corner - Persephone by Maria](https://www.angelasasser.com/critique-corner-persephone-by-maria/) - For today's Critique Corner, we have an image by Maria Arnt. Check out some of Maria's other work before we get started! The image up for critique is "Persephone". Maria's main concerns were on the use of line width and anatomy, specifically the eyes.The paintover.On Line WidthBeautiful! You've never had a problem with creating wonderfully inked - [Gaps of Knowledge](https://www.angelasasser.com/gaps-of-knowledge/) - It's been nothing but work-work-work for me these days while I focus on getting my Etsy shop set up as my main outlet. I seem to have taken an unannounced hiatus from conventions this year, with book signings, Faerie Escape, and DragonCon being the only things on the schedule thus far. It's been a much - [My Anatomy Improvement Wishlist](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-anatomy-improvement-wishlist/) - In an effort to improve problem areas of anatomy, I present to you My Anatomy Improvement Wishlist, or exercises I intend to do involving the following:Hands - I still have problems with fingers at foreshortened angles and the joint of the thumb to hand/wrist.Feet - Less troublesome than hands, but still alien to me in - [Artists and Health Issues](https://www.angelasasser.com/artists-and-health-issues/) - There has been a disturbing pattern emerging the longer I work a creative job, one I'm especially beginning to appreciate now that I'm in my second week of physical therapy for 'repetitive shoulder stress' and an 'unstable shoulder joint'. This occurrence after a year of ignoring shoulder aches and soreness was quite the wake up - [My Studio Photo Tour](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-studio-photo-tour/) - Last post I mentioned the fact that I was able to fanagle a studio spot in a small gallery in town where my mother and I are sharing a little work space (about 10'x10' all in all). At $200 a month ($100 a piece), it's a pretty sweet deal! I've spent all of this past - [Take 10 Interview with Jade Macalla](https://www.angelasasser.com/take-10-interview-with-jade-macalla/) - My Take 10 interview is up! Sit back and have a cup of joe with my pal Jade Macalla (of stock art fame) and I. Learn a terrible, horrible secret of mine, tips on how to manage your online identity, plus other bits and bobs! I talk a lot about what has inspired me over - [Studies for April 2012](https://www.angelasasser.com/studies-for-april-2012/) - I spoke of studies in a previous entry and now here they are! April was a very productive month to get off my bum and really make good on all those promises I've made to myself to get better at anatomy by drawing and drawing until I can draw no more. I've realized if I - [Sketchbook Confidential 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketchbook-confidential-2/) - I'm making a quick post today to let everyone know they should really check out Sketchbook Confidential 2 which recently released from North Light Books! It's a compilation of sketches, artist bios, and advice that brings you insight from a troupe of varied artists, including myself! The best part, for me, is learning how different artists - [Eureka Moment - Composition](https://www.angelasasser.com/eureka-moment-composition/) - eu·re·ka [yoo-ree-kuh, yuh-]( initial capital letter ) I have found (it): the reputed exclamation of Archimedes when, after long study, he discovered a method of detecting the amount of alloy mixed with the gold in the crown of the king of Syracuse.What is a 'Eureka Moment'?It's that moment when you're trying to understand a complex concept - [Studio Clearance Charity Auction](https://www.angelasasser.com/studio-clearance-charity-auction/) - There comes a time in an artist's career where they open their closet and find that there are more pieces of art jammed inside than actual clothing. I've wracked my brain trying to solve this predicament. Should I burn my old art, as I have seen others do? Should I donate it to charity? Should - [Tentatively Re-Opening 2D Commissions](https://www.angelasasser.com/tentatively-re-opening-2d-commissions/) - It's a bit of an intimidating prospect, but I am tentatively re-opening personal commissions of 2D work. It's been rough these days trying to support an artistic business, studying for a new industry, and basically trying to get my head on straight to reach my career goals. I thought I could accomplish this by snagging a part-time/day - [Vlog: Art for Alzheimer's Charity Auction](https://www.angelasasser.com/vlog-art-for-alzheimers-charity-auction/) - I'm doing something a little different today than my usual entry. I created a video to talk to you face to face about a topic very near to my heart. I have recently launched a charity art auction to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association as well as to help clear out retired work - [Introducing a New Co-op Blog for Artist Improvement!](https://www.angelasasser.com/introducing-a-new-co-op-blog-for-artist-improvement/) - Hey, everyone! I've been a busy bee over here prepping for the summer con season and really trying to get serious about pursuing my career goals. Blogging has been really helpful for me in this respect. Running my own journal helps me remember how far I've come and encourages me to keep creating new work to share - [Out With the Old, In With the New](https://www.angelasasser.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/) - Persephone. A new direction?We've headed into the final round of my charity auction (for now), and I've got to say it's been a roller coaster of emotion for me! I've said goodbye to so many of my old pieces in the past couple of weeks, some of which sold for only a dollar. I've made - [Sketch Diary: The Lotus Dancer](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-the-lotus-dancer/) - In the last entry I talked about how I'm working on a portfolio to target playing card and RPG book art industries. Much to my joy, I've found that my own set of original characters and stories lend themselves quite well to this kind of subject matter. I have been longing for ages to get - [DragonCon 2012 To-Do List](https://www.angelasasser.com/dragoncon-2012-to-do-list/) - This year is going to be my biggest year yet at DragonCon! I'll have a table in the artist alley, a large gallery bay, and a 3D display table in addition to all the rest! This will also be my first year giving a panel on the basics of leather mask-making (Saturday at 7pm during - [Creative Background Noise](https://www.angelasasser.com/creative-background-noise/) - Work, work, work. With my largest con of the year coming up, it's been nonstop rush time for me! It occurred to me that I always have interesting background noise going to help keep me rolling into the wee hours of the night. Most of it is just interesting enough that I have something to - [Find Me at DragonCon 2012!](https://www.angelasasser.com/find-me-at-dragoncon-2012/) - Phew! DragonCon is just a week away over the Labor Day weekend! It occurred to me that I have such a large spread out presence this year at the show, so here's a handy map to help you find me and all my bits and baubles this year.(Click to enlarge)For you Dcon newbs out there, - [Con Report: Dragon*Con 2012](https://www.angelasasser.com/con-report-dragoncon-2012/) - Sporting a leather Magpie feathermade by the multi-talented Brenda Lyons!My brain has finally returned from Dragon*Con 2012 (some days after it officially ended, I might add)! It was a haze of cool costumes, reunions, and meetings, as it usually is. This is going to be a LONG entry, so grab a cup of tea and - [The Portfolio Regeneration Project](https://www.angelasasser.com/the-portfolio-regeneration-project/) - The main character fromKushiel's Dart.Since Dragon*Con, it's been a week of cleaning, catching up on work, and riding the tide of inspiration that always comes after taking part of such a large art show full of inspiring people. The portfolio reviews I received there have my brain in overdrive when it comes to thinking of - [Sketch Diary: Dreaming Butterfly v2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-dreaming-butterfly-v2/) - Concept and InspirationA detail of Dreaming Butterfly.I'm currently working on a painting I hope to include in my portfolio which is a redo of one of my most popular (and personal favorite) pieces entitled Dreaming Butterfly. The character in this piece is Aurora, my old Shadowrun character who was the first character I really got - [Cons Complete! What Next?](https://www.angelasasser.com/cons-complete-what-next/) - Hello, all! I'm back from another con and am happy to report it was my last con of the year. Cons are great and I adore the chance to connect face to face with kindred spirits, but the lack of sleep, running around, and preparation can be draining. I'm going to enjoy the chance to - [100th Reader Giveaway!](https://www.angelasasser.com/100th-reader-giveaway/) - I just realized my little journal here is about to hit its 100th reader!Three years ago, I started this blog as a way to document my journey as an artist, offer advice, and as a way to inspire myself to always stay active and creative. Three years later, I'm still here toiling ever towards my - [100th Reader Giveaway WINNERS!](https://www.angelasasser.com/100th-reader-giveaway-winners/) - It seems I had the same number of commenters as I did prizes, so you are ALL winners! Here they are in order:Jennifer - You are the winner of a copy of my art book, Angelic Visions, with a sketch on the inside cover! Send me your 2-word sketch prompt which should be abstract concepts - [I Wish I Had Known](https://www.angelasasser.com/i-wish-i-had-known/) - A detail of Da Vinci's contribution toVerrocchio's Baptism of ChristI've been in a rather introspective mood lately with the move coming up. We'll soon be in a new place with new opportunities and so much to explore! I'm also turning 31 next month, which has led to the inevitable 'feeling old' mindset.I can't help but - [I'm Moving!](https://www.angelasasser.com/im-moving/) - This has been in the works for a long while now and it's finally official! Kev and I now have a move-in date and will be moving into an apartment of our own January 2013! It's a lovely two bedroom place on the north side of Atlanta that's within driving distance of a lively art - [Sketch Diary - Lady of December Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-lady-of-december-part-1/) - It's that time of year again! Time for my yearly Christmas card for fans, friends, and family! I have a bad habit of starting this project late every year, which barely gives anyone time to pick up some cards to send out to their loved ones, but THIS year, I am making it a point - [Inspiration Dies a Slow Death](https://www.angelasasser.com/inspiration-dies-a-slow-death/) - I was having a discussion with a dear friend of mine recently and she said something that really struck me."The less I read and sketch and talk to people, the less urge I have to draw."It struck me because I notice I'm having, and have had, this problem for while now. I'm quite certain I've - [Entering Oatley Academy](https://www.angelasasser.com/entering-oatley-academy/) - I was awed and amazed recently when my family pitched in to help cover my tuition to join in at The Oatley Academy, specifically the "Painting Drama" class. For those who don't know him, Chris Oatley has done character designs for Disney, as well as taught in the animation and concept art industry for some - [What I Learned from NaNoWriMo](https://www.angelasasser.com/what-i-learned-from-nanowrimo/) - I think I've only just today recovered from the sleep deprivation that was last month's flurry of creative writing called NaNoWriMo.For those who don't know it, it stands for National Novel Writing Month, in which you attempt to write a 50,000 word draft in 30 days! Some folks have even moved on to perfecting their - [My Top Ten Posts of 2012](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-top-ten-posts-of-2012/) - Hard to believe we're finally in 2013! It sounds so futuristic. I remember when Scifi movies would say 'In the year 2015' and it would sound so far, far away! Well now here we are and it's the 4th year in operation for this little art corner of mine on the internet. I thought I'd - [My Portfolio Building Homework - Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-portfolio-building-homework-part-1/) - I remember back in college we had a class called Professional Practices where we were taught to take the best of our classwork and throw it all together in a portfolio to present to the world in hopes of getting work. For years, I presented my portfolio this way, meeting rejection every time. Little did - [My Portfolio Building Homework - Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-portfolio-building-homework-part-2/) - Continuing my portfolio building journey from TheArtOrder's blog series. The last assignment asked me to think deeply about what my portfolio was currently comprised of. The next in the series is the self-assessment and asking the tough questions.Don't forget to read Jon's original post before reading my homework assignments here so that they make sense! - [My Portfolio Building Homework - Part 3](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-portfolio-building-homework-part-3/) - The last assignment was a tough one where I dealt with my 'self-assessment' and realized half of what I currently have in my portfolio is not even in my area of interest, personally or professionally. The next entry in the Portfolio Building series deals with formulating a strategy. Be sure to read Jon's original post - [My Portfolio Building Homework - Part 4](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-portfolio-building-homework-part-4/) - I'm feeling hyped after my last assignment where I formulated a strategy to take on the mighty portfolio beast. But like anyone at the mouth of the dragon's cave, I'm acknowledging a few of the fears that have kept me from realizing my action plans in the past. Fortunately for me, that's exactly what this - [My Portfolio Building Homework Part 4a](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-portfolio-building-homework-part-4a/) - Sisyphus - the story of my life.Once again, I am inspired by The ArtOrder's latest portfolio-building exercise and what I've learned lately about my work, my regrets, and my future as an artist. All of my art supplies are in boxes right now and I am here sitting on the verge of a big change - [A Video Tour of the New Art Cave](https://www.angelasasser.com/a-video-tour-of-the-new-art-cave/) - Have a video tour of my new art studio! It's as clean as it's ever going to be right now only because we've just moved in. Enjoying it while it lasts! - [How I Got into Leather Mask-Making](https://www.angelasasser.com/how-i-got-into-leather-mask-making/) - If you're new here, you may not know that I have an all encompassing hobby called leather mask-making. An obsession, if you will! All artists need something to get them away from the drawing board, which is why I turned to mask-making years ago as my 'insanity relief'. Read on to learn more about how - [Anatomy of a Book Cover - Genesis Part 1](https://www.angelasasser.com/anatomy-of-a-book-cover-genesis-part-1/) - I promised art my last post and now I'm making good! I've been a little silent around these parts thanks to a very serendipitous opportunity that came up to work with Wade Garret, an author who is about to publish his breakthrough dark fantasy book entitled Genesis: Book 1 of the Kingdom Come Series. I've been - [Stay for the Fallen Angels and Masquerades](https://www.angelasasser.com/stay-for-the-fallen-angels-and-masquerades/) - Hey guys, I thought you might want to check out my new arty side project! If you're a fan of Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy books, you really should take a look. Otherwise, stay for the fallen angels, masquerades, and potentially erotic art. *waggly brows* (Might be NSFW at times, so you have been warned!)"It was - [Where Do Ideas Come From?](https://www.angelasasser.com/where-do-ideas-come-from/) - A conversation with a fellow artist got me pondering that age-old question again. Where DO our ideas come from? There are so many books, lectures, and blog posts on the matter, but I wanted to throw in my two cents.I'm sure many of you have gotten that question from someone "Where do the ideas for - [What I Learned from Master Copying - Offering to Venus](https://www.angelasasser.com/what-i-learned-from-master-copying-offering-to-venus/) - I recently finished a master copy of John William Godward's painting, Offering to Venus. This was my first ever attempt at copying a masterwork and it's proven to be a most enlightening experience! Many thanks to Sam Hogg for her suggestion to try this exercise and her tutorials on the matter. See a step by - [Crunch Time! - Dragon*Con and Illuxcon](https://www.angelasasser.com/crunch-time-dragoncon-and-illuxcon/) - It's that time of year again where conventions are creeping around the corner! This means everything ever is due for me, from paintings to paperwork, which is why I've been so quiet around these parts of late.On Dragon*ConI regret to inform you all that I will not have a table this year! I will, however, - [Artists and The Illusion of Failure](https://www.angelasasser.com/artists-and-the-illusion-of-failure/) - Well, guys, I messed up.I had so many big plans for this year and I haven't achieved any of them. I had an action plan that began by entering Painting Drama, a course on narrative composition, with a dedication to push my artwork to the next level. I had an actual written strategy guide to - [Convention Report - IlluXCon VI](https://www.angelasasser.com/convention-report-illuxcon-vi/) - I'm finally recovered from the successive conventions of DragonCon and IlluXCon and boy can I just say what an amazing experience IlluXCon was! I've come back feeling so very inspired and motivated. There's a lot I want to say about it, so hang on to your butts for a long post!Why Attend?First thing to know - [Angelic Visions Originals for Sale!](https://www.angelasasser.com/angelic-visions-originals-for-sale/) - I've finally had a chance to settle in after our move and go through the studio closet to discover some gems I had nearly forgotten about! Many of the original sketches I did for my book, Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels With Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil, are now available for you to collect! You - [Top Ten Posts of 2013](https://www.angelasasser.com/top-ten-posts-of-2013/) - Another year has passed here at my little art blog and it's time for the year-end wrap up! Here are my most popular posts from 2013.Have a year-end wrap up of my art too while we're here.1. A Solution for a Photoshop CC Brush Lag Bug across Mac and PCWho knew my mind-numbing frustration with - [Sketch Diary - Winter Light - Christmas Card 2013 - Part 2](https://www.angelasasser.com/sketch-diary-winter-light-christmas-card-2013-part-2/) - Continuing from Sketch Diary: Winter Light - Christmas Card 2013 - Part 1After gathering references, taking photos for anatomy reference, and composing the pencil draft, I took the scanned image into Photoshop where I arranged the image digitally and composed background elements. I wanted to be sure that she was a part of her background and - [Staying Informed in the Art Profession](https://www.angelasasser.com/staying-informed-in-the-art-profession/) - A conversation with a fellow artist spurred me towards writing about this topic. This particular friend was curious about entering a new field in art, in her case, concept art for video games. She was really curious about it, but the idea of absorbing so much of the unknown concerning this entirely new field was - [Adventures in Video Editing. Feedback Requested!](https://www.angelasasser.com/adventures-in-video-editing-feedback-requested/) - I've been iced in for three days straight here in Georgia so I used this accumulation of time inside to start teaching myself video editing with Camtasia Studio 8. I've finally figured out how to use my mic as well, which means my videos now come with film noir voice-over narration!Well maybe not film noir, - [Critiques, Portfolio Reviews, and Consultations for Artists](https://www.angelasasser.com/critiques-portfolio-reviews-and-consultations-for-artists/) - This week I tentatively rolled out a section on my website for Creative Consulting. What means this 'consulting'? Well, some of you might remember my Portfolio Reviews and Critique Corner articles here on this blog where I was able to provide direct feedback and helpful resources to artists wishing to improve their work.Sadly, these sections - [New Patreon Intro Videos](https://www.angelasasser.com/new-patreon-intro-videos/) - This week I was finally able to complete swanky intro videos made for both of my Patreon pages! You guys should check them out and tell me what you think. You'll get to learn much of the following:- The specific artist who made me want to be an illustrator.- Why I wanted to be a mask maker.- What - [Stuck in "The Gap"](https://www.angelasasser.com/stuck-in-the-gap/) - DragonCon jury time is upon us and it's around this time of year where I have that yearly freak out about whether I have enough new stuff, why I'm not producing more, the paralyzing fear of rejection and inevitable downfall into self-loathing, etc. I want all the masterpieces I've been attempting to be done now! - [Who Do I Want to Be? Maturing as an Artist](https://www.angelasasser.com/who-do-i-want-to-be-maturing-as-an-artist/) - I've been thinking about this topic a lot lately talking with artist friends. We've known each other for years. Many of us know each other from way back in our college days when we'd hang out in the Student Center with piles of books and art supplies and draw together for hours on end. Since - [Convention Report: SpartanCon 2014](https://www.angelasasser.com/convention-report-spartancon-2014/) - It's been about a year and more since I worked a convention! To be quite honest with you guys, I was feeling really burnt out by them. They never seemed to be worth the physical effort and preparation put into them. Sales were bad, morale was down, and they were absolutely no fun for me - [7 Things About Digital Painting from a Traditional Artist's Perspective](https://www.angelasasser.com/7-things-about-digital-painting-from-a-traditional-artists-perspective/) - My master copy of a traditional painting with digital paint.It's been a frustrating and gratifying experience for me as a watercolor and color pencil artist to switch to painting digitally. There are so many glorious things about digital just as there are so many things that can make it really difficult to master.Here are some - [VIDEO: Lady of January Tutorial - Part 1 - Creative Process and Design](https://www.angelasasser.com/video-lady-of-january-tutorial-part-1-creative-process-and-design/) - This video dropped earlier this week for my Patreon Patrons and Kickstarter Backers. Now here it is for the public! Enjoy and feel free to leave any questions in the comments.I plan to post the next part with the actual painting process next week. Again, if you're a KS Backer or a Patreon Patron, you'll - [My First Kickstarter - Part 2 - During the Campaign](https://www.angelasasser.com/my-first-kickstarter-part-2-during-the-campaign/) - Well here we are a little past the halfway point for my recent Kickstarter project! My Kickstarter has had a slow start at only 6 Backers and 13% funding with 10 days left trending towards 45% by the end according to Kicktraq, but I also know from reading about other projects that the last week of a - [August Giveaway + Q&A](https://www.angelasasser.com/august-giveaway-qa/) - I usually do a live broadcast, but with company visiting for DragonCon and last minute prep to be had, I don't think I'll have the time! So I'm trying something a little different this month.For this month, leave your questions here on this blog entry and I'll get back to them in a blog post - [August 2014 Giveaway + Q&A: Winner and Answers!](https://www.angelasasser.com/august-2014-giveaway-qa-winner-and-answers/) - Now for some answers to the questions you asked in a previous entry! Vanessa asks:Q: I find that I have a very hard time figuring out light sources and shading when I'm trying to draw or paint (traditionally and digitally). Do you have any recommendations for exercises or books that would help with this problem?A: - [September 2014 Giveaway and Q&A](https://www.angelasasser.com/september-2014-giveaway-and-qa/) - EVENT LINK on Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113983405055864592403/events/c6o89mu32rptsvvnpc7bi886pq0Join me for my September Patreon Giveaway! See how my month's been going, ask me anything, and learn which lucky Patreon patron will win one of my art items!Can't make it? Leave your questions in comments and I'll answer them at the event, which will be recorded and automatically uploaded afterwards - [Taking Bad Advice](https://www.angelasasser.com/taking-bad-advice/) - Design by StickerStudioThe convention chaos has died down, a crisp Autumn wind of change is in the air, and I've been more than a little introspective of late while I've been in the process of re-branding my business. I admit to thinking lately 'why did it take me so long to discover what kind of - [Re-branding an Artist - Part 1 - Tough Questions](https://www.angelasasser.com/re-branding-an-artist-part-1-tough-questions/) - So, you like drawing, but also painting, writing, candle-making, and beading? I know how you feel! Being multipassionate seems to be a habit of most of the creative people I know. Our minds like to wander and play and that's part of how we keep ourselves creative!However, this characteristic usually leaves most of us - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-2/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-3/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-4/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-5/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-6/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-7/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-8/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-9/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-10/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-11/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-12/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-13/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Review: The Last Airbender](https://www.angelasasser.com/review-the-last-airbender-14/) - Every now and again in this journal I like to review movies or video games that have really made an impression on me as an artist and a writer. Let it be known before I even begin talking about The Last Airbender that I am a long-standing fan of the original animated series that inspired - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-2/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-3/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-4/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-5/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-6/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I - [Christmas: Light and Dark](https://www.angelasasser.com/christmas-light-and-dark-7/) - After reading Hayley's amusing and enlightening post on the Krampus and his antics, I thought I might ramble for a bit about another lesser known winter tradition, the celebration of Saint Lucia (or Saint Lucy). Ever since I saw depictions of her burning crown of candles and haunting procession of light, I was intrigued. I ## Pages - [The Art of Angela R. Sasser](https://www.angelasasser.com/) - Angela is an artist and writer inspired by elegant dark fantasy and tabletop RPGs, as well as folklore-inspired Fine Art. She is also a masquerade artisan. - [Flame of the Sultana](https://www.angelasasser.com/flame-of-the-sultana/) - A Dungeons & Dragons inspired art and writing project. A new recruit to an order of warrior-saints meets her match in the brooding teenager she must protect from the band of vigilante pursuers and the violent histories that haunt them both. Written and illustrated by Angela R. Sasser. - [Kushiel Concepts](https://www.angelasasser.com/kushielconcepts/) - Kushiel Concepts Sign up for a reminder about the Cassiel's Servant Limited Edition Gold Foil Print here. All knowledge is worth having. - Jacqueline Carey Kushiel Concepts is an illustration fan project I started to build my skills as an illustrator and pay homage to one of my favorite book series, Kushiel’s Legacy by Jacqueline Carey. I found myself - [Commissions](https://www.angelasasser.com/commissions/) - Commission Custom Artwork Commission Queue Commission Status: OPEN A quick overview of my commission info. See the full Commission FAQ below for full details. To request a commission, review my Commission FAQ below, then send an e-mail to angela(at)angelasasser.com with the following information in your request: A Short Brief – A summary of your job including relevant details of - [Fantasy Art](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/) - Oathbound Kushiel’s Dart Cassiel’s Servant The Pirate’s Kiss D&D Party Portrait – The Unmerry Band Dreaming Butterfly Persephone, Queen of the Underworld Radiant Fates Tarot – X of Swords Keeper of Secrets - [The Pirate's Kiss](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/the-pirates-kiss/) - Previous | Next || Return to Gallery A birthday art gift for Sam Hogg's inspired by her project, The Whaler Girl. "The Pirate's Kiss" features Eidy & Kalam from The Whaler Girl, a dangerous pair to others and to one another. I'm looking forward to seeing Sam explore more of their tumultuous relationship in her - [Cassiel's Servant Fan Cover by Angela R. Sasser](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/cassiels-servant/) - A digitally painted fanmade cover for "Cassiel's Servant" by Jacqueline Carey painted by Angela R. Sasser featuring an elegant semirealistic fantasy art style. - [The Fantasy Art of Angela R. Sasser](https://www.angelasasser.com/links/) - The Fantasy Art of Angela R. Sasser Follow Me: Support the Artist My Art Communities: Join My Discord Server(My main hangout) My Other Sites & Projects Subscribe * indicates required Email Address *First Name /* real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot - [Kushiel's Dart by Angela R. 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Accessible to all paid Patreon tiers or buy posts individually. - [Keeper of Secrets](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/keeper-of-secrets/) - Previous | Next | Return to Gallery Work-In-Progress Shots - [Persephone Queen of the Underworld](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/persephone-queen-of-the-underworld/) - Previous | Next | Return to Gallery Work-In-Progress - [Gallery](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/) - Exploring humanity through mythic visions. Angela R. Sasser creates character-driven narrative fantasy art of book covers, portraits, and more. - [Oathbound](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/oathbound/) - Next | Return to Gallery Prints | Playmats | Tutorial Video Work-in-progress shots. - [The Uncrucified](https://www.angelasasser.com/theuncrucified/) - An Exalted fan project by Angela R. Sasser. The rise of an Eclipse Caste, a Righteous Devil's calling, dreams in the burning South. - [About the Artist](https://www.angelasasser.com/about-the-artist/) - Angela R. Sasser, Writer & Illustrator Angela R. Sasser is a university-trained artist & author working out of her home studio in the south Atlanta area. She grew up as an Army brat traveling extensively throughout her childhood, particularly Germany, where living near the hometown of the famous folklorists, the Brothers Grimm, fostered an early love - [Contact](https://www.angelasasser.com/contact/) - Contact me any time! E-mail me at angela(at)angelasasser.com and I will respond in 3 business days, Monday - Friday. You can also find me at my most active social networks: BlueSky | Facebook | ArtStation My Discord Server - [Newsletter](https://www.angelasasser.com/newsletter/) - Sign up for Angela's Fantasy Art Newsletter Sign up to receive updates and special offers from The Art of Angela R. Sasser! I will only send my letter to you once every quarter or on very special occasions that I feel are important. Get a free download of my design and painting process videos (with .psd file) of - [ECotW - Round 1 - Kalara Vadras](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-character-of-the-week/ecotw-r1-kalara-vadras/) - Return to the main Exalted Character of the Week page. Round 1 – Kalara Vadras, The Uncrucified Character by Angela R. Sasser Eclipse Caste Reference Info Kalara’s Gallery - [Exalted Character of the Week](https://www.angelasasser.com/exalted-character-of-the-week/) - The Exalted Character of the Week Challenge began in 2023 as a way to celebrate all the cool characters the fan community of the Forge of Wonders Discord server has created. Everyone who submits to the challenge is eligible to choose the next round's featured character! Read more about the challenge in the challenge channel - [Song of Exile](https://www.angelasasser.com/song-of-exile/) - Song of Exile is the tentative title for an original world I've been exploring with art and words for the past few years. An exiled desert Prince, a has-been Hunter, and a vagabond Elf find their destinies entwined in a world full of old magic and dark secrets. While I've merely dabbled in this world - [Angela's Link Library](https://www.angelasasser.com/linklibrary/) - A girl has many faces! Choose the one from among my creative outlets and projects that leads to your destiny. Become My Art Patron on Patreon! Patreon provides the ultimate fan experience! Patrons are treated to special Welcome gifts, exclusive behind the scenes peeks, access to an exclusive area of my Patreon Discord where we - [List of Giclee and Canvas Prints](https://www.angelasasser.com/list-of-giclee-and-canvas-prints/) - Giclee prints are created with archival inks on velvety giclee papers, then hand-signed by the artist. Limited Edition giclee prints come with the addition of a hand-signed number representing that the print is of a limited run that will no longer be available once all of the run is sold. The Limited Edition prints of the - [Monster Girls 2015](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/monster-girls-2015/) - In 2015, I took the 30 Day Monster Girl Challenge and created 30 illustrations based on my own interpretations of classical monsters. It was a wild ride through world mythology and zaniness! You can see my diary of the challenge as it happened here. Prints, stickers, & more of my Monster Girls can be found - [Priestess of the Keeper](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/priestess-of-the-keeper/) - Next | Previous | Back to Fantasy Art Gallery Priestess of the Keeper They say you can tell any secret to the priestesses of the Keeper and be relieved of the burden of that secret. They do not speak, and yet their cold eyes seem to know all when they look at you. Some say that - [The Rose Unseelie](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/the-rose-unseelie/) - Next | Previous | Back to Fantasy Art Gallery The Rose Unseelie Where there is light, there is dark. The Unseelie of the Rose understands that all things must die and return to nothingness before life can begin anew. She loves all that withers and is proud of her cold, sharp stateliness, for even a bloomless - [The Rose Seelie](https://www.angelasasser.com/gallery/fantasy-art/the-rose-seelie/) - Next | Previous | Back to Fantasy Art Gallery Where there is dark, there is light. The Seelie of the Rose understands that all things must grow and change. She loves all that blooms and is proud of her vivid, lively blooms that bring loveliness to the world before they inevitably fade. I created this image - [Privacy Policy](https://www.angelasasser.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: http://fantasyart.angelasasser.com. What personal data we collect and why we collect it Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. 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Unfortunately, being an Illustrator, running an additional crafting business, and maintaining my skills in both areas doesn't leave much time for me to help everyone in the ways that I wish I could. While I still keep an ongoing blog with - [Shop](https://www.angelasasser.com/shop/) - Welcome to my shop where you can purchase prints and products featuring my art and resources! You can see my full stock of items at my Etsy shop. Buy with confidence on this secure and unique marketplace geared for individual creators! 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