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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan

@angelasasserart.bsky.social

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Creator of dark, elegant Fantasy Art. Illustrator, biracial artist, author, book lover, geek, gamer. Sharing art, comics, inspiration, & geekery. Fine Art Account - https://bsky.app/profile/angelicshades.bsky.social www.angelasasser.com/links

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · Apr 8

#PortfolioDay I'm Angela, an #Illustrator from ATL, Georgia specializing in elegant dark art. Currently seeking cover, TTRPG, Tarot, CCG/TCG, & Horror clients.

Commercial inquiries only. See my abbreviated portfolio here:
portfolio.angelasasser.com

Network with me here:
www.angelasasser.com/links

A montage of the best art from Angela R. Sasser, featuring surreal, elegant, dark imagery of demigods, tortured heroes, fantastical pirates, and tarot figures.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 19h

Always a treat to see the Hades style trending! Time to re-share the portrait I did in this style for Comedygoldatragedy on tumblr of their #ExaltedTTRPG character, The Boy With the Seven Word Name.

#ttrpgart #hadesstyle #ocsky #characterart

A detail of the art showing off the character’s bloodstained lion motif shoulder pauldron, his lion claw necklace, and his ornate soulsteel regalia.

A teen character stands by nonchalantly while his big honking sword speeds to his beck and call.

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Angela R. Sasser | Fine Artist, Goddess Art, and Watercolors @angelicshades.bsky.social · 1d

Fashion design sketches for Lady of October. I incorporated Opal folklore, which is said to make the wearer invisible by utilizing eye motifs. Chains drape like skeletal ribs & butterfly veins as she trails opaline gossamer.

Original drawing available -> angelicshades.etsy.com/listing/1027...

Fashion drawing of a ghostly goddess adorned in a gossamer veil and dress. Drawn in marker and pen.

A detail of the fashion illustration drawn in marker and pen which shows off the details of her multilayered necklaces and flower crown.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 2d

The coins from inside the drawstring pouch. Inspired by the gambling game Zeni Hajiki. They're real metal just like the tsuba! I can't stop touching them. The fact they're metal gives it that extra special touch.
#ghostofyotei

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 2d

This is now the COOLEST thing I own. Thx to my darling husband @cien.bsky.social for this handsome early birthday present!🤩 Farewell, friends. If you need me, I'll be off on my roaring rampage of revenge in Ezo.

#GhostofYotei

A kintsugi style mask on a display next to a wolf-themed tsuba with a canvas drawstring bag. All part of the fantastic Ghost of Yotie Collectors set.

A close-up of the wolf themed sword guard which came with the set.

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Old Hag @oldhagslore.bsky.social · 3d

- Mixed-media

(Status: Available)

DM me or message me through my website (link in bio) if interested.

#darkart #fineart #witch #watercolor

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 3d

I really -must- bring some of these old unused concepts back for a spoopy autumnal piece. They were all so delightful!

Angela R. Sasser | Fine Artist, Goddess Art, and Watercolors @angelicshades.bsky.social · 3d

Thumbnail sketches for Lady of October. My journey with this painting began with a bevvy of beautiful choices for the Lady's composition exploring her ghostlike nature as she floats through the mists above her spirit shrine.

For more of my process, see my YT channel:
www.youtube.com/@angelicshad...

Thumbnail drawings done in white color pencil, gray markers, and ballpoint pen featuring concepts for the Lady of October that explore her ephemereal spirit nature.

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 6d

Spooky season is finally heeeere!🎃

Angela R. Sasser | Fine Artist, Goddess Art, and Watercolors @angelicshades.bsky.social · 6d

Ushering in my fave month with "Lady of October" the Lady of Lost Souls. She guides lost spirits with the scent of marigolds & her trailing veil. Representing the Opal birthstone & Marigold birth flower. #Watercolor & ink.

Prints available -> angelicshades.etsy.com
Original available -> DM me!
#art

A detail of Lady of October's watercolor and ink piece showing a closer look at the many petals floating around her, her intricate headpiece, and flowing opaline veil.

The original framed painting of Lady of October shown in-context and to-scale on a white wall accented by polished bronze decor and dried flowers. The watercolor paintings soft colors create an atmosphere for misty autumn vibes.

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Carissa Susilo Art @carissasusilo.bsky.social · 14d

BOOK COVER ARTISTS

QRP with your book covers

#BookCovers

1. The Poppy War for Fairyloot
2. Master of Crows for Arcane Society
3. The Knight And The Moth for Fairyloot
4. When They Burned The Butterfly for Tor.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 8d

omggg those damned soul popper archers. I always think I dodge in time, but then get hit anyways. How DARE!🤣

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 8d

Also, a reminder that this art challenge is for all kinds of artists, not just visual artists. Get in here, homebrewers, writers, & musicians!

The Uncrucified, an Exalted TTRPG Fan Project @theuncrucified.bsky.social · 8d

A reminder, friends! When I say “all art forms”, I don’t just mean drawing, painting, etc. I also mean writing, music, homebrew, cosplay…whatever the topics inspire you to create!

I won’t be re-sharing genAI created works, however, for moral reasons.

Have fun! Make ALL the things!

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 10d

I wasn't confident they were gonna be able to keep it fresh, but they keep dropping new tidbits here in there. It's very impressively planned out!

⚠️ I love how we don’t unlock Demeter till after you reach the surface, for example. Also GOSH I adore her ice arm wamers & snow cloak! Gorgeous design.

Demeter, goddess of the harvest, as depicted in the first Hades game.

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 10d

I’m glad you’re resting up and have something fun and beautiful like Hades 2 to distract in the meanwhile. It looks sooo gorgeous! I’m working my way through the first game finally and loving it, which I shamefully haven’t finished yet. 👀

Also, have some design spam for more pretty distraction!

The Art of Hades II with Supergiant Games' Jen Zee | Interview

YouTube video by Game Informer

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 10d

Signal boost! Any of my Exalted TTRPG buddies need an art challenge for October? 👀

The Uncrucified, an Exalted TTRPG Fan Project @theuncrucified.bsky.social · 10d

Another Exalted Art Challenge arrives just in time for October! Join me in exploring 30 daily topics (or 4 weekly topics) inspired by the epic world of the #ExaltedTTRPG.
- All art forms welcome! No genAI
- Use #ExaltedArtChallenge
- Tag me so I can repost your entries
- Share this post
- Have fun!

The topic list for this year's Exalted Art Challenge! Come write, draw, craft, or interpretive dance your way through the challenge! All art forms are welcome, except for genAI. Don't like a topic? Feel free to replace it with one you do. This challenge is here to inspire more cool art for the epic Exalted ttrpg setting! My Eclipse Caste, Kalara, watches on, hoping you'll find inspiration where it finds you. The list reads as follows:
1. Caste / Aspect
2. Regional Fashion
3. Charm / Knack / Evocation etc.
4. Dragonblooded House
5. Spell / Ritual
6. Celestial Incarna
7. God
8. First Age Incarnation
9. Age of Sorrows Incarnation
10. Incarnations Back to Back
11. Abyssal/Deathlord/Monstrace
12. Liminal
13. Exigent
14. Anima Banner
15. Limit Break
16. NPC
17. Food in Creation
18. Magical Materials
19. Weapon / Armor
20. Non-combat Artifact
21. Warstrider
22. Familiar
23. Demon
24. Beastpeople
25. Mutation
26. Animal
27. Manse / Demense
28. Location / Landmark
29. Stunt / Botch
30. Signature Character
BONUS: Make a Funny Exalted Meme!

The Quick Challenge list reads:
WEEK 1 - Fave Caste or Aspect
WEEK 2 - Magical Materials
WEEK 3 - Location or Landmark
WEEK 4 - Artifact

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 11d

Your book covers always fill me with inspiration, Eleonor. What a beautiful collection here! Seeing your new covers in my feed is always a treat.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 11d

Love your neon reds in these.😍 Happy name day!

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Eleonor Piteira @eleonorpiteira.bsky.social · 13d

BOOK COVER ARTISTS

QRP with your book covers #BookCovers

Cover illustration by Eleonor Piteira of the book 'To Clutch A Razor' by Veronica Roth, featuring two identical men standing in the same pose, one of them has a gold halo around his head and is holding a gold book with pages flying away from it. One of the pages has a drawing of a sword. On the background tile rooftops and a church are painted red.

Book cover illustration by Eleonor Piteira of the book 'Evocation' by S.T. Gibson, featuring a blond man in a dark suit upside down in the hanged man tarot pose, with a mysterious red hand grabbing at his chest. He is framed by a silver border.

Cover illustration by Eleonor Piteira of the book 'The Mercy Makers' by Tessa Gratton, where a cocky dark-haired woman in a red dress and a mask made of magic is smirking at the viewer as she manipulates golden geometric threads with her hands. The hand with the red silk glove is removing a thread, the other is holding a sort of stylus and drawing a new thread. Below, there is the silhouette of a city, and one moon.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 13d

A peek at my booth mockup from that public post without the preview text clutter. I'm very excited to see how this new setup works IRL! I have a good feeling about it.

More thoughts & pics at the blog post:
www.patreon.com/posts/139809...

A hand-drawn mockup of a convention booth featuring art, print bins, and more.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 13d

New blog post! "Planning a Convention Booth + Art Show Display w/ Visual Aids"

I wanted to give you guys a chunky Behind the Scenes peek at my prep for Multiverse. Sharing my booth mockup planning, discussing layout decisions, and other bits & bobs!

Read on -> www.patreon.com/posts/139809...

Planning a Convention Booth + Art Show Display with Visual Aids | Angela R. Sasser

www.patreon.com

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 13d

BOOK COVER ARTISTS
QRP with your book covers 📚

Featuring an old client cover I'm still proud of and a few of my more recent faux/fan covers.
#bookcovers #bookcoverart #bookcoverartist #coverillustration #illustration

A book cover for Genesis: Book One of the Kingdom Come Series by Wade Garrett. This wraparound style cover features a man in a cryo pod clutching a sword on the front, with the back cover featuring other characters fighting a large muscular monstrosity on all fours with multiple eyes. Drawn and painted digitally.

The cover of "Memoir of Kalara Vadras: The Uncrucified", a fanfiction for the Exalted TTRPG. A woman with a crucifiction scar on her left hand challenges the viewer, the burning symbol of the sun upon her forehead. She has red hair and a golden brown complexion. She wears jewelry with flame motifs and braided leather. A chain of sunlight breaks apart from around her writsts, symbolizing her power. Drawn and painted digitally.

The faux cover for an original world called "Song of Exile". A man with a brown complexion, striking blue eyes, and dark hair stares forward, swearing upon a curved ornate knife in his hand. Behind him, a storm brews. Ahead of him, a sunset burns its last light. He is dressed in a desert wanderer's clothing. Painted digitally.

A faux fan cover of "Kushiel's Dart" by Jacqueline Carey. A woman with welts upon her back touches a marble carving of the archangel she is divinely tied to. White doves symbolizing Naamah fly through the scene which is adorned with roses and candles in a dimly lit quiet temple space.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 13d

WARRIOR YALP! I’ve finally finished my 1st escape to the surface, which surprised me because I found the final boss easier than Elysium’s.

But knew in my heart of hearts getting out was going to have bittersweet results.🥲

But now to make the run again (and again). Our journey’s not over yet, Zag!

The end screen results of Ang’s Hades run. Took about 40 minutes and Hermes run ability that gives you damage resistant saved her butt.

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 14d

Really the best of memories! We could always use more videos about THE BOUNCER! 😂

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 14d

Aaah it looks so perfect! Shared and rooting for you, Kelly. Good luck!

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Kelly McKernan 🔜 NYCC F-23 @kellymckernan.bsky.social · 16d

Yay! A new studio space has been found and it’s perfect! I’m able to move in now but need to come up with my part of the security deposit fast!

Can y’all help me out and boost my shop and ko-fi? I’d be so grateful if I can secure this spot asap!

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Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 14d

⚠️ Got jump-scared by Thanatos in Elysium! I was wondering when he'd show up. He's so tsundere every time Zag meets him as to be absolutely hilarious.

I STILL can't beat his kill streak. Dirty cheater with his big ground portal AOEs!

Zagreus and Thanatos from the Hades video game. Two bust style character portraits in front of a isometric level.

Angela R. Sasser, Fantasy Artist, Geek, Gamer, Comics Fan @angelasasserart.bsky.social · 15d

I still look at this and think 'how the hell did she paint ALL these guys???' Such an impressive and powerful piece that took an unreal amount of patience to make!