I have left the great desert of painting marble and entered the limbo of drawing rose briars. I've decided to fully render the rose briar panel even if it'll be mostly covered by a character because I think it'd make a pretty phone background.🌹 The painting journey continues between the seams!

I promise I AM making new art (outside of comms), but it's taking me forever b/c I'm really pouring my all into it and challenging myself to not give up on doing intricate bg details, materials texture, etc. I can feel the level up happening, but it means painting marble for hours.🙃 Have some WIPs!

A new Secret Sketchbook is live on my Patreon! Revealing the final look of Joscelin & the Archangel Cassiel, with art notes about the struggle to find this character's look. Read on at the full article for more art & process thoughts. www.patreon.com/posts/secret... @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social

Another tease of the progress on my fan cover for "Cassiel's Servant" by @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social. Hoping I can finish it in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kushiel's Legacy book series in June!

There's a sneak peek of Joscelin's eternally repainted face I have been working on in this post as well! 👀 He's been a tough one to pin down, but I think I've gotten close!

WIP Wednesday! What are you working on artists, writers, etc? I've decided midway through painting Joscelin from @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social's "Cassiel's Servant" that I'll redo the bottom half of the hero figure of this cover. Setting myself back a few hours, but it'll be worth it! 🥲 Yes indeed.

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If you missed the first Secret Sketchbook entry about my take on Joscelin's Cassiline armor design, find it here. #kushielslegacy #kushielsdart

More process pics to entice you into my Secret Sketchbook! www.patreon.com/posts/146555...

A deep dive into the process behind my "Cassiel's Servant" fan cover.

After a long hiatus, I'm finally back to work on my fan cover of "Cassiel's Servant" by @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social 🎉

I hear it's ok to ask for re-shares on your bday?😘 I'm officially old today! Have some of my fave pieces I've done over the years. Here's to exploring more of my fave subjects and experimenting with writing/comics in the next year to come! #fantasyart #illustration #ttrpgart #dndart

Where my #KushielsLegacy fans at? Much of my fan art for this series is available in my shop right now during the sale. Including emblems, my painting of Phedre, & my depiction of Elua. Thanks to @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social for the inspiration! Support an indie artist -> angelasasserart.etsy.com

Rambling a bit about the creation of my most well-known piece, which is also a Kushiel-themed piece.🌹

Tonight is The Longest Night, which always conjures images of the fantastic gathering and opulent outfits in the novel Kushiel's Dart by @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social

Happy to see more Kushiel’s Legacy themed work included in my art summary this year! Feels good. 🥰

A little Kushiel's Legacy gift guide from the items in my shop. I've added a few new items like mugs & journals since last year.~ Find them here -> angelasasserart.etsy.com #kushielslegacy #kushielsdart #bookart

Thumbnail sketching has begun for my CASSIEL'S SERVANT fan cover! Exploring various moods from contemplative to more dramatic. It's going to be hard to pick from all these great options! #coverart #artprocess #bookart #kushielslegacy #cassielsservant #fantasyart @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social

Post your most popular art from Twitter Gotta be my Kushiel's Dart fan cover! - #kushielsdart #kushielslegacy #bookcovers #fantasyart

New blog post! Read a quick update of what's on the art agenda for my journey with CASSIEL'S SERVANT & peruse art from my favorite illustrated special edition Kushiel books. Do you have any fave illustrated special editions? Come tell me about them in the comments! www.patreon.com/posts/projec...

The 1st post collecting all of the #CassielsServant art I've made thus far is up for your viewing pleasure! Exploring Cassiline armaments, Elua, & pin designs. Also includes a digest of where to read my deep dives on each piece. Free Members can read on here: www.patreon.com/posts/cassie...

Continuing my visual exploration of #CassielsServant by @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social with hypothetical pin designs. I enjoy the design challenge of condensing symbolic elements from the story! More may spring forth as I read, but for now, which is your favorite thus far? #kushielslegacy

My exploration of @jacquelinecarey.bsky.social's #CassielsServant continues with concept sketches for Joscelin. He'll no doubt be making an appearance in the fan cover I'm planning so it was time to sort out his look! I'm still torn on the design of his sword's blade. @ me your thoughts, book fans!

New public post on my blog! I’m getting into the KUSHIEL’S DART part of my CASSIEL’S SERVANT read-through now, so it felt like a good time to revisit some of my older character sketches. See early drawings of young Phedre, Joscelin, Hyacinthe, and more. Read on at: www.patreon.com/posts/109040...

“My grandfather’s heaven is bloodless…and I am not.” - Elua Excerpt from CASSIEL'S SERVANT by Jacqueline Carey. Art & Narration by me. youtu.be/zzttIVoM070

What better way to reboot my Kushiel art project than to begin with Cassiel’s Servant! Read on at the thread for more details & a little inspiration history:

Kushiel Concepts is an unofficial fan illustration project by artist @angelasasserart.bsky.social creating art inspired by the #KushielsLegacy series from Jacqueline Carey! Enter a world of fallen angels, masquerades, and intrigue and follow along for Kushiel art and inspiration. #KushielsDart