Artisan Crafts by Angela R. Sasser

Fantasy Illustrator, Mask Maker, Creative Writer Currently based out of Atlanta. Inspired by tales of gods and goddesses, masquerade aesthetics, and winged beings. Despite her serious subject matter, Angela is known to be a massive geek and gamer when not...

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Friggin genius!

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10/50 “Angelic Valkyrie” ink drawing inside one of my Limited Edition coloring books. 

For those who die in battle, she prays. Their cries become each blade in her wings, their strength the mettle of her sword. They will never die as long as she carries them.

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Come to think of it, I’ve made a similar mask in the past to this character in my drawing.  I haven’t made it in awhile. Maybe it’s time to try it again?

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Greet the Winter Masque in style with my handmade masks! Everything, including limited edition items, is 15% off in my shop till November 26th!   

Shop now at http://angelicartisan.etsy.com 

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The Lady of the Equinox has joined the coloring book Kickstarter Rewards!

This Lady for September represents the balancing force of the Equinox, the equality of night and day and the dark and light within ourselves. She shows us the balance between our merits and flaws and how to become our best selves.

Only 9 days left to claim this drawing and a coloring book via Kickstarter!

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Her hovering comedy/tragedy half masks and parti-color themes are something I should explore in 3D sometime as well.

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Here’s another shot of February’s violet, primrose, and amethyst mask by the talented WinterWolf Studios!

This has to be my favorite shot from the series thus far, but every time I see more photos from Winter, I fall in love with the photos even more than the last ones! I can’t wait to share them with you all (pssst my Patreon Patrons are getting sneak peeks of this project way ahead of everyone else!).

This mask is 1 of a limited set of 10, meaning only 10 of them will ever be made! Collect yours today from my Etsy shop. It is hand carved from leather, hand painted, and sealed with satin varnish.

Photographer/Model - WinterWolf Studios MUA - Fox, Fawn and Fauna Mask - Angela R. Sasser

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My collaboration with WinterWolf Studios continues!

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The photos from my collaboration with WinterWolf Studios have begun to trickle in!  Winter has delivered stunning colors and flowers to compliment my birthstone masks.  I can’t wait to see more!

My Patreon Patrons are getting an even more in-depth sneak peek right now.  This project has been ongoing there for a long time.  I can’t wait to see it all come together in an art book!

Photographer - WinterWolf Studios MUA - Fox, Fawn and Fauna Model - Ruby Randall

This mask is carved from leather and hand painted with acrylics. It is a limited edition series of 10 per mask in the Ladies of the Months series!  Find it in my Etsy shop.

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A gorgeous shot of my January mask from the Ladies of the Months birthstone/birth flower set!

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Follow the Ladies of the Months series online at:

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I was finally able to get decent enough lighting to take some photos of October’s mask!

I had so much fun playing with nearly every interference paint in my collection for this one!  I really wish the cameras could capture all that shimmer.  With this mask, my birthstone set is COMPLETE!  Can you guys believe it???  

I’m currently working with WinterWolf Studios to photograph the entire series for an upcoming Art Book that will also involve the paintings I’ve been doing for this theme.  I have so many cool plans on the horizon!

Because this design is so intricate, only 10 of these masks will ever be made!  You can procure one of these limited edition masks here. Made from vegetable-tanned leather, painted with acrylics and interference acrylics, and finished with Satin varnish.  The mask is affixed to the face with organza ribbons.

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I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be collaborating with WinterWolf Studios! Winter has created amazing photography of my masks in the past and will now be capturing images of each Lady’s mask from the Ladies of the Months series. Stay tuned more details and sneak peeks of this exciting venture as it develops!

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I’m so hyped for this!!!  Winter has such an excellent sense of color and composition.

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I’ve finished the last mask for the Ladies of the Months birthstone and birth flower series!  Here’s a peek at the layers of acrylic paints in Lady of October’s leather carved mask.

Check out my Secret Sketchbook on Patreon for notes on the process, plus a special early announcement just for my Patrons!

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Layering interference paints to create the feel of Opal for October’s Mask! I love how these colors bounce light even in shadow. Process write-up coming soon to my Secret Sketchbook over on Patreon!

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Lady of October’s mask is coming along! I’ve primed the leather with dyes and the base coat of white to ensure the colors that come next are bright. Can’t wait to experiment with interference paints for that Opal gem look!

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Here’s a glimpse at the last mask I’ll be creating for the Ladies of the Months series! The mask for October is one of my most intricate masks yet featuring the themes of October’s birth flowers, the Marigold, and its birthstone of Opal.

Patreon Patrons can also get an even deeper look at my mask-making process over in their Patrons-only feed right now! I’m looking forward to experimenting with interference paints with this mask’s gemstone finish.

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Official Post from Angela R. Sasser: I'm excited to finally share the outline for the future that's been brewing in my brain for my Ladies of the Months series! Lots of little things have started happening in January, including negotiating with a photographer for the masks and my first queries being sent off for the calendar to a publ

Finally writing out my entire master plan for my grand plot to take over the world with the Ladies of the Months birthstone paintings and masks.  It’s going to be a heck of a year! I’m so excited to finally be at this point in my project where the REAL fun begins!  

Read on over at the public post on Patreon for all the nitty-gritty details.

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This project also includes my birth flower mask series!  I can’t wait to really give them the polish they deserve with a proper photographer in the mix.  Check out the full post for all the details!

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I’ve been on a small break to unwind from the holidays, but now I’m back! I’m finally working on Lady of October’s Marigold & Opal mask today. I’m finding just the right flow of flowers, buds, & leaves in Photoshop!

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Work on my birthstone series continues!  I’m on the last mask now. So excited!

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Tonight by 11:30 pm EST is the deadline to pledge just $5 for this gorgeous enamel pin, my first ever design, on Patreon!

You can get a cool pin at this special discounted Patreon rate AND help support an artist directly, plus receive other exclusive Rewards and insight into my creative process!

Pledge at www.patreon.com/angelasasser

I’d also highly appreciate the signal boost, if anyone has time to re-blog! Thanks so much! ♥

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We all know that September is really just Halloween Eve. Get spooky early with 15% off -every- mask in my shop from now till the end of October!

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Your next chance at winning a print from the Ladies of the Months birthstone series is happening today!  

Check out this post on Facebook to find out how you can make a lovely art print yours.