oexas

just a small time, occasional hobby artists with perfectionism 

[hannahelatham]

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Creating digital paintings (with occasional spice!)

Patreon is now open again for January, AND new members can get a 20% discount with the code WELCOMEBACK20!! New fitzloved duo print, discount codes on INPRNT, and access to all my previous posts ✨

[hannahelatham]

There you are

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[hannahelatham]

Hi! I'm a member of your Patreon (poet tier) and I wrote a short fitzloved one-shot (9kish words) that I'm considering posting to ao3. I would genuinely love to commission you for a piece to go with it as a scene from the fic! Know you probably have a ton of commission work already, so not sure if you're currently open to requests but thought I'd reach out if that's something you're open to! I'd of course share the fic with you first to make sure it's up your alley!

Hello!! I would be obsessed with drawing this aaah. My commissions are open, but we're currently looking at a waitlist until June, so feel free to send my a message on patreon if you're still interested :)

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I'm super inspired by your art. You've got a novel in progress, you worked on a whole phd thesis and you make excellent art! Do you happen to have any advice on how to pursue your passions without getting burned out? How do you keep yourself motivated? asking for a friend haha

I've said this before and I'll say this again; comments like these always make everything worth it <3

In terms of advice, I think it really does depend on how your brain works and your personality. I've always been someone who can juggle a lot at one time, and I plan my day so that I always have enough time for everything (though this always inevitably falls off about halfway through lol). Back when I was doing my PhD, I would set out time in the morning to write my thesis, and then I knew I'd have the afternoon to work on teaching or draw, depending on my schedule. Nowadays it's a bit different as I'm actually an artist for a living, so I split my time between art and teaching, and I try to just squeeze my writing work in some time between that too :P

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What’s your opinion on the Farseer Trilogy, especially Assassin’s Quest? I love ROTE so far but I feel like the pacing for Book 3 was terrible. If I didn’t know there were more books that follow up on these characters, I feel like I would’ve been very upset about the way the first act of Fitz’ story ended after spending so much time on all that build-up for him as the Catalyst! It all just wrapped up so abruptly. Def planning on reading all 16 books so maybe my opinion will change once I’m through with them all, but I’m curious about your opinion/if you’ve noticed some disappointment with the book is common!

I read the farseer trilogy so so many years ago now that my opinion of it may be coloured by the later books, however!! I understand where your coming from re Quest and everyone irl who talks about the books with me feels the same way. I remember reading the last 200 pages of that all in one go and it just suddenly ending, war over etc was a bit of a blindside, but I can’t wait for my reread soon so my opinion may change! ❤️

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Okay so I uh… (ROTE SPOILERS warning ig??) got to *that* part in Assassin’s Quest where “the catalyst came to change all things” and there’s a whole KISS ON THE MOUTH and then the fool rides off with a literal pack of dragons at his beck and call?? i was surprised there isn’t any fanart of this moment and it got me thinking - i would love love love to commission you so i could see this moment in your gorgeous artstyle 🥹

Not me finally replying to my inbox after months but I’ve always wanted to draw this scene aaaah (maybe I do a whole collection of canon fitzloved kisses when my commission backlog clears???)

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hello! totally feel free to disregard this question, i know it’s debatable to a lot of ppl, but i was wondering, do you usually draw the fool as a man or as nonbinary? esp in your NSFW pieces

Hello! They’re usually drawn as male presenting in my pieces, both SFW and NSFW, but that’s just biologically (though a very feminine looking man). It’s entirely up to you as the viewer to interpret his identity and let it sit with what you view them as, as I know it’s a bit of a topic in the fandom and everyone has their own interpretation ☺️

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A quiet moment between prints available stickers + misc available

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So! Your art is responsible for getting me into what I expect will be a world of pain when I finally finish ROTE (I’m at the end of book 2 of the first trilogy). Just wanted to say that I’m in love with all your fitz x fool art and I hope to keep seeing more of your work! I also wanted to say that your art account has been a source of constant inspiration for me. Not just your art style but the fact that you’re in my age range and also a writer and a phd student motivates me on days when I feel like it’s too late for me to pursue all the things that I want to - especially as someone who aspires to someday be a writer and an artist as well. I will 100% be a patreon at some point so I can really support your work. Keep doing your thing!!

😭😭😭 this may be one of the nicest messages I’ve ever received. I feel like there’s a lot of pressure online (and irl I guess) to reach certain goals and stages by certain ages, when that’s absolutely not the case! I also fully believe that society should value and prioritise fulfilling hobbies and learning opportunities (which can, as in my case, eventually become employment), and I really want to stress that in the way I approach my online presence ❤️

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A couple announcements!

First: oexas and oexasart is now hannahelatham! I wanted to consolidate all my commercial and personal work together, and felt a rename was necessary - I'll also be opening up a website and portfolio next year.

Secondly, and more excitingly, my patreon (now also hannahelatham) is reopening for a month in January! I'll be discounting the monthly fee for new members joining, and there'll be a new fitzloved duo print, shop discounts, and a bunch of other work from the last few months to see, along with access to my backlog of work.

Third: I have a redbubble account! If you want any stickers, art blocks, or other miscellaneous merch then head on over :)

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Hey! This might be a bit of a weird question, but I stumbled on one of your posts about your art, which mentioned your thesis! It sounds really interesting, is there any chance it’s available to read somewhere?

Hi hi! Not weird at all, and I'm always down for talking about my research. It's available to read here for free: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3176566/

For anyone who's interested, my thesis covers six Anglo-American novels from 1945 onwards and analyses the way that they present modern interpretations of katabasis (the trope of the descent into Hell in classical literature)

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Hi, friend! Where can I read/see more abt your novel? Is it available for sale? I saw your oc art abt it in my dash and tracked you down bc it sounds absolutely fabulous and I want to know more!! <333

Hello! I currently only have the 3 art pieces (2 sfw and one sneaky NSFW that's on my patreon, though I'm currently on hiatus while I work through coms). I've been slowly chipping away at the novel in my spare time and hoping to have some previews up next year on my patreon! I'd love to get it published some day <3

[hannahelatham]

"What terrible things we do to those we love" - Frank Herbert, Dune

prints are available here

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dusting off my ancient tumblr account to say that ur art is SO GORGEOUS it hurts my soul omg- on my first realm of the elderlings readthrough at my best friend’s behest but halfway thru fool’s fate and i don’t think im gonna survive these books tbh. also wanted to ask how you’d feel if i screen printed your tom badgerlock/lord golden barbie meme onto a tshirt as a christmas present for aforementioned best friend? absolutely happy to pay for it as if i were buying a print! lmk if you’re ok with that, alg either way xx actually in love with ur artwork, found u thru the barbie meme and was not prepared for the full beauty of your tumblr feed haha

Hello! In the event of any pieces of mine you want to use but aren't on my shops, you can always donate to my ko-fi (whatever amount is fine with me!)

Also thank you for the lovely comment!! I've seen a lot of my stuff on pinterest lately so I'm obviously making the rounds hahaha

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Mother

Mother, we are hungry for more Howl’s Moving Castle art

DW I got you (there's a redraw currently on my patreon of the piece from 2023 which will soon see the light of day on socials!!)

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INPRNT BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

If you've ever fancied any of my pieces on your walls, INPRNT are currently hosting a black friday sale, and I'm also offering an additional 15% off! This is the cheapest my shop will be all year!

Shop gallery quality art prints by oexas.

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A heart’s a heavy burden ✨

Prints available here!