Utilizing social media platforms to advertise myself and my work have been very beneficial to me in starting my own venture. Some of it has been frustrating and confusing, but I’ve kept learning through trial and error. I had a Youtube channel a few years before I started posting on many other platforms, mostly for…
The serpent has a long history of being a maligned creature both for it’s bite, and as a symbol of evil. Snakes, especially in the American South, are often outright killed because they are closely associated with the Devil in Biblical mythos, and sometimes for no other reason than ignorance. Even venomous species are more…
I finally have a few select prints done and ready for purchase, as well as some small 8″ x 10″ original pieces listed in me Etsy shop here Angela DeRiso Art I’m pushing out small originals at a steady rate, and quality prints are being made one by one. Here’s is the latest selection of…
Over the last few weeks I have been working on pieces that focus more on reptiles and fantasy elements. These are only the beginning of something new. Prints of this piece are available for sale here at My Etsy Store I will have more prints done up and listed for sale…
I decided in the last month to reopen my Etsy store, though renamed and with different artwork, to start selling off some of my old work as well as new. I finally have a local place that does printing for artists, so that will be my next step. Right now I am focusing on selling…
Last week, I took my dog Bella for a walk on the Dunedin Causeway, not far from where I live. It’s a nice beach area with kayak and paddleboard rentals, and a nice view of the gulf. Bella is a black lab my family got from a breeder back in 2006, not long after our…
I’ve had a lot of losses in my life in the last several years, and I don’t really talk about it too much. It’s not something mentioned unless asked about, and they aren’t memories I like reliving. It began in in June of 2008 when my father suddenly died from complications from type 2 diabetes.…
Another late update for the blog, but here it is. I have had a few events that proved successful in selling and making connections. I’ve been returning to my preferred mediums of color pencil and graphite. I still occasionally paint with acrylics, but less than before. At one of the local city festivals, I met…
Squirt has been somewhat inactive during this winter. He has eaten very little and lost some of his previous weight. This is actually pretty normal for toads during this season, but it still concerned me. Having a pet that refuses food for more than a month or two isn’t something I’m used to. I’m still…
I know it’s been a long while since I updated, but I have had a block for months. Here are some new sketches in the meantime. “Water Lady & Turtle” “Zoe” “Steampunk SeaTurtles” “Hairless Bear” “Dax”
Art of Angela DeRiso 