#ensaadi

Acrylic on 7x10" watercolor paper.

I started reading a little series of fantasy novellas that are about desert kingdoms. I had a great time, and it's a great little pick-me-up. I would consider these Fantasy Romance: overall fantasy world-building and plot are enjoyable, and there is a pretty heavy romantic subplot. I can't wait to continue with the rest of the series.

Since the author isn't really on amazon, she sells through her own website. You can find this series here!

Also, I'm officially sold on using acrylics on watercolor paper <3 They behave exactly how I want them too, and it for some reason, it feels like I can correct little mistakes easier.

Ashek from Ensaadi by Elisabeth Wheatley. This is the MMC counterpart to Talitha.

Acrylic on 7x10" watercolor paper.

I'm really having a fun time sketching with acrylics lately. It's nice quick change from my usual oil paintings, and watercolor paintings.

“Ensaadi?” The Dunedrifter, Ashek, held his sword loose at his side. The light caught the scuffs and gashes in his armor, worn from years of hard use. “Are you the ensaadi, woman?” Talitha adjusted her grip on her own weapon. “I am Talitha of Ilios, eldest heir of the Ensaak of Ilios.” “How…inconvenient.” The Dunedrifter let off a slow exhale, glancing to where the sand still writhed and roiled…