Naelle Devannah | BLOG

Music that got me through 2020

If we’re being honest I barely dug for new music this year. Grasping onto things became difficult. Aside from the pandemic, Puerto Rico had to deal with so much anxiety (earthquakes, fraud during elections, the Arecibo Telescope collapse, etc). Well luckily, depression is trying to save us from ourselves.Music and art were the ultimate acts of fullfillment this year. As the tradition goes, here…

A brief history of Susy, Secretos del corazón

A brief history of the wide world of Romance Comics that can be used as an introductory, educative resource. Featuring 32 volumes of Vintage Susy comics from the 70′s. 

Derwent VS Prismacolors: A Comprehensive Video Review

A few weeks ago I bought the Derwent Artist pencils. They were recommended to me as a dupe for my beloved Prismacolors. I’ve used Prismacolors for the past 20 years, so I think it’s safe to say I’m a ”connoisseur” of their pros and cons. I decided to make a video where I demo and compare both brands. (more…)

I want to share my experience on how I learnt to prioritise my goals without stopping my love for alternative style. A story about a suitcase and a no buying spree. As a disclaimer, I’m not saying you must go this route, this is just the way things worked out for me. (more…)

Pokemon Live Sketching and Legendary Raids

I’m trying to fill my sketchbook so I decided to take it with me this weekend. I wanted to do something different, so I sketched I bunch of Pokemon in random order on my Strathmore Watercolour Sketchbook. The Pokemon Go game just released their legendary Pokemon Raids, so I went out and tried to capture Lugia and Articuno (watch the video to see if I succeeded). (more…)

Blippo Surprise Bag: Kawaii Unboxing + Giveaway

This is a totally new and fun concept from the Blippo family! It’s a lucky bag filled with cute things. Mine came with 15 items including the bag. Check out my video below. (more…)

Current Art Supplies for Mixed Media + Watercolour

A few weeks ago I posted this video where I showcased my favourite current art supplies and how I use them. (more…)

12 Exercises to Defeat Creative Block

Have you ever felt as an outsider from the magical, creative momentum? Are you having an art block just in time for a deadline? Maintain your wonder and curiosity with these twelve exercises designed to keep the creative process flowing. (more…)

Follow me around downtown, Pachuca. A Cool hunting, Town Tour Vlog. Check out the video!

I’m so grateful I can call Pachuca my home. July will be the eighth month that I have lived here. The city is very serene and quiet which I absolutely love. And the weather is such a joy, with very distinct seasons. Including a windy winter perfect for warm clothes and a cold, yet rainy summer. (more…)

Minimalism in style is quite easy to grasp, specially when your wardrobe is achromatic and stripped to essentials already. However, the term Minimalist Goth may seem like a juxtaposition since Classic Gothic garments are quite elaborate. But as a creative, style choice the idea is absolutely possible. (more…)

Shop Update: May-June 2017

I’ve made another huge store update/restock this week, including new bookmarks and originals. I also made a video guide showcasing all the prints and stickers currently available in my shop. (more…)

The Sun Stands Still

Here’s my yearly post celebrating the brightest day of the year, Summer Solstice. Meet my furry friends. (more…)

Gravewalk: Real del Monte English Graveyard

I had a deep desire of visiting the Cornish graveyard in Hidalgo since I was a teenage girl. My friend had gifted me some beautiful, analog photographs he took of this graveyard and I was enthralled. Thirteen years later, I finally found myself walking through the English dead and their interesting stories. (more…)