An update by the elusive Sasha Palacio

Sorry for the disappearing act I was playing, but I HAVE been drawing, just a little late to update =P I actually find myself updating my Facebook page more regularly, since it's quick n' simple, and can be done through my phone =]. You can actually see my all my sketches I've been doing there: The Art of Sasha Palacio

For a group and website I'm part of, PixelDrip, asked their members to design themselves as a game character for our artist page. The site is still under development, but the blog is active and shows lots of awesome stuff related to games and art. So for my avatar, I chose Ezio from Assassin's Creed II, his costume makes me tingle =P The game is AMAZING, but anyway, I wanted to post it here because I designed it to be a pin-up version of me as Ezio, to kinda sum up my style and what I like to draw =) Enjoy! Oh and did a black version based of the unlockable Black Outfit for Ezio in-game that I love soooooo much.



So here I have my latest addition to the 100 Girls. Better descriptions on my facebook page and on the Girls Drawin' Girls blog. And lately I've been attending Drink and Draw every Thursday night at Casey's bar in LA. It's relaxing and fun, great art and cool people!

26-100 "Myrna" Done for the GDG weekly theme of Mermaids


27-100 "Peggie" Done for the GDG weekly theme of Zombies


28-100 "Nanami" Done for the GDG weekly theme of Japanese Fashion


29-100 "Tsunami" Originally a concept for a Japan inspired piece for an art show, but never used, so I gave her a home in the 100 girls =)


30-100 "Yvette" A piece I did during Drink and Draw at Comic-Con this year.


31-100 "Circe" A piece I did at the Drink and Draw event that happens every Thursday night at Casey's Bar in LA.


32-100 "Sophie" She was going to be a viera from final fantasy tactics, but just became a nude girl =P Another piece done at Drink and Draw.


33-100 "Amelia" my French Maid for this weeks theme. A 10-15 minute sketch in Photoshop. He just wants to cuddle =P


I hope to be more active and post when I have something, that way I don't continue to post large late blog entries... Poor August, didn't stand a chance of being post on...

Update Alert!!!!

I was late to announce it on here, mainly due to the lack of internet the last 2 weeks, but I have my Peaches and Cream piece up at another great Girls Drawin Girls show for the debut of Sugar & Spice book over in Burbank, for more info and to buy some gorgeous work along with my piece, visit http://gdg-sugarspice.blogspot.com/

Oh My! I skipped June all together! Yikes, well, not a lot of art happened, but I did attend E3 and it was goooooooood =P I posted pics up on my Facebook and that folder is public so enjoy: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189781&id=615286945&l=1880c20017

Been updating my sketches too and to lazy and limited to post outside of FB sometimes =P http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=179636&id=615286945&l=48abd190ae

So, I'm camping out at my parents house, with their beautiful internet, and had a chance to scan some old "100 girls in a 100 days" entries. Over at the Girls Drawin Girls blog, they have weekly themes so I've been participating. I also was thinking, as I submit to the Weekly Themes, I might as well give those gals a place in the 100. With that I can finish the 100 in this lifetime and accomplish my New Year's resolution of drawing more =)

Okay, so here's this week's theme, Lolli, who is also girl 25/100:
I was inspired by the summer scene and redhead punky girls =P I've been on a freckles splurge lately! =P

My Salsa Dancer is girl 24/100 and last week's theme at GDG, and I've decided that I'd only count girls not associated with fanart, like my last piece for Daria. That gives my 100 a more original approach and freedom in saleability =)

But here's 2 week's ago's theme, Daria:

Here's girl 23/100, Daniella:
I imagine her with a high pitch voice, like Charlotte from Princess and the Frog.

Girl 22/100, Evelyn:

Girl 21/100, Esperanza:

And that is all for now, until next week maybe, but I am attending Comic-Con this year and will get inspired!!! =) Sorry for the splurge of art, I hadn't had coffee for over a week so this morning I decided to make up for my lack of caffeine by drinking the whole 12 cup pot... You can't imagine the amount of times I had to spell check and reread this post, I keep hitting 3 keys at a time and loosing my train of tho..... oooohhh shiney!

~Sasha Palacio

Show recaps and new Art *u*

So a lot has come about this last month. For starters, the Girls Drawing Girls artbook, with my Peaches and Cream piece, is accepting preorders at $20 for now. Price will go up to $25 soon and the first 100 to preorder get a free print by the cover's artist!!!

PRE-ORDER NOW!!!

As for the Art Show's last month and this month, well, I showed at 3 out of the 4 events, and sold at 1. They were all great shows, awesome and fun in their own rights.

The Monsters of 8-Bit show had great music, not to mention a nice venue. I found out that day that I was going to be the only artist showing, so it was a bit lonely on the art side =P

The UGTL6: 3v3 SFIV Tourney & Pixel Drip Gallery debut show was a awesome Street Fighter tournament and art show, met a lot of talented and genuinely cool cats =P The art was varied and unique enough to stand alone on it's own, so with that in mind, the folks behind the operation want to separate the art show from the tournament, as their own events. Which is an idea I back wholeheartedly! he venue was gorgeous, and fit the event perfectly! I made two new pieces for the show:

"Oh my Morrigan"
"Crimson Viper"
I couldn't attend The Carnival NOir show... was too busy with family and stressed to pack myself up and head to L.A. that night... but I heard it went wonderfully!

The Super Happy Tokyo Love: Akasan's Farewell Party was beyond words awesome!!! I sold 4 out of the 9 pieces I brought that night, and $49 worth of newly made stickers! It was a farewell party to remember and love, we'll miss you Aka-san!!! Only one new piece that night, then just my The Demonesses, Lilith, Azazel, Jezebeth, Pirate Vixen Morgana, and Viera of the Woods.

"Tsuki no Sakura"

I finally got around to finishing the NES winner's piece of a Pin-up Samus:

"Samus Aran"

And that's all for the past, now for the present and the future!!! Well, at the moment I'm working on character designs for an animated series promo, but that's all I can say for now, and I'll update when I freely can with permission. =) I'm also taking commissions, I'm currently working on one of a friend and her daughter. Other that that, just surviving =P Oh yea, never mentioned it, but, I was laid-off from Sunken Media LLC, nothing bad, just this recession is getting to everyone and they couldn't afford me... I'm good though, I feel more motivated than ever before actually, it's funny but awesome!

I believe I've updated everyone (really only my 7 or so watchers =P) of my life, and thank you all for taking a moment to read my blog!!!

The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Frank Frazetta 1928-2010

The great and legendary Frank Frazetta died today, he will be direly missed, as a incredible artist, a genuine man, and creator of amazing fantasy art that most artist can only mimic today!


http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-fantasy-illustrator-\
dies-at-82/?src=mv

http://www.comicsbeat.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-rip/

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/05/frank_frazetta.html


RIP Frank Frazetta 1928-2010

Lots and Lots of Shows, well only 4 =)

So, I'm a little late on introducing one event, because I was sick and all, but tomorrow is my first of 4 events I'll be showing at.

Legends of 8-Bit Rock and Art Show
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110499682294863&index=1
UGTL6: 3v3 SFIV Tourney & Pixel Drip Gallery debut show!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=367318872058&index=1
Carnival NOir!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101401363231713&index=1
Super Happy Tokyo Love: Akasan's Farewell Party
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107812599257040&index=1
http://www.intermixi.com/superhappytokyolove

Peaches and Cream

Girls Drawin' Girls presents Volume III Sugar and Spice.

Peaches and Cream

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Girls Drawin' Girls presents Volume III Sugar and Spice.

Peaches and Cream

For the Girls Drawin' Girls girlsdrawingirls.blogspot.com new art book coming out themed after Desserts. Originally the girl who had Peaches and Creams was unable to finish her piece, and so they gave me her slot, since I was first in line for the wait.

So I immediately Googled the dessert and upon seeing the delicious pictures, I thought of a sexy freckled redhead stripping down to her peaches, and to get into a bowl of cream =P With less than a week to work on it, I'm pretty happy with it.

Photoshop, 10-15hrs

WIPs:
Sketch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sashaart/4449500738/
LineArt: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sashaart/4448722877/
Color Palette: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sashaart/4448723601/

So far so good =)

So both the Bitter/Sweet Valentine Show and Pizza and Chips 2: Chiptune Show have past, and both were AWESOME! Sadly... no pics from either were even taken, by me, but plenty from others =P

Girls Drawin' Girls has posted up a blog specifically for the show, found here: http://gdgbittersweet.blogspot.com/ that way you can see all the wonderful works and possibly buy it! The list of artist can be seen on the right side panel. Here are my two pieces, wish I could've finished it more, but I liked them either way!

"Sweet Red"
"Bitter Blue"

GameMusic4All held an awesome event, I sadly got there too late for most the preformers, but the night was recorded! I met a lot of great people, especially the winners of the Custom Art on NES and SNES. No pics or Video's up yet, but keep checking the GM4A site.

Winners:
Athena (NES) asked for Samus Aran in full body Armour without her helmet on, in a pinup style.
Rodrigo (SNES) asked for the Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Petey Piranha.

Performances by:
EvilWezil ( http://myspace.com/evilwezil )
Wizwars ( http://myspace.com/wizwars )
Nameless ( http://myspace.com/namelesstheemcee )
IllGill ( http://myspace.com/illgill )

More art to come soon, keep checking the Girls Drawin' Girls blog for updates on the 100 girls in 100 days... even though I'm horribly behind =P

Well that's all for now, Thank you for reading and have a great weekend All!

~Sasha Palacio

Upcoming Shows and Art

Wow! It's been a while, but I've also been deathly but happily busy =) With my new job at Sunken Media LLC, Art show with Girls Drawing Girls "Bitter/Sweet, A Valentine's Show", Personalized Art on an NES and an SNES for "Pizza and Chips 2: Chiptune Show", and 100 Girls in 100 days with Girls Drawing Girls. So yea, busy...

We're hitting crunch-time at Sunken Media, but what better time to push your creative self then now, especially with all this beautiful rain!

Girls Drawing Girls presents "Bitter/Sweet, A Valentine's Show"
Game Music 4 All presents "Pizza and Chips 2: Chiptune Show"

And to see my current 100 Girls, check out http://girlsdrawingirls.blogspot.com/search?q=Sasha+Palacio+100 and don't hesitate to go check out the other ladies' great drawings! Here are three of my personal favorites:

The Hive Tarot Themed Art Show

Okidoke, so A LOT has happen since my last blog, but the biggest news is I got a JOB! I now work at Sunken Media LLC and at the moment I wear many hats(various jobs) but I make general art assets. The company is new but growing fast and strong! I really excited and will be busy for a while, as I have been for the last two weeks.

So being quite busy lately has pushed back some personal projects, but I had some time to finish my Tarot piece... very last minute =P I actually finished, printed, framed and delivered my "Two of Swords" piece Friday the night before the show The Hive Tarot Themed Show. I was also to busy to attend the show, but I wish I could've because it sounded like it was going to be great! Will attend before it's over Oct 31st!

Here's my finished "Two of Swords" piece:


Before I started this piece, I thought about the swords. I told myself I wanted to make them look beautiful, but claymores(to me) are so boring and ugly. The straightness of the claymores ruins the composition, shooting the eye flow out the piece. So I thought to use the sword I loved the most, which were Arabian swords(Also Pirate swords), otherwise, Scimitars. From there I followed down theme with a Arabian Nights storybook look. I always wanted to make a Persian/Arabian themed piece so I was very excited. I chose a belly dancer mainly for the detail in their jewelry and their gorgeous figure. I ended up finding out that belly dancers actually have a dance which they move with the scimitars, one balanced on their head and one which they swung around lovely. I could've made this piece more dynamic, like in pose and background, but I always make pieces like that so I mimicked the classic tarot card look were they seem a bit rigid and strong. While designing the piece I noticed she would have to be blindfolded, but I don't like removing eyes off my pieces because I feel the eyes connect people to the artwork. So I made her blind, with a sheer blindfold to continue the effect. The Two of Swords was about decision making, and I felt this was a true test of my ability to choose what was right.

Sorry for the long description, hope you all like! Oh and I have another show coming up, a Halloween Themed show with GirlsDrawinGirls, but will update later!!

~Sasha Palacio

Sexichu T-Shirts and Prints are HERE!!

A lot of you don't know but, Jessica Nigri "Sexy Pikachu Girl" and
Intermixi.com had commissioned me to make a Anime-Themed Piece of
Jessica Nigri in her Sexy Pikachu outfit. Eventually we decided to also
make it a T-shirt for all her f...ans to love and wear. Me and my sister came up with the name "Sexichu" for her outfit, to simplify her title =).

Entire product was designed by me, Sasha Palacio. For the Muse, Jessica Nigri.

Please check the link if you would like to buy a shirt or prints!

http://www.intermixi.com/w/?page_id=601(Scroll all the way down)

Intermixi - intermixi.com
Jessica Nigri - jessienigri.com
Sasha Palacio - sashapalacio.com

Girls of Summer Art Show

So this coming Saturday my art(same as last shows, for now) will be displaying at a new Art Show at Meltdown Comics with the Girls Drawin Girls community. Great art, comics, drinks, and creative people! Come on by More info here:



Girls of Summer: Meltdown Gallery presents “Girls Drawin Girls”

Opening reception: Saturday, August 15th 8pm- 11pm

Closing reception: Sunday, August 30th 7pm- 9pm

On View August 15th through August 30th 2009
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm

Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Meltdown Gallery announces the first group show featuring the all girls group “Girls Drawin’ Girls,” a collective of women animators and industry professionals specializing in pin-up art.

Refreshments compliments of Asahi Beer and Tibetan Tea.
More Info Here: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/2009/07/31/meltdown-and-gdg-present-girls-of-summer-art-show/ http://girlsdrawingirls.blogspot.com/2009/08/meltdown-gallery-presents-girls-drawin.html

Various Artworks by: Melody Severns, Anne Walker, Daisy Church, Nicole Filiatrault, Natalie Repp-Zigal, Danni Shinya Luo, Jamaica Dyer, Mary Bellamy, Brittney Lee, Karen Carnegie Johnson, Kelly Matten, Lissa Treiman, Arica Houy, Liz Climo, Lena Podesta, Fitzy J. Fitzmaurice, Sherry De Lorme, Sasha Palacio, Karen Krajenbrink, Alina Chau and much more!!

Also I've been working on a bunch of side projects, one in particular is for Jessica Nigri, more commonly known as the Sexy Pikachu from Comic-Con 09. Not sure if I can post it up yet, so gonna put up a sorta thumbnail


And the Lanaca Gallery Show went wonderfully, I didn't sale anything, but it was loads of fun and I met lots of new friends/fellow artist. Hope to see you at The Meltdown "Girls of Summer" Gallery Opening this Saturday!!

My 2nd Art Show Fri July 17th

So a lot has happened since my last blog, but let me tell you about the upcoming group art show I'll be attending. It'll have plenty of other artist expressing various styles of art.

The show last from July 17th - 29th(Thu-Sat 10am-9pm), but the Opening reception is July 17th from 6pm-9pm. It'll be at the:

Lanaca Gallery
1827 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

The Opening Reception will be the first debut of all the artwork and you'll be able to meet some of the artist while you freely drink and snack away. The Lanaca Gallery located on the ground floor of a beautifully restored 1930s Art Deco building that is just South of the Staples Center and next to the LA Mart. Its a great location and not as far as my last show.

Parking is metered until 6pm on which it is then free, but please do keep an eye out for signs. No fee to enter, so come at your free will and as I said earlier, enjoy the free snacks and wine.

Here are the new flyers for the show, I'll have them printed and out on Monday.


As for Anime Expo, I'll update later when I get the photos up and such. AX was a little sucky this year, less anime-goers(More curious locals) and not so many interesting activities/events to do and watch. I really wish they'd set back up in Anaheim, it was the perfect location.

I've been job hunting, desiging Manga logos and T-Shirts for the past month. Here is something I've been working on, her name is Haiku, she's been around awhile, but this pic was done for a t-shirt for Intermixi.com, they're selling a version of her there, blue and red.



Well, that's all for now, will update as it come s to me. Thank you for reading!

Art Show Aftermath

**EDIT**: BTW Went to an Awesome Burlesque show May 9th themed after Video Game Girls!! Next one p June 3rd at the Bordello in LA. I have the pics up Here Some not for a younger market, therefore I linked it instead =P It was the Video Game Girls Burlesque Show
Video up at G4 **

Sure its been a week, but I've been busy God Dammit!! =P Anyway, here are some snaps of the show, it went really well, maybe not by "art show" standards but I had a load of fun and it was exciting and I met a lot of great artist! I only sold one piece, and to my Dad... I was very happy but I told him "DAD!! I already get money from you ><" I think he liked it because it reminded him of Hellboy, which hes a huge fan of.

Having my family and my Diego there was one of the reasons it was fun, the art was exciting. Here is string of photos from the show, with descriptions underneath.


They are the wonderful couple who helped me frame my works the same day as the show!! I'm extremely grateful to them and their wonderful framing perfection!! I recommend them Highly! More info about them in Valencia, CA here


My display area, better pics taken by my sister, but she has those =P


The Artist next to me, Tom Cruz, he was a very intellectual guy.


She had great works, very beautiful detail. Here's her site/


Dolce was my favorite! She also had a great personality, Gamer and Comic lover as well!


Gaia had amazing precision in her works, all traditional and great humor. The right ones my fav.


Cheryl(One to the right) was a incredible Travel Photographer, something I deathly would love to be!

Some of the cool bands who played:
I wish I could link to them but I didn't get there card... maybe on the LBE Website.

There was another artist there but we failed to take a photo... She had some awesome gothic/adoreble works! http://www.linkedin.com/in/aryart

For more photos, not much but more: LBE Album