SMASH OR PASS: Biblical Angels: Cherubim & Seraphim, Abrahamic Religions
[Art credit, left: unknown, please let us know] [art credit, right; peregapsinar on deviantART]
Note from Mod Ghoul: Yall I learned a bit searching for credits for this one. SO. Cherubs were described to have 4 faces; a man, an ox, an eagle, and a lion. Straight legs but feet with hooves like a bull.
Seraphim were six-wings - 2 to cover their eyes (Im assuming the "face" eyes, given there's supposed to be a bunch on the wings??), two to cover their body, and two for flight. Like I knew the 6 wings thing but didn't realize there was like. Reason/logic lol
Anyways. thought that was neat and wanted to share. Esp the Cherub stuff. Wild.
Please reblog for greater sample size, as per usual!
So I've been sort of in a rut lately uh--
and when that happens I know I need to stop every bigger project and just draw whatever random thing I most feel like.
this is my equivalent of doodling monsters on my math homework
but its angels
"The Other Holy War"
gouache on arches paper
60 x 40 cm
very happy to finally be able to share what is now my largest illustration to this day with you all.
This illustration was commissioned for the cover of the upcoming TTRPG "Let Us Build a Tower", an incredibly ambitious project with over 100 illustrations by an array of incredibly talented artists, for which the preview is now live on Kickstarter, make sure to bookmark it so you don't miss the launch ;)
right now you can also find the full resolution file of this painting, along with the thumbnail sketch and charcoal value study (which will remain Patreon exclusive) on my Patreon, so make sure to check that out too!
4 And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.
5 Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance;
All my planned Pride Angels for this year's upcoming pin campaign. I will spend the next few months leading up to the campaign polishing these designs, adding shading and so on. Minor edits to be expected. Subscribe to the pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign is live!
Since the polls were close on a few designs, the following alternate designs will be made available as well.
Below the cut is the list of flags and FAQ.
Here are all the flags.
Abrosexual
Achillean
Agender
Ally
Aroace
Aromantic
Asexual
Bigender
Bisexual
Cupioromantic
Cupiosexual
Demiboy
Demigender
Demigirl
Demiromantic
Demisexual
Diamoric
Gay
Genderfae
Genderfaun
Genderfluid
Genderflux
Genderqueer
Intersex
Lesbian
Lithosexual
Neptunic
Nonbinary
Omnisexual
Pangender
Pansexual
Polyamorous
Polysexual
Queer
Queerplatonic
Questioning
Rainbow/Progress Pride
Sapphic
Toric
Transgender
Trixic
Uranic
Voidpunk
Pride Angels FAQ
What is Pride Angels?
It is my series of angel designs in the colors of different Pride flags. I am planning to make the Pride Angels into stickers, pins, keychains, patches, and lanyards. The campaign is planned for June 2024, after Angelology IV. You can follow the pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign launches.
Can you draw X for the Pride Angels series?
Before inquiring, please check that your request is not already complete! I am not taking requests for any new flags at this time, but read on for how you can request a Pride Angel during the pin campaign. After I complete this series this year, I am not planning to make any more Pride Angels.
About the Pride Angels design request pledge tier:
If you would like to request a Pride Angel, I will have a pledge tier available in the pin campaign to pay to request one. Outside these pledge tiers I will not be accepting any requests. Please save your requests for the pin campaign!
If you nab one of the design request pledges, you can request a flag and optionally suggest a theme or inspiration. If I shared a design you liked that I ended up not going with, you could request that too.
Where can I find the 2022 Pride Angels merch?
Most of the past Pride Angels have been discontinued in my main shops, but you can still find them as pins, stickers, keychains, and patches with my stockists.
I liked an old design better. Will the old designs be available during the campaign?
Depending on order quantity I will make the 2022 Pride Angels available as stickers, keychains, pins, and patches. If they don’t meet the order threshold they will not be funded.
Can I draw a Pride Angel too?
Of course, I don’t own angels or Pride flags! If I inspired you I would love to be tagged to see and share your design.
Just made this super fun batch of pins and pendants featuring doll eyes, dental caps, sea urchin spines, snake bones, jewel beetle shells, fossils, and more! Haven't listed any of these yet as of posting (11/2/2023) so message me if you want to call dibs on any of them.
Seraphiel & Anselm are launching on November 15th! Early birds can snag a set of these "biblically accurate" angel & demon plushies at discount pricing–only 30 slots at this tier!
These plush are super soft and cute! They are perfect to addition to your creepy cute plushie collection! 😇😈
Check out the Plush Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eyewhiskers/be-not-afraid-angel-and-demon-plush-set
Be Not Afraid Webcomic: https://tapas.io/series/Be-Not-Afraid/info