Site Header

Shop
DreamUp AI ArtDreamUp
JoinLog In
Upgrade to Core

50% off for a limited time!

Get Core
Theme
Help Center
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
DeviantArt - Homepage
DeviantArt FacebookDeviantArt XDeviantArt Instagram
AboutContactCore MembershipSell Your Art
DevelopersAdvertiseCareersHelp Center
Terms of ServiceCopyright PolicyPrivacy PolicyEtiquette
Watch Team and join our Community Group for the latest updates and activities.
Join Community
©2026 DeviantArt
All rights reserved
Lady of December ComparisonAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Lady-of-December-Comparison-359050683AngelaSasser

Deviation Actions

AngelaSasser's avatar

Lady of December Comparison

By
AngelaSasser
Published: Mar 12, 2013
1.4K Views

Description

NEW version on the left, ye OLDE version on the right.

I realized after finishing this painting in a big rush before Christmas that I was unsatisfied with it. I had about two weeks to work on it and in the end it just felt 'dead' to me. I completely repainted the image only to have the file get corrupted, then found myself having to completely re-paint it one more time!

I'm very pleased with the results after all is said and done! I think I've managed to bring a stronger silhouette to the figure with a stronger sense of lighting and mood, overall. I colorized the lines of the windows so that it would stop fighting for focus with the figure's face, along with many other minor, yet important tweaks. I also did more careful consideration of how to balance the colors in this image by using the Color Wizard to figure out a proper color scheme for this painting, since I felt the colors got away from me in the end, which contributed to the 'deadness' and everything fighting for focus.

I imagine all the wonderful things I'm learning about composition and focus in my Painting Drama class are starting to rub off! Sometimes less is more, when it comes to details in a painting. Thanks to all the students who helped me with their critiques during the live session. It really, really helped me out!

You can see the final painting here:
Image size
674x800px 232.68 KB
© 2013 - 2026 AngelaSasser
Comments3
anonymous's avatar
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
MrsNox's avatar
MrsNox
Aug 17, 2013
The colours are much more refined in the new version, awesome work!
More by AngelaSasser
Ang's 2025 Summary of Art AngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Ang-s-2025-Summary-of-Art-1282072677AngelaSasser
Dance of ChainsAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Dance-of-Chains-14411063AngelaSasser
ESS 2025 - Desert Fang Grim Devil LoinessAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/ESS-2025-Desert-Fang-Grim-Devil-Loiness-1284128331AngelaSasser
Cassiel's Servant - Cassiline Joscelin SketchesAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Cassiel-s-Servant-Cassiline-Joscelin-Sketches-1093316895AngelaSasser
Exalted-Art-Challenge-2025-PortraitAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Exalted-Art-Challenge-2025-Portrait-1247022441AngelaSasser
The Mirror CatAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/The-Mirror-Cat-346983035AngelaSasser
Art VS Artist 2025AngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Art-VS-Artist-2025-1266084502AngelaSasser
JAN 2026 Wingspan AuctionAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/JAN-2026-Wingspan-Auction-1287161735AngelaSasser
Summary of Art Blank TemplateAngelaSasser on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/angelasasser/art/Summary-of-Art-Blank-Template-653763523AngelaSasser
Promoted Deviations
S
Literature

Supporting Me Chapter Twenty-Three

Chapter Twenty-Three: “Through Trial, We Find the Strength We Need” —----- —------------- For Sage (or her proxy at least), maintaining control over the Black Comet’s shifting halls, doors and rooms was gradually becoming more of a struggle. In the twisted space of the hivemind, she could feel something searching for her. She was forced to divert resources to keep herself hidden, all while keeping thousands of Black Arms crippled in pain and fighting the Comet for control. For Shadow, Omega and Team Sonic’s part, they were tearing hell through the Black Comet. Several squads of Dark Arms set up defensive checkpoints to stop them, but the combined might of Omega and the four Mobians rolled over them in a matter of moments every time. Their fighting fervor was sharpened by a hasty desperation. Though Shadow, Knuckles and Omega were the closest with Rouge, it was personal for Sonic and Tails as well. All of them raced to save the world’s greatest treasure huntress, their
T
Literature

Transformers Overdrive Ch: 4 Searching in the Dark

Transformers Overdrive Chapter: 4 Searching in the Dark by Thomas A Sagaser As Capt. Beta followed Alpha Trion back to her ship. She was overwhelmed by the shocking information she had just received. The idea that the Cybertronian High Council could commit such a heinous act of framing an innocent Cybertronian was bad enough. But the thought that they would take the planet's most valuable resources and escape into space was beyond understanding. No matter how hard she tried, the details kept getting stuck in an endless loop in her central processor. She was suddenly caught off guard when Alpha Trion held out his hand to stop her. She looked around and realized she was about to step on the severed arm of a Cybertronian just a few feet away, leaking energon and other fluids that had caught fire. A Mini-Con field medic rushed over, stamped out the flames, and then retrieved the arm. At this moment, Capt. Beta looked around the Autobot and Decepticon battle lines, filled with mortar
L
Literature

Laughing In The Bright Air

The sparrows softy chirp her awake. Like little feathered warriors, they land on the windowsill and chirp her awake. In bright air, the sparrows chirped, pretending to carry souls across rivers, pretending to bear messages to the dreaming world and back.  Even on the worst days, their voices are always the first to greet her, scouting her from sleep to stirring alertness. For they are her flock.      Well, more exactly: For they are my  flock. Here they are: flying through warm cascades of sunlight, as if sunlight could be a waterfall.  Happy valkyries sailing to and from my windowsill. Because I love and protect them. Because they love and protect me. I groan, my dark hair billowing outward as I rise and push aside my blankets. I come to the farmhouse window, freeing the window’s brass hook latch, pushing
Suggested Deviants
PhantomShadow051
S
Literature

Sonamy: Part 1 - Chapter 3

Cream's heart jumped, as she turned her attention to Shadow, who was now sitting beside her.  Immediately, she began wiping her eyes clear of tears."Shadow," she yelped, "Goodness, you scared the living daylights out of me!  I didn't expect to see you here!"Shadow rolled his eyes.  "I couldn't help but hear you crying as I came past, so I asked if everything was alright."Cream smiled weakly and whispered, "It's nothing really.  Thanks for your concern, but you wouldn't understand."Shadow could tell that she was lying.  A part of him kept screaming to get up and leave, but another part of him, which he knew was from Omega, told him to stay....
S
Literature

Sonamy: Part 1 - Chapter 30

       Sonic and Amy froze, as they stared into each other's eyes.  They weren't frozen in fear, or in worry, but rather, surprise.  Amy didn't expect Sonic to be sitting in the seat across from her, mainly because her thoughts kept dwelling on the idea of Shadow being there.  Even though Sonic suspected something was up, when he looked at Amy, his impulses didn't tell him to runaway or anything.  He remained calm, collect and content, even though his heart rate, much like hers, was through the roof.        "Sonic?" she asked, as she gazed into his jade green eyes.  It felt as if time itself had stopped, and all that was there was the blue...
S
Literature

Sonamy: Part 1 - Chapter 20

       The inside of Twinkle Park was truly a sight to behold.  There were many rides all over the place with many multicolored lights.  Since the night was crystal clear, they had the top of the amusement park open, allowing the starry sky to shine in all over the park.  There were all different kinds of rides, from roller coasters and Ferris Wheels to mini games where you can win various kinds of prizes.  There were many concession stands all over the place, in case the visitors got hungry or thirsty during their time there.  It housed many different kinds of attractions that it was almost hard to believe that it was all concealed within...
xXSk8terVampireXx
S
Literature

Shadouge child3 Danger

                         Now, Dark, the son of Shadow and Rouge was 9 years old, and Rose, daughter of Shadow and Rouge was 8. Dark was a bit of a coward, and afraid of his little sister. Rose, however, was aggresive and tough, and brave. Rose always messed with Dark, as if he were her little brother. Rose was a lot more mature and stronger than Dark too. Dark acted 7 and Rose acted 13. Shadow and Rouge couldn't believe how fast they grew. Shadow didn't want anymore kids, but as for Rouge, she wanted another child.....but she was afraid. Afraid of WHAT you ask? Well shut up and I'll tell you. after Rose was born, Shadow has been more aggre...
S
Literature

Shadouge child2 chap1 Thinking

             One day, in Shadow's living room, he was watching T.V. while Rouge was feeding their 1 year old son. Rouge looked at Shadow. It seemed like he was thinking deeply about something. Then he looked at a picture of Maria for a long time. A tear slid down his cheek. "Mommy" Dark said. "Daddy crying." He got out of Rouge's lap and hopped onto Shadow's. "Pwease don't cry daddy." Shadow petted his son's soft quills. "Erm, Dark..." Rouge said. Dark looked at Rouge. "Why don't you play in your room for a while?" Rouge asked. "Ok mommy." Dark replied. He waddled to his room and closed the door. "What's wrong Shadow?" Asked Rouge with con...
S
Literature

Shadouge child3 chap3The Truth

                             Chills rolled down Dark and Rose's backs. They shivered. ".....Now, tell me, Rouge.....did you REALLY think I would kill anyone...?" Shadow threatened. "Um......well...." Rouge paused. She was horrified of what Shadow would do to her if she said yes. She sucked it up, and just decided to tell the truth. "....Yes..." She said nerviously. Rouge, Dark, and Rose were all expecting Shadow to do something. But he didn't. Shadow sighed. He turned around, and put the gun on the night stand, and sat next to her. Dark and Rose were confused, but Rouge was confused most of all, yet relieved at the same time. Shadow hung h...
frycooklovergirl
1000011649
Ultra fry cook game lover
Boosted
Get access to everything from discord server to comics, animations, sfm projects, and so much more when u subscribe to this tier I consider subscribing to this tier for the best experience ever u get to commission 4 drawings from me and one animation drawing for free when u subscribe to this tier.
$35/month
Subscribe
Suggested Collections
Alucard x Reader
A
Literature

Alucard x Reader ~ a disappointment

"You're just like the rest...A disappointment."His words stung at your heart, your knee's growing weak, your vision blurry and your cheeks puffed and red from your salty tears falling down on them."Alucard..." You're voice was shaky, your hands reaching up to touch them before they were brutally smacked away."I hate you, get out of my sight."Your mouth opened slightly in a small gasp, your heart slowly breaking into pieces.He was the one person who you never wanted to disappoint, the one who you wanted to hold and cherish for all eternity."Alu..." You called him by the nickname you had given him all those years ago as he turned his back to...
R
Literature

Reply To Me (Alucard x Reader) Chapter 11

Before I could blink I was picked up by my shoulders and pinned against the window with my feet dangling a foot off the floor and being violently kissed by some strange man who took me by surprise in my hotel room, half a world away from my home. Just before I had the time to react everything started picking up speed and happened rapid secession.   There was a knock on the door, the man answered it, and Gilbert threw himself at the man, successfully knocking him to the ground and runs to me. I had fallen to the ground and was looking stunned and, I would imagine, scared out of my wits. I couldn’t hear anything going on. Next the man latche...
R
Literature

Reply To Me (Alucard x Reader) Chapter 10

Gilbert and I had managed to explore the majority of London before I had a moment to realize that night had fallen. Being entirely exhausted I requested him to take me to my hotel so I could go ahead and catch up on lost sleep. After what I told him about my ‘friend’ he was uncomfortable with letting me stay in my room all alone.“I just think it would be safer for me to stay with you the night. You know, just in case your friend shows up and tries something. You’ve never met the guy so how do you know he won’t try anything…uncomfortable?” “How do I know you’re not trying the same thing?” Needless to say that’s where the conversation ended ...
Pokemon Little Mermaid
P
Literature

Pokemon: The Little Mermaid Fanmake Chapter 9

With Oleana's destruction, all of the kelp creatures in her lair began to return to their normal forms as merpeople.The trident fell to the bottom of the sea where King Drayden stood and he too is changed back to normal. Just then, Serena swam up to him and hugged him around the neck.Serena: (weeps) Oh, daddy! (sniffles) Daddy, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. And I didn't mean it when I said I hated you...King Drayden: (returns the hug) Shh. It's alright, sweetheart. It's alright.Then breaking away the hug, Serena looked up to the surface of the sea, looking very sad.Next morning, Serena watched Ash and his Pokémon from a rock. Be...
P
Literature

Pokemon: The Little Mermaid Fanmake Chapter 8

Up on the surface, Prince Ash was rowing on a lifeboat, with Pikachu accompanying him.Jacob: Ash! What're ye doin', laddie?!Ash: Jake, I lost her once. I'm not gonna lose her again!Gladion: But Ash...!Voice: That's enough.Everyone turned to Queen Delia. Though she was concerned, she smiled, especially after seeing her son being so brave.Sally: Your Majesty?Queen Delia: Let him go. My son has made his decision.Grand Duchess Lusamine: I'm with the Queen on this one. It's obvious the Prince likes her in spite of the fact that she's a mermaid.Counselor Oak: And I agree. And... I know his father would've done the same thing.Queen Delia: That he...
P
Literature

Pokemon: The Little Mermaid Fanmake Chapter 7

It was the morning of the 3rd, and last, day of Serena being human. Scuttle was flying... Straight toward Serena's window.Scuttle: Serena! Serena, wake up! Wake up! I just heard the news. Congratulations, kiddo, we did it!Serena awoke unaware of what Scuttle was talking about.Serena: (groans, thinks) What's going on? Sebastian woke up as well, not feeling in the mood for Scuttle right now.Sebastian: (yawns) What is dis bird-brain babbling about?Scuttle: Right. As if you two didn't know... The whole town's buzzin' about the prince gettin' himself hitched this afternoon!Serena and Sebastian still had no idea what he was talking about.Scuttl...
Writings
T
Literature

The Fairy Suitor

Each day, a fair young maiden A blacksmith’s comely daughter Was sent out to a forest stream To fill a pitcher with water Water lapping at her feet Sunshine on her tresses Weeds and reeds along the brook Tugging at her dresses Time and time again she’d stay Longer than she needed The warnings that her father gave Never had she heeded “Linger not beside the brook, For the folk who live there Would surely take you far away Without a second care.” The maid she didn’t listen, She liked it by the stream Where she watched the sunlight glisten As gold was wont to gleam There down by the stream there lived A member of the fairies The sort of whom a prudent maid Would do well to be wary Each day he watched her Coming to the stream Sighing and meandering In an absent dream He thought she was the loveliest Among the human folk So, he resolved to court her And take her for his own One day when she came fetching Before her he appeared He tried to reassure her That he need not be feared He
X
Literature

XXII. Marrow-fed Fire

Eira bent to remove her shoes. She cut down Alaric’s hanging corpse, then she began to dance. She sang the song to rouse the dead, and quickly, Alaric’s body rose like a puppet on a string. As Eira danced around the clearing, she beckoned the corpse to follow suit. It did, a gruesome sight with its purple face still dressed in priestly garb. Eira giggled, and sang on as she twirled around the fire. As we dance around this fire Let this be a funeral pyre For the mother who died for me For the life that was not to be For all the lives my father stole For every act that damned his soul For deeds from which he can’t atone I offer up his flesh and bone! At these words, the corpse danced straight into the blazing fire, and immediately caught alight. It twisted and flailed in the flames, but did not move from them. As Eira watched, the flames consumed the corpse, reducing it to ash and bone fragments. She stopped dancing then, and threw dirt over the fire, dousing it. No one would find
X
Literature

XIV. Blood in Braille

Early the next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Alaric went to visit Gwen one final time. For her impending execution, he wore white robes to show his purity and holiness. The irony made him chuckle as he unlocked the shed. Inside, he found Gwen slumped against the wall, sound asleep, with a faint smile on her face. Perhaps she was dreaming of more pleasant times. Then he noticed that she wasn’t holding the baby in her arms, as she usually was. He looked around. The shed was small, with no place to hide anything, even something as small as an infant. Where was the baby? The door had been locked, and he had the only key. Where could it have gotten to? He reached down and grasped Gwen’s shoulder, roughly shaking her awake. She opened her eyes and shook her head, before looking up at him inquisitively. “Where’s the baby?” Gwen blinked, then looked around, as if expecting to see it somewhere. When she didn’t, she grinned. How dare she. Alaric grabbed her other shoulder and shook