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Hey guys! This is the first mini challenge for Love-a-thon and it’s all about mixing and matching your other hobbies/passions/interests/talents that are non-bookish and mixing it with the bookish. So I thought that I’d do that by showing off some fanart!

I’ve always loved three things my whole life: reading, writing, and art. I even minored in art in college, if that’s any indication (also because they didn’t offer it as a major). I prefer traditional art styles (aka drawing by hand with paper and pencil) but I also dabble in digital art. I have my own style, and that’s really all that matters, right?

You can view most or all of these works on my deviantART page.

So here’s some fanart of characters from various books:

Akiva & Kaoru from Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor

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Grendel from Beowulf

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I actually did this one for extra credit for a class I took in college.

The Green Knight from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

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I actually did this one, too, for extra credit in a class I took in college.

Celaena Sardothian from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

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And there you have it! Some of my fanart pieces from various books. I’ll most likely do more fanart in the future so if you’re interested in seeing them when I do that, let me know!

What are some of your hobbies/interests/talents/etc that correspond to your love of books? Share with me photos, blog posts, or whatever else you have so I can check them out, too!

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24 responses to “Love-a-thon Mini Challenge #1: Mix & Match”

  1. Hazel @ Stay Bookish Avatar

    Seriously this is awesome! Love how cute Celaena is! I wish I could do digital art. ❤ Thanks for joining Loveathon, btw! We're so happy to have you!

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Thank you! c: I actually drew her at an angle, so when I looked at my finish product I was like, “….what happened?” xD She got stretched out from what I thought I was doing!

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  2. Angela @ Angela's Library Avatar
    Angela @ Angela’s Library

    This is so cool, Rayna! I’m so envious of people with artistic abilities; if my life depended on my ability to produce a work of art, I’d be dead, no ifs, ands, or buts. The hardest class I took in college was an Intro to Ceramics course, if that gives you any indication of my (lack of) skills. 🙂

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Hahah, thanks! Art takes practice and time, so don’t get yourself down about it! But I will say that 3D art, like ceramics, is tough for me, too!

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  3. lavinyaapash Avatar
    lavinyaapash

    They are so good. I envy you!!!

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Aww, thank you! c:

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  4. Stephanie @ My Bookish Itinerary Avatar

    I love your fanart! You are so talented! I can barely draw a stick figure. I especially love your drawings for Daughter of Smoke and Bone! So awesome. Love it!
    Stephanie @ My Bookish Itinerary

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Thank you so much! c: Nah, it takes practice! Your stick figures can be awesome.

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  6. Alexa S. (@alexalovesbooks) Avatar

    Celaena is so adorable! And you’re so talented. I wish I were blessed with artistic skills, but alas, I am going to have to settle for fangirling over talented illustrators like you 🙂

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Haha, aww, thanks! c:

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  7. Becca@The Bookkeeper's Apprentice Avatar

    Those are amazing! You’re really talented!

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Thank you! c:

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  8. bookstacksamber Avatar

    Love this! I’m so envious of people who can draw 🙂 I’ll stick to coloring in the lines of my coloring books lol.

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Those adult coloring books are pretty epic, though. Coloring forever!

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  9. Inah @ The Bibliophile Confessions Avatar

    OMG CELAENA IS SO CUTE! I wish I knew how to draw really good! Love your fanarts! ❤

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Haha, thank you!

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  10. Annika Avatar

    Wow, Rayna! As someone who used to draw but can now only do stick figures: This is AWESOME and I’m slightly jealous 😉 Maybe I need me some of those adult colouring books.

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Haha, thanks! Adult coloring books seem so cool – I should get them too!

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  12. Lauren | Bookmark Lit Avatar

    This is really cool! Honestly I’ve never looked into fanart too much, but it seems like it could be a lot of fun.

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    1. Rayna Avatar

      Thank you! And it is because you can put your own spin on the characters based off of descriptions.

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