My mom has passed away

She passed away from heart failure. It was so sudden and shocking, she was recovering fast from her heart attack, but in the last two days she was feeling very weak. I got the call from the nurse, the paramedics tried everything, but nothing worked. I am sure she is in heaven by the side of the Lord, reunited with her loved ones who passed away long time ago. I am sure she is relieved from all the illness and all she had to suffer through all this time. She was a very caring and loving mother, she took wonderful care of her husband and daughter. Thank you, friends and family for your support. I am taking it one day at a time, and creating some watercolored art, it always soothes my soul in difficult times.

Update on mom

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know my mom is getting better slowly. She is off the ventilator, breathing on her own and she can eat and talk again. She is at a rehab center, learning to walk and do things by herself now. It is a slow recovery but she is improving day by day. I want to thank all my family and friends for your support and prayers, they are very much appreciated. I am slowly getting back into creating art, most of my time has been spent visiting mom, everyday. Good thing is, I can always take my work with me. Here is my newest aceo painting, wishing everyone a happy valentine's day!

Please pray for my mom

She suffered a heart attack. She is making a slow recovery at the hospital. It happened very suddenly, thank God we got her into the emergency room just in time. She is on a ventilator right now, her heart and lungs are weak, and we are waiting and praying for her to recover soon. Thank you to all of my family members and friends for your support. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your prayers. Please keep on praying for her recovery. Bless you all for being so wonderful. I won't be creating any art until she gets better. All my time is going into taking care of her, making sure everything is ok. Make sure you tell your loved ones how much you love them every chance you can. Let them know how much you care for them. ~Elisa.

A surprise from Elfwood!

Hi everyone! I got an email from Thomas, saying that I made it as the member of the day at Elfwood! Thank you so much, Thomas! What a surprise! I must say I am Honored! You can check it out at: Elfwood.com This wonderful website showcases some of the most beautiful and amazing fantasy art I have seen on the net. You can see my page there at: http://sofianime.elfwood.com/ Wishing everyone a merry xmas and a happy new year! I am taking a break from painting! I will be socializing with friends for a while now! See you all soon! ~Elisa :)

New Bettie Page art!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to show you all my newest Bettie Page art. You can see it http://www.sofianime.com/bettieart.html I just found out yesterday after finishing up the illustrations that she passed away a few days ago. I have been saddened by the news. She has been an amazing inspiration in my life and my art. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Her memory will always be alive in all of us who loved her. To me, she will be forever the queen of pin up. I will be taking a break for the holdays, I have been creating art nonstop for the last month. ~Elisa.

New Bellydancer Mermaid 2 prints now available!

Great news! I am thrilled to announce that at the requests of fans, my Bellydancer mermaid 2 illustration is now available as 8x10 and 11x14 inch gorgeous, colorful prints! To purchase the 8x10 inch print:

To purchase the 11x14 inch print:

She is also available as a 4x6 inch print:

Mermaid Mother and Daughter Hugs is also available as a limited edition ACEO print, 4x6, 8x10 and 11x14 inch prints:

Other available sizes

Limited Ed ACEO $10.00 4x6 inch print $7.00 8x10 inch print $20.00 11x14 inch print $30.00

The copyright notice and text will not show up on the actual print, and as always, I will be sending you a surprise gift with your order. Thank you so much for your support! Many blessings for all of you and have a great day! ~Elisa :) www.sofianime.com

Update, mermaid art sneak preview and radio shows

Hi everyone! Yes, I have been away, working on illustrations and some 3d models too. My old mouse is broken so I am using my wacom tablet and cordless mouse all the time. I love this tablet, it saves my hand from having carpal tunnel problems, plus it is so comfortable to work with! I just downloaded the newest version of winamp. I am enjoying a lot of my favorite techno and videogame and anime songs as I work. For all the fans who asked by email, I love listening to techno music while I work, mailnly of DJ Sasha, Paul Van Dyk and the Namco sound team. You guys are amazing! One of these days I will collect every album and track you create! :) I also love good videogame and anime music. When I am not listening to music, I listen to my favorite talk shows:
thedrpatshow.com which keeps me in a positive mood all day while I work on illustrations and creating art nonstop, plus I love learning new things while i work. I can multitask. :)
Newsforthesoul.com I have been listening to Nicole for over six years. I love the guests and the paranormal stuff. Very interesting shows!
Thewonders.com This show is great for all of you who always wanted to know who you really are, and try to find answers to difficult and interesting questions. To my new fans, hello! It is very nice to meet you all :). To those who like to learn to draw from my art, thank you so much for your messages! I am so proud of you! Keep on drawing! Draw the things that bring you joy! Keep practicing so you can become your best! Here is a sneak preview of what I am working on now:
New Egyptian Cobra Queen:
In the inking stages. It was inked with koh-I-noor inking pens on bristol board, 14 by 17 inches in size. It is my new work in progress.
Kimono girl:
I had an idea for a cute girl dressed in a lovely kimono, full with flowers and beautiful designs. I imagine her kimono to be filled with beautiful colors. This one is also a work in progress.
New prints!
The Belly Dancer Mermaid 2: Dance of the seven veils and Mermaid Mom Hugs are now available as 8x10 inch and 11x14 gorgeous colorful prints at: sexymermaid.etsy.com
Well, I must get back to work. And back to listening to my favorite music! I can never have enough techno music in my life. :) Have a great day, and many blessings, everyone! I will see you all soon!
~Elisa :)