Cats – Aspasía S. Bissas

26/11/202226/11/2022

Vampires in Art

“The Vampire II” by Edvard Munch

Given the fear of (and fascination with) vampires that humans have had since pretty much all of recorded history, it’s no real surprise that they’ve featured in art, along with literature, film, and music. While most of us are familiar with the pop culture images of vampires, I think many are far less so with the depictions in fine art. Here are a few examples of vampires in art– enjoy…

“The Vampire” by Phillip Burne-Jones

"Vampires in Art", blog post by Aspasia S. Bissas, aspasiasbissas.com, art. painting, classical art, vampire, vampires, The Vampire by Phillip Burne-Jones — The Vampire by Philip Burne-Jones, 1897 (By Philip Burne-Jones – [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79637054)

I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of the artist with a cat:

"Vampires in Art", blog post by Aspasia S. Bissas, aspasiasbissas.com, art. painting, classical art, vampire, vampires, Phillip Burne-Jones with a cat

Okay, back to the vampires…

“Lamia” by John William Waterhouse

“Le Vampire” by R. de Moraine

“Vampire Woman” by Michael MacNeill

"Vampires in Art", blog post by Aspasia S. Bissas, aspasiasbissas.com, art. painting, classical art, vampire, vampires, Vampire Woman by Michael MacNeill — Vampire Woman by Michael MacNeill (2013)

“The Kiss” by Ambrogio Alciat

In early vampire mythology, one of the ways vampires would kill their victims would be to sit on them and crush them or steal their breath. There’s a fair bit of overlap in the mythologies of vampires, nightmares, and incubi/succubi.

“The Nightmare” by Henry Fuseli

What’s your favourite work of vampire-themed art? Share in the comments…

Can’t get enough vampires? Download my books now…

Aspasia S. Bissas books: Love Lies Bleeding, Blood Magic, Tooth & Claw, book, books, free book, free books, freebies, freebie, free ebook, free ebooks, vampire, vampires, dark fantasy, dark romance, historical fiction, gothic fiction, gothic fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal, supernatural, horror, dark reads, indie author, indie fiction, strong female protagonist, aspasiasbissas.com

Love Lies Bleeding: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Amazon
FREE Blood Magic: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books
FREE Tooth & Claw: Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books

If you prefer paperback, use this link to order Love Lies Bleeding from Bookshop – a portion of each sale goes directly to independent bookstores, as well as to myself. Thank you for supporting indie! ♥

Cheers,

Aspasía S. Bissas

19/11/202219/11/2022

Give from Your Heart (Vampire Approved)

Considering how much of it exists in the world, it’s surprising (or maybe not) that blood banks are perpetually short of their key product. Blood and blood components are needed to help people with various medical conditions (including those with blood cancers), for surgery, and for emergency situations, like during childbirth or after a car accident. When there isn’t enough blood to go around, the consequences are devastating. So today’s post is to ask you to please consider donating blood, if you can. You’ll be rewarded with the warm sense of having done some good in the world (and a cookie).

By the way, Giving Tuesday is coming up– donating blood is a great way to do good. Your local vampires would approve 🧛

For more information on donating blood:

Canadian Blood Services: https://www.blood.ca/en

Société canadienne du sang: https://www.blood.ca/fr

American Red Cross: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

NHS Blood Services: https://www.blood.co.uk/

If your local agency isn’t listed, try doing an online search for blood services in your country/region.

(By the way, veterinary clinics need blood too. Find out more here, or search for pet blood donations in your local area: https://www.canadiananimalbloodbank.ca/#!cabb )

Wishing you a bloody good weekend…

Aspasía S. Bissas

PS: Reading is a great way to pass the time while you’re donating blood. Stay on theme and choose one of my books.

01/10/202201/10/2022

Quote of the Day + Update

Happy October, everyone! I think I’ve mentioned before that this is my favourite time of year, from the changing leaves to the crisp air, right down to the shadows and ghosts. By the way, have those of you with pets noticed they act odder the closer it gets to Hallowe’en, or is it just me?

In other news, you may have noticed a I’ve been posting a bit less lately. That’s because I’m trying to focus on finishing my novel (fingers crossed). Not to worry, though- I still have plenty more to share, including some thoughts on controversial characters on Buffy and Angel (I’m also happy to take suggestions for posts you’d like to see– share in the comments).

While you’re waiting for my new book, download my other books…

Cheers,

Aspasía S. Bissas

17/09/202217/09/2022

Give from Your Heart (Vampire Approved)

For more information on donating blood:

Canadian Blood Services: https://www.blood.ca/en

Société canadienne du sang: https://www.blood.ca/fr

American Red Cross: https://www.redcrossblood.org/

NHS Blood Services: https://www.blood.co.uk/

If your local agency isn’t listed, try doing an online search for blood services in your country/region.

(By the way, veterinary clinics need blood too. Find out more here, or search for pet blood donations in your local area: https://www.canadiananimalbloodbank.ca/#!cabb )

Wishing you a bloody good weekend…

Aspasía S. Bissas

PS: Reading is a great way to pass the time while you’re donating blood. Stay on theme and choose one of my books.

08/08/2022

Vampire Madness!

One of the more interesting YouTube channels out there is Joe Scott’s, and my favourite videos of his are when he covers the strange and unusual. I was extra excited today when I saw he posted about vampires in New England, so I thought I’d share (please make sure to give him a like and subscribe to his channel).