Unraveling Life's Complexities with Religion and Creativity
Marissa Sasscer, a dedicated student at an institution pursuing an Associate's Degree in Illustration, has taken a semester off to promote her latest project - an illustrated children's book titled "Our Lady Undoer of Knots". Published in May 2022, this faith-based book is a collaboration with author Sylvia Dorham, marking their fourth project together.
The book, written in rhyme, uses an evocative image of Mary untying knots in a long, tangled white ribbon to symbolize problems in everyday life. This powerful symbolism is a testament to the skills Marissa has honed during her studies, particularly in Color Theory, Design and Composition, Digital Illustration, and Commercial Illustration.
"Our Lady Undoer of Knots" introduces young children to the Marian devotion of the same name, offering a unique blend of spirituality and children's literature. The story follows a little boy who learns to approach Mary in this way to solve his problems.
Marissa's primary goal as an illustrator is to bring colourful and engaging illustrations to children's books. Her work on this book was heavily influenced by the skills she learned during her Undergraduate Certificate in Illustration at Sessions.
In addition to "Our Lady Undoer of Knots", Marissa and Sylvia have previously collaborated on a workbook titled "Avoiding the Octopus: A Family Guide to Standing Strong Against Human Trafficking". They have also worked together on a book titled "A First Responder's Guide to Human Trafficking".
Marissa has been busy promoting her book at various events and venues, with her most recent book signing taking place at Artfest, a local music and artisan festival. The author is still in the process of scheduling book signings and acquiring booths at different Catholic Homeschooling Conferences.
With her sights set on expanding her work to different tiers of audience, such as middle graders or young adults, Marissa's future in the world of children's literature looks promising. As she continues her studies and promotes her work, readers can look forward to seeing more of her captivating illustrations in the future.
- Marissa Sasscer's dedication to her Associate's Degree in Illustration extends to her personal projects, as seen in her latest collaboration with author Sylvia Dorham, titled "Our Lady Undoer of Knots."
- This faith-based children's book, published in May 2022, explores the Marian devotion of the same name, merging spirituality with children's literature, a blend reminiscent of fashion-and-beauty and lifestyle magazines.
- The story, told in rhyme, features an evocative image inspired by Marissa's studies, particularly Color Theory, Design and Composition, Digital Illustration, and Commercial Illustration.
- Marissa's illustrations bear testament to her ability to bring food-and-drink and home-and-garden aesthetics to life, creating vibrant and appealing artwork for young readers.
- As Marissa and Sylvia's fourth project together, "Our Lady Undoer of Knots" follows previous collaborations like "Avoiding the Octopus" and "A First Responder's Guide to Human Trafficking."
- Eager to reach new audiences, Marissa has been promoting her book at events like Artfest, and is planning future book signings and booths at Catholic Homeschooling Conferences, expanding her career-development opportunities in the realm of education-and-self-development and shopping markets.
