PERMISA MI CIELA
Hi, my name is Jessa Otero, a freelance digital artist and also an entrepreneur providing value to specific communities. I love to document every protocol and provide the results to my audience for a better understanding of the creative world. I have never studied art in a prestigious institution nor been hired directly by AAA Industries. Life has forced me to be on my own (entrepreneur) and do what I love while serving small communities of misunderstood and unmotivated creatives.
I’m a self-taught artist and 2d animator working in the Aerospace industry for the engineering and tech department. In my free time, I work on my personal projects and contribute as a freelance concept artist for Fallen Legacy Games remotely.
I grew up stuck to the TV watching Disney movies and cartoons all day long while chewing my favorite cereal, surrounded by illustrated books scattered around my room, and playing Rayman on a bulky PC.
What Is This Art Blog About?
Besides journaling and posting my art, I have dedicated almost a decade to documenting important subjects and processes for artists’ alley, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. My documentation includes merch reviews, business techniques, red flags, DIY projects, and more. My objective is to educate my audience through my experiences and journeys, and to let them experiment on their own terms and out of curiosity. Nothing is linear, and most certainly, whatever works for me won’t for others. I strive to be accurate and transparent with my writing when it comes to accessible education.
Time Capsule
New Roots – 2009
I took a short summer camp for Web Design, little did I know this was the beginning of my coding hobby and the university I chose for my bLoSoMmInG FuTurE.
Nostalgic Era of Freedom – 2010
For the first time, I had a taste of freedom and went nuts at my university. Got obsessed with buying good shit from eBay as a newbie collecting 90’s/2000’s toys and tons of art supplies. I was also starting to realize something was “wrong” with my sexuality…
Coding My First Home – 2013
My adventure started somewhere in between with Weebly and their amazing “drag and drop” feature for block elements. But I still craved more creative freedom and technical control. Started to experiment in investing hosting/domian services.
Organic Communities – 2014
Instagram became my favorite app for connecting with friends and posting art. I was thriving on DA and Gaiaonline with my pixel art. The latter became the platform where I learned to handle, for the first time, digital commissions for points currency. A year later obtained my B.A in Graphic Design.
Challenging Language – 2016
I discovered WordPress and Bootstrap and spent months coding my blog while struggling with demanding classes, tight money, a horrible part-time job, an unstable home with abusive people, and a lack of clue and self-confidence on where and what I want to become.
Murky Waters – 2018
Got my first apartment, first friendship betrayal, and first break-up. At this point, I’ve worked on several projects as a freelance artist remotely for an independent studio while working full-time at the airport. I was an emotional, distant, hot mess.
Becoming an Entrepreneur – 2019
After reminiscing about my first solo trip to CTN 2018 in California, I quit my job to become a full-time freelance artist. Launched my portfolio website in 2 weeks using the free wi-fi from Starbucks. That’s where I experienced my first panic attack when I saw someone I wasn’t supposed to. Unfortunately, the Pandemic hit eventually while romanticizing the concept of remote work way too early.
A New Star Was Born – 2020
I met Dali (my first pussy), full of personality and sassiness, yet she was too anxious for my dismissive avoidant ass. She was in bad shape (losing hair constantly) when I was asked to take care of her for a short period. Later on, my ex-friend (owner) confessed that she had dark fantasies of strangling her due to “stress” and wanted to get rid of her because her boyfriend said so. I decided she was mine.
Second New Home – 2023
I found my second home after almost becoming homeless by fighting corrupt housing companies and the invasive Airbnb rentals. Eventually started collaborating in 2 indie fan projects as a concept artist. Things were a bit slow and challenging since I was adjusting from the animation pipeline to the video game one. Finally finished my e-commerce coding and launched my store!
Bloosoming Creativity – 2024
I created lots of merch, published educational freelance research, bought license/mock-ups/assets, and launched a second YT channel for my new Rumberas Candela brand. This included the secret club + NSFW channel and the official page. Things were progressing with one of the indie studios, where I ended up becoming an Art Director. Ultimately, this led to my first international video game gig from the UK!
Burnout – 2025
After 4 deaths in a span of 6 months in 2024, I hit rock bottom. Disappeared for months, came back to customer service, and realized it had gotten worse after the pandemic. I kept jumping from one company to another due to a toxic work environment and BS. I was dying emotionally slowly, and this contributed to my desire to remain invisible and refuse any connection. One day, I decided to try my luck in the Aerospace industry when I saw a peculiar role.
Precious Silent Isolation – 2026
Surprisingly, I was chosen for the engineering department, and 5 months later, I’m pursuing a Cyber Security role. Currently planning to expand my knowledge I’ve obtained with them and implement it in my studies and business so that my audience can keep learning new stuff. I made a huge investment in my business, bought merch from artists, and now I’m taking things slowly with my art as a personal trajectory.
Fun Fact: I love to make fun of eLitIsT ArTisT and be cOnTrOvErSiAl when choosing complex topics or creating drama as a hook method. It is actually my hidden talent. Also, I enjoy it when people talk shit behind me; it StRoKeS mY EgO real hard, and it does let me know that my haters still care about me :).
My Stuff:
✪ Stuck in the era of nostalgia from the ’90s and 2000s.
✪ I adore blowing bubbles and sculpting with Japanese paper clay.
✪ Learning a new, beautiful art of communication called ASL.
✪ I own a fat punk pussy named Dali and a screeching cocktail.
✪ Interested in anything related to food items as decoration.
✪ I’m an advocate for autonomy and enjoy solitude and distance.
✪ Enjoys pixel art, 2d animations, orchestras/composers, and video games.
✪ I collect miniature toys like Polly Pocket and Rement as my new religion.
✪ I’m officially an ace (asexual) who loves to draw voluptuous, sensual characters.
✪ Favorite animated movies: “Prince of Egypt”, “Treasure Planet”, “El Dorado”, “Nezha”, “The Iron Giant”, “The Illusionist (2010)”, “Dofus – Book 1: Julith” and “The Croods”.
✪ I only have a Graphic Design degree.
✪ Chaos and violence are my main languages.
✪ The beach and jungle/forest are my happy places.
✪ Love driving, traveling, and hangouts with my losers.
✪ Fan of pineapple pizza and chocolate mint ice cream.
✪ Favorite subjects: psychology, storytelling, and copyrights.
✪ I’m fascinated with Monster Jam and Monster Bug Wars.
✪ I love messing around with coding and programming as a hobby.
✪ Likes paranormal shit and chases ghosts around the house with insults.
✪ Fan of “Jak and Daxter”, “Ratchet and Clank”, “Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages”, “Tomb Raider”, “Monster Galaxy”, “Skullgirls”, “Rayman”, and “Sphinx and Cursed Mummy”.
I don’t see myself essentially in the AAA industries, but rather in communities that share similar views, beliefs, traits, and values. It feels like home. If it happens, cool, but is not my main goal or success after so many rejections, and waste of time. I’m not in the creative field to work and follow orders, instead, I’m here to change or break something.
