Red Sonja - SHE DECIDES WHEN / Bazal. 11,7x8,3 in.

"don’t confuse angles with weakness"

Red Sonja does not take this pose to surrender, but to measure the precise distance between desire and danger. Resting on the ground, body stretched and gaze locked forward, she looks relaxed… yet everything about her suggests she is choosing the moment, not awaiting command.

The arch of her back, the tension in her legs, and the forward weight of her body turn the scene into an uneasy game for the viewer: it is unclear whether she is offering herself or stalking her prey. And that ambiguity is her sharpest weapon. The sword and shield are close, not abandoned — simply unnecessary for now.

This artwork was created by Angel Bazal directly with black ballpoint pen, allowing the linework to build volume, texture, and attitude with brutal confidence. Every stroke pushes the body forward, reinforcing a presence that dominates even in stillness.

Red Sonja, warrior of the Conan the Barbarian universe, bows to no one. If she is on your level… it is because she chose to descend.

The result is a raw, direct, and honest interpretation of the character, fully aligned with the savage and epic spirit of the Hyborian Age.

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