Branded AngelsProgression Photos

by John Sousa

Gabriel, Angel of Dreams

Anael Bestows Grace

Israfel, Angel of Music

St. Michael Slays Satan

Shekina in Ineffable Light

The Harvester

Uriel, Flame of God

The Branding Process

I scan the image of the drawing into my computer and place the text digitally. Then I print it out and use it as my guide for placing

letter templates on the actual work.

I use transfer paper to trace the outline of each letter (in red below) as a guide for the branding iron.

And heat them by placing them directly on an oven burner.

I select the metal letters (branding irons) I’m going to use. I designed this font myself.

I attach a magnetic dowel rod to the hot irons allowing me to control where I’m placing them on the drawing. I press down on

the drawing using the transferred letters as my guide.