Put one of my favourite dark fashion designers (Hogan Mclaughlin) together with one of my favourite dark artists (Bill Crisafi) and what do you get? Beautiful black magic... What you're about to experience here is Hogan McLaughlin Spring 2016 Collection. Photography: Bill Crisafi Makeup Artist: Steffanie Strazzere Hair: Steph Bartley Models: Lauren Enman, Kris Hatch, Sophie… Continue reading Hogan Mclaughlin : Upon the Heath of Bedlam
I've been considering making Wyrd Words & Effigies merch available. Here are some examples of the sort of things you can expect...what do you think?
I've tried to unearth some information about the artist by the screen name Black Malcerta, but so far my search has proved unsuccessful. I'm sorry. All I know is that the artist is male and is based in the UK.
Monday for me means new beginnings, so it's the perfect day to launch my weekly series 'Shopping In The Dark.'Every Monday I will feature a post dedicated to four macarbe Etsy shops that I'm infatuated with. I hope you enjoy my strange selection and if you would like to recommend a macabre shop for me… Continue reading Shopping In The Dark : Macabre Etsy Shops You Need To See
There was something about this image, captured by fine art and portrait photographer Daniel Matras, that enabled me to momentarily travel back in time. I was going to share a larger collection of his works, but this piece stands so well on its own that I thought it deserved the space of a full post.
Currently listening to Blot · Ilt · Taut the Bathory tribute album by the prolific Swedish viking/black metal band Ereb Altor. Unsurprisingly, it is fucking magnificent. Listen to a preview below, then go to Spotify where you can stream the whole album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EF5ocMVm0Q
Katy Horan could be considered to be a regular over here at the Wyrd Words & Effigies base. I've featured her work not only in posts, but also within the pages of the first WW&E magazine. You only need to glance at her work to understand why...I hope you enjoy her sinister, folk inspired creations… Continue reading 365 Days Of Dark Art : 85 / Katy Horan
Every Friday I will be posting a Wyrd Words & Effigies music playlist to set you up for the weekend. The first playlist pays homage to one of my favourite labels, Nordvis. You can find the playlist on YouTube here.
I know next to nothing about French tattoo artist and illustrator Tarmasz, but I do know that I want her art. On my walls. Now. You can get it here.
I don't think it's actually possible for me to love The Witches Mark Etsy store more than I do now. Based in Canada, The Witch's Mark provides 'handmade Talisman's created with spirit and thoughtful intentions. Specifically made for all the lovely Witches out there! Whether a practicing Witch, or just someone who seeks a special… Continue reading The Witches Mark
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 