Spice Conspiracy

A vibrant painting depicts a large, glowing pumpkin surrounded by three blackbirds and a purple-striped black cat with wide yellow eyes. Below the pumpkin, a brown basket filled with green and yellow contents is situated. Dark, leafy plants fill the background.

Today at the Washington Midsummer Faire, I completed a painting titled “Spice Conspiracy.” The piece captures a mysterious gathering of crows and a curious cat, set against the backdrop of a large pumpkin. The dark, moody colors and sharp contrasts hint at a secretive plot, while the small bucket labeled “Spice” adds an element of intrigue. The expressive eyes of the animals suggest they know something we don’t, drawing the viewer into a world where even nature conspires.

Spice Conspiracy

Stake Night

It was the first time using that Romanian dating app, so I thought I’d do it up and go to the nines. Everything was going well until she ordered her steak mooing. I mean, medium rare is cool and anything more is an affront to the meat. So, when I questioned “tartar?” and she plus … Read more

A Vespertilian Thing

She was no Mary Poppins. You felt it right away, there was something off about her, her elegance, how she smiled eerily at your vampire stuffed animal, ironically above you now – “Hold on,” your subconscious screams, “I’m not even old enough to know what irony is!” You begged them to hire anyone but her, but your mum and dad needed an overnight nanny, and they fell for that Sesame Street accent. “Oh, how cutely foreign,” your mom giggled, “privileged wankers!” Your subconscious meekly raises its hand, but you cut it off. “I know!,” you hiss curtly under your breath. Now, In the dark of it all, you’re paying the price. Plus side? Live forever. Negatives? They don’t make sunblock strong enough for what you’ll become. It’s enough to drive one batty!

The Doll

When your doll points to something behind you, be very, very afraid. Inspired of course by horror movies en Español. I may take a break. I feel like I’m repeating myself with modern angst. As much as I’ve prodded the bounds of the supernatural I’ve never seen it’s presence, which is kind of a shame; I’d like to believe. Anywho, there’s not really a niche for this kind of art anyway, so maybe a break is in order.

You, for the Long Night

I was inspired to do this by a lyric (e.g. the title) in a Russian song by Miata I was listening to as I stared at a blank canvas. A #vampire (she has fangs but her mouth open made her look odd) has been spending the small hours enjoying #nature with her Rook before the #sunrise – #art #digital #painting #october #halloween #gothic

“Let Us Play“

Gracefully, like a cat after it’s prey, she glided about the darkened rooms. She could hear the beating of his heart and smell the richness of his blood; she knew exactly where he was hiding. As she walked around the ancient, magnificently carved dining table, she smiled. “There you are, Father,” she said gently, “Don’t fret, your friend were quite the feast and I honestly couldn’t drink another drop.” He was fervently muttering the Vade retro satana sweat pouring from his brow. “Come now,” she cajoled “We all know your faith in the cross is not that strong, you’re a man, after all.” She looked towards the window, the last rays of the sun were setting on the day. “We’ve all night together, so, as they say in your canon, ‘Let us play’,” adding subconsciously, “with our food.”

I like creating the story, then the visual representation of it. It’s not a form of art per se, combining writing with art, but it passes the time.