Art of Adornment

Description: Old Goths don't dye, they just fade to grey. Call them "ElderGoths". How about some spooky ornate script and a flying vampire bat? Also available in a white text version for dark coloured backgrounds, see my shop.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton man and skeleton woman in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow “until death us do part” quite literally. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries, or Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead celebrations! Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.

Description: Original painting of a young man wearing a top hat, sipping a drink as he watches over the dancefloor at a Gothic nightclub. (2004), oil & acrylic on canvas.

Description: Digitally manipulated vintage black and white fashion illustration of a Victorian woman in a fancy dress Gothic bat costume. Original image by artist Moret in 1887.

Description: Original painting of a beautiful Japanese woman, who fans herself coyly from the corner of a Gothic nightclub. Acrylic on linen, 2003.

Description: A traditional heraldic style crest with vibrant purple accents created with "Old School" Goths and Metalheads in mind: a composite digital image formed from 3 heraldic vintage illustrations plus an original bat design and "school" motto banner. The Latin text means "Night Without End" (could also be "Darkness Forever" or "Eternal Night" depending on translation).

Description: "If I cared any less I'd be invisible." For when your only other recourse is to swoon from ennui. Also available in black text for light coloured items.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton man and skeleton woman in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow "until death us do part" quite literally. The rough-edged scalloped border surrounds the couple, finishing the image to appear more like a romantic portrait. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries (use cards & stickers for invitations, RSVP's and save-the-date announcements!), or Hallowe'en and Day of the Dead celebrations. Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.

Description: Old Goths don't dye, they just fade to grey. Call them "ElderGoths". How about some spooky ornate script and a flying vampire bat? Also available in a black text version for light coloured backgrounds, see my shop.

Description: "If I cared any less I'd be invisible." For when your only other recourse is to swoon from ennui. Also available in white text for dark coloured items.

Description: A classic black and white cinematic style vision of a "vampire's bride", dressed in a long ghostly flowing white gown. Inspired by the 1931 film Dracula and a tribute to other silver screen horror flicks of that era. Model, MUA & Digital Effects: Valerian, Photo: Michael R. Barrick

Description: A traditional heraldic style crest with blood-red accents created with "Old School" Goths and Metalheads in mind: a composite digital image formed from 3 heraldic vintage illustrations plus an original bat design and "school" motto banner. The Latin text means "Night Without End" (could also be "Darkness Forever" or "Eternal Night" depending on translation).

Description: A traditional heraldic style greyscale crest created with "Old School" Goths and Metalheads in mind: a composite digital image formed from 3 heraldic vintage illustrations plus an original bat design and "school" motto banner. The Latin text means "Night Without End" (could also be "Darkness Forever" or "Eternal Night" depending on translation).

Description: A woman with a bob haircut in lacy gothic clothing with a beaded bat themed choker holds up a fringe shawl. Model, make-up artist, jewelry designer: Elaine Foster. Photo: Michael R. Barrick

Description: Original painting of a fashionable young 1980's era woman holding up a cup of steaming coffee in a cafe. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 1991.

Description: Digitally manipulated photo of cabaret burlesque performer Little Miss Risk, posing pinup style in a black satin minidress, underbust corset, vertical striped sheer thigh-high stockings, fingerless evening gloves and Victorian granny boots. From a costume photo shoot for Art of Adornment (online accessories shop) in 2006. Model: Tristan Risk, Photo: Michael R. Barrick, Styling and Digital Image Effects: Valerian.

Description: A modern interpretation of a 1920’s burlesque flapper, posing seductively in front of a cabaret stage curtain. From a costume photo shoot for Art of Adornment (online accessories shop) in 2013, inspired by German cabaret performers of the 1920’s. Model: Lola Frost, Photo: Michael R. Barrick, MUA: Teresa Bussey/Dead Heaven, Styling and Digital Image Effects: Valerian.

Description: A beautiful 1920's silver screen style flapper gazes coyly over her silk fan. From a costume photo shoot for Art of Adornment (online accessories shop) in 2006, inspired by the legendary actress Louise Brooks. Model & Digital Image Effects: Valerian, Photo: Michael R. Barrick.

Description: Original painting of a crowd on the dance floor at a Gothic nightclub. The eerie lighting illuminates a beautiful woman with red hair. 2003, oil & acrylic on linen.

Description: She's a rare breed - straying from virtue, daring you with her sultry eyes. A mysterious woman in a cat mask with a seductive gaze smoking a cigarette? How much more film noir can you get? Digitally manipulated photo.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton man in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow “until death us do part” quite literally. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries, or Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead celebrations! Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.

Description: A 1980's style punk/goth fashion self-portrait to die for - a backcombed beauty in black. Fashion portrait for Art of Adornment (www.artofadornment.ca) Model, photographer, make-up artist, jewelry designer: Elaine Foster.

Description: A glamorous 1920's silver screen flapper poses with her cigarette holder, as she presides over her bordello as madame. From a costume photo shoot for Art of Adornment (online accessories shop) in 2006, inspired by silent films of the 1920's. Model & Digital Image Effects: Valerian, Photo: Michael R. Barrick.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton woman in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow “until death us do part” quite literally. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries, or Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead celebrations! Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.

Description: A cheeky modern burlesque interpretation of a 1920’s male impersonator/drag king in a tuxedo, clutching a cigarette holder and giving the viewer a suave gaze. From a costume photo shoot for Art of Adornment (online accessories shop) in 2013, inspired by French and German cabaret performers of the 1920’s. Model: Lola Frost, Photo: Michael R. Barrick, MUA: Teresa Bussey/Dead Heaven, Styling and Digital Image Effects: Valerian.

Description: An original painting of a beautiful young woman in punk clothing, slipping a coy smile as she flirts with the viewer in a dark 1980s nightclub. Oil and acrylic on canvas, 1991.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton man in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow “until death us do part” quite literally. The rough-edged scalloped border surrounds the groom, finishing the image to appear more like a romantic portrait. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries, or Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead celebrations! Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.

Description: Digitally manipulated image of me in 1930's style clothing on a very stormy day. Photo originally taken in 1991.

Description: Digital enhancement and model: Valerian. Original Photo: A.E. Roberts, 1991.

Description: A cheeky black and white illustration of a skeleton woman in Victorian era wedding clothes, taking the vow “until death us do part” quite literally. The rough-edged scalloped border surrounds the bride, finishing the image to appear more like a romantic portrait. Perfect for off-beat weddings and anniversaries, or Hallowe’en and Day of the Dead celebrations! Digitally manipulated vintage image created in 2006, based on a piece created by Jose Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), famous for his Dia de los Muertos woodblock prints.