I remember passing a belly dance studio in my neighborhood every day on the way to work.  The jewel-tone shades were always drawn, so I could never actually see what was happening in there.  But I often saw the dancers (all shapes, sizes & ages) going into & leaving the …

By Zahara’s Tangled Web Daydreams… long drives… twilight moments before sleep… interesting art… amazing fashion… these are the ingredients and inspirations for the glossy images by Candylust Photography. Based in New York, Candylust has been providing vibrant photographs for a variety of clients, from bands and models to consumer goods …

His photographs have graced the covers of Outburn, Inferno, and Xpressions.  And his Corpse Paint project blends gorgeous nudes, featuring each model’s own designs.  Jeremy Saffer’s website is filled with intense imagery, from the rock majesty of Alice Cooper to the haunting DVD cover for “Plague Town”.  Despite frequent travels …

  Cincinnati hosts the International Steampunk Symposium every spring, and while shopping for some new costuming pieces, my eyes fell on some beautiful Steampunk posters.  They had a stained-glass quality about them.  I was unfamiliar with Seth Lyons and his drawings, but I was fascinated by his unique mix of …

By talking to various dancers and artists around the world, I often hear the same item mentioned when it comes to continually improving at their craft.  That is the task of daily practice.  Whether you aspire to become a professional artist, or you simply enjoy creating as a hobby (or …

Billy Tackett (Florence, Kentucky) has been creating pop culture mayhem and hellish images for over 25 years.  He’s best known for his zombie art, but this prolific artist has created a varied volume of work, including hundreds of pieces for book/album covers, illustrations, and more.  He and his wife renovated …