stressed but well dressed

quick sketch because I stan

one of long-time oc’s of mine ignore the awkward arm angle, there’s supposed to be a prop he’s leaning on off-frame

My first proper fantasy drawing inspired by crying sharkfolk from one song. Someone upset him :( Also came up with a signature at last. 

Finished my Angst Squad! These were actually for an assignment, but I just love them too much.  Goth Attire for Self-Defence at your service.

I've been trying out colors lately, and I am quite fascinated. This one is done with oil pastels.

(also look at my goth art supplies)

"The Church Guardian" | An OC of mine, a church guardian spirit known as kyrkogrim in Swedish folklore. His name’s Kjell, he wears old vicar robes re-sewn to fit his body shape, and he loves secretly listening to goth kids having picnics at his church’s cemetery. 

P.S. Yes, the Sonic Youth cover art homage is intentional.

"Ratface" | One of my OCs. Has a biblical name, looks a bit uglier than your usual vampire but is generally a good person. Metal-strengthened boots are a great self-defence weapon when used with a vampire power. I am on a kind of skill-improving hiatus now and here's one of the first results.

"Night Rides" | Moto suits. Black, shiny, like straight out of 'The Matrix' movie. Sure, why not.

"Life Is Only Pain" | Aren't we all goth kids in this devouring November spleen. (yeah that's an Ikea table because I like them.)

"Broken Bird" | Sort of my version of the story from Dionysos' song 'Broken Bird'. I did something in color! Think I pulled it off quite well, but from now on I will check if paper is good for watercolors in advance.

“Welcome To The Neighbourhood (Please Keep It Quiet)” | I remember Stephen King saying in a foreword to one of his books that whenever he has a really bad day he just proceeds to go and write about someone dying really really gory and this makes him unwind and feel better. I myself don’t like making even fictional characters suffer, but the pain and fear I felt after reading about the shooting in Orlando club kind of poisoned me from the inside. I feel really really bad and I needed to vent it out.

“Understand” | Yesterday’s “Placebo: Alt. Russia” movie premiere with Brian and Stefan just couldn’t not make me feel inspired and emotional for probably days and days to come.

“Warboy” |  Kids all dressed up in uniform and militarist symbolics are still just kids enjoying painting their faces.

Yours sincerely, the artist.