#illusorya

This striking painting by @illusorya fills me with curiosity! Did you know that this character was born from the darkness the artist felt during the start of last year's lockdown? -⁣ ⁣ "Amilcare.⁣ Lonely and melancholic. Elegant and dreamer.⁣ He loves classical music and reading, especially heavy fairytale tomes in indecipherable languages, in front of the fireplace, with fine luxury tea, to accompany his empty time.⁣ His broken horn inexplicably produces leaves and gloomy eye flowers. Amilcare can't stand them, but those are the only friends he has, in his great mansion. They patiently listen to his secrets, and then they die, taking the secrets along with them."⁣ ⁣ "Amilcare", 30cm x 40cm, watercolours on paper.⁣ ...⁣ posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CJzyhOQIgK3/

TILL DEATH DO ME PART BY ILLUSORYA

The gothic works of @illusorya fill that romantically dark part inside of me - she also has some awesome merch now as well! 🤩 Like what you see? Illusorya is currently taking commissions! Find out more on her website. Featured: "Till Death Is Part Of Us" 25cm x 35cm, Mixed media W&N Watercolours, W&N Gold and White Ink on Fabriano paper. Beautiful model is @estelanaiad ... posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CSvh2i5ocWa/

"I had a dream last night. The lonely evil whispered to me to let go, clutching my neck in a delicate grip. Sedentary disease hugged my spine, heedless of my screams of pain. Deep evil tried to sneak up on my mind with warm words of rancor. I was smart to wake up before he won. And now, I savor victory in the dark. Always." @illusorya always provides the most mesmerising supporting texts to her artworks, which often explore themes of mental illness. We love your bravery and creativity, Illusorya! Featured: "Till Death Do Me Part", watercolour on card [cropped for IG] Model: @the_blair_witch ... posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/COmT8viIdQ1/

"You feed the worms. Worms feed the earth. ⁣ There's no honour nor glory, in joining the eternal circle of decadent life and languid death."⁣ ⁣ "Chorus Mortis", (30cm x 40cm watercolour on paper) by @illusorya ⁣ Model: @faestock ⁣ ⁣ ...⁣ posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CLGL8FgoCZu/

I love it when artists create their own original characters, who appear again and again throughout the artist's portfolio. One such being is the mysterious warrior Fanhir Nives Kal'ehr, created by @illusorya. Illusorya has depicted Fanhir in many difficult situations, from physical to mental battles, many of which share the artist's own personal struggles. It's a fascinating series to follow! Featured: "Fanhir - Neither Praise Alone Nor Giving Alone", watercolours on paper, 21cm x 29cm. ...⁣ posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CP9AGP6o-w6/

"Skadegamutc - New Era Ghost Witch" "A Skadegamutc, or ghost-witch, is an undead monster of the Wabanaki tribes. Usually a skadegamutc is said to have been created upon the death of an evil magician who refuses to stay dead. Instead they come to life at night to kill, eat, and throw curses at any unlucky humans who come across them. The only way to permanently a ghost-witch them is by fire." - how thrilling is @illusorya's description of this painting that she created?! The model (and inspiration) is @alessianicoleletizia_. Based on photography by @mauriziosimoni1976 "Skadegamutc - New Era Ghost Witch" is a mixed media painting on Fabriano paper, 24x33cm. The original is available at Illusorya's online shop ☀ ... posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CRChhXfIIwE/

"This painting is dedicated and inspired by the racism massacre at Rosewood in 1923. I feel a lot about this theme and hope to give it justice. The "smile" detail in her face and the golden rope around her neck stands for the damaging "toxic positivity" message going around. This spans so much from marketing, to the hypocritical people who think you simply need to smile and ignore much of the trauma going on in the world, because it doesn't directly relate to them - including racism." - @illusorya on her emotive painting "Rose-n-Wood", created for You can read more about "Rose-n-Wood" over on her social media pages. ... posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CMgTx6ArgcA/