I really do hate being a “dark artist” at times.It’s such a small niche market and as a artist it makes you a weirdo among weirdos sometimes. They were very few options on where you can show your work,and sometimes you get the feeling like the art world considers you like “white trash” of the art scene.We never make as much as say the pop surrealist or “normal” artist,and it’s a pro and a con that I look so weird.Sometimes it’s good that I look like my art fits with me,but for some reason if you look normal and make the most disturbing art people consider those people a step above the people like me.Most artist have to deal with rejection but dark artist have to not only expect rejection but also a reaction and a bad one at that.I’d cut my hands off before I’d even think of not doing what I do.But being a artist is difficult and being part of the weird kids lunch table artistically speaking makes it even more difficult.
In the Voodoo Pantheon, there is an important group of female loa (goddesses) whose first name
is Erzulie. While all of them share in their role as Goddess of love, art, and sex, each has additional areas of life which is theirs to defend and assist. Erzulie is three in aspect: she can be Erzulie Freda, a virgin goddess likened to the Virgin Mary; Erzulie Dantor, loa of jealousy and passion; or La Siren, a personification of the sea and goddess of motherhood. Her color is pink, her animal a white dove. She is associated with the Lukumi Orisha Oshun, and sometimes Chango (as Erzulie Dantor).
Erzulie Dantor
Erzulie Dantor is the patron loa of lesbian women, fierce protector of women experiencing domestic violence and patron loa of New Orleans. Beauty, love, and sensuality are her Creations.Erzulie Dantor is often portrayed as the Black Madonna, or the Roman Catholic “Saint Barbara Africana”. She has tribal scars on her cheek, and is considered heterosexual because she has children, but she is also the patron loa of lesbian women. Thus, she loves women fiercely, and will defend them to the death. She loves knives and is considered the protector of newly consecrated Voodoo priests and priestesses, as well as of women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and women who have been betrayed by a lover. She is highly respected and much feared due to her Woman Power. Most Haitian women serve Dantor, and she is also the patron loa of New Orleans and so she is served by many there as well. She also supports independent business women and is the patron of women’s finances. Many women invoked Erzulie Dantor against their partners (male or female) should they become violent. And enlightened men also serve Dantor, especially men who honor, love and respect women.
Erzulie’s personal story is a tragedy. She was a warrioress who fought with her people during the Haitian revolution. However, her own people cut out her tongue so that she would not tell their secrets should she be captured. Thus, she is mute and can only speak a stammering monosyllable, “ke-ke-ke-ke-ke!” This is the sound of her tongue clicking on the roof of her mouth. She is often pictured with her daughter Anais, who serves as her translator and interpreter.
I’m doing business card swaps again.*all though I need to get some more of mine printed*.If you want to send me some business cards for your DIY biz,band,modeling or what have you feel free to do so.
My addy Ugly Shyla,po box 201073,Austin,tx,78720-1073
Make sure to check out my art to make sure you are comfortable promoting my stuff by putting my cards in your orders or handing them out ect. https://www.etsy.com/shop/uglyartdotnet
TITLE: Orphan
MEDIUM: Porcelain,paint,wood,fabric and blood.
COSTUME: Black Satin,and a sequined textured black fabric.
SIZE: 19 inches.
NOTE:The assemblage is made to hang on a wall.
I can do a payment plan where you can pay for the doll over 4 or 5 months.Just drop me a line before buying to discuss a payment plan.
About Me:
I am a published and exhibited doll artist.
Ugly Art Dolls have been displayed in galleries, art shows and in the St. Elizabeth’s Doll Museum; my dolls have also have been featured in print, in magazines such as Bizarre, Lollipop, SPIN,Swag Huffington Post,Etsy’s Keep It Weird blog and Haute Macabre.
They have been seen in the background of almost all major news networks when they interviewed me.
My art dolls have also been photographed in John Santerineross’ photography book, “Dream.” Ugly Art Dolls have also been used as photo props by Kattaryna Breaux, Caleb Storms, The Joker/Razorblade Grin, and Saryn Angel.They have also been seen on ABC,MSNBC,CBS and other major news stations when I was interviewed about my famous painting Squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
My main inspiration for my art dolls and other art is drawn from imagery captured within my dreams,and my artwork is also influenced by religious,spiritual and occult imagery.
My dolls are what is known as fine art dolls; they are not children’s toys. Some of the subject matter dealt with in my work is very serious, and the dolls are also too delicate to be handled by small children.
As well as a professional doll artist, I’m a established alternative model, modeling extensively for photographers such as Steve Diet Goedde, Lithium Picnic and John Santerineross.
I’m also squirrel momma to the famous painting squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
TITLE: Orphan
MEDIUM: Porcelain,paint,wood,fabric and blood.
COSTUME: Black Satin,and a sequined textured black fabric.
SIZE: 19 inches.
NOTE:The assemblage is made to hang on a wall.
I can do a payment plan where you can pay for the doll over 4 or 5 months.Just drop me a line before buying to discuss a payment plan.
About Me:
I am a published and exhibited doll artist.
Ugly Art Dolls have been displayed in galleries, art shows and in the St. Elizabeth’s Doll Museum; my dolls have also have been featured in print, in magazines such as Bizarre, Lollipop, SPIN,Swag Huffington Post,Etsy’s Keep It Weird blog and Haute Macabre.
They have been seen in the background of almost all major news networks when they interviewed me.
My art dolls have also been photographed in John Santerineross’ photography book, “Dream.” Ugly Art Dolls have also been used as photo props by Kattaryna Breaux, Caleb Storms, The Joker/Razorblade Grin, and Saryn Angel.They have also been seen on ABC,MSNBC,CBS and other major news stations when I was interviewed about my famous painting Squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
My main inspiration for my art dolls and other art is drawn from imagery captured within my dreams,and my artwork is also influenced by religious,spiritual and occult imagery.
My dolls are what is known as fine art dolls; they are not children’s toys. Some of the subject matter dealt with in my work is very serious, and the dolls are also too delicate to be handled by small children.
As well as a professional doll artist, I’m a established alternative model, modeling extensively for photographers such as Steve Diet Goedde, Lithium Picnic and John Santerineross.
I’m also squirrel momma to the famous painting squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
TITLE: Orphan
MEDIUM: Porcelain,paint,wood,fabric and blood.
COSTUME: Black Satin,and a sequined textured black fabric.
SIZE: 19 inches.
NOTE:The assemblage is made to hang on a wall.
I can do a payment plan where you can pay for the doll over 4 or 5 months.Just drop me a line before buying to discuss a payment plan.
About Me:
I am a published and exhibited doll artist.
Ugly Art Dolls have been displayed in galleries, art shows and in the St. Elizabeth’s Doll Museum; my dolls have also have been featured in print, in magazines such as Bizarre, Lollipop, SPIN,Swag Huffington Post,Etsy’s Keep It Weird blog and Haute Macabre.
They have been seen in the background of almost all major news networks when they interviewed me.
My art dolls have also been photographed in John Santerineross’ photography book, “Dream.” Ugly Art Dolls have also been used as photo props by Kattaryna Breaux, Caleb Storms, The Joker/Razorblade Grin, and Saryn Angel.They have also been seen on ABC,MSNBC,CBS and other major news stations when I was interviewed about my famous painting Squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
My main inspiration for my art dolls and other art is drawn from imagery captured within my dreams,and my artwork is also influenced by religious,spiritual and occult imagery.
My dolls are what is known as fine art dolls; they are not children’s toys. Some of the subject matter dealt with in my work is very serious, and the dolls are also too delicate to be handled by small children.
As well as a professional doll artist, I’m a established alternative model, modeling extensively for photographers such as Steve Diet Goedde, Lithium Picnic and John Santerineross.
I’m also squirrel momma to the famous painting squirrel Winkelhimer Smith.
