The years have numbered one score and five, almost to the day, since I fled Sydney’s darkened alleyways cloaked and choked in the inartic…
The years have numbered one score and five, almost to the day, since I fled Sydney’s darkened alleyways cloaked and choked in the inarticulate wog girl shame of who I was. I journeyed by mail train, longing to be engulfed in the tropical steam trailing in tattered drifts outside my window, as I lay through the long night, hungry and huddled around a ‘hot box’ for meagre warmth. My creaking polished ‘dog box’ mausoleum lulled me, carrying me through unfamiliar terrain as I awaited my rebirth into new adventure. Hording my secret desire to begin again, to start afresh, to write a script of my own choosing. / It was within the leafy canopy of a Toowong ‘Queenslander’ that I became enchanted with views of the rambling graveyard. And it was here that my succubus – ‘that which lies below,’ – stole seductively into my life on bat wings of heroin desire. The ethereal allure of her hypnagogic nocturnal visitations were persuasive. Her supernatural beauty caressed me, separating me gently from my slumbering body with a new lover’s sighing promises. / Even after returning to Sydney, some time later, I was blind with lust for her. She became my soul’s desire in every waking and dreaming moment. I had fallen prey to her hypnotic charms. I lay entranced; my free will had tethered itself to my dreams of her. My energy drained freely. Her kisses sucked in my spirit with each breath that she took from me. I knew my soul was being stolen. Still, though, I felt I could choose. / When I came near to that point of utter exhaustion, the prelude to final extinguishment, I vacillated. Should I willingly offer up my last essence of self to her or clutch my remains in my own hands, and thus leave the fetid comfort of her embrace? / Resolute at last, determined to feel and countenance my pain again, I stand and face my jilted lover. But she intercepts my utterances and I swoon beneath her lips and the feel of her skin erotically insinuated against my own. I feel my resolve dissipating, yet cling, wondering why. / She anticipates my resistance and thrusts me to the bed. Why am I resisting? I have forgotten. I only know I must… must… Must I? Must what? But before my thoughts can clarify she has become a crushing, claustrophobic pressure on my chest. I feel I am suffocating. Fearfully I look in my lover’s eyes. Her unearthly beauty has metamorphosed. Grown huge and angry. Commanding and compelling. / I turn my head when her lips seek my failing breath, but I can resist no longer. As she looms above me, shapeshifting grotesquely from Succubus to Incubus, I am only dully aware of the demon’s prick, impregnating me with the seed of this shapeshifter’s viral load. / And as the Incubus courses through my blood, I now know my sexual deviancy has been a mortal sin against god. That I am deserving of my fate. Eternally damned. I have not found escape from my entrapment at all, at all. Now she will haunt me perpetually to death’s door. / For years I kept my shame deeply buried within the basement floor. The twisted key to the cellar door hung heavily at my throat. And thus I managed to keep her venomous touch at arms length still, with herbal sprigs and decoctions, holy water and full moon incantations. Until that fateful day I felt in my body that she had broken loose; she was no longer held at bay, and ascended emblazoned in fury. / My liver flailed and howled in impotence at her assault; her scarification, her withering. My daily doses of tinctures and glycetracts no longer warded off her poisonous cirrhosis. My succubus had once again shapeshifted and in a measured scrambling ascent from her sepulchre in the depths, metamorphosed yet again into the Incubus; into ‘that which lies above’ and must be countenanced. The virus, no longer slumbering, torrented relentlessly through my veins, caustically wreaking havoc in every organ, tissue and bones’ marrow. My jaundiced viral load now transfigured effortlessly, evading all my natural defences. Beguiled no longer, I became increasingly concerned. / The physicians, who previously had held out little hope for my condition, now offered me salvation in the form of a drastic new healing. But, and here was my inducement, it came with the lure of a cure. The odds of success were fifty/fifty, the treatments highly noxious and of one full year’s duration. For half the patients the results were everlasting! Could it be that my penance may be payed in full, at last? My philandering past put behind me? Ah, to be unleashed bfrom the haunting of hepatic shadows of guilt and shame: to grasp my birthright’s claim to health and to have a life lived fully. / / Donning my cape, one rain slicked afternoon, hat pulled low over my eyes, my silent feet padded the mortared steps of Lismore’s merchant district. Stealthily I slid between wooden doors and overstuffed chairs into a round-tabled boardroom under phosphorescent chandeliers. / Other furtive hepers slipped through the doors in ones and twos. All of us wore the shame of our seduction, our flirtations with our Succubi, emblazoned defiantly across our breasts, their shadows looming at our backs. And as our fears were shared; peeling away in the garnered courage of tales retold, the spectres of our demons were dispelled. It was only then that I knew I possessed the courageousness to see this through. Thus in the company of this motley crew, my guard has slipped, my shame is borne, in camaraderie and optimism my journey towards redemption has begun. ©
Wow…I am just about speechless! I REALLY want to thank the purchaser of the 5 tees I sold today! I’m so excited…I can’t even think…
Wow…I am just about speechless! I REALLY want to thank the purchaser of the 5 tees I sold today! I’m so excited…I can’t even think of anything else to say but thanks!
Thank you sooooo much to whoever just bought one of my ‘Cool Skull’ T-shirts! You have made my day!!! Monday has suddenly become so much …
Thank you sooooo much to whoever just bought one of my ‘Cool Skull’ T-shirts! You have made my day!!! Monday has suddenly become so much better! Thank you so much!!!! This is my 1st t-shirt sale and I can’t quite believe it! :-)))
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/ / / / / / / / / / / / So, I think that the way that this works is: / 1. You email me incognita@westnet.com.au with your real email, name and delivery address. Also your ph. number starting with a ‘0’ and the area code > the rb form won’t process without it ;-( / 2. I send you a paypal invoice for $25US + postage and handling (rb admin says that it’s 2UK pounds or aprox. $4.50US) / 3. Then, when I see it has been paid, I order with your address details on the order form. gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
It’s been a long wait, but I should be receiving my first ‘Oscar’ cloth doll prototype within the next week or so! I still have a few …
It’s been a long wait, but I should be receiving my first ‘Oscar’ cloth doll prototype within the next week or so! I still have a few minor details to wrap up, but once all the loose ends are tied, I will be taking pre-orders for all of my friends and valued customers from both RedBubble and Zazzle to make sure that everyone who wants one can have one before they are sold out! (I’m having a limited supply manufactured at first and they are expected to go rather fast!) I will post a pic of my prototype once I get him so that you can all see what the dolls will look like. I’m so excited about this venture!
Just to give all of you loyal followers of my dark lil critters a heads up, you will soon be able to purchase the very first ‘Lighter Sid…
Just to give all of you loyal followers of my dark lil critters a heads up, you will soon be able to purchase the very first ‘Lighter Side of Dark’ book from the BRAND NEW series sooner than you may think! See how it all started…..how they all came to be….sounds pretty nifty, no? Thanks to the AMAZINGLY talented Paul Rees-Jones along with many a late nights without sleep, an incredible book is in the works…and let me tell you, its badass! I am way excited about this venture and wanted to share with all of you! As soon as it is available for purchase, I will let you all know…I may even post a small teaser on here in the future ;) ~Shannon
Yup, that’s right. I DID say ‘Lighter Side of Dark’ computer game! Thanks to the AMAZINGLY talented Canadian (who happens to say ‘eh?’...
Yup, that’s right. I DID say ‘Lighter Side of Dark’ computer game! Thanks to the AMAZINGLY talented Canadian (who happens to say ‘eh?’ after every other word might I add!) Mr. Randy Monteith, I now have a really nifty little computer game featuring 6 of my dark little charecters from the Lighter Side of Dark series!!! (the very same 6 who just so happen to be the stars of the first book….cool, huh?) If any of you would like to have this nifty little piece of pop-culture (okay, so it isn’t quite pop-culture yet, but dammit, give me time people!) just email me at gethahpi@hahpistuff.com and I will email the file back to you. It isn’t very big so no worries on your part!!! Here are some screen shots of the game…..Randy, of course, has the high score so far…..at least over at his place! ;) This game has become quite addicting to be honest. My husband and I keep trying to beat the other ones’ score…..and yes, I’m way ahead….(I’m such a geek!)
As most of you know, I’ve been MIA because of a horrid tooth problem. Well, due to this issue, my partner in crime, Mr Paul Rees-Jones wo…
As most of you know, I’ve been MIA because of a horrid tooth problem. Well, due to this issue, my partner in crime, Mr Paul Rees-Jones won’t let me illustrate or edit out book (Good call Paully! I can barely see straight on these pills, let alone write or draw anything!!!) So…to keep my creative juices flowing (and to keep my mind off of my pain) I decided, once again I might add, to open up a Cafe Press store. Here is the link to my new shop. Thanks for taking the time to look…I do have to say I am very excited about having my designs on even more products! xoxoxoxox / Shannon
We now have 5 designs featuring Aleister and Sylvia! Check them out and click on the pics for more info. (I know they’re awfully simila…
We now have 5 designs featuring Aleister and Sylvia! Check them out and click on the pics for more info. (I know they’re awfully similar right now but with time and practice I hope to make them a lot more different!!)
My greeting cards of Vincent Price are officially being sold through Gorey Details online!!!! / ...Okay so no I haven’t gone goth…but Vincent has! Haha…okay let me explain. / I developed my portrait of “Vincent Price” into a greeting card through Carrie Glenn Studios. It is a thick stock, high quality matte card 5 1/2×8 1/2 in size. It has my piece’s details on the back and my logo. / There are a limited edition number of cards being sold right now…so get them while you can!!! ;D / Here’s how the card would look opened front and back Just in time for Halloween! So I wanted to let everyone know about this site, it’s a great local business and there are some really awesome products and unique treasures for available! ;D For more information on how you can purchase a card or set of greeting cards, contact Carrie at: carrie@carrieglennstudios.com Thanks and enjoy!
*thank you hosts of THE VOYAGE OF THE SURREALISTS / FOR FEATURING MY WORK:...
thank you hosts of THE VOYAGE OF THE SURREALISTS / FOR FEATURING MY WORK: / RoxyLust: the Gothic Temptress THIS ONE’S FOR YOU ROXYLUST
The lovely people at the Italy and All Things Italian group have been kind enough…
The lovely people at the Italy and All Things Italian group have been kind enough to feature my shot: Piazza del Duomo and the equally lovely people at the # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE group have been kind enough to feature my shot: Sunset over South Queensferry. If you have not discovered these two fine groups yet, then please check them out to find some outstanding work. Click on the photographs below to see them properly: Thank you so much to both of these fine groups for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom
Yes friends, you read that right. It was not a typo or a cruel joke! The first EVER ‘Lighter Side of Dark’ book is now published and avai…
Yes friends, you read that right. It was not a typo or a cruel joke! The first EVER ‘Lighter Side of Dark’ book is now published and available for purchase! It has been a long year in the making and I thank you all for being so patient with us! Paul and I are so happy to share this awesome occasion with all of our RedBubble friends around the globe. Today marks a major accomplishment for the two of us and we are thrilled to have you all here with us to celebrate! Since we can’t pass out virtual party favors, (since it is not only our official book launch day but also my dear partner-in-crime’s birthday!) we are going to put the book on sale for a week, starting today! Thanks so much, to all of you, for all of the love, the support, the comments and the inspiration. We love you all!!!! Okay, enough mush! I know you want the link, so here it is! ~Shannon Rene’ and Paul
Thanks for all the featurings! / Thanks for all the comments! I will show some artworks at International Contemporary Art / 21.8. -...
Thanks for all the featurings! / Thanks for all the comments! I will show some artworks at International Contemporary Art / 21.8. – 12.9. 2009 / at the castle of Giechburg (Bavaria) Opening at 22.8. at 19.00 pm with the Economy Minister from / Germany Dr. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg have a look. Thanks! Headcrime
I have been fortunate enough to have three of my shots featured. The Castle on the Rock has been featured in the Canon DSLR...
I have been fortunate enough to have three of my shots featured. The Castle on the Rock has been featured in the Canon DSLR Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: A green and pleasant city has been featured in the ImageWriting Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: The edge of town has been featured in the Communities Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Thank you so much to the hosts for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. If you have not discovered them yet, then please check out these great groups to find some outstanding work. Tom
I have been fortunate enough to have a few of my shots featured. Cottage and Memorial has been featured in the Canon DSLR...
I have been fortunate enough to have a few of my shots featured. Cottage and Memorial has been featured in the Canon DSLR Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Watch out for falling rocks and Makars’ Court have both been featured in the HDR Photography Group. Click on the photographs below to see the shots properly: Garden in the City has been featured in the History Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Thank you so much to the hosts for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. If you have not discovered them yet, then please check out these great groups to find some outstanding work. Features during August 09 so far: / Tom
Many thanks: No Title 22 4 sales / 138 comments / 148 favoritings / and / 4006 views. Many thanks! —-—-—-—-—-—...
Many thanks: No Title 22 4 sales / 138 comments / 148 favoritings / and / 4006 views. Many thanks! —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- ... and many times stolen! No Thanks! HEADCRIME
I want to thank the Hosts and Members of the Painted Ladies Group for the feature on my …
I want to thank the Hosts and Members of the Painted Ladies Group for the feature on my image / Gothic Teen / Beings I’ve been down for a few days with the flu this make me feel better, thank you for the Honor. / Larry
A big thank you to the person who bought a Greeting Card of my artwork / “No Title 87”. !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/backingc…
A big thank you to the person who bought a Greeting Card of my artwork / “No Title 87”. HEADCRIME
Hi all, i make 3 sales! Wow! A big thank you to the 2 persons who bought my No Title 86 T-Shirt / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img…
Hi all, i make 3 sales! Wow! A big thank you to the 2 persons who bought my No Title 86 T-Shirt / A big thank you to “belleart”. She bought a Greeting Card of my artwork / “No Title 85”. / Headcrime
Hi, i make an another sale! Wow! A big thank you to the person who bought my No Title 63 T-Shirt !http://images-1.redbubble.net/...
Hi, i make an another sale! Wow! A big thank you to the person who bought my No Title 63 T-Shirt Headcrime
Hi, a big thank you to the person who bought my No Title 86 T-Shirt !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/clothing/bodycolor:black/pro…
Hi, a big thank you to the person who bought my No Title 86 T-Shirt HEADCRIME
I am soooo flattered to have my card in not just one featured list but two! !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/backingcolor:white/...
I am soooo flattered to have my card in not just one featured list but two! The card was also featured in the Black Xmas group: Thank you so much! :-)
We welcome you to join with us… sprinkle a bit with darkness this holiday season… / The BLACK XMAS...
We welcome you to join with us… sprinkle a bit with darkness this holiday season… / The BLACK XMAS group is open for any alternative, dark, gothic, horror, nighmarish, creepy Christmas related art (created with any medium) & writing. ...And we have just launched our first challenge ...
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