Happy National Haiku Poetry Day!

sleeping cat Kawanabe Kyôsai 1831–1889 — Sleeping Cat by Kawanabe Kyôsai (Meiji era, 1831–1889)

April is National Poetry Month and April 17th is National Haiku Poetry Day. Here’s a special haiku I wrote in honor of the occasion.

spilled ink
paw prints on bamboo paper
budding poet

Feel free to leave your own haiku creations in the comments below!

Wicked Art Wednesdays – Queenie Black: Pocket Full of Posiez

The queen of all things cute and deadly, creator and artist Queenie Black has been a staple on the LA art and goth scene for years. She started out as a gothic doll maker, painter and digital artist, then went on to cultivate her own brand of cute and deadly characters, Pocket Full of Posiez, which can be found in Hot Topic, Halloweentown Store, independent shops all over SoCal and her Etsy Shop, Posiez.

Artist: Queenie Black
Website: http://www.pocketfullofposiez.com/
Where to purchase goods: https://www.etsy.com/shop/posiez/
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/deadlycutepocketfullofposiez/
https://www.instagram.com/queenie_pocketfullofposiez/

©Queenie Black

Happy Caturday!

mycroft-annie-dunn-300x260 — Mycroft @Anne Dunn

Artist: Anne Dunn
Website: https://chaosincolor.com/

Wicked Art Wednesdays – Lisa Parker

World-renowned artist Lisa Parker hails from the U.K. and specializes in magical, fantasy, witchcraft and wildlife art. Lisa’s artwork possesses vibrant colors and her passion for animals shines through every masterful brushstroke. Officially licensed with over 27 companies, including The Bradford Exchange, The Mountain (apparel), Nemesis Now, and Prime 3D Ltd., Lisa’s artwork is featured on numerous products, home goods, jewelry, puzzle games, stationery, tarot cards, and witchcraft collectibles.

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