#gothic literature art

[hypo-critic-art]

Mary Shelley’s Mathilda

summer semester art project, acrylic on canvas

more pictures and text under the cut

Short novelette Mathilda written by Mary Shelley, the mother of Frankenstein herself, touched me in a certain way since the very moment I read it. Is it the authors writing style? The autobiographical elements snuck into it? The book not being shy portraying taboo elements and feminist ideas, unlike great majority of other books written in the early 19th century? Perhaps all of it.

I really wanted to pay homage to this piece of literature, moments in the plot that struck with me, and to Mary Shelley herself. Correct me if i’m mistaken, but to this day I don’t think there’s any collection of illustrations nor paintings inspired by this written piece, and I’m very proud and honoured to be the first one!

Here! Despite disagreements on my vision between me and my art professors, initial frustration with the poses (incredible thanks to my friend @the-gay-sailor for helping and mental support), months of work when i felt like what I’m doing is pointless, I am ready and satisfied with the result.

I hope you enjoy it as equally as I do :]

[2puncturezz]

warm up doodles

felt like drawing my interpretations of these guys (even if I already drew Jekyll and Utterson before)

[artemisyates]

Getting nostalgic about early book Jonathan Harker writing down paprika hendl recipes for Mina. ♥

[itsnotjustgibberish]

Experimenting with shading style and composition/typography things yippee

Also I remembered that I can use myself as a pose references which is a good tool I far too often forget to use

Silly creatures

[autumnsartblog]

I ❤️ you Jonathan Harker of England Exter (I don’t even know if that is how you spell it)

— REBLOGS + COMMENTS appreciated

[pigeon-princess]

“There is something at work in my soul, which I do not understand.”

I've had this vision in my mind for ages so I finally decided to take a stab at drawing a cover for one of my favourite novels⚡

[bebs-art-gallery]

Dear Desolation by Eliran Kantor † Love of the Wolf by Hélène Cixous

[panthermouthh]

“Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust?”

[inky-sun]

[bebx]

[polturn]

Weird thing enjoyer found another weird thing to enjoy

Various Frankenstein doodlings. Abt half were from reference half from imagination.

Most of these are related to the Royal Ballet version which I watched a video of the other day. So good and such a wild combination. The elegant medium and the grotesque subject matter.

I also had to draw that amazing puppet version that was made for the Hamburg state opera. lil cutie he is

[hypo-critic-art]

“(Henry) knew that I could not have a more kind and attentive nurse than himself; and, firm in the hope he felt of my recovery, he did not doubt that, instead of doing harm, he performed the kindest action that he could…”

[2puncturezz]

Henriel is exactly what RLS would’ve wanted

This is from a few months ago along with all the doodles 🍏

[artemisyates]

Edward no! Put that conical flask down right now or so help me!

[beastlyartblog]

do you think catholic priests are irresistible to vampires? virgins, covered in crucifixes (inherent allure of the forbidden,) access to their throats limited by those sexy little collars, etc.

buy What Manner of Man | read it for free

[autumnsartblog]

I wanted to draw her just cause