DARK ART:
Brian Kesinger
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"Octo-victorian art that celebrates beauty, cephalopods and a dash of geekiness." The artist is currently employed as a story artist at Walt Disney animation studios.
I have a feeling you'll really enjoy browsing his gallery of steampunk art.
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My favorite of his Tea Girls is "Chaise."
Brian Kesinger's Tea Girls on Facebook
The Knoll
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Ray Keim is known for his "Haunted Dimensions" paper models. They're amazing. Tonight I'm playing around with his "The Knoll: Trespasser at Reeves Hall" which I probably should have listed under Games (?). It's like a hidden picture game - you use your mouse to click on the picture and navigate Reeves Hall. The mystery deepens as you wind your way inside. You'll enjoy the art and music here, I am betting! Highly recommended sites. Don't miss the Phantom Manor Sugar Cookie House project and how-to guide. Also stop by the Disney Mansions history part of his site.
http://www.the-knoll.raykeim.com/
http://www.haunteddimensions.raykeim.com/
Haunted Dimensions by Ray Keim
Ray Keim Haunted Dimensions on Facebook
DARK AND GOTHIC MUSIC:
Bat Nouveau
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This gothic rock/deathrock band is from Brisbane, Australia. I've been enjoying listening to several of their videos on YouTube tonight, such as "Dust" and "Portent of a Monster." They have a 7" single coming out soon.
Captive
This post-punk coldwave band hails from Austin, TX. I really like their song The Fool.
https://www.facebook.com/captiveaustin
Music for Steampunks
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This Facebook group has over 3000 members. Recent posts include intriguing articles on what happens when you play music through a squid and announcements of related upcoming concerts.
Music for Steampunks Group on Facebook
Peeling Grey
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This Los Angeles-based gothic rock/post-punk group recently performed at this year's Wave Gotik Treffen festival. I have to admit I had to turn off their Rumors video halfway through, but I enjoyed their James Quarterly video.
Peeling Grey Group on Facebook
DARK SHOPS:
Miss G Designs
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This designer of amazing headpieces lives in Southern California. There are a lot of feathers in her work, and big flowing Mohawk type designs. Gorgeous things here! I am stunned and impressed. The artist includes a section of vegan non-feather headpieces, too.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MissGDesignsShop
Narcissique Couture
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This shop sells gothy jewelry, crowns and headdresses, and a few intriguing pieces of clothing.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NarcissiqueCouture
Narcissique Couture on Facebook
Yoborobo
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"Art dolls and other oddities." This doll artist lives in Baltimore, Maryland. My favorite doll in the shop is Victoria. There are also a couple of cute original paintings in the shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/yoborobo
GOTH COMMUNITIES:
Batcave Fashion
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This community has almost 4000 fans, and several daily posts. The posts include concert announcements and music videos, not just goth fashion related topics. There's not a lot of chatting or commentary on the posts and photos though.
https://www.facebook.com/batcavestyle
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