FREAKY CIRCUS CLOWNS

What is so dark and scary about Clowns?

Is it the make-up? The malicious grin?  The sinister way they look at you? 

I don't know but this challenge was a bit scary to create artwork for!! I even got a chill or two as I was creating my own Freaky Circus Clowns artwork!!

I believe these quotes will answer the question from the famous and scariest clown we all know, PENNYWISE,

from Stephen King's novel and the movie, "IT"!!!!

TASTY, TASTY, BEAUTIFUL FEAR!

I AM YOUR WORST DREAM COME TRUE!

I AM EVERYTHING YOU EVER WERE AFRAID OF!

LET GO. BE AFRAID. YOU ALL TASTE SO MUCH BETTER WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID!

Well, after reading that, is it any wonder we have a secret fear of clowns? 

So try, without fear, to create your dark and Freaky Circus Clowns this week! 

Try not to scare yourself in the process!!!

I have posted a page with some Freaky Clown images as well as some not so dark circus images for those who want to keep it light for you to use in your artwork! Let your dark imagination be your guide this week! 

Here is my Freaky Circus Clowns:

Digital art created from images from Pixabay, Adobe Photoshop Borders, and the Facebook Group Free AI Images

BLACK BIRDCAGE

The Theme this Week is Black Birdcage??? 

Yes, Black Birdcage. 

This week we will illustrate a dark story with our dark art creations. I posted images and photos of different birdcages for you to use in your artwork. Maybe, you have your own demented, dark images to create your art piece with so use those and also use your dark imagination as well!  Use images of blackbirds, crows, and ravens to give your art that 

"GOTHIC FEEL"!!! 

Tell a dark, mysterious story about your birdcage and your birds. What about the dark birdcages they live in? Why must they be caged? Are these birds treacherous, evil, or just mischievous?  And what of their Masters? Are they the same? What melancholy songs do your dark birds sing at night when all is still and quiet? Do you hear their eerie, foreboding notes sung in the shadows of darkness? 

I cannot wait to see what you will create!!!

I apologize for posting so late in the week, but I moved and ran out of time with all of the unpacking and settling into my new home! This Theme will run until March 25th and then we will have our last theme for March on the 26th and then go back to our regular scheduled themes.

Here is my Dark, Black Birdcage Story:

Digital art created from Conjurer Of Dreams Victorian Madame AI Art Digital Download, Friday Designs Digital Kit 85 People, Miriam's Digital Kit Scraps, and Pixabay

BLOOD MOON

On Friday, March 14th, we will witness a total Lunar Eclipse, a Blood Moon. At 2:30 am, EST, the Blood Moon will be at its peak so wherever you are at that time, if you are awake, you will see the moon turn blood-red in all its glory. 

A Blood Moon is a captivating celestial event that occurs when the Earth casts its shadow on the moon, causing it to take on a reddish hue. The alignment of the Earth, Moon, and the Sun creates a very powerful energy portal, opening the door to inner reflection and spiritual awakening. 

The mystical Blood Moon invites us to explore the inner depths of our soul and to embrace the profound mysteries of the universe. Many see this eclipse as an opportunity for inner reflection and personal growth. As the moon casts its ethereal glow, it creates an atmosphere that is conducive to introspection and self-discovery. As we reflect upon our lives and make the connection with the Divine Force, we are reminded that there is something out there much bigger and more omnipotent than ourselves!

Astrologically, a Blood Moon image is of superstition and doomsday warnings but really there is nothing to fear. The energy of this Blood Moon brings a powerful significance for great change.  It's timing in March, astrologically speaking, will mean to de-clutter your life physically and emotionally. 

Full moons are all about endings and beginnings, so consider this transit to get rid of the things in your life that are not working and embrace the things that are working. Know what to let go of and what to keep!

So, what will you be meditating upon during the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse? What symbolism are you reminded of when you think of a Blood Moon? What does this Blood Moon signify to you? Incorporate those thoughts in your artwork for the challenge this week! Bring out the moon's allure and energy in all of its mystical, celestial wonder!

I can't wait to see what you will create!

Here is my Mystical Blood Moon Creations:

Digital art created from Pixabay, Miriam's Digital Kit Scraps, Gecko Galz Digital Collage Sheet Garden Of Dreams, and KatePrintableArt Digital Kit Dreamy Skies

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

A little girl in red and a hungry, ferocious wolf! According to the Fairy Tale the wolf did indeed eat the Grandmother and Little Red Riding Hood! But I thought in the version I read as a child the huntsman took an ax and cut open the wolf and saved the Grandmother and Little Red Riding Hood! Either way it is read or written, the story's subject matter is pretty gorey stuff, huh?

I have posted two pages for you this week. One of the Fairy Tale of Little Riding Hood and the other with illustrations of Little Red Riding Hood. Now it is up to you to create an art piece of this story! Use your Dark Imagination to create your own Fairy Tale of Little Red Riding Hood! Cannot wait to see what you will come up with! 

Here is my version of Little Red Riding Hood:

Digital art created from Pixabay, Arthouse Whimsy Whimsical Renaissance Digital Kit and Digital Kit Grunge Papers