New and exciting times!

Yup, you're right - I don't post much of anything here anymore. There's a reason for that. I haven't made any new art. Art for me was about a tortured soul that could never be herself. Well, those days are over and it seems my muse has flown the coop.
On the other hand: I have come out of the Broom Closet and started my own witchcraft supply shop on my new website: The Magick Cabinet and on Etsy!
It's a wonderful feeling not to hide one's true self any longer.

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I'm using my creative, crafty spirit to blend magical oils, potions and brews. Herbal mixtures for your spells and even a few (100) custom Witches Poppets.

   

So if you want to catch me doing what I was always meant to do - come on over to the shops!

Use coupon code: BLOG10 for 10% off your first order in The Magick Cabinet Etsy Shop

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Use coupon code: AJRY69OBQ79A for 10% off your first order at The Magick Cabinet WebStore

Been up to new and different things.

I've been kicked out of the 9-5 rat race and into entrepreneurship. I've started a Metaphysical, Witch, Wicca and Pagan Shop over at Etsy and on my new webstore at The Magick Cabinet.

Cute VooDoo dolls all hand stitched and ready to help you.

What is The Magick Cabinet all about?

I pride myself on doing things in the old traditional ways. My task in this lifetime, like many others before, is to help others in the purest love and light. Pagan and Proud.

The oil blends, herbal blends, salts and spells are personally hand created. I don't buy pre mixed herbs, oils or spells. I truly put a little of myself into every creation. And I hope that shows through in the quality of the products. I take care to package every item so it's like getting a gift in the mail. I want you to feel special. 

It's about helping people on their Spiritual journeys.

Enlightenment through metaphysical tools like;

• Crystal energy and the power of stones.
• Sacred oil blends for anointing self, stones, candles and tools.
• Enchanted ritual bath crystals to clear away energy that's not serving you.
• Ancient resins like: Dragons Blood, Black Copal, Golden Copal, Frankincense and Myrrh and spiritual mixtures....

It's also about a loving Pagan community. A safe place where those of us who are different from others can find solas in the friendship of others. 

The Universe really wants me to do this

The Universe tries to lead you on the right path, the more you choose not to listen the worse things become. Come back to the path and things seem to flow easily. My path has lead me from the corporate world where I was not happy, back to my nature. My nature, no matter how much I tried to fight it is that of a Witch.

I am not Wiccan, that's a religion. I am a natural born witch, from a long line of powerful witches. I have been a witch through all of my past lives and have retained information from each of those lives. 

I am a solitary witch and do not practice within a coven. I write my own spells and potion recipes. I collect my own herbs and only purchase the finest quality resins and essential oils from American businesses. 

I am a nature based witch, meaning I do a lot with the energies from stones, crystals, herbs and what nature and the Universe gives me. I also thank them for it. After all, that's why I'm here. I'm a Hedgewitch if you need to put a label on it. I do not hex or curse, so please don't ask. Karma's too much of a bitch and I don't play that game.  

My NEW Etsy Shop is finally up!

Audra Phillips Dark Art - The Etsy shop is fully up and ready to go. I've got 12 original "Death Mask" pieces up - so far. There will be more. I will be putting up limited edition prints, Steampunk sculptures and maybe even some creative sculptured jewelry. I promise nothing too foofy! There's too many foofy things on Etsy already. And I'm anything but foofy! *~Foof!~*

 Creepy Baby Head Hanger This little gem is adorable on your wall or even a Christmas tree. (Put a light behind him and see it shine from his gaping mouth and eye sockets!) A very affordable way to start a "Creepy Collection".

This Guy - What to say about this Wise Sage Death Mask? I'm pretty sure he comes to life at night and will tell you stories that chill you to the bone. The Wise Sage is hand sculpted from polymer clay and signed on the back. Everyone is different. I never really plan out hot the piece will come out. They take on a life of their own, create their own personalities, expressions and soul. Not a mass produced item. Original one of a kind pieces.

(Not to be a name dropper, but I can now...) People like Kat VonD and Clive Barker both own an original Audra Phillips art piece. Get one now before I get "super famous"! LOL! You can say, "I knew her when..."! I love this piece, it's one of my favorites.

Oh, Like Father, Like Sons, probably one of my stranger pieces. My take on society's decline. You act like a pig, your kids will follow. It's also a very unique, one of a kind art piece. All hand node by my, signed and dated on the back. Polymer clay "pigs" mounted on a stained pine board, ready to hang.

Please "Favorite" my Etsy shop so you can keep up with new additions.

After Death... A New Illustrated Anthology

It's been a while - I've been busy working on illustrations for "After Death..." an anthology edited by Eric Guignard and published by Dark Moon Books and due out in Spring of 2013! 

I wanted to put a few images here to tease you a bit. It's going to be freaking awesome! Authors from all over the globe have contributed stories to this book about what could possibly happen after death! The editor, Eric writes "Death. Who has not considered their own mortality and wondered at what awaits, once our frail human shell expires? What occurs after the heart stops beating, after the last breath is drawn, after life as we know it terminates?

Each person has their own beliefs, whether based on science, a traditional religion, or perhaps dark, personal experimentation. Do we transcend to another dimension or celestial world? Does our spirit remain while the body rots? Are we given another opportunity to do it all over again? Can we die again in the afterlife? Do we find ways to cheat death and maintain a semblance of living after the mortician declares, D.O.A.? Do we all just end up in a cosmic purée, drunk by an Elvis Presley overlord?"

Here's the illustration for ""With Max Barry in the Nearer Precincts"

Story by John Langan

"John Langan’s most recent collection is The Wide, Carnivorous Sky and Other Monstrous Geographies (Hippocampus 2013). He is the author of a previous collection, Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters (Prime 2008), and a novel, House of Windows (Night Shade 2009). With Paul Tremblay, he co-edited Creatures: Thirty Years of Monsters (Prime 2011). He lives in upstate New York with his wife and son."

Another amazing writer Lisa Morton has contributed with her story "The Resurrection Policy"

"Lisa Morton is a screenwriter, horror author, four-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award, and Halloween expert. Recent short fiction appearances include Blood Lite III, Danse Macabre, and Dark Discoveries Magazine, and books include Witch Hunts: A Graphic History of the Burning Times (with Rocky Wood, illustrated by Greg Chapman), Trick or Treat?: A History of Halloween, and the novella Hell Manor. She lives in North Hollywood, California, and can be found online at www.lisamorton.com."

These are just a couple of the 35 images for the book. If you would like to see the rest please visit my Facebook Gallery: "After Death... Illustrations".

L.A. Art Walk - TONIGHT!

DTLA Art Walk - TONIGHT! Sept. 13th! You're Invited to Hatakeyama Gallery 905 Hill St. Los Angeles for "Diversions of the Arcane" my spooky art show! 7-11pm I hope to see you all tonight.

"Diversions of the Arcane is Audra Phillips getting downtown ready for Halloween, which she seems to celebrate year round with her visual affection for the macabre and the undead. "I want to bring a little of the unknown into the known, to give a glimpse into the unseen spiritual and emotional world all around us," said the dark artist of the night. It's the first non-photographic based exhibition for Harakeyama Gallery.
Hatakeyama Gallery 905 S. Hill St."

- Ed Feuntes' list of DTLA Art Walk highlights on KCET.org 

The Hatakeyama Gallery all set up and ready for hordes of visitors!

YOU'RE INVITED! Dark Art Show for the LA ART WALK!

It's Official - Solo Art Show at
Hatakeyama Gallery ~ 905 Hill St. Downtown LA.  
Opening night party, Sept. 13th Art Walk!

There's a huge parking lot right on the corner, 2 doors down from the gallery.
My Debut DARK ART SHOW! Next Thursday, the 13th from 7-11pm. You're invited! Hatakeyama Gallery 905 Hill Street, Los Angeles. If your in the southern California area, come see the dark artwork, the NEW sculptures, grab some spooky sweets at the black-candy bar, and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
It would be great to see you there!So come hang out with us and bring friends! :)

PHOTOS from the Art Show:

Soda Pop Label for Richard Matheson!

Here's the label I did for the very limited edition soda bottles for Richard Matheson. They will be sold at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA. For fans of Richard's work this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get one or two of the bottles of soda.

A little history on Richard Matheson: Richard Matheson (born February 20, 1926) is an American author and screenwriter, primarily in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres. He is perhaps best known as the author of What Dreams May Come, Bid Time Return, A Stir of Echoes, The Incredible Shrinking Man, and I Am Legend, all of which have been adapted as major motion pictures. Matheson has also written for several The Twilight Zone television show episodes such as "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet", and adapted his 1971 short story Duel into a screenplay later that year for the Steven Spielberg directed television movie of the same name. - Wikipedia

Mutation Nation Signing at Dark Delicacies!

We will be signing copies of Mutation Nation January 21, 2012 from 2-5pm at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA.

If your not in the area do not fret! You can order a signed copy directly from www.darkdel.com - Dark Delicacies website!

I have a VERY limited printing of "Kindred Kind" ready to purchase! Printed on artist canvas. 36 x 24 Limited to 10 only! $300 each. Sold one before they were even printed!

Kindred Kind ©2011

My First Book Cover!

Mutation Nation: Tales of Genetic Mishaps, Monsters, and Madness http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1937758028/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_alp_hZ56ob0RK8XJY My FIRST Book Cover!
Got a GREAT review on Amazon! $14.95

Book Description

Publication Date: December 17, 2011

We Are the Mutation Nation! The scariest monsters may not be the supernatural creatures we've been taught to fear. We can run from the marauding zombie, refuse to invite a hungry vampire, or turn on the light to banish the ghost in the dark. But there is one thing we cannot escape: our own DNA. When the very stuff we're made of starts to change, we question what it is to be human. The answer may lead us to a country known as Mutation Nation. The citizens of Mutation Nation are gathered here in eleven all-original stories from the inventive minds of New York Times bestselling author Stephen Woodworth (Through Violet Eyes), actress/writer Barbie Wilde (Hellraiser II, Hellbound Hearts), Pushcart-nominated writer Jarret Keene (A Boy's Guide to Arson), and other masters of the misfit who are sure to convince you that the most bizarre creatures in existence are ourselves. Let the maladaptive mayhem begin. Meet the inhabitants of Mutation Nation.

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Dark Art by Audra Phillips

Dark Art by Audra Phillips

I've added a lot of new things on the website! Mainly the new steampunk or gearpunk jewelry for the new Tinker web series that I'm working on. It will be really cool and as soon as I have a link I will post it for everyone to check out!

Here's the brand new page with all the metal work on it: http://www.audraphillips.com/steampunk-jewelry-and-accessories.php If you like what you see, please share it with others.

Jewelry design by Audra Phillips ©2011 for Tinker

Jewelry design by Audra Phillips ©2011 for Tinker

Jewelry design by Audra Phillips ©2011 for Tinker

Jewelry design by Audra Phillips ©2011 for Tinker

Dark Art by Audra Phillips

Dark Art by Audra Phillips

Lots of new changes on the Web site. Check out the NEW Book Cover!

You can find more information on this at:
http://www.rainstormpress.com/p/mutation-nation-anthology-guidelines.html

STEAMPUNK CLAY ART

I've expanded my artistic endeavors . . . I love creating the digital art but wanted to get back to a more hands on approach. Thus, Steampunk clay art was born. Each are hand created from polymer clay, baked, then painted.
Steampunk art by me.

These sell as quick as I can make them and I end up doing a lot of custom pieces because of it. If there's anything you have in mind please let me know. I can make about anything you have in mind.

Rose the Mystical Dragon. SOLD

Lenard the Steampunk Lizard - SOLD

Steampunk Vial Holder - Special request - SOLD

To see more please visit my website: http://www.audraphillips.com/steampunk-clay-art-by-me.php Special requests are my specialty.

SOLD more art and a BOOK COVER DEAL!

Yep, been selling more art. Another "See No Evil" and "Karney Kids" - Thank you Sue!

Then there's the book cover! It's pretty hush-hush at the moment, but as soon as I can I'll post the image and the link to the book! My first cover art! I'm so excited! Thank you Savannah!

Lily - commissioned piece

Lily Copyright Audra Phillips 2010 All rights reserved.

This is the latest commissioned piece "Lily". Because it is a commission there is only one. No others can ever be sold. But if you have a grandchild, child, friend or even pet you would like me to create a piece of everlasting art from, please let me know. Specialty pieces start at $300.

Dark Horror Art by Audra Phillips

Horror Art by Audra Phillips

Yep, it's official - A NEW WEBSITE where you can view and even buy prints!

Catch up on events and new art.

Online purchases made easy by PayPal!

 So come visit me at my new home on the web! http://www.audraphillips.com

The ART SHOW was a success!

My first art show is over. My artist cherry is now officially popped!
We had a great turn out, some sales and a few great contacts! Hopefully more things will be coming my way soon! Sue and Del from Dark Delicacies were gracious hosts. Thank you so much. There are 4 images still at the shop for sale! Go check them out if you get a chance! www.darkdel.com for address and info!

Pensive look at the Medea's 2010

A steady flow of people all evening. 2010

Pretty good showing for a Newbe!

Art Show 2010, Dark Delicacies, Burbank, CA

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NEW ART for the Upcoming art show!

MEDEA is a wonderful play and got a thumbs up by LA Weekly! Please go see it! It runs through the end of August!

Don't forget the Art Show at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA! September 11 at 8pm!

Here's a new piece I made just for the show. It's called Karny Kids. Limited to 50.

Audra Phillips ©2010, All Rights Reserved.

"The Maiden" The LAST Medea image!

Here it is the last image for MEDEA and not a moment too soon!

If your interested in purchasing any of these images please email me at audrart@yahoo.com for a price list and payment options. (I accept PayPal and ship anywhere!) All MEDEA images are limited edition of 10 only! They are going fast and the play hasn't even started yet!

Audra Phillips ©2010 All rights reserved!

NEW Image for MEDEA!

This is "The Crone" for the MEDEA play in August!

Copyright Audra Phillips 2010. All rights reserved people!

Art for MEDEA

Just brought 4 images home framed and ready to go to the theatre! That makes 5 total. I have a ways to go but things are looking up! And the images are AWESOME! Printed on a Picasso canvas and laminated with an archival lam to preserve the rich colors!

These are the images for the Medea performance. They are all limited to 10 each.

"The Unfortunate Wife"

This is the Kings daughter that Jason
runs off with and leaves Medea for.
Medea gives her a wedding gift of
poison garments. She sadly does not make it nor her father that comes to help.

"Jason's Lament"

The ultimate sin against Jason, Medea slays their two small children. The moment Jason hears of his two son's untimely death at the hands of their mother Medea.

"Medea - The Poisonous Mother"

She grieves at the act she has done. But the
pleasure of Jason's pain is her solitude.

"Medea - Like a Woman Scorned"

She's in her own Hell now. The things she has done make her both sorrowful and gleeful. Every day you can hear sobs of laughter coming from her room.