Carlation's Art

Skull Masquerade 

1. November Antlers Masquerade art print
2. Teal Jackalope skull mask art print
3. Purple Ram skull mask art print
4. Masquerade skull mask art print
All pieces by carlationsart
I just fell in love with this skull masquerade series by artist Carla Wyzgala. It feels a little steampunk, a little gothic and full of dark fantasy.

Gabriel Art Studio

Surreal and Beautiful 

1. Victorian, Steampunk girl with a parasol surrounded by daisies and flowers
2. Gigantic silhouetted dark girl peering at a boy in a teacup handing her a flower
3. A girl in a victorian, steampunk dress peering from her illuminated tree hideaway at the colorful sky full of flowers and butterflies
4. A silhouetted girl floating high above the trees in the sky by her parasol
All pieces by gabrielartstudio
Steampunk has always been a little whimsical, but this artist takes it to another place. A place of fairy tales and childhood adventures and I kind of like the gentle steampunk here.

Beetles

And Their Wings 

1. HEART OF ISDES - OliviasOubliette
2. Beetle in Resin and Oxidised Sterling Silver Baroque Neck Piece - MetalCoutureJewelry
3. Handmade Stag Beetle Womens Pendant - puredesignerjewelry
4. Victorian Art Deco Jewel Beetle Corset "Absinthe" - Bellasoiree

From the category of darkly beautiful comes these pieces of beetles, beautiful beetles.

Medusa

Queen Of The Gorgons 

1.  Gorgona Satchel - TianaCHE
2. Bronze Medusa Revisited - JenniferRodgersArt
3. Medusa - Print of Original Painting - SaraEtCetera 

4. Greek Medusa Buckler Shield - WestWolfRenaissance

Yet another feature based on someone else sharing a bit of goodness with me. This time it was the Medusa purse which clearly deserved some great companion art.

Majestic Thorns

Art And Art Dolls 

1. OOAK Handmade Gothic Art Doll "Queen of Darkness"
2. Art Print "THE BRIDE" 

3. Art Print "Lace and Pearls"
4. OOAK Art Doll "Astera"
All pieces by MajesticThorns

There aren't tons of things in this shop, but what there is, is all wonderful.
See also her facebook page & blog

Headdress

Light And Spectacular 

1. Siren's Sister, Headdress - mataharisdaughter
2. Cream/Blue Feather Kokoshnik Headdress - MiyuDecay 

3. Winter Bridal Antler Headdress ICE MAIDEN - SpinningCastle
4. Snow Enchantress - ThePlumedSerpent

Super dramatic headdresses. Sure, it's another thing I have no reason to wear, but I can still love to look at them.

Wasp

Insects That Sting

 1. The Wasp - chrisguarino
2. Honeycomb Wasp Nest Pendant - eleven44jewelry
3. Wasp Nest Shadowbox Cuff - stevenssteampunk
4. Copper and Sterling Silver Wasp Brooch - SilverspotMetalworks

I'm not particularly fond of wasps when they're at my house, but one an hardly deny their striking beauty and building skills.

Weird

And Wonderful 

1. Big Bellied Bottom Feeder Pitcher - MaryOMalleyCeramics
2. Limited edition Gentleman Slug sculpture - Bakenekoya
3. Helm of the Horned God - tomward2
4. Melting Desire - DustyHansonART

Because normal is boring and weird is wonderful.

Kick Start It

Fancy Dress

Over The Top 

1. Victorian Steampunk Reproduction 3pce Set - RomanticThreads 

2. THE KILLING MOON Bustle Jacket - lovechildboudoir
3. Black and Silver Bustle Skirt - fqcouture
4. Snow white costume - CostureroReal

The previews for a certain upcoming movie have me in the mood for over the top costuming and damn, there's a lot of it to find.

Octopus

She's Got Legs

1. Octopus Girl silhouette sailor necklace - FableAndFury
2. Vintage Style Octopus Girl Art Print - screamingdemons
3. Cephalobody - RichterFineArt
4. Ascension. octopus bride - schin

Lots and lots of tentacled legs. I really don't why so many people are fascinated with the great eight legged cephalopod, but that sure make some compelling art with the inspiration. It also inspires some really epically bad art, but I'm not going to show you that.

Raven

Be The Crow

1. Raven masquerade mask - gringrimaceandsqueak
2. Unique and Sequined Redesigned Black Bird Ball Gown - siobhanclothing
3. Damnation' real magpie bird wing and skull necklace - MySweetDelirium 

4. Couture Feather Wings - AlexLondonDesign

Now, if only I had an excuse to be a feathered raven because this ensemble would be unforgettable.

Release The Kraken

Menace Of The Seven Seas

1. That Wondrous, Ghastly Day - ArtistChristina
2. The Inky Kraken, Kraken Flask - Elstwhen
3. The Kraken Custom Knife, Dagger - SavageSmith
4. Air Kraken Defense League Messenger Bag in Tan - VooDooBunny

No ordinary sea creature this be.

Skeleton

Bones

1. Bone Chandelier - AGC916
2. Cast Iron Skull - LunarburnStudio
3. spider skeleton: creepy spider monkey mount - resonanteyes
4. Man's Best Friend - Dinosaur Skeleton Photo - ndtphoto
Now here's some unforgettable decor for you.

Demons

In Disguise

1. Ooak sculpture, Bust Art Doll " Susurro de Plata" - VasilisasDolls
2. Demon mask - Signed photo 8 x 12 - krystarka
3. Phantasm II - 2/10-Limited Edition Print - ravenwolf
4. The Oni - VenomousSwan

This one is inspired by the art doll. Demons and masks, oh, my.

Dead Again

Dia De Los Muertos

1. In Remembrance - larkcalderongomez
2. Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead Marie Antoinette Inspired Tattoo Girl - misslilylocket
3. Day of the Dead Art Sugar Skull Print Beauty - illustratedink
4. Dia de los Muertos - Red Woman - SarahRoick

Ran across one of these in a search a week ago and I just couldn't let it go, so I decided we needed more days for the dead around here.

Over The Top

One Step Beyond

1. The Steampunk Gin Bustle Costume - SparkleyJem 

2. Steampunk Jetpack aka The Morgan Aeronautical Destroyer of Satans Arrogance - HattonCrossSteampunk
3. Emperors Armor of Empowerment - Steampunk Full arm half torso - SkinzNhydez 

4. Olifant Steampunk Gas Mask in Black Leather - TomBanwell

Thought it would be nice to start the year with the most extravagant and expensive costume pieces I could find. See, after this everything else will seem reasonably priced, though maybe not as amazing.

Imaginarium Apparel

Over The Top

1. Feather, crystal, embroidered, Arachnoidea Headpiece
2. Black feather, Steel Boned, 'Lizard Skin', Neck Corset with Blue/Black fabric
3. Anisoptera Beaded, Feather Neckpiece
4. Black and White Feather, Crystal headpiece
All pieces by ImaginariumApparel 
also found here www.theimaginariumapparel.com

Definitely not subtle.

Art Nouveau

With A Touch Of Steampunk

1. Steampunk Belle Nouveau Print - khallion
2. Helium City - An Airship Pirates City Poster - phantomssiren
3. Steampunk Homage to Mucha and Art Nouveau - Industrial Ivy - KiriMothDesigns
4. Canvas print art nouveau vintage Steampunk Lady - martinacecilia

Very lovely in sepia tones.

Bryan Steward

Surreal

 1. Crown Parasol
2. Silver Ivy
3. Courier
4. Enlightened
All pieces by bryansworld

I may not know enough about art to make educated comments about the pieces I see, but I do know what I like. I like art feels like something and these feel like a dream.