To celebrate this marvellously macabre month and the countdown to All Hallows Eve, I have been posting some works by my favourite Halloween / monster artists.
This evening's post features the art of the gorgeous and talented Belle Dee (aka Shana Bilbrey).
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| Selfie from Belle's blog |
These are my personal favourites from Belle's extensive body of work. To see more, do yourself a favour and pop by her fab blog, http://doowackadoodles.blogspot.com
Enjoy! ^V^
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| 'Halloween A-Go-Go' by Belle Dee |
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| 'Regan from The Exorcist' by Belle Dee |
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| 'Lorre, Price & "Rhubarb" in The Comedy of Terrors' by Belle Dee |
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| 'The Phantom' by Belle Dee |
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| 'Elvira' by Belle Dee |
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| Belle Dee's piece for the 'Vincent Price Presents' art show at Star Clipper Comics Gallery |
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| Belle Dee's 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' for the 'Rock & Roll' art show at ZaPow |
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| 'Bates Motel spot illustration, featuring Freddie Highmore' by Belle Dee |
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| Belle Dee's 'The Klopeks from The 'Burbs' for the 'Crazy 4 Cult' art show at Gallery1988 |
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| Belle Dee's piece for the 'Creepy Cute' art show at ZaPow |
WOW! These are absolutely awesome! I don't know her or her work, so thanks for introducing me to her/it.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Professor! They are fabulous aren't they?! So glad you enjoyed them!
DeleteRad, I like her art style.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Ms Ladyfair! It combines a few of my favourite things - retro style, vibrant colours, and a cheeky sense of fun - with Halloween and Hollywood classics. Love!
DeleteI admire her vintage style carracatures , vibrant colours to our fav darlings!
ReplyDeleteI love that Belle lends vibrant colours to our favourite darlings too, dear Debi! And that vintage style? Love!
DeleteI've got to say, when it comes to Halloween I do like the retro material. Then again, I just love vintage Halloween illustrations. Out of those shown here it was "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Vincent Price Presents." Of course, how could I ever not mention Elvira. She's a constant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Nightwind - nice to learn we share a love of Elvira and vintage Halloween illustrations! I think that's what drew me to Belle's work in the first place, her re-imagining of those gorgeous classic Halloween images. There are lots more I haven't included here, so you might enjoy checking out her blog to see her Countdown to Halloween pieces and the originals from the 1940s - 1970s that inspired them . :)
DeleteI truly LOVE these! So hard to choose a favourite, but the Vincent Price piece has kind of stolen my heart.
ReplyDeleteBeauty and talent! ♥
Aren't they fabulous?! I think that Vincent Price piece is particularly special too - I would love to see it turned into a real album cover for those 'Stories & Poems Read by Vincent Price' LP's!
DeleteBeauty and talent in spades ❤
These are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed them, Stacy! I think they're fantastic too!
DeleteEeeeeeeep!! 'The 'Burbs'!!! These are brilliant! I'm torn between 'Vincent Price Presents' and 'The Comedy of Terrors' with Rhubarb as my favourite! :D
ReplyDeleteHehe I thought of you when I saw The 'Burbs one, Emma! Love that film, and love the awesome review you and Maynard wrote for it! :D
DeleteI was saying to Yvonne that it would be great to see the 'Vincent Price Presents' piece turned into a real album cover for those 'Stories & Poems Read by Vincent Price' LP's!
Fabulous illustrations! I recognized almost everyone. I especially liked Vincent Price and The Exorcist ones! :)
ReplyDeleteAren't they great?! I love Belle's style, and her choice of subjects! :)
DeleteLol...Elvira's not wicked...she's just drawn that way(to paraphrase Jessica Rabbit) :D XXX
ReplyDeleteHA! Love it Gina, and so true! :D ❤
DeleteFantastic!! I love her work!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous isn't it, Julie?! Lots to love about it!
DeleteI love the Vincent one. Cute!
ReplyDeleteI thought you said dear ducklings, ha ha! Goes with the bird theme.
The Vincent one is gorgeous isn't it?! And I had a good chuckle at 'dear ducklings', haha! Definitely goes with the birdy vibe around here! I might just have to adopt that greeting ;P
DeleteLOL, THE BURBS!!!!! I LUUUUUUUUURVE THAT MOVIE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAhem.
And I'm seriously digging this gal's art. Thanks for introducing us to her work!!!
How good is The 'Burbs?! I totally second your love for that flick, it's pure gold!
DeleteAnd it's my pleasure Mina, I'm so glad you enjoyed Belle's art, it's fabulous isn't it?!
Ahhhh, a trip down Memory Lane for a Vintage Halloween! Thanks for Sharing... Dia de los Muertos Blessings coming to you from the Arizona Desert this weekend... Dawn... The Bohemian
ReplyDeleteOh my pleasure, Dawn, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much - Dia de los Muertos blessings to you from the Land Down Under ❤
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