Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic has spent years studying the female form and capturing the alluring and unique shapes and shadows. He enjoys creating appreciation for simple moments and crafting stories from complex emotions. “Here, Now” is a study in more intimate moments and the thoughts that rush through our head when we’re in love. … Continue reading
We are pleased to introduce the first book in the “Synesthesia” poetry collection, “Darkness”. Co-editor Little Alice is releasing her poetry in books “Darkness”, “Depression”, “Experimental”, and “Nature”. The first features her poetry, combined with charcoal drawings she completed specifically for this publication. Co-editor Bryan Thompson will be featuring some of his photography in the … Continue reading
“Not In Kansas” was a Steampunk photography event spearheaded by the incredible artist Colour Law. The designs were created with nods to characters from the Wizard of Oz by the inspired designers Twig Noir, Silversark, and Rachel Frank RFD. Each model was carefully styled by the team of talented makeup artists and hair stylists. Each … Continue reading
The COM crew has journeyed to OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) for years, and each time the crew expands exponentially with creatives that simply cannot stay away. This retrospective on the 2012 OSR Caravan is a complete collection of the editorials that were shot by the COM crew, and special features from their expanded crew members … Continue reading
L’Art D’Obscurité is a sister publication to Cloud Orchid Magazine. We are looking for dark romantic artwork, as the name suggests. This is not limited to photography. We are also looking for drawings, paintings, sculptures, multi-media, poetry, short stories, flash fiction, etc. As always, we are not interested in the portrayal of drugs, self harm, … Continue reading
Now more than ever, it’s important to shed light on one of the darkest topics: mental illness. Too often swept under the rug, and the people affected along with it. Not long ago, America locked up its problem children and threw away the key. These poor souls were trapped forever in their nightmares and tortured … Continue reading
The COM crew originated in Chicago, IL, and many of our projects involved exploring the city. Finding ways to break normality was always a fun risk, but our midnight ride on the Red Line was one of the biggest. Zzy agreed to be a part of our reckless vision and embodied the night as we … Continue reading
Finding beauty in the female form, and the strangeness in everyday life is what the Cloud Orchid crew is all about. We love to take the mundane and break it down to breathless moments that truly become memories. Infidelity on a Sunny Afternoon features model Nettie Harris, captured in voyeuristic style photos by Bryan Thompson … Continue reading
We are back and better than ever! Get ready for new projects that will take our vision to a whole new level! COM – Cloud Orchid Publishing As mentioned in Little Alice’s art blog KHR Arts, we are evolving our Cloud Orchid Magazine brand with Cloud Orchid Publishing, specializing in art books. We’re also moving to … Continue reading
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