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
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
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
The Cloud Orchid Crew is home to a variety of artists. Crew member Ophelia Darkly moved to Portland with her partner Davey Cadaver to seek a more creative lifestyle. Her labors have brought forth an amazing project: The Coffee Monsters art book. We are excited to bring our fans this exclusive interview with Ophelia about … Continue reading
by Graffiti Photographic Share a spooky ghost story this Halloween. “Oni – Whispers in the Snuff Box” is a chilling tale of demons, insanity, and darkness. Featuring photography by Graffiti Photographic, styling and creative directing by Little Alice, models Seth Nayes and Ophelia Darkly, and writing by Little Alice. Read it by candlelight with your … Continue reading
Due to the high volume of fantastic submissions lacking in an official designer, the Cloud Orchid crew created the art magazine, L’Art D’Obscurite. This publication is sister to Cloud Orchid Magazine, with the same standards and quality. We accept photography, paintings, drawings, short stories, poetry, and so much more. A tribute to all artistic things … Continue reading
The Cloud Orchid crew loves their annual trip to the haunted and desolate Ohio State Reformatory. Other locations accompany this pilgrimage, but OSR is our mecca. As a tribute to this evolution of projects and artistic discovery we have created “Crippled Inspiration.” Share our love of darkness, tragedy, and the paranormal. Purchase here model Ophelia Darkly … Continue reading
Enys Guerrero is a traditional fine artist in Venezuela. The tools that craft her beautiful dreams from the ether are colored pencils, watercolor paints, and ball pens. Her tiny castle is always spruced up and organized before her work can begin. The quiet of her domain is filled with background music, or the television. She … Continue reading
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