I’m often asked which book “comes first” when it comes to the Freja and Alex Romance “series”. And the answer is, none of them. The current three books can be read in any order, as each book is a stand-alone storyline. Each book features the same characters in the same “world”. However, It is not … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that Geisha Hands has officially been released! Our co-editor Little Alice, aka Lauren A. R. Masterson, has been hard at work completing this incredible illustrated novel which includes 47 full colour illustrations! Geisha Hands is available as a soft cover book on Lulu Geisha Hands is available as an ebook … Continue reading
NEW RELEASE – “Spirits of the Wind” Author Brendan Detzner brings the old Velvet Lounge to life once again. Photos transport us to a time when music was truly alive and kicking up all night jam-sessions. Spirits of the Wind transports the reader to a time when Chicago truly was a center for the coolest … Continue reading
The photo project “Waiting” was created on one of the OSR caravan trips when Graffiti Photographic spent an evening capturing model Erin Haught in her natural state. This genuine series whispered a story to the COM crew, and inspired Little Alice to write freeform poetry featuring a jilting lover left waiting indefinitely. Erin brought a … Continue reading
The COM crew is passionate about bringing awareness to mental illness through the power of art. We are proud to bring you the second book in the “Synesthesia” poetry collection. “Synesthesia – Depression” features poetry by co-editor Little Alice, and photos by co-editor Bryan Thompson of Graffiti Photographic. Together, they tell a dark story of … Continue reading
The COM crew has many expanded crew members, and one of them is our dear model friend Brooklyn Sky. This young model set aside her usual glamorous style and delivered the helpless despair of an abandoned prisoner for our latest art book “Plunge the Soul into the Quick.” This set was created for one of … Continue reading
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
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
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