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
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
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
The old phrase goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” however, what happens when you combine that picture with words? Artist Lalla Essaydi overlays “deliberately indecipherable” caligraphy onto her photos. These words are inspired by the subjects, telling their story in a secretive way. Each photo is like a rich chocolate truffle to the … Continue reading
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