I love Gothic... stuff

SO I was dusting off my copy of the Gormenghast Trilogy and was suddenly inspired to draw again.

Well, that wasn't the only thing that inspired me. Having a game of Arkham Horror, my favorite board game which happens to be tied in with my favorite horror writer (three guesses who that is), also contributed to this... sudden urge.

Well, also my admitted infatuation with old fashioned vampire tales and horror films from the 70s. Something about seductive dames exploring spooky old mansions while holding an ornate candelabra... I dunno. I love that stuff.

Anyways, I came up with the following quick and dirty thumbnail sketches. They depict a scene in which a pretty late Victorian lady is exploring her... occult tendencies. I plan on finishing this and making her more furtive... like she KNOWS that what she is doing is indecent and un-lady like. The twist, however, is that unlike typical Victorian sexist quasi-religious guilt about the intrinsic nature of womanhood, this time she's REALLY doing something that may be harmful to reality. To be specific, enacting rituals to awaken the Old Ones from their slumber. So hot.


Bonus: animated gif of a pretty girl in a somber setting