Goth Auntie

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds.
-You don't have to explain or justify saying "no". 
-Last night the Cursed Object kept floating in a loop through the ceiling and floor. I don't know if it meant to.
❤️ Auntie Jilli

A picture of Hugh Dancy as Will Graham from the show Hannibal. There is a text box, attributed to frenchieslute, with the words: ohhh *nods sagely* i see. i’ve gone insane

From tumblr, an image I immediately saved to every device I own.

Spot color line art is the other relevant term. I’ll geeble more about it WHENEVER I GET TO SEE YOU.

@vampystardust.bsky.social figured out the term "stippling" is suuuuuper close to what I'm looking for.

It is! It's my favorite deck to use.

YES! That's it! (And yes, I was asking for tattoo design purposes.)

Just wait, Pete is going to see this thread, sigh in exasperation, and either immediately know the term or make me do a poorly-drawn version of what I mean.

Not ... quite? Less cross-hatching.

Yes, but does that carry the connotation of the thin edge/shading of color?

... after I get this build to compile. And maybe that other build.

:: sobs in newly-christened program manager ::

I'm sure I'm explaining this poorly, but I'm not ready to subject you folks to a badly-drawn image to show what I'm talking about.

Hey artist friends! I need help with the correct term for something: an illustration with black outline, but no color except for shading that follows the outline. So, if it was a Jack-o-Lantern, there would be some orange shading or stippling next to the lines of the pumpkin.

Oh look. An anvil from the universe.
(4 of Bats = 4 of Swords. The “You must chill! You must rest!” card.)

‘You know when you’ve hit it – it’s a transformation’: Ruth E Carter on building the bold world of Sinners The two-time Oscar winner on dressing Michael B Jordan’s twin antiheroes, her start with Spike Lee and crafting the period detail of Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending epic

The Guardian interviews the magnificent costume designer Ruth E. Carter.

www.theguardian.com/fashion/cost...

The Cure - Disintegration. One of the best albums ever. EVER.

I wish her musical seances weren't SF -only. I've always wanted to attend one.

JILL TRACY Jill Tracy will transport you into a seductive and magical realm far beyond the Everyday. The place where we wished we lived. A dark, elegant netherworld full of hidden passageways, wonder cabinets, and opium dens. Of monsters, marvels and mayhem. You know it’s not safe here; but with Jill Tracy as your guide, you’ll be in no hurry to leave.

Today's soundtrack is shuffling through Jill Tracy's entire discography. If you haven't heard her before, I highly recommend giving her a listen!
jilltracy.bandcamp.com/music

My immune system is the boss of me and that is absolutely the problem. mybodyistryingtokillme.com

a baby harbor seal on the sand, their mother is hovering above them looking at them adorably

no this is what i want on my internet not all that other stuff 🦭 🦑

Your daily affirmation:
Life is what you make it. So make a pillow fort, crawl inside, call your boss, and inform them it's National Pillow Fort Day and also a religious holiday.

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-Listen and help. (That includes listening to yourself.)
-Apparently today is National Blanket Fort day. The tiny cryptids are THRILLED.
❤️ Auntie Jilli

‘SINNERS’ has won Best Cast Ensemble at The Actor Awards.

See the full winners list: bit.ly/ActorWins26

Ao3 is still down. Thank goodness I downloaded a bunch of fics last night.

Dad made sure I knew about them and the easiest routes to them.

The plainer key came from my Mom’s jewelry box, so it’s a necessary item.

A silver charm bracelet filled with moons, hearts, keys, lockets, vials, coffins, and bats.

My subconscious informed me that I should redo my charm bracelet and wear it more often.

a.g.f = g.a.f!

SPF 50 is my friend.

A photo of your goth auntie braving the sunlight. Shallow fashion details: a black and white striped dress (made by the Madwoman in the Attic), skeleton hand belt, black and pink Doc Martens, vintage top hat with black feathers and pink roses, and a pink sparkly cane.

Left the house!

Ghostly noise in the attic of a gothic manor is right in my skill set!