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The Velvet Compote πŸͺ‘ #BloodAndBrocade

@thevelvetcompote.bsky.social

an art collective and independent artbook/zine publishing house lovingly curated by @fruitgravy Current Project: BLOOD & BROCADE πŸͺ‘🩸 https://linktr.ee/thevelvetcompote

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there are FOUR short days left to order Blood & Brocade: An IWTV Charity Fanzine, featuring 200 pages of vampiric fashion history, an optional merch pack, and the love from 100 creators around the world. πŸͺ‘ Today's sneak peek is by @mitraavrs.bsky.social !!

06.12.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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diamonds are a fledgeling's best friend...πŸ’Ž SPREAD THE WORD - there are only FIVE days left to pre order your copy of #BloodAndBrocade, an IWTV historical fashion zine!

today's preview is brought to you by the talented @lukelemon.bsky.social !

05.12.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ATTENTION ALL VAMPIRE ENJOYERS‼️ there is only 1 WEEK LEFT to reserve your copy of BLOOD & BROCADE! sink your teeth into 200 pages of our fave vamps in finery throughout history

🚒s by early jan 🎁

our birthday princess claudia and mojito brought to you by docphag on twt 🐾

#iwtv

03.12.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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There are 10 days left to grab your copy of #BloodAndBrocade ! The listing will go offline after 11:59PM PST December 10, 2025. Sink your teeth into 200 pages of vampiric historical fashion by YOUR favorite fanartists and writers. 🩸πŸͺ‘

Exclusive art by @junossay.bsky.social πŸ’‹

30.11.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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there are TWO WEEKS LEFT to order a copy of #BloodandBrocade !!! πŸͺ‘πŸ’Ÿ experience 200 pages of our vampires in fashion throughout the ages through the eyes of 100 talented artists and writers! today's lovely claudia is brought to you by JuneL526__ on the bird appπŸͺ­

27.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I got to paint a bookmark of Claudia and Madeline in Gilded Age fashion for this and it was an absolute delight 🌹

20.11.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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i designed a printable paper doll of lestat as a merch piece for blood & brocade zine! βœ‚οΈ you can preorder him now #iwtv @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social

17.11.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Super cropped preview of my piece for Blood & Brocade β€” it’s a killer collection of IWTV art raising money for a good cause & pre-orders go til Dec 10th! 🩸

17.11.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Cropped illustration of Claudia putting on some eyeshadow in a mirror while sitting on a couch. Behind her are bits of handwritten text from a diary entry.

Cropped illustration of Claudia putting on some eyeshadow in a mirror while sitting on a couch. Behind her are bits of handwritten text from a diary entry.

Cropped illustration of Claudia writing in her journal on a couch surrounded by pillows.

Cropped illustration of Claudia writing in her journal on a couch surrounded by pillows.

A sneak peak at my finished art for @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social Blood and Brocade zine/artbook.
I don’t often do fanart but I jumped at the chance to illustrate both versions of my darling Claudia in a variety of vintage fashions.

Preorders are open now until 12/10!
#iwtv #charityzine #vampires

13.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Velvet Compote - Artbooks & Zines Browse all products in the The Velvet Compote - Artbooks & Zines category from fruitgravy.

Thank you all for your support, especially those who were waiting for this merch reveal in order to better inform their purchase! We cant wait for you all to get your hands on this high quality merch this winter. 🧢

#BloodAndBrocade
fruitgravy.bigcartel.com/category/the-velvet-compote-artbooks-zines

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last but not least - ATELIER; the behind-the-scenes digital zine that showcases many of our artists progress; including WIPs of their pieces, references, concepts and more! This will only be emailed to anyone who bought the digital zine bundle or all-in-one bundle πŸͺ‘

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

ALSO AVAILABLE: Each physical merch order will come with one A4 size print of the cover art by @fruitgravy.bsky.social as well as 5 MYSTERY A5 size prints hand-selected from the zine! 🫣 Digital merch purchases ALSO get in on the mystery with 5 phone wallpapers and 5 CPU wallpapers!! πŸ“±πŸ’»

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Printable dress up dolls: A piece of the merch set that I'm PARTICULARLY excited for, print out your own lestat, claudia, and louis -- dress them up how you please! Designed by @laurelipsum.bsky.social , letika_art on twt, and dumberass76 on twt

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Boookmarks: designed by @wiredglitch.bsky.social , @acwhiteart.bsky.social and petitemelusine on ig. Drilled and tasseled!
Stickers: designed by @vampirepyramid.bsky.social ,per11winkle on twt , @glassesdisasters.bsky.social ,cardinalino on discord, and jiuvanescent on ig. Waterproof and durable!

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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INTRODUCING... THE MERCH! our merch designers have been hard at work finishing up their pieces and are finally excited to show you what you'll be getting when you order either the physical, digital, or all-in-one merch bundles! more info on each piece below ⏬

13.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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a preview of my piece for the @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social zine!!! I am beyond honored and excited to showcase my work alongside the other talented contributors!! The pre-orders are currently open so PLEASE GO CHECK IT OUT!!! β€οΈπŸ¦‡πŸŒΉ

13.11.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a peak at my finished art for @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social Blood and Brocade zine/artbook. So so thrilled to get a chance to work on a project like this. You all know I had to draw Claudia and Madeleine in 1890’s fashion ✨

#iwtv #charityzine #illustration

13.11.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Preorders are open! I contributed a two page spread and a bookmark design to this project and I’m so honored to be amongst so many wonderful and skilled artists. Below are teasers for my interior piece and bookmark.

10.11.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀫🀫 #iwtv ##iwtvfanart #iwtvamc #amcinterviewwiththevampire ##lestatfanart #lestatdelioncourt

10.11.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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preview of my work for
@thevelvetcompote.bsky.social #BloodandBrocade art zine πŸ«€
preorders are opened now! <3
#iwtv

10.11.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So happy to be a part of thisπŸ’–πŸ’– this is a preview of my piece. Support this cool zine full of so much beautiful art that it intimidates me ngl
#iwtv #interviewwiththevampire #art

10.11.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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a peek at (part of) my piece for blood & brocade! preorders are now open🩸 @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social

10.11.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Orders will be recieved and shipped out to you from the US in late December-Early January. Emails for digital orders will be sent out on or after December 11! Now, it's time to sink your teeth in.. 🩸

promo image by @fruitgravy.bsky.social

10.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

200 pages of work that spans from the ancient to the contemporary. All proceeds after your digital or physical purchase (after manufacturing costs and contributor compensation) will be donated entirely to PCRF. 500-book limited stock!

10.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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IT'S HERE! The Velvet Compote is incredibly honored to announce that preorders have OPENED for Blood & Brocade: An #IWTV Charity Fanzine.

Enjoy the work of dozens of artists and writers from around the world as they bring historical fashion and eternal vampirism togetherπŸͺ‘ 🩸

10.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 7
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ONE MORE DAY! #BloodAndBrocade , the #iwtv historical fashion artbook will be available TOMORROW at 10AM PST! mark your calendars for a 200 page artbook featuring illustrations, writing pieces and sketches! merch also available! our last darling preview is by @jellikai.bsky.social 🩸

09.11.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

this artbook will be available as a digital pdf or a physical book, both with their own merch tiers. merch designs will be posted soon once our talented designers are all finished! ✨

08.11.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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there are ONLY TWO days left until the release of the #iwtv historical fashion artbook, #BloodAndBrocade. today's tender preview is by traystreeter on ig/twt!
. see the rest of this spread and the work of dozens other creators when b&b drops nov 10 at 10am PST 🀍

08.11.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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there are just 3 days left until #BloodAndBrocade an #iwtv charity fanzine becomes availale for ordr. we can't wait to show you your favorite vampires in finery throughout the ages 🩸πŸͺ‘ this elegant spread is drawn by @rephaeim.bsky.social -- see the rest of claudia's elegance in the zine ❀️

07.11.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

see the rest of this spread and the others when the book gets to your door this winter. ❄️

(your zine director may or may not have gotten so caught up in the excitement of the release that they may or may not have gotten their countdown days a little mixed! all's well! πŸ˜‡)

07.11.2025 05:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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