SPOTLIGHT: Out of the Dark / Hazel Butler

Out of the Dark is a hauntingly beautiful collection of images by various artists edited by Hazel Butler. The selection contains some of the most gorgeous pieces of gothic art I've seen, combining elements of the beautiful and the dark in edgy ways.

Available in Hardcover: http://www.amazon.com/Out-Of-The-Dark-Contemporary/dp/0957368224/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377970927&sr=8-1&keywords=out+of+the+dark+hazel+butler

Description:


Containing over two hundred images, and contributions from thirty-two artists from around the world, Out of the Dark is a veritable cornucopia of Gothic delight. Fifteen chapters, each packed with vibrant images, and pithy descriptions, showcase some of Gothic Art’s favourite themes, from Death to Lovers, Hauntings to Winter, and Lolitas to Lost Boys.

Many images are accompanied by commentaries from the artists, detailing their inspirations and methods, and why certain pieces mean so much to them.

The central feature of the book is a sixteen page spread on favourite Alternative model, Maria Amanda Schaub, including a biography, a selection of her favourite art pieces, and why she loves them so much.

Below are some of the images from this art book:


My Secret Hideout, by Francesca Rizzato

Digital artist, film director and crafter, Francesca Rizzato was born in Italy, where she lives and works in a local graphic design studio. Since she was a child, she had a passion for art, a passion that has grown with her until today. Now it is something she couldn't live without, because it's the most easy and beautiful way to express herself, painting her dreams and fantasies without limits. www.deadlulu.deviantart.com/

Kiss of Dawn, by Liliana Sanches

Liliana Sanches is a digital artist from Lisbon, Portugal. In her work, she focuses on the harmony and balance in her compositions, and expressing her own feelings, and planting a seed in the viewer’s mind that would linger.  www.princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/
Liliana Sanches is a digital artist from Lisbon, Portugal. In her work, she focuses on the harmony and balance in her compositions, and expressing her own feelings, and planting a seed in the viewer’s mind that would linger.  www.princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/

Evil Angel, by Whendell de Souza Lira