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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 19h

SNEAK PEEK... 🌹 a tale as old as time... this GORGEOUS work in progress of our beauty, louis, is brought to you by op-la on tumblr.

#BloodAndBrocade #iwtv

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 4d

(2/2) this organization was carefully chosen in a majority vote by contributors, and we are honored to create art that supports such an important cause. 🩷💚 don't hesitate to learn more about this org on our link tree in our bio! thank you all for your support!

a woman wearing a purple bow tie and a head scarf is smiling .

ALT: a woman wearing a purple bow tie and a head scarf is smiling .

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 4d

🪽 CHARITY ANNOUNCEMENT! all proceeds for #BloodAndBrocade after necessary production cost and one-time contributor compensation will be donated to @ThePCRF . all proceeds from the second run sales of artbooks will be going to this organization as well.
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moon ‼️ @fruitgravy.bsky.social · 12d

preview 🫣 of my upcoming spread for my #BloodAndBrocade piece, the IWTV historical fashion artbook hosted by (me) ..!!

pierrot + harlequin armand and lestat!! i can't wait for you all to see the finished thing on @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social 🃏

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 21d

SNEAK PEEK! Létika (@\letika on tumblr @\letika_art on X) has graced us with their work-in-progress 1920's version of Claudia and Lestat looking absolutely opulent and playful! You'll be able to see both halves of Létika's spread this winter in the #BloodAndBrocade artbook 🧣

#iwtv

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 22d

(3/3) now, keep an eye out on exclusive WIPs of our contributors' works and more info on how to get your hands on this #iwtv #zine this winter! ❄️🧣 stay warm!
@kybettie.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 22d

(2/3) please support our talented writers here and elsewhere! the writers of this fandom are INCREDIBLE wordsmiths, and their work is going to look beautiful in the #artbook! 🧶
@armandmollloy.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 22d

now introducing the WRITERS of #BloodAndBrocade ! yes ! this project will feature BOTH illustrations and pieces of writing, both fiction and nonfiction, centered around the theme of vampiric fashion. can't wait to see what they cook up! ✍️🧵
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J || Vampire Pyramid Scheme 🦇 🏳️‍⚧️ | ✨ Get Me My Coffin, Louis✨ @vampirepyramid.bsky.social · Sep 2

What the hell is #BIPOCVampDay?

*takes a breath*

It’s this annual fundraiser I run each year for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America celebrating vampires of color and the need for more of them in media and literature.

And it’s hitting its 5th year this September. Spread the word.

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 28d

(4/4) please support all artists both here and on their own respective platforms! thank you all so much for the support on the #zine !🪡 keep an eye out for how you can get your hands on an artbook this winter! ❄️

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 28d

(3/4) our artists have been hard at work, and their thumbnails and first sketches are incredible! with so much talent packed in one artbook, i hope you all enjoy it as much as i do!

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 28d

(2/4) out of 200+ applications, i'm incredibly blessed to be in the presence of so much RAW TALENT!

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · 28d

...and here it is! the final round of incredibly talented artists for the #BloodAndBrocade zine. including your art director, @fruitgravy.bsky.social ! please support everyone here and elsewhere. stay tuned for WRITERS! 🔖🪡 (1/4)

#iwtv #artbook #BloodAndBrocade #interviewwiththevampire

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 29

(3/3) thank you for blessing us with your talents!!!

@tvunart.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 29

please support the artists both here and on their native platforms!! 🫀 (2/3)
@achjayel.bsky.social @lucylucius.bsky.social @skullingway.bsky.social @withersage.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 29

more lovely artists for the upcoming #BloodAndBrocade zine! so excited to see what they make for our artbook coming your way this winter! 🧶 (1/3)

@pankadoll.bsky.social @fourofdiamondsart.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 27

(3/3) please support our artists here and elsewhere on their other platforms!! 🫀🧛‍♀️🧛 @tazatouille.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 27

(2/3) 🧶🧵 we can't wait to share our lovely artists' and writers' progress! @campyre.bsky.social @aeijis.bsky.social @vampirepyramid.bsky.social @glassesdisasters.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 27

EXCITED to announce even MORE artists for #BloodAndBrocade ! i'm so proud of all 100+ creators on this #iwtv historical fashion zine, it's going to be something so beautiful. coming your way this winter! 🪡🧶 (1/3) @kult0bunny.bsky.social @jellikai.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 23

(3/3) thank you all for your support! @shrugsinchinese.bsky.social @vezhen.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 23

(2/3) ❤️🪡 @krea2re.bsky.social @miasmatik.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 23

the next round of talented artists for #BloodAndBrocade is here! as usual, please support our artists here and on their native platforms! the B&B artbook will be coming your way this winter ❄️
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@flashpointcomix.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 20

@cruelnemothesis.bsky.social @shop5.bsky.social

thank you for your support on the zine! can't wait to show everyone the final product! 🪡

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 20

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@michiums.bsky.social @ieatsockz.bsky.social

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The Velvet Compote 🪡 #BloodAndBrocade @thevelvetcompote.bsky.social · Aug 20

another morning, another announcement. 🧶 the next set of artists for #BloodAndBrocade is here! please support them here and on their respective platforms (and follow this acct to stay up to date on this project!) 🩸🪡 (1/3)
@macydraws.bsky.social @crabcakeart.bsky.social @smallpolarbear.bsky.social

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