Half Embalmed-The Art of Simone Smith

Spooky season is almost over and seasonal depression is already starting to creep in. Though nothing this year has gone according to plan, I'm thrilled that @shawntabitha and I were finally able to bring this antique-inspired photoshoot to life, three years in the making. More photos to come... . . . #halloween #spiderweb #spider #antiquestyle #vintagestyle #blackandwhite #missmuffet #victorianstyle #edwardianstyle

This is a special commission I finished up a few months ago. The client wanted something special for his girlfriend's birthday, and had me embroider their favorite saying onto a real fluid-preserved sheep's heart. That's true love . . . #organembroidery #wetspecimen #embroidery #oddities #heart #love #truelove #heytheredemons

I captured this image in our yard this week, I'm so ready for Fall and I think the spiders are too . . . #autumn #spiderweb #spiders #spooky #halloween #fallvibes #halloweenvibes #autumnvibes

Stick this wherever your broken heart desires! This durable vinyl sticker is the first in a series of stickers featuring my work. . . . #sticker #brokenheart #wetspecimen #halfembalmed... #organembroidery #stitches #oddities See more

Kansas City! If you're interested in learning the art of assemblage, grab one of the last tickets to tomorrow's socially distanced class taught by talented pro Haunter Darren (who also happens to be the host of the Creepy in KC Podcast)! This is no ordinary art class, Darren is a magician of all mediums and will be revealing some of his amazing techniques

Though we may be far apart in these dark days, remember that you're always home . . . #we'llgetthroughthis #stayhome #togetherapart #isolatedinsolidarity #home #homeiswheretheheartis #family #love #organembroidery #embroidery #embroideredheart #pandemic #coronavirus #oddities #wetspecimen #fluidpreservation #halfembalmed #darkarts #darkartist

The arrival of Spring has brought with it new life. Plants are growing and insects are buzzing, and though our own lives as a species has been drastically altered it brings me a strange sort of peace to see other creatures come out their winter hiding and enjoy life as they always have. #spring #spiderweb #web #spider #preservedweb #victorian #antiquephoto #victorianphoto #realspiderweb #framedspiderweb #hope #halfembalmed #pandemiclife #oddities #darkart #darkartist

Friends! I, Lindsay, Darksome organizer, have organized and put together a digital coloring book! May I present The Dark Art Coloring Book! Featuring 34 arti...sts 44 coloring pages FREE downloads Asking for a donation to @who ‘s Covid Response Fund www.darkartcoloring.wixsite.com/coloringbook Featuring several Darksome artists! ARTISTS: Alternate Empire Art A.M. Downs Art Angel Hawari Art Ghoulio Babe Gang Patches Bats in the Belfry Crafts Blackbird Haüs Black Willow Gallery Brit Austin Illustration Cabinet of Curious Clay Caitlin McCarthy Edyn Rashae Studios Hail Mary Tattooer Half Embalmed-The Art of Simone Smith Jatternack Creative The Art of Jen Tracy Eight Bells Tattoo Jessi Hardesty Jodi Cachia artist.designer.performer KWT Designs Larry West Productions Lively Ghosts Lizardman Loudmouth Threads Karyn Ironsides: Lovely Landfill @marysyring @meaganmeli maryannheld @obolobivobioba Stephasketch @thankyou_sean @thepicketywitch The Pretty Cult Uneven CREDITS: Website by @cabinetofcuriousclay Coloring page layout by @jodicachia Cover design by @britaustinillustration If you download and color a page, post it on IG with the hashtag #darkartcoloringbook

Shop Update Need something comfy but still wanna be cute?!?! I added a few signature @foxbloodshop pieces we have left. Also, added a couple great vintag...e books that will spice up that bookshelf! And added the adorably creepy @madamemacabre1313 fetal skulls too! Shipping is taking me a bit longer as I'm still awaiting a supply refresh so if you have questions message me at [email protected]. Thanks again for your support, encouragement and understanding! #keepnoiralive #noirkc #noircommunity #thanksforthesupport

Friends! I’m excited to announce today’s release of this project I am a part of, The Dark Art Coloring Book organized by @cabinetofcuriousclay ! Featuring 34 artists 44 coloring pages FREE downloads... Asking for a donation to @who ‘s Covid Response Fund http://www.darkartcoloring.wixsite.com/coloringbook ARTISTS: @alternate_empire @amdownsart @angelhawari @artistghoulio @babegangpatches @batsinthebelfrycrafts @blackbirdhaus @blackwillowgallery @britaustinillustration @cabinetofcuriousclay @caitlinmccarthyart @edynrashae @hailmarytattooer @HalfEmbalmed @jatternack @jenthetracy @jessbakertattoo @jessihardesty @jodicachia @kwtallantdesigns @larrywestproductions @livelyghosts @Lizardman_RC @loudmouththreads @lovely.landfill @marysyring @meaganmeli @mheldillustration @obolobivobioba @roadsidelinenarts @stephasketch @thankyou_sean @thepicketywitch @theprettycult @unevencreations CREDITS: Website by @cabinetofcuriousclay Coloring page layout by @jodicachia Cover design by @britaustinillustration If you download and color a page, post it on IG with the hashtag #darkartcoloringbook . . #darkart #darkartists #freecoloringbook #coloring #digitalart #digitalcoloringbook #coloringbook

Shop Update I've been working on moving into my new home studio and found a few framed webs hiding out from last fall. These webs, as well as gift cards, are now available on my website. The link in my bio will take you there #spiderweb #spider #forsale #darkart #darkdecor #odditiesforsale #odditycollection #cabinetofcuriosities #darkarts #darkartist #supportartists #halfembalmed #vintageframe #shoponline #supportsmallbusiness @ Kansas City, Missouri

UPDATE!! TEMPORARY ONLINE STORE IS LIVE!! WWW.NOIRARTSANDODDITIES.COM My Dearest Weirdos, I know I posted a big thing yesterday but as I'm sure you are aware..., things are changing almost hourly with updates on restrictions and closings. So it is with a heavy heart and a big dose of social responsibility that I have decided that Noir will suspend business hours in the parlor for the next 2 weeks. We will be posting items for sale on IG, FB and we are rapidly working on the online shop with updates. As I mentioned, in my previous statement, we need your support in this trying time. If you are in a position to donate, buy a gift certificate or saw something in the parlor the last time you visited please message us and we can invoice you and ship it straight to your front door. Please stay tuned for updates and until we see you in the parlor....until then I'm sending you all a big ghost hug!! Stay at home and stay safe. See more

Noir Arts and Oddities' response to COVID-19 and updated hours. Our March 28 taxidermy class is still scheduled (small class size and we always take sanitary measures like wearing gloves, frequently using disinfectants and not sharing tools).

Congrats to Pam and Noir Arts and Oddities for this awesome interview! https://fox4kc.com//kansas-citys-noir-arts-and-oddities-i/