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“Third Time’s A Charm” a Tribute to Beetlejuice by Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole 🪲🧃

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Growing up, you could hear me saying his name quite often in hopes he would appear. My Dad even dressed up like him for Halloween one year when I was a kid, complete with a replicated, light-up tombstone he made for the front porch, which he sat next to while entertaining trick-or-treaters. Many, many moons later, I requested that he walk me down the aisle to the opening credits of the movie on my wedding day. It was not only special to us, but it was also a movie my husband and I bonded over when we were dating. Needless to say, this art piece has been on my art bucket list for a very long time. So, I turned up the juice with my drawing pencils, and I am very happy with what shook loose.

Although I had previously drawn Michael Keaton in a split face portrait of Batman, I had yet to draw him as the beloved bio-exorcist I grew up adoring. Keaton has brought so many iconic characters to life and is easily one of the most entertaining actors to watch. When planning this piece, it was crucial that it didn’t just depict Beetlejuice, but truly reflected my deep admiration for Keaton’s talent. I wanted the artwork to radiate the nostalgia of that specific era, honoring the actor during a peak time in his career that defined so much of my childhood.

Well now, “IT’S SHOWTIME!” and I am incredibly excited to finally share this completed pencil and chalk pastel piece with my collectors. So say it once, say it twice, this is “Third Time’s A Charm”…

For my art collectors who love a little ghost with the most, I have made-to-order prints in my Etsy shop. Apply coupon code NICEFNMODEL at checkout to summon a 10% discount off your order! 🪲🧃

Canvas prints are currently in production with my printer for my art collectors to see in person and purchase at a discounted price* at Closet Collectibles (in Crete, IL.) and will be available once they arrive and I make my next art drop.

New to my work? Be sure to check out the other portraits I have masterminded on the Spitting Image page of my portfolio website!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my “never mass produced” creative process and in store discounted art prices here

“Just Look At Me!” a Tribute to Helen Sharp by Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole

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I was 12 years old when I first watched Death Becomes Her. I instantly fell in love with its blend of dark comedy and fantasy. The film not only entertained but also offered insights into women’s struggles with self-image and competitiveness. With its vibrant yet gothic color palette, stunning special effects makeup, and incredible performances, it quickly became one of my all-time favorites.

I’ve always adored Goldie Hawn in her other films, but Helen Sharp is definitely at the top of my list as my favorite character she has portrayed. She nails the role, exuding an irresistible blend of glamour and menace that is absolutely captivating.

Goldie Hawn as Helen Sharp in Death Becomes Her

So captivating that I’ve had her on my art bucket list for years. I decided it was time to bring Helen back from the dead… again. So, I rewatched the movie for the umpteenth time to decide which phases of Helen’s looks I wanted to capture. I chose to focus on her two “eternal youth” looks, before and after the iconic “Look at me, Ernest! Just look at me! I’m soaking wet!” moment. I also knew I wanted to incorporate the bold and dramatic hues from the film.

So with that all being said, here is my latest split face portrait I call “Just Look At Me!” done in pencil, chalk pastels, and colored pencil…

Living Dead Girl Nicole's split face portrait Just Look At Me of Goldie Hawn as Helen Sharp

For those of you that are also fans of Goldie as Helen Sharp, I have made-to-order* prints and t-shirts listed in my Etsy shop. Apply coupon code ETERNALYOUTH to your order at check out and get 10% off either!

Prints will also be made available to purchase in store at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL as soon as I make my next art drop off.

Be sure to check out the other portraits I have masterminded on the Spitting Image page of my portfolio website!

Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis in Death Becomes Her

Stay Spooky & Magical!
LDG Nicole

* None of my artistic creations are ever mass produced

Creature Feature: Be Wise. Be Brave. Be Tricky. – Beautiful Freaks Fest Day 3!

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I knew right away when I came to my blog today what I was going to write about for the final day of the Beautiful Freaks Fest.

As mentioned in yesterday’s post I had planned my day out to work on a commission piece. The client asked me to do a painting for their niece’s birthday present. She has a healthy obsession with the movie Coraline and they immediately thought of me to do the piece. I was told to do what I wanted and am really happy with how it turned out. I also think it fits in quite nicely with the overall theme of the blog festivities.

I call it “Be Wise. Be Brave. Be Tricky”…….

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I love commission pieces. Especially when they have to do with cool themes of things I am into. Coraline is an incredible movie and this piece was right up my alley. The movie has been described as being “a child-friendly premise interlaced with twisted imagery and psychological depth”. The story line in general is often compared to some of my other favorite movies (Labyrinth, Alice In Wonderland and Wizard Of Oz). Even though the client would’ve been happy with a painting that was just a close up of the character I wanted to do a little more because I love the movie so much and had yet to do a piece inspired by it.

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Besides the creepy yet magical feel of the movie its the character of Coraline that I love so much. She’s not your typical girl from Pontiac Michigan. She’s a blue haired girl with an adventurous heart. She tells it how it is and enjoys the little things in life like playing in the rain and making dowsing rods to track ghosts!

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And even though her curiosity causes her some danger she is smart enough to find unique ways to overcome her obstacles.

I am going to see if I can find a place with a large enough scanner so that I can offer prints of this piece. So come check back here soon! Also feel free to check out the Drippings page of my website for other paintings I have done and don’t forget that today is the last day to take advantage of my coupon code! Just put in code BEAUTIFULFREAKS17 at check out in my Etsy shop and watch 13% get slashed off your orders (of $5 or more)!

If you are interested in having a commission piece done by yours cruelly contact me for more info and then go visit the remaining posts for the Beautiful Freaks Fest! Let your curiosity go wild!

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Stay Spooky!
LDG Nicole