I was having a peruse of the internet via my mobile device recently (read: in bed scrolling at an ungodly hour for absolutely no reason except existential dread) when I came across the incredible Ink and Magick Studio. Now I’m doing the kind thing of letting you all know about them mostly because I am poor and, sadly, cannot afford to buy every single piece. Dammit.
Per their website: “Inkandmagickstudio is the love project of Ellie Reynoso De la Rosa, a Mexican/American artist born and raised in Queens, NYC. Ellie received their BFA in Painting at Pratt Institute in 2020. Their work is whimsical and magical, blending ancient traditions with a modern flair. Ellie creates pieces that honor old sentiments and spiritual practices, while also celebrating the joy of eclectic, unique design.” Yes I’d say that sums everything up exactly! Behold, for example: the Diablita cup in red.
I’ve never needed a cup more in my life. She’s beauty and she’s grace; she’s available for preorder now and also comes in black! Perhaps you’d prefer her cousin, the made-to-order Goat Cup? Really, you can’t go wrong with any mug/cup they make because every single one is perfect. I’m not saying we’ve provided so much enjoyment and entertainment to you for free that you should send us your money so we can get these mugs from Ink and Magick Studio, but I’m not NOT saying that, if you felt so inclined. Ahem.
Do I really *need* a ceramic shrine with the perfect representations of portals and flowing energy and how much I cry and that is also all my favorite colors? Yes. Yes I do. There, that’s settled. *Adds to Hexmas/Krampusnacht list.*
Would my coworkers at my very normie office day job be weirded out by this? Yes. Is that exactly why I want to get it? Affirmative. Other options for the interior words include Love sick; not yours; and, appropriately, Ouch. I’ll take one of each.
The faces on these moon phases remind me of the animation and tattoos in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which is nearly the highest compliment I can bestow upon an artist, and means I need eight of these: one for each phase, including the New Moon.
Here’s where I admit something that might revoke my weird girl card: I’m not a big fan of incense. I KNOW. Believe me, I’ve tried many types, and it’s still generally just not my favorite. I’m a candle girl through and through. However, my husband is a big incense fan, and burns it when I’m not home. Hashtag compromise, and also, that means I could get him this incense holder to show that I do love him even though we enjoy different things while supporting a small business and adding cool art to our home. Win-win.
Maybe these are above your price point; that’s fair because *insert joke about this economy and someone’s mom here.* Maybe you’re not into ceramics. That’s weird, but hey, I don’t like incense, so I am not going to judge you more than I judge anyone else. But there is good news: Ellie also makes earrings, phone charms, and prints & stickers! Now you have no excuse to not buy presents for yourself, your friends and loved ones, and your favorite Dirge writers, a-hem.
