The Witch Podcast is a popular audio show produced by the BBC. It centers around the theme of witches and explores various aspects of witchcraft, history, and culture. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field, as well as personal stories and experiences shared by individuals who identify as witches. The hosts delve into topics such as spells, divination, herbal medicine, and the societal perception of witches throughout history. One of the key strengths of the Witch Podcast is its emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. The show acknowledges that witchcraft is not a monolithic practice but varies across different cultures and traditions.

The Chicest Halloween Nail Colors to Channel Your Inner Witch

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It’s that time of year when channeling your inner Stevie Nicks—and, in turn, getting in touch with your witchy side—feels like the natural thing to do. So why not lean into it, beginning at the fingertips, where Halloween nail colors (Blood red! Deep green! Midnight black!) can transform your look to enchanting effect.

“October is my favorite month. everyone has officially stopped thinking about summer and is ready for the fall/winter nail transition,” says nail artist Betina Goldstein, adding that she “always looks to [her] favorite spooky movies for color inspiration.” In mood-boarding, Goldstein counts cult-classic Halloween films like Death Becomes Her and Hocus Pocus (the Sanderson sisters have a penchant for extra long, curved pointy talons), among her favorites to draw from. She also name-checks iconic femme fatale characters , like Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction, who famously wore Chanel’s iconic vampy shade Rouge Noir onscreen.

But the witch-core aesthetic, as TikTok likes to call it, means different things to different people. “Although I’ve seen Stevie Nicks perform live multiple times and am obsessed with Halloween, I’m more of a Glinda the Good Witch kind of witch,” says nail artist Miss Pop with a laugh. “So for me, Halloween is a good excuse for being extra—extra dark or extra sparkly or extra bold. And it even surprises me just how integral nails can be to finishing off a [a look].” Here, the two nail artists talk us through a quartet of black magic-worthy Halloween nail colors to consider if you’ve got the urge to conjure your moody, mystical side this spooky season.

The show acknowledges that witchcraft is not a monolithic practice but varies across different cultures and traditions. It takes care to highlight the experiences of witches from marginalized communities, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. The production quality of the podcast is also commendable.

Deep, Dark Red

A shade Goldstein refers to as “Mia Wallace” rouge, this deep dark red was popularized in no small part by Chanel’s best-selling Rouge Noir (also known as Vamp), which Thurman wore as Wallace in Pulp Fiction. “It's a classic that has edge and sophistication,” says Goldstein. “It is intense like a Malbec wine with the perfect combination of red and purple hues.”

Witchy Kingdom

Here’s a piece of mine that was recently accepted in the upcoming Spectrum 27 Annual. It was created for a book called ‘Witchy Kingdom’, which is due out later this year, from Baen Books.

This cover was to be the third in a series of books, so the look of the character was already sort of established. In this novel our protagonist, Sarah, takes her rightful, albeit undesired, place atop the Serpent Throne… A source of power even her Father couldn’t tame.

Knowing that the word ‘Kingdom’ would be in the title, and that the ‘Serpent Throne’ would play a huge role in the story, an image of the reluctant queen atop her throne seemed like the obvious place to start for sketches. The real challenge for me was capturing the right feel for the throne, which is part serpent, part tree, part throne, made of gold, and adorned with glowing orbs… It’s a lot to cram into a single design!

After playing around with some possible compositions, I decide to develop some of these ideas a bit further, and explore how lighting and texture might play more of a role.

The throne, being so large was obviously going to dominate the composition. So I also decided to try an additional sketch that dealt with the throne in a less obvious manner, and let me focus on the main character a little bit more.

I submitted all of my concepts to the client, and we decided upon the last throne-centric image that you see above. Once I had approval, I went about painting the final image.

Because I knew the throne would dominate the majority of the composition, in order to get any significant detail in the face I would have to paint this image larger than usual. I chose to paint this picture at 24×36 on canvas. I chose canvas simply because it’s lighter weight and a little less cumbersome than some other surfaces can be at that scale.

As typical of my process, I started with a pencil under-drawing, which I sealed with a few washes of brown acrylic. I then painted over than in oil paints, starting in the background and moving to the foreground as I went. I tweaked a few things digitally at the end to fix a few problem areas, and eventually, I ended up with the product you see below…

And lastly, here is how the painting will appear, with type treatment, and in context of the other covers in the series.

‘The Witchy Kingdom‘, by D.J. Butler, is available from Baen Books, August 2019

Posted by Dan dos Santos | Thursday, May 9th, 2019

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It is professionally edited with crisp audio and engaging storytelling techniques. The hosts narrate the episodes in a conversational and accessible manner, making the content enjoyable and easy to understand for both avid practitioners and newcomers to the subject. The Witch Podcast not only serves as a source of education but also fosters a sense of community. It encourages listeners to submit their own stories and questions, fostering a dialogue between the hosts and the audience. This interactive approach allows for a deeper exploration of the subject matter and enriches the overall listening experience. Overall, the Witch Podcast is a captivating and informative show that delves into the fascinating world of witchcraft. Its commitment to diversity, high production quality, and interactive nature make it an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning more about witches and their practices..

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