Julie Raven: Cute As Hell

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I wish I could tell y'all I'm going to have some new pieces out for the Dark Market, but the truth of the matter is, I have so much stock still!

I am looking into getting some new keychains of existing designs, though! Cross your fingers that we can get Jill O'Lantern and her ghoulfriend Boo ready to adorn your keys in time!

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We'd like to welcome Cute As Hell to the Dark Market! Join us September 28th.

Guess who is gonna be coming out again for a one night event? 🦇🎃

Personal health stuff has really kept me from doing much this year, and this will likely continue, but I can’t miss kicking off my favorite season at one of my favorite spooky spots 💜💖🖤

Yes, there will be witchery afoot!

This Saturday I'm going to dip my toes back into baking at the Idalou Farmers' Market in the Stanton Feed and Hardware from 10-2.

Here's the game plan! ✨
Mini Tins, Rice Krispies, and Brownies

I will also be open for delivery orders between Ralls and Lubbock afterwards.
Message me and let's set it up 🥰

Not art but little life update. Still in the process of getting to a rheumatologist. I have been on a fairly strict anti-inflammatory diet for a while now, and just started steroids to hold me over until we can get on a long term regimen. It’s not all bad, the cucumber chicken and pesto wraps were satisfying and I’ve lost about 22lbs. My goal isn’t weight loss, but it’s a side effect of my meals now being 1/2-3/4ths vegetables and fruits, which in turn makes my body feel a lot better. I can tell I have an appetite again as well since taking the steroids, so I’m trying to stay creative with my meals.

It’s always funny how much more you’re aware of how much pain you were in, how loud it was in your mind, and how depressed you were when you start coming to the other side of it. It’s quieter now, I want to make art again, I want to write again, and I just finally don’t feel like I’m in constant fight mode.

I hope, whoever reads this, gets to have this sort of relief soon as well. It has long been needed for me, so I’m more than certain it is needed for others right now

I don’t write poetry or go to writing for a medium much but my flesh prison makes life a little harder lately. I was recently diagnosed with lupus and have so much to learn and follow up on. This is just me putting words to my conflict with my body and brain. Happier post tomorrow.


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How do I defy my own flesh?
How do I vanquish the beast
When it prowls within?
I’d pierce an arrow
Through my own chest
To reclaim my life’s reign
Once more

I’m growing braver
Naming demons robs them of power
Yet the rites elude my grasp
Saline infusions offer fleeting respite
While war rages within my mortal body
And I’m weary of the ceaseless torment

Struggling to stir,
The beast gnawing at my very being,
Yet I confront each dawn,
Analyzing the demon’s grip, mapping out scars,
Plotting to rescue this besieged fortress,
My own flesh turned enemy

My faith falters,
But my resolve holds steadfast,
I yearn for wings to fly,
Though mine are fractured,
Grounded in sorrow,
Still, I strive to soar

Lost in the shadows,
I despair,
Thinking I had braved
The darkest nights of my soul,
Yet the stars fade,
Save the ember within

I have a name,
I am empowered,
Even when weakness envelops,
Even as my body rebels,
I seek solace for her,
And I shall ascend, wings unbroken, triumphant amidst the war within

SOON!

16th Annual Beltane in the Park

So, I’ve been trying different forms of art. I’ve never been good working in 3D, but I’m trying out working with some air dry clay and molds to get my fingers working with finer skills. I don’t know if it is helping with my pain and difficulty moving my hands and arms but it doesn’t hurt anymore than typing or other movements. I’m having fun! And I’m excited to show the bigger projects I’m making as I get them completed. For now, behold my first very done mushy. It’s not perfect, but I love her 🥰

The correct use of AI is to ask it for help after reading the wiki page for the antibiotic and still going ?????

I got the con crud but I’m testing negative for covid, flu, and strep, so that’s good! It’s a weird viral infection that the docs don’t want to have a secondary bacterial infection happen, so rest and antibiotics for me.

Welcome to the folks who just started following me, thank you so much! I’m sporadic and inconsistent with posts, and art block has been very hard lately, so you’re just gonna get weird gremlin life posts from me for now with some art sprinkled in. But I promise it’ll be fun no matter what!

If you missed me as Daphne with my Velma yesterday, you missed out on lots of fun! Good news for you, you can come say hi to me today! We ended up being black cat themed and this time not on purpose 🤣🤣

We’re here at until 5pm!! Come quickly!!

Let’s try to start fresh again! helped get the booth set up and did so much to make the set up so much easier. It feels like so long since I’ve done this dance, so I’m just hoping it goes well and smoothly. I’m nervous but excited, and ready for to bring some fun and life back to not just Lubbock but me as well 💜💖🖤

Ps: managing pain so far! I just have to be careful to not push myself too hard

COME SAY HIIIIIIIII

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Who's ready for Lubbock-Con 2024!?

We're gearing up for Lubbock-Con today! Lonestar Decorating is doing an awesome job again to get everything set up and looking amazing for our show.

Who are you excited to see?

Join us this weekend. Tickets available at the door.
$25 - Saturday
$15 - Sunday
Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Saturday the 24th at 10 AM - 6 PM
Cosplay starting at 6 PM in the Banquet Hall

Sunday the 25th at 11 AM - 5 PM

See you at Lubbock-Con 2024!

Testing out my Daphne cosplay but for work. No green scarf or lavender tights for today but y’all get ready to catch me at in the finished outfit!! 🥳 come buy some goodies from me and my Velma this weekend! 🖤💜💖

:D The horror boiz are back this year but as KEYCHAINS (and stickers and such!)

Get ready for some 80s horror love at from me this weekend! Be careful that the DeLorean of your isn’t driving you towards a …

The Oddities Art Market is back for our Spring 2024 showcase featuring local small oddities creators, artists, and small businesses! The Oddities Art Market Spring 2024

Saturday, April 27th, from 5pm - 10pm we’ll be outside the CASP Work Studios bringing you over 35+ vendors, our Very Odd Drag Show, food trucks, and more!

Vendor applications will open March 1st to March 14th.

Applying does not guarantee acceptance as this is a curated market with limited spots. Anyone outside of The Oddities Art Market, Raicodoll (Sam Gaitan), or The Weird Space claiming to be with the event and soliciting vendor spots or payments is a scam. All correspondences will be from the Raicodoll email. Do not message asking for vendor spots. Only applications will be considered.

We’re so excited and can’t wait to see everyone again!

Look who’s joining for !! It’s gonna be me, and all the horror boyz (as keychains!)!! I’m looking forward to the fun and seeing everyone again as I come out of hiatus for a lil bit!

Come say hi February 24th and 25th :D