Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use real butterflies and specimens in your work?
All moths, butterflies, bugs, and specimens are paper hypperrealistic drawings to give the feel and look of real specimens. Vegan, cruelty free, and ethical. No bugs or animals are harmed in the making of my art pieces.
Do you use real animal bones in your art?
No, all skulls and bones used in my art pieces are made out of resin to look like real bone. Vegan, cruelty free, and ethical. No animals were harmed in the making of my art.
Why don’t you use real/dead specimens in your art?
My entire life I have loved all types of insects and animals. I wanted to create oddity inspired art pieces that were accessible to everyone. Art is meant to invoke emotion and I want my art to invoke that sense of whimsy while still being ethical and accessible to the every day person.
Do you use real flowers?
Yes, all my flowers in my resin pieces are pressed and dried. All my flowers in my terrariums pieces are whole dried.
The only time I do not use real flowers is on my Fairy Mirrors. I use faux flowers for longevity purposes.
Where do you source your crystals?
All crystals are hand selected by me and most come from Brazil. I focus on securing high quality AAA crystals from a single source.
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Who we are
My name is Shea and I am the owner of Dark Whimsy. I embarked on this virtual store journey fueled by my deep passion for art and the enchanting realms of nature, whimsy, celestial wonders, witchcraft, and gothic allure. Your presence fills me with boundless joy as we embark on this extraordinary adventure together, celebrating the spirit of independent entrepreneurship.
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