Gothic ballerina with oversized eyes in a red tutu, posed en pointe on a dark, eerie stage.

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Gothic ballerina with oversized eyes in a red tutu, posed en pointe

By @DavidP · Apr 24, 2026

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QT: Ballerina https://budgetpixel.com/p/21387 MY spin: I posted a ballerina series here before and have many as ballerinas present such a wonderful subject. But chastised myself, and went for a fresh set. Why not apply that Burton-esque style I have come to like so much

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A macabre illustration of a pale, large-eyed ballerina in a red tutu, poised en pointe with arms curved overhead. The shadowy background features spiderweb curtains and flying bats, creating a haunting, Halloween-inspired mood. This fusion of gothic fantasy and ballet appeals to fans of dark art, surreal imagery, and eerie decorative visuals.

A gothic, eerie illustration of a bony-eyed ballerina in a crimson tutu performing a high arabesque on a dim stage. The monochrome scene is accented with a vivid red tutu and flower, surrounded by cobwebs and flitting bats, creating a haunting, Tim Burton–inspired mood.

A Tim Burton-inspired gothic illustration of a slender, wide-eyed ballerina in a red tutu, standing nervously on a worn stage. The scene uses sepia tones and eerie shadows to convey a haunting, eerie mood with bats fluttering overhead and tangled drapery framing the backdrop. This dark fantasy artwork blends horror and ballet, appealing to fans of alternative art and moody, cinematic visuals.

Comments (33)

@CaylaCatz · Apr 28, 2026
very cool! I love the art style, the faces feel unique and their's an 1800s etching vibe to it that I like
@DavidP · Apr 28, 2026
Thanks very much. On 1800s I shall take your word. And the style prompt is in my blog
@Sealine · Apr 24, 2026
Great work! I'm also a huge fan of this style!
@charlypalermo · Apr 24, 2026
Oh, is brillian Burton! And excellent work David
@panos · Apr 24, 2026
Great!! More Burton-esque images! I love them!
@archangeltara · Apr 24, 2026
Amazing series so cool
@DavidP · Apr 25, 2026
tvm - can't help myself 🤣
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@panos · Apr 25, 2026
yaw - I know what you're saying!! 😂