Time for another Lady of Horror, this time a Patrick Nagel-inspired portrait of Drusilla from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Drusilla is one of the most iconic characters in Buffy—a gothic, ethereal, and completely unhinged character who remains one of my all time favorite vampires. Introduced in Season 2 as the lover and partner-in-crime of Spike, her tragic backstory makes her one of the most interesting figures in the Buffyverse.
Even better, you gotta love that she was driven to insanity before being turned into a vampire by Angel. Her childlike demeanor, eerie visions, and violent tendencies make her one of the most unpredictable and chilling villains in the show. She’s part femme fatale, part tragic monster, always existing between beauty and madness.
I chose an image of her in vampire form to show off her haunting beauty in Nagel’s stark white skin and black hair style. Bringing Drusilla into this art style was a challenge. When I finish one of these pieces I’m ultra critical of how they turn out because the style sometimes takes away some of the terror that the characters bring to the screen, but maybe that’s also what I love about them too.
Yes, I’m continuing this series with a new lady of horror a month this year. If you would like to see one of your favorites in this style, let me know and I’ll add her to the list.
