by Melanie Marten

Created on: August 10, 2009   Last Updated: June 27, 2010

Vampires are more a part of mainstream media entertainment than ever. In the quest for dark romanticism and dangerous beauty portrayed in popular books and movies, female vampire art is increasing in popularity. Combining the lure of beautiful women portrayed in pictures with the lure of the vampire mystique results in some truly fantastic artwork.

Why is Female Vampire Art Popular?

Female vampire art is growing in popularity due, in part, to books such as Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and a run of new vampire movies in the theaters for the past several years. Vampires have always held a bewitching power over some people. Like their mythological counterparts, vampires in art can beguile the senses and create a sensual response.

To tell the truth, a large percentage of female vampire art consists of shapely women in provacative poses with skimpy clothing on. Obviously, this would be popular with those who find the female form enticing. The addition of vampire characteristics: open mouths, red lips and pale, perfect skin, adds to the aesthetics.

Some of the lure of vampire women in artwork comes from the association with death as well. Death, though hardly the taboo subject that is was in years gone by, is still a mystifying and disturbing thing. Dealing with the fear of death through artwork is not new. Female vampire art paints the subject of death, or at least undeath, in an attractive light. That is not to say it makes death a pleasant thing. Having a beautiful, sensual woman dealing out death or something like it creates a feeling of being able to deal with the topic.

What are Some Female Vampire Art Pictures?

One of the most famous classic female vampire art pictures is Edward Munch's "Vampire." This simple painting with stark colors shows a red-haired vampire leaning over a man possessively. The woman appears to be naked, a nod to the sensuality of vampire art.

Victoria Frances has created a series of female vampire art paintings encompassing death and beauty in rich detail. Buxom young woman with blood on their teeth and lesbian kisses are sensual in the extreme, while the candles and skulls surrounding them turn death into beauty.

Many old book illustrations by various artists have images of women suckling on men's necks as they sleep, or vampire bats biting women lounging about in hammocks or on beds. Also popular are movie posters and book illustrations from years gone by. A large percentage of female vampire art comes from these media sources.

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