Sophie (she/her/ella)

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🇲🇽🇺🇲 in 🇨🇦 Makes crowns, paints catrinas, and hopes to do even more! Rentals now available out of #Hamont Click #artpost to see my work Cara: https://cara.app/gildedflowers Eng/Esp/Fr

Sophie is pale with long curled dark hair and green eyes. She is wearing a white traditional Mexican shirt with colorful flower embroidery and a large golden halo headpiece covered in flowers, pearls, and red and orange rhinestones and lined in yellow, orange, and red marigolds. Half of her makeup looks normal, with red lips and yellow-orange eyeshadow. Half of her face is painted in a Catrins, Mexican skull makeup associated with Día de Muertos. All the hollows (eye socket, nose, cheekbone) are in a yellow to orange ombre. Matching flower patterns in the same color scheme are on her chin and forehead. Red petal lining encircle her eyes, and black and red swirls sit on her cheekbone. She is also wearing gold Oaxacan earrings and a necklace with a gold Texas charm.
Bathroom graffiti that says: Steal HIS SHIT HE'S NOT WORTH IT GIRL HE'S A BITCH, BUT NOT LIKE YOU!
The cover of a local magazine called The Hammer Monthly, which is a free monthly entertainment guide. The cover says, "Fringe Festival 2026, July 15th-26th". The cover features a photo of a Catrina in front of a red background. She has on skull makeup that matches the Tlahui embroidery on her blouse and is wearing a large gold halo crown with yellow, orange, and red marigolds.
A forearm covered in painted-on dark and light blue petals
A photo of a hand with a blue swirly design painted on it. Behind it is a sheet of paper with lines of blue practice strokes on it
8 paint brushes with blue, orange, or clear handles, all still in their packaging
Silver earrings lay flat on a black felt background. The hooks lead down to a pearl surrounded by 2 small black seed beads. The pearl is connected to large silver filigree designs that look like fleur-de-lis. 7 pearls with black seed beads dangle from the filigree. At the end of each earring is a large, shining black bead shaped like a fin or a fan.
Zoha is standing in front of a wall of greenery. She has dark hair and warm brown skin. Her face is painted in a white mendhi skull and she is wearing black lace over a black sleeveless shirt. She is giving the camera a small smile over her shoulder. On her head is a bright flower crown made up of pink and red roses and yellow-orange marigolds. White filigree line art frames her face from the top, bottom, left, and right.
Sophie, the artist, is in front of a dark blue fabric background. She has long, wavy brown hair with curtain bangs and pale skin. She is wearing a dark red flowy long-sleeved shirt with a rounded neckline and a metal necklace with a large circular charm and green beads. She has on warm-toned makeup with lipstick that matches the shirt. She is looking at the camera at a 3/4 angle with a small smile. White filigree line art frames her face from the top, bottom, left, and right.
The view of a lighting set up in an office from a seated position on the floor. Two identical lights are on tripods; the one on the right has a cell phone balanced on it with its flashlight on. On the left there is also a makeshift softbox sitting on a foldout step stool. In the middle, there is an uniluminated ring light with a phone holder in its centre.
A pale hand is in front of a gray wall. The hand is so pale it's almost grey, with only soft pink flushes in the palms indicating any life. The hand's fingers are back on the ends, and they are curled and tangled in a mess of black hair. Shadows creep up from the bottom of the photograph.
A brass and blue filigree art nouveau headpiece sits on a cream, flower-patterned wig head. This is the top view, which shows off the headband base made up of brass filigree speckled with blue rhinestones and painted blue flowers. Blue seed beads hang off of the front and back filigree pieces.
A white-framed photo of a dark brown log cabin surrounded by bright autumn foliage in yellow, green, red, and orange.
Sophie is standing in shadow with the setting sun shining out at her side. The side of her purple Mexican folkloric dance skirt is arching up at her side. She is wearing a flower headpiece with rays.
Sophie is standing in a cornfield, smirking at the camera. She is wearing a halo crown covered in filigree and marigolds and a shirt covered in Mixtec embroidery. Her face is made up in a Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup) that has designs based on the Tlahui embroidery on her shirt. Her hair is in two braids and she is wearing dangling filigree earrings. The whole photo is in black and white, and there is a bright white flash of light along the right side of the frame.
A woman stands before a glowing white background. She is pale, with strawberry blonde straight hair that flows down her back past her shoulders. She is wearing a light blue dress with an asymmetrical neckline. The left side has an off-the-shoulder sleeve, while the right side has a sleeve with a mild princess puff at the shoulder. She is wearing a silver necklace with a large circular hoop charm that has a bright, shining blue cerulean stone in the center. She is standing with her eyes closed in a neutral expression. Her hands meet at her waist, with her fingertips gently resting together and pointing downwards. She is wearing a large halo crown. The bottom arch is full of large, yellow marigolds. The rays have alternating triangle and pyramid filigree. Filigree columns topped with filigree butterflies sit between the triangles. There are hundreds of diamond and pale yellow rhinestones on the rays, with dark gold and orange rhinestones nestled in certain spots to add pops of color.
A cream wig head with green leaves and pink roses is covered in an unfinished bronze and blue filigree art nouveau headpiece
An extreme close-up of a Tuxedo cat with a black nose
Brass filigree, jump rings, chains, and wire sit on black felt. There is the plan for headband laid out across the felt horizontally made of brass filigree, some of it with blue paint and rhinestones
A pale hand is front of a gray wall. The hand is so pale it's almost grey, with only soft pink flushes in the palms indicating any life. The hand's fingers are back on the ends, and they are curled and tangled in a mess of black hair. Shadows creep up from the bottom of the photograph.
A sheet ghost wearing a bright orange oak leaf wreath crown stands in front of a log cabin on a sunny, autumn day. Golden light peeks through some of the ghost. Around the ghost are trees in various shades of green, yellow, and orange, and the ground is covered in orange leaves.
Sophie is standing in front of a solid red background and is looking up. She is wearing a gold halo filigree headpiece with pearls and red rhinestones. There is a halo of red and orange marigolds above her dark hair, which is in two braids. She is wearing gold filigree earrings, a traditional Mexican shirt with red and black flower Tlahui/Ayuuk embroidery, a purple and yellow fabric belt, and a blue skirt. Her face is in a Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup) that has patterns that match the shirt embroidery. One hand is down at her side, and the other is gently framing the edge of her crown.
Sophie is standing in front of a solid red background and is looking up. She is wearing a gold halo filigree headpiece with pearls and red rhinestones. There is a halo of red and orange marigolds above her dark hair, which is in two braids. She is wearing gold filigree earrings, a traditional Mexican shirt with red and black flower Tlahui/Ayuuk embroidery, a purple and yellow fabric belt, and a blue skirt. Her face is in a Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup) that has patterns that match the shirt embroidery. One hand is down at her side, and the other is gently framing the edge of her crown.
A close up of a tuxedo cat's face. His eyes are wide and his pupils are big, making him look extra cute
Sophie sitting in front of a blossoming magnolia tree in a graveyard. She is leaning back and supporting herself with one arm; her other hand is at her chin as she appraises the viewer. She has pale skin, green eyes, and long dark wavy brown hair down to her waist. She is wearing a headpiece of golden leaves, gold spikes, and magnolia flowers. The half of her face that is visible is in pink, gold and black Catrina makeup (Mexican decorative skull makeup). She is wearing a large black leather choker in the shape of leaves, a dusty pink dress with off-the-shoulder straps, a thin gold bracelet with pearls, and a delicate gold chain and filigree belt.
A woman stands before a glowing white background. She is pale, with strawberry blonde straight hair that flows down her back past her shoulders. She is wearing a light blue dress with an asymmetrical neckline. The left side has an off-the-shoulder sleeve, while the right side has a sleeve with a mild princess puff at the shoulder. She is wearing a silver necklace with a large circular hoop charm that has a bright, shining blue cerulean stone in the center. She is standing with her eyes closed in a neutral expression. Her hands meet at her waist, with her fingertips gently resting together and pointing downwards. She is wearing a large halo crown. The bottom arch is full of large, yellow marigolds. The rays have alternating triangle and pyramid filigree. Filigree columns topped with filigree butterflies sit between the triangles. There are hundreds of diamond and pale yellow rhinestones on the rays, with dark gold and orange rhinestones nestled in certain spots to add pops of color.
Sophie is wearing a flower crown with purple and white flowers. There are rounded silver filigree rays coming out of it with purple, black and white rhinestones. She has pale skin, green eyes, and long dark brown hair. Her makeup is done in a purple and black lace Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup), with the eye sockets, chin, forehead, and jawline all featuring purple and black lace drawings. She is wearing a high-collared black lace shirt and silver jewelry. She is outdoors standing in front of a wall of green leaves and small dried white flowers.
Sophie is wearing black and is fading into the black wicker chair she is sitting in. She is in front of a black fireplace and matching black wall. There is a golden candelabra, a cow skull, and a black empty picture frame behind her. Candles float above her head. Her eyes are almost closed and she is in colorful Catrina makeup (decorative skull makeup). She is wearing a bright rose and marigold flower crown with gold rays. Her pale hands are seen resting on the chair arms, and her dark hair fades into the background. She looks vaguely uninterested in the viewer.
Sophie is wearing a headpiece full of snow, evergreens, pinecones, red berries, and other wintery plants. Her long dark hair is curled at the ends. She has pale skin and green eyes. She is wearing a Christmas-themed Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup). On her forehead there is a gold Christmas star; holly and pine encircle her eye sockets and sit on her chin. Her eye sockets, nose, and cheekbone hollows are dark cool greens, and her cheekbones are lined in pearls. Her lips are in red lipstick beneath the teeth lines. She is wearing dangling pearl earrings and a white sweater with a thick, folded-over neckline. She is looking to the side in surprise, her hand hovering near her ear.
A snow coveted road with tire tracks that appear as gray lines crossing it horizontally at different angles.
A photo of a forest path covered in snow. The trees are tall and thin, with their branches topped with snow. The only color is at the top of these evergreen trees and the pale yellow of a setting sun on am overcast day.
A screenshot of Gilded Flower's Upscrolled profile
Sophie is wearing black and fading into the black coffin she is standing in. The coffin has a skull and bones on top; the skull is facing the camera, almost as if staring into it. Sophie’s pale hands are clawed gently just below her chin. Her eyes are closed and she is in colorful Catrina makeup (Mexican decorative skull makeup). She is wearing a bright rose and marigold flower crown with gold rays.
There is a warm white wig on a wig stand. The wig stand is facing the side, showing the profile of a delicate silver headpiece. There are heavy dark silver filigree pieces serving as the base of the structure, one made up of squares that acts like a headband, and another that is a circle that sits over the ear. The circle has a mandala-like pattern on it with many small silver bells hanging from it. In the center of the circle is an additional silver filigree flower with a silver rhinestone in the center. Thin silver chains with black, blue, and silver beads make up the back and front decorations, framing the hair and the face
This is a screenshot of a list of headpieces. From left to right, there is a check box, a circle with a photograph of the headpiece, and then the name of the headpiece. The names are Cempaxochitl, Meriadoc, Ofrenda, Peachy Keen, Persephone, Primavera, and Snowgirl.
A screenshot of a product card on a website. It features a picture of Sophie smiling in a peach rose flower crown next to a description of the crown and how it could be used. The background is white and the text is black.
Sophie is standing in a cornfield, smirking at the camera. She is wearing a gold halo crown covered in filigree, pearls, and red rhinestones, which also has a halo of yellow, orange, and red marigolds; and a white shirt covered in black and red Mixtec embroidery. Her face is made up in a Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup) that has designs based on the Mixtec embroidery on her shirt. Her dark hair is in two braids and she is wearing gold dangling filigree earrings. There is a bright white flash of light along the right side of the frame.
A freshly baked rosca de reyes sits on a pan tray which rests on a stovetop. It is an oval ring of sweet bread decorated in stripes of multiple colors. There are thick white strips of sugary dough and thin strips of candied orange peel in green, red, and their natural orange color. Figs are also baked into the dough. This gives the whole rosca a festive, colorful vibe, meant to replicate the vibe of a crown covered in jewels.
Sophie is posing in front of a full-length mirror. She has her brown hair up in a clip and has pale skin. She is wearing Iridescent purple-teal eyeshadow and a black face mask. She has on a black skull and crossbones lace choker, an open dark grey wool coat that goes past her knees, a silk black loose shirt with floofy sleeves, fitted skinny green trousers, black booties, and a ghost purse. She is wearing many silver rings and a long dragon bone necklace.
Sophie is wearing a headpiece full of evergreens, pinecones, red berries, & other winter plants. She has pale skin & long dark hair; her eyes are closed as she smiles. She is wearing Christmas-themed Catrina makeup. A gold star is on her forehead; holly & pine are by her eye sockets and on her chin. The hollows of her face are in dark cool greens. Her cheekbones are lined in pearls. Her lips are in red lipstick beneath the teeth lines. She's wearing dangling pearl earrings & a white sweater
Sophie is in front of a plain white background. She has long, straight dark hair, green eyes, and pale skin. She has on a red flower crown made up of nochebuena/cuetlaxochitl. Her is in a Catrina (decorative skull makeup) that is red and gold with matching jewel and flowers at the forehead and chin. She is wearing a traditional white Mexican shirt with red flower embroidery and gold hoop earrings that she is showing off. In the middle of the gold hoop, there is a gold sun circle charm.
A wig head is draped in black fabric and black lace in front of a white brick background. On the wig is a large headpiece, bursting with leaves and flowers. They are all black on the bottom, closest to the wig head. In the middle, they are all shining gold, with a gold butterfly resting on the foliage. At the top, all the leaves are white. There are some rays sticking out of the headpiece that start gold, but turn white at the tips.
A silver wig is on a wig stand. The hair is half pulled back to show off a hair comb. The hair comb features a snowy pine cone surrounded by cream and shiny red berries. Glittery white and silver hollowed leaves come out from this bunch of berries, going towards the right. Two silver chains of different lengths loop down from the arrangement.
Sophie is wearing a flower crown with purple and white flowers. There are rounded silver filigree rays coming out of it with purple, black and white rhinestones. She has pale skin, green eyes, and long dark brown hair. Her makeup is done in a purple and black lace Catrina (Mexican decorative skull makeup). She is wearing a high-collared black lace shirt and silver jewelry and is outdoors standing in front of a wall of green leaves and small dried white flowers.
Sophie is wearing black and fading into the black coffin she is standing in. The coffin has a skull and bones on top; the skull is facing the camera, almost as if staring into it. Sophie’s pale hands are clawed gently just below her chin. Her eyes are closed and she is in colorful Catrina makeup (Mexican decorative skull makeup). She is wearing a bright rose and marigold flower crown with gold rays.
Sophie is in front of a black background wearing a black lace top and a black translucent veil over her dark hair. She is wearing a gold ray headpiece with filigree and yellow and orange jewels. There are two large red roses on either side of her face. She is wearing a Catrina (decorative skull makeup) made up of black, red, and gold makeup, as well as many black, yellow, orange, and white jewels. She has on gold filigree earrings and a dark orange filigree brooch at her neck. Her eyes are closed and she is holding a skeleton Justice tarot card, which is done in a black and white Punjabi style with gold trim.
A silver wig is on a wig stand. The hair is half pulled back to show off a hair comb. The hair comb has a gold filigree base with a velvety red bow right in the center. Many holly leaves emanate from the bow, as well as red berries and a snow-topped bit of pine. Two gold loop chain of differing lengths hang down from the bow.
Madison stands in a magnolia tree, surrounded by flowers and holding up a branch by her face, covering an eye. She has pale skin and red hair that curls at her shoulders. She is wearing a headpiece with black lace, black rays and branches, and wine colored roses at the ends. Her dress is the same shade of wine with black mesh and lace over it.
Sophie is wearing a large blue, yellow, and white flower headpiece. She has pale skin, long brown hair, and green eyes. Half of her face is in normal makeup with yellow eyeshadow, blue eyeliner, and red lipstick. The other half of her face is in a white Catrina with half of a Texas star on her forehead, her chin has half a yellow rose, and her eyes are encircled by bluebonnet petals. She is wearing gold hoops, a black tank top, a blue sleeveless cardigan, and a gold Texas charm necklace.
Sophie is smiling coldly and has pale skin and long, dark, wavy hair. She is wearing white fur and a headpiece made of glittering silver, white, and gold leaves and cream-colored berries. A silver chain with silver beads and pearls holds up circular filigree over her forehead. Half of her makeup is done in glam silver and grey makeup. The other half is in a white Catrina with the hollows of her face in silver. Her eye socket is lined in silvery-clear rhinestones. Teeth are painted over her lips.
This is a necklace on a pale neck. There are 3 horizontal tiers in the necklace: the top tier is large bead clumps of pearls and pink and clear glass beads; the middle tier is all thin gold chain; and the third tier is made of small pink glass beads. There are 3 long vertical chains coming from the top tier that connect the 3 horizontal tiers. The vertical chains are made of pearls, pink and clear glass beads, and gold filigree pieces.
A wig stand is set up before a dark room, lighting up the wig and headpiece on it. The headpiece has 5 white rays coming out of it with white branches between the rays; they are all covered in sparkling and clear rhinestones. White fluff sits along the hairline, looking like snow. A white halo covered in clear gemstones and pearls arches over it.
Sophie stands in front of a solid red background looking up, wearing a gold halo filigree headpiece with pearls and red rhinestones. There is a halo of red and orange marigolds above her dark hair in 2 braids. She is wearing gold filigree earrings, a white shirt with red and black flower Mixtec embroidery, a purple and yellow fabric belt, and a blue skirt. Her face is in a Catrina with patterns that match the shirt embroidery. One hand is down at her side; the other is gently frames her crown.
A wig on stand is facing the side, showing the profile of a delicate silver headpiece. There are heavy dark silver filigree pieces serving as the base of the structure, one is a headband made up of squares, and another that is a circle that sits over the ear that has a mandala-like pattern on it with many small silver bells hanging. Thin silver chains with black, blue, and silver beads make up the back and front decorations, framing the hair and the face.