Greetings!
I have an ethical question. I am a teacher in a very conservative area (three different schools actually) and therefore I have to dress "appropriately." I am older, too, which carries its own burden, but that's another issue altogether. My problem is, I would like to exhibit my Dark Side more, but can't and still keep my job. I wear a pentagram underneath my shirt and tie and carry several talismans that represent who I am as a Wiccan, but I'd like to represent my Dark Side and feel I can't very well. So, the only way I've found to express who I really am is through my artwork. The trouble is, is that enough? I'm bothered to think it isn't and need some advice. As I travel this path, especially since I want to rededicate myself to my Craft...especially my Shadow or Dark Side, I really need my mind put at some form of rest. Thank you for your help in advance
Take care and enjoy your evening.
Dark and Sweet Blessings to one and all!

Hi witchartist,

Have you looked at the Corporate Goth website?

www.waningmoon.com/corpgoth/

There are a lot of ways to express yourself, just be creative about it. My advice is to soo what kind of dress code you have to adhere to and study it and know it inside and out.

Also it might depend on what grades you teach. I would think it would be harder with Kindergarten and Middle School children. (I only make that comment b/c my stepmom is also a teacher and she has said Middle School is the most difficult to deal with, and Kinders might be too young to wear all black with)

I wouldn't be much help.
I work at a Catholic High School and I'm supposed to dress appropriately also.
But I don't pay too much attention.
I wear black clothes, dark make-up and nails.
I wear pentacles and skulls and triquetras and gemstones openly.
My tattoos are not covered.
I have skull purses and bags.
No one has said a word to me

Did you want to do something more than wearing just black??

Sounds like you work for a college if you work for three different schools as most grade-schools are a full time position. Have you gotten definite answers from your admins about your dress? Usually art teachers get away with a lot more than other disciplines would!

I work for a coporate company, and I have to wear a uniform but I learned that if i took baby steps they just think of it as normal when I walk into work with rainbows on my eyelids and in my hair. Same with skull earings and dark make-up... Baby steps..

Greetings!
Thanks ...a HUGE thanks... to all of you for the ideas and support. I work at 3 elementary schools so the lengths I can go with my appearance is limited, yet I can do some things that are obvious, but not over the edge...just getting feedback from all of you helped tremendously! GhostRed, your reminder about the fact I am an art teacher and can therefore get away with a little more is right on the mark (DUH, why didn't I think of that!)
and Akasha, thanks...I forgot that the kids love something different and wouldn't necessarily be put off by what I might wear. I wear ties all the time so that might be one way I can express myself that wouldn't be out of character at all! Thanks, Vampira, for the book ideas, I can't wait to get to my local store and see what I can find. You've given me some great titles and some things to consider...must be why you're my Muse!
Anywho, thanks ALL OF YOU! for the help. I'll keep you posted on what happens...at least I can go crazy at Samhain/Halloween! Love and Dark Blessings to all of you. Have a wonderful day

Take a close look at Mr. Rozz Williams here and you'll notice his tie. It looks child/conservative friendly:

http://bp3.blogger.com/_cvZRpnpzzaw/SHLIkWKqJEI/AAAAAAAACEY/UPx3Aap67GI/s1600-h/Rozz11.jpg

It is Mickey Mouse.

^You are such a sweetheart Witchartist.

[quote="witchartist"] I did Vampira as a Banshee, hopefully she has a chance to post it here for me since I am still limited in my computer use. [quote]

Damn Photobuckect isnt working for some reason, I shal try to post the artwork tomorrow.