BlackMilk x Ami Raithe

Hi, I'm Ami, the artist behind Ghosts Of October! I create illustrations, stationery and ghostly goods from my cozy little cottage in QLD, Australia! My work is a reflection of my lifelong fascination with nature, insects, gothic architecture, books, folklore, witchcraft, Autumn, Halloween, horror movies and all things dark & spooky! 

I started painting and drawing pieces inspired by all of my interests when I was young and went on to study Art History to broaden my knowledge, however I am predominantly self taught. These days I enjoy creating digital illustrations, sculpting cute creatures with polymer clay, curating entomology displays, designing stationery, garments & merchandise and hand making cute gifts for friends. When I'm not creating, I can be found reading at home with a cup of my favourite tea or snuggled up with a blanket watching horror movies. 

You may also spot me haunting bookstores, thrifting at antique fairs for witchy treasures, exploring nature, insect collecting and practicing entomology, cooking something delicious (with plenty of Korean food involved) or vending at art and oddity markets. I share my cottage & art studio with my cat, Lilith, who likes to supervise my projects and serves as my magical assistant. She is also my 'mews' for the Witches Best Friend' black cat familiar illustration, featured in the Black Milk Clothing 2025 Halloween collection!

Whether you're exploring my instagram, website or stall at an art market, I hope to make you to feel as though you're nestled inside a spooky, cozy fantasy world, in a gothic cathedral library on Halloween Eve, surrounded by flickering candlelight, fluttering moths & the scent of aged books enjoying the magic of the season. For me, creating art is about slowing down, finding connection to nature, stories & magic and hopefully providing comfort to the people who find a little piece of themselves in my work. If you'd like to see more of my process and the stories behind my art, you'll find me sharing over on
Instagram: @amiraithe & @ghosts.of.october

Big ghost hugs,

Ami