A hauntingly elegant Mardi Gras skull rendered in vibrant watercolor splashes and metallic gold filigree, floating ethereally against a deep midnight backdrop on a vintage-style t-shirt design, with "Carnival of Souls" text flowing in ornate Victorian lettering that seems to dance with ghostly purple and green luminescence. The skull itself features intricate Day of the Dead-inspired patterns, adorned with delicate fleur-de-lis motifs and miniature carnival masks that merge seamlessly into its bone structure, while shimmering beads and baroque scrollwork cascade around its form. Gossamer-thin ribbons of cosmic mist weave through the composition, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that bridges the gap between celebration and spirituality. The overall aesthetic channels the macabre elegance of James Jean's flowing linework combined with the bold color sensibilities of Alphonse Mucha's Art Nouveau style and the dark whimsy of Tim Burton's character designs. The artwork is executed with high-contrast lighting that emphasizes the metallic elements while maintaining a dreamy, ethereal quality, with subtle color gradients that transition from deep jewel tones to ethereal pastels, rendered in a style that combines traditional illustration techniques with modern digital flourishes, cinematic composition, 8k resolution, detailed ornamentation.