The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar

In episode 112, I interview master monster mug maker Kevin "Turkey" Merck. Hear about how he got his name "Turkey", how he started working in ceramics, how he went from being a struggling high school teacher with a passion for sculpting to a worldwide sensation overnight with the help of a viral video, his process for making his high end ceramic monster mugs, how he sees everything as a mug or jug...

In episode 111, I interview Dark Artist Lizz Lopez. We discuss her journey through art school, into commercial art and fine art, as well as her parallel career as a nurse anesthetist! We also talk about growing up in a super religious family, her love of education, women in Dark Art and a lot more! This interview goes just over 2 hrs and it's a really good one. I also answer the 5 questions and ac...

In episode 110, I interview Josh G, creator of the Creep Machine. The Creep Machine is one of the first Dark Art blogs, if not THE first. Aside from being a really nice guy and Dark Art Lover, Josh also has a degree in art history and works in Northern California in the internet tech world. He has intimate knowledge of how to use Instagram and has lots of inside info and advice for artists using t...

In episode 109, I interview Dark Artist Brendon Flynn. Topics covered are: acrylic painting techniques, playing in bands, creating album artwork, the importance of face to face networking, Game of Thrones, having a day jon while still being a professional artist and lots more! Brendon is a really easy guy to talk to and we had a great conversation. I also talk about more Monsterpalooza prep and an...

In episode 108, Kyle Show, creator and proprietor of my favorite place to buy skulls- The Skull Shoppe. We discuss how he started his thriving skull business, the technical problems with molding real skulls, growing up loving Halloween and monsters, Monsterpalooza, making haunted houses as a kid, tons of "shop talk" and a lot more! I also talk about my upcoming Monsterpalooza prep, the Dark Art So...

In episode 107, I interview Tom Kuebler about his realistic, life sized Dark Art fantasy sculptures. This 2 hr interview covers: how he designs his characters, his unusual sculpting medium and techniques, his experience in the animatronics field, Dark Art being his "happy place", and much more! Tom's sound quality was a little rough but Bryan Kilgore did his best to sweeten up the audio. Also, new...

In episode 106, I interview portrait/realist painter David Kassan. I think David really represents the current generation of academic realist painters, not only in his mastery of the subject but also in his willingness to share his knowledge and easy going manner. Topics covered include: art school, painting portraits, his unusual choice of acrylic mirror as a surface to paint on, his preferred oi...

In episode 104, I interview 80 year old fine artist Harley Brown. Topics covered include: growing up in Moose Jaw, getting kicked out of art school, life in the 50's and 60's, selling his artwork door to door, becoming accepted by his peers and gaining success, Native American portraits, horror movies, advice for young artists and a TON more! This is the longest episode we have done yet! I answer...

In episode 103, I interview the Dark Artist Rachael Bridge and discuss: art school, her oil painting techniques and process for her realistic paintings, horror films, interning for hyper real sculptor Carol Feuerman, tattooers, the Philly art scene and much more! Rachael Bridge on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RachaelBridge210 Rachael Bridge on Instagram: @RachaelBridge The Dark Art Society Podc...

In episode 102, I interview tattooer and Dark Artist Tommy Lee Wendtner. Tommy and I are pals from some years back so we took some time to catch up and talk about such diverse topics as: his unique tattooing style, depression, Satanism, Dark Art, being raised by his grandparents, spirituality and atheism, his rapid rise to fame in the tattoo industry and a bunch more! Another long episode clocking...

In episode 101, I interview pen and ink master Jonathan Wayshak. Topcs covered: Jonathan's wide array of artistic influences (keep an ear out for a ton of great artists to check out), messy art studios, comic book, Heavy Metal magazine, Francis Bacon, the genius of NOMEANSNO, Steve Albini and the potential risk of digital formats, free speech and a hell of a lot more. We lost track of time and spo...

For this special 100th episode of the Dark Art Society Podcast, Chet interviews one of his major artistic influences- the one and only Gerald Brom! Brom is truly a Dark Art/Fantasy master oil painter as well as an author and has influenced a generation of painters and Dark Artists. Topics include Brom's personal career history, the rise of Dark Art in the modern day, reference vs. painting from yo...

Chet interviews Dark Artist Steven Russell Black about his painting techniques, influences, having a day job while building a fine art career, Stephen King, the "creepy and beautiful" aesthetic of Dark Art and much more! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/stevenrussellblack Website and Sales https://www.stevenrussellblack.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stevenrussellblack Instagram https://inst...

Chet interviews Dark Artist RF Pangborn about becoming a full time artist, the struggles of working for yourself, trying many painting techniques, bad movies and lots more! RF Pangborn- https://www.facebook.com/rf.pangborn https://www.facebook.com/pangbournearts The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram...

Chet interviews Dark Artist David Van Gough about his childhood in Liverpool, his young adult life working as a graphic designer, choosing to become a fine artist, almost giving it all up and tons more! David Van Gough- http://www.davidgoughart.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (a...

Chet interviews horror novelist, songwriter and guitar player from the death metal band Broken Hope about his passion for collecting Dark Art, their collaborative curation of this year's Conjoined Vs Grotesque art show, the importance of Dark Art and their mutual childhood influences among many other things. This is Jeremy's first interview of his long career that addresses his epic Dark Art colle...

Happy 2019!!! Chet interviews master tattooer Nikko Hurtado about his background as an artist kid, becoming a tattooer, learning to paint in oils and much more! Nikko Hurtado: https://nikkohurtado.com/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound, or his website www.kilgoresound...

Chet interviews the incredible sculpting duo Brandon and Jarrod Shiflett to talk about their process, background, influences and how in the hell two brothers can work on the same sculpture! The Shiflett Brothers: ShiflettBrothers.com The Shiflett Brothers Sculpting Forum on Facebook Instagram: @ShiflettBros Twitter: @ShiflettBros The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Za...

Chet interviews dark artist Shane Izykowski about his childhood as a horror/Halloween/monster kid in a small town, his work in photography and make up effects, and his relationship to the Frazetta family and becoming a full time fine artist among many other topics. Shane Izykowski: https://www.facebook.com/shaneizykowskiartist https://www.instagram.com/shaneizykowski http://www.shaneizykowski.com...

Chet Zar interviews artist Bruce Whistlecraft AKA Doktor A about his "Retro Futurist" art toys and sculptures, his background in toy design and running one of the world's first Dark Art galleries among other things! Doktor A: https://mechtorians.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instag...

Chet Zar interviews artist/film maker Dominic Hailstone for the 2nd time (because he is just that interesting). Lots of movie talk this time around and it goes on for over and hour and a half! Sound quality gets a little dodgy on some parts but it doesn't last very long when it happens. Dominic Hailstone: www.dominichailstone.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Za...

Chet Zar interviews the jack of all trades and scarily talented Dark Artist Paul Komoda about his background, art life and diverse career path. Oh, and we also talk about that time he hung out with H.R. Giger... The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound, or h...

Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Sonya Schmill, daughter of famous Mexican artist José Manuel Schmill who recently passed away at the age of 84. Schmill’s work spans a vast array of techniques, styles, and decades, including numerous works of Dark Art; learn more about his affiliation with H.R. Giger and the impact his work has had on the world! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike...

Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss fear and the various implications it can have on our survival, perceptions, behaviors and actions. Tune in for this off-the-cuff discussion about how fear can dominate and control, and how Zar and Correll have sought to overcome their personal fears! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore o...

Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss their favorite season and holiday: Halloween! Childhood stories are shared - fond horrific memories - and much more. Tune in for this special edition of the Dark Art Society Podcast! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound,...