This week I speak with fine artist and illustrator Kelly McKernan! We talk about a LOT of different topics including their schooling, photography, teaching, creating a comic book for Evanescence, their perspective on NFTs and especially: AI! Kelly McKernan is one of the three plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt for copyright infringement. We also both complain a bit about how difficult it is to make a living as independent artists and a lot more! Really great and fun conversation!

Also, a quick art life update.

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Kelly McKernan: AI and the Fight for Artists Rights- Ep. 290

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Part 3 of our series about the History of Makeup FX with sculptor and makeup FX artist Ryan K. Peterson! This covers the 90's and beyond! This is the final part in this series and it's nearly 4 hours long!!!

Also, a quick life update.

Ryan's links:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCdF03lVHfkXM4WMTmHNR-zw
www.instagram.com/ryankennethpeterson/
www.facebook.com/ryan.k.peterson.7

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The History Of MUFX Pt 3- Ep 319

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This week, I sit down with Atlanta-based artist Miriam Hoffmann for an enlightening interview. We dive into her incredible journey of mastering oil paints in just five years, despite having no prior art experience! We discuss her recent accomplishment of securing representation by Arcadia Gallery, and the role online mentorship has played in her artistic development. We also explore her technique for mixing blacks and other oil painting secrets, and much more! This is an inspiring episode for folks wanting to learn how to paint!!

Also, a quick art life update. 

Miriam's links:
Website: https://www.miriamhoffmannart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriamhoffmann_art/
Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miriam_hoffmann
YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/miriamhoffmann_art/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/miriamhoffmann/home

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Miriam Hoffmann Ep 343

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This week author, occult scholar and all around great human being Mitch Horowitz returns once again to talk all about his important new book, "Practical Magick" (you can order here: https://a.co/d/97pSETF )! As usual, we speak about tons of other interesting things as well. Mitch is one of my favorite guests and it's always a pleasure to chat with him!
Also, a quick art life update.

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Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

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PRACTICAL MAGICK with Mitch Horowitz- Ep.346

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This week I talk to FX legend Todd Masters! Todd has been in the business for 40+ years and seen it all! We talk about going from an artist and film maker kid to owning his own makeup effects shop, Masters FX! He has worked on some amazing projects (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557724/) and tells some amazing stories about the heyday of makeup effects and beyond!

Todd's links: 
Website: https://www.mastersfx.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/masters.todd/

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art

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Todd Masters- Ep. 347

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This week I finally interview one of my most coveted guests, the one, the only, RICK BAKER!!! Rick has his first solo show of paintings opening May 10th at Copro Gallery https://www.copronason.com/, so I wanted to interview him as a painter and dark artist instead of the usual focus on his legendary career as a 7 time Academy Award winning makeup up effects creator (for films like "An American Werewolf in London", the "Men in Black" films, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" etc.) And while we do talk quite a bit about painting and dark art, we also talk plenty about the film industry and his long and storied career as well as lots of personal feelings about life in general. This interview was a dream come true for an monster kid like me, and Rick did not disappoint! You are gonna LOVE this one!

Rick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therickbaker/

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art

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Rick Baker, MONSTER PAINTER- Ep. 348

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This week we have legendary dark artist Stanislav Krawczyk (AKA Stan Dark Art) back to the podcast to check in and try and help get him some financial support. For those unfamiliar with Stan, he has Cerebral Palsy and a degenerative eye condition and is currently being evicted from his home. He has had a very rough life and needs our help! We discuss his current living situation as well as his escape from Ukraine right as the Russian invasion was starting, spending years in a Ukrainian hospital as a child, difficulties gaining US citizenship and many other topics. Please help Stan if you can! 

Also, a quick art life update. 

Stan's links: 
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stan-find-new-home-cover-disability-costs
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Stanislavart/posts
BigCartel: https://standarkart.bigcartel.com
https://www.instagram.com/standarkart

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art

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THE ART OF SUFFERING: Stanislav Krawczyk- Ep. 350

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This week we have an AMAZING conversation with creator of the Mr. Unpronounceable comic, Tim Molloy. This is Tim's 3rd and while I wanted to have him on to promote his new Kickstarter project, "Mr. Unpronounceable Omnibus", we ended up have a seriously deep conversation about art making, the occult and mysticism, the scary dangers of AI and tons of other interesting stuff. This one is not to be missed by fans of the woo-woo (like me)!

Also, a quick art life update. 

Mr Unpronounceable Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
Painted Wastelands etc-: https://www.agamemnonpress.com/
Website: https://www.timmolloy.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/timmolloyart

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art

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Monsters, Mysticism and EXISTENTIAL DREAD with Tim Molloy: Ep. 351

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This week I'm talking to friend of the pod Gabe Leonard about his experience at the ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles this past weekend,

Also, a quick art life update. 

Gabe's links: 
https://gabeleonardart.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt 

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

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Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art

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Gabe Leonard at the L.A. Protests- Ep. 352

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This week we I finally have dark artist/painter/musician/VFX artist/actor/producer/filmmaker etc Clint Carney on for a chat! Clint is a super creative dude and the prototypical dark artist- his art is very dark but his personality is sunshine and rainbows! We talk about his life and career in the arts. One of the best discussions we've had in a while on the pod!

Also, a quick art life update. 

Clint's website: http://www.clintcarney.com
All of Clint's links (Patreon, etc): https://linktr.ee/systemsyn

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

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Our sponsors:

https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art
Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world.

Better yet, you don’t have to submit a physical artwork!  All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn’t even matter if the work you enter has sold.

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories:
the RAYMAR Painting award,
Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award,
Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award,
Photography award,
Digital Art award,
and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award.

There is a brand new jury panel this year so it’s a brand new chance to win!

As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world’s best contemporary representational artists in October 2025.

Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July.

For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art

That’s https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art
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Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
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Clint Carney 353

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This week I welcome back Steven Russell Black to the pod for a chat. His last appearance was Ep. 99... 6 years ago! When he first came on he still had a day job to help pay the bills- now he is full time! We discuss his transition into a full time art career and how he has learned to navigate it. We also talk a lot about painting techniques and materials. Really great talk and it was great catching up with him!

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FULL TIME ART LIFE with Steven Russell Black- Ep. 355

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This week I have painting master Sean Chatham on the pod for a chat. He doesn't like being called a "master" but he is. I've been a huge fan of his work since I started painting so I was excited to finally have him on. Super chill and down to earth guy and incredibly humble. We talked about being an art kid and his artistic familial lineage, his love of learning, going to Art Center, teaching oil painting and tons of other stuff. This interview went over 2 hours and we could have kept going for 2 more! An amazing dude and amazing painter!

Also, a quick art life update. 

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The Humble Genius of Sean Cheetham- Ep. 356

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Mitch Horowitz is back to discuss some subjects that are of the utmost importance to most of us: art and money (and magick)! Mitch is one of my favorite people to talk to and he did not disappoint on this episode!

Also, a quick art life update. 

Mitch's links:
"My Name Is Called Disturbance": https://mitchhorowitz.substack.com/p/my-name-is-called-disturbance
Practical Magick: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magick-Ancient-Tradition-Practice/dp/1722506547/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Extraordinary Evidence: ESP Is Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2WpDHj5wGk&list=PLJpahzKwcUWa9t7ZIgJF3t811VTPXrac9
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ART, MONEY and MAGICK with Mitch Horowitz- Ep. 357

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Master oil painter David Kassan returns for an interview! We talk about his new Patreon and his YouTube channel, his teaching, building a new studio, getting museum shows and lots of nerdy art talk. David is one of the great contemporary painters and we had a great discussion!

Also, a quick art life update. 

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David Kassan- Ep. 358

Tim French- Ep. 359

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This week I welcome back artist Steve Cleff! We talk about his synesthesia inspired portraiture, his Aphrodite project, how he developed his painting style, the new Devo documentary, the crisis of meaning and the importance of art along with all kinds of other great stuff!

Also, a quick art life update. 

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and the movie he's working on:
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Steve Cleff- Ep. 360

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This week I welcome Zombienose (aka Chris Walker) on the show for his first time. Chris is a super creative and talented old FX friend from back in the day. We talk about how he got into the MUFX business, how he got into fine art, how he got into the stop motion animation industry as well as tons of other stuff. It's a really fun conversation with lots of old FX days stories!

Also, a quick art life update. 

Zombienose links:
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https://www.walkorunproductions.com
https://www.instagram.com/zombienose/

Art Shows:
https://www.halloweenfolkartsociety.com/all-hallow-s-art-fest
(All Hallows Art Fest) Sept. 27 9am-3pm

https://www.rpscollective.org/gallery
(Creatures, Cryptids, and Creepies group show) Oct. 3rd - Nov 23rd


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ZOMBIENOSE- Ep. 361

Brandon Grafius- Scared by the Bible: Ep. 362

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In this episode, I sit down with the amazing dark fine artist Arpeggio Romiti to discuss her creative journey. She opens up about the shift to becoming a full-time artist and the inspirations behind her dark art and horror-themed bead work. Arpeggio delves into the painstaking, meticulous process of her art, revealing her genuine love for the tedious beading techniques that bring her gothic creations to life and much more!

Also, a quick art life update. 

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Halloween II prints mentioned:
https://www.sugarmynt.com/ourshop

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Arpeggio Romiti- Ep. 363

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Tom Bagshaw, the master of dark digital painting, has finally broken his podcast silence....fur us!! In his first-ever podcast interview, this acclaimed gallery artist and digital dark art legend discusses his incredible journey, how he transitioned from the screen to the gallery wall, and the secrets behind his hauntingly beautiful work. You do not want to miss this rare conversation with a true digital painting pioneer.

Also, a quick art life update. 

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Tom Bagshaw Ep. 364

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This week I interview master oil painter Dave LeBow about his new solo show "Supernatural", opening on November 8th at Copro Gallery! We talk about his inspiration for this epic show, how he spent 2 years painting for the show,  his art education at CalArts, teaching at CalArts, working in the animation industry, and tons more! We really only scratched the surface of his long career so he has agreed to come on the pod again in the near future!

Also, a quick art life update. 

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For info on his show on November 8th: http://www.copronason.com

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Dave LeBow Ep. 365

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This week I have a special Halloween episode with artist Eric Pigors showing us more of his massive collection of Halloween memorabilia! This is a super fun episode to get you in the Halloween spirit!

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Eric Pigors- Ep. 366

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This week I speak to the amazing XO Rad Magical- aka Christopher Grant- about his incredible journey as an artist living with schizophrenia. His insights are not only important for others living with schizophrenia- they are also valuable for any human being living in this world. This was one of my favorite interviews in DAS history.

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xoradmagical?lang=en
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/xoradmagical?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=312b06fa-18c9-4e3f-bbf2-8bdd46571262

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XO Rad Magical- Ep. 367

This week esoteric art genius Christopher Ulrich joins me to promote his upcoming paint workshop (Saturday, Nov. 22nd 2-5pm) and talk all about the esoteric philosophy of art and artists.

Art workshop info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRL8GYMkYGH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Christopher Ulrich Ep. 368

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This week friend of the show Gabe Leonard and I discuss the many trials and tribulations of being a working artist.

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Gabe Leonard- Ep. 369

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We are ending the shit show of a year that was 2025 on a high note- a 2 part interview with tattoo legend and multidisciplinary artist Johnny Thief! I hope you enjoy part 1!

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Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com

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Johnny Thief Part 1- Ep. 370

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Here is part 2 of my interview with the legendary Johnny Thief! Happy New Year, everybody!

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Website: https://seppukutattoo.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

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Our sponsors:
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
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Johnny Thief Part 2- Ep. 371

Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the Dark Art Movement, and the role the Dark Art Society will play in legitimizing and advocating for the movement. Additional themes include art forms and genres not typically considered Dark Art, as well as discussion about the moniker "Dark Art" itself - accepted by some and shunned by others.

Dark Art - Bonus Episode

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 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.com

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The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
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Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
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Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

The Dark Art Society Podcast

Rachael Bridge- Ep. 103

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 a bunch of your questions from Instagram in the beginning and as a bonus you will get a Harley Brown impromptu piano jam! 

Harley Brown online: https://www.harleybrown.ca
Harley Brown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harleybrownartist/

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.com

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Harley Brown- Ep. 104

Hosted by renowned Dark Artist Chet Zar, the Dark Art Society Podcast covers a variety of important and contemporary topics. Themes include Dark Art, literature, film, music, culture, philosophy, dreams, paranormal experiences, magick and much more! While each episode focuses on specific issues, the nature of this podcast is conversational and organic. With that said we encourage you to take up position, like a fly on the proverbial wall and tune in.

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