Dark Art Society Podcast

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak with the makeup artist Kevin Wasner! We worked together at Rick Baker's shop 20 years ago and it was great to reconnect! We talk about his incredible work from 10 years of working on on "The Walking Dead", the old age makeup on Mia Goth for "X", working with WETA, transitioning from the mold shop to on set makeup artist and tons more! Kevin is a great dude and super talented. Also, a quick art life update Kevin's links: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913615/ Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/wasnerkevin/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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.i

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak with the legendary Justin Bua! This interview went in many different directions, but much was discussed about the realities of being a fine artist in today's climate, AI, his early success selling millions of posters, working on television and on films, the spirituality of art and a ton of other cool stuff. We will be doing a part 2 in the near future. Also, a quick art life update with my recent experience with the CA fires near my home. Bua's links: https://justinbua.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justinbua/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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.ins

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week, my good friend/artist/sculptor/makeup effects artist Ryan K. Peterson talk about one of my favorite horror films (and one of the greatest horror films ever made), George A. Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" from 1978. This film definitely deserves its own DAS episode...and here it is! Also, a quick art life update. Watch "Dawn of the Dead" 1978 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EIUJDwOAGxI?si=M11WCRHf7e5QKw5v Ryan's links: https://ryankpeterson.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ryankennethpeterson/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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/darkartsocie

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are starting 2025 off right with some positive vibes from dark artist Ryan Case! We discuss coming out of a rough period, his new routine of exercise and walking meditation, his favorite local graveyards to hang in, art plans for l\the future and much more! Ryan has always been a super positive force so I thought it would be a great way to start off the year! Also, a quick art life update. Ryan's links: https://linktr.ee/iamryancase Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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.dark

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview dark artist Alejandro Diaz. We discuss his kind of late start in dark art, his day job in motion graphics, his great experience with the Dark Art Society, his struggles with depression, ADHD and his many intense sleep paralysis experiences. Really amazing discussion! Also, a quick art life update. Alejandro's links: https://bio.site/alejandrodiazart?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR37mUNK9cHDaS6x8GsmkP3-p-3sDlIidYbY1Emdl7qp4iEXGCuCH0qqn1M_aem_cf961FJARwqacfBNE_YdcQ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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 Soc

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview painter Dustin Myers. We discuss how he creates his hilarious yet beautifully painted characters, his time in art school, his love of painting, his gallery experience, painting for love over money, being a teacher, his technical process and his new show "Bizarre Buddies" at Thinkspace gallery among others. Super fun conversation! Also, a quick art life update. Dustin's links: His new show at Thinspace gallery: https://thinkspaceprojects.com/shows/dustin-myers-bizarre-buddies-gallery-iii-2024/show-pieces/ https://www.instagram.com/dustinmyersart/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/DustinMyersArt?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZBG3aNLTWl8mBHcG9cPUn8Q-YWMDkxN93RmImzqowGhp_itJe95k8YopE_aem_jKJgTSdHqrMtB6oji-Io0g Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Ch

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Gabe Leonard and I talk about various aspects of living the art life. Also, a quick art life update. Gabe's links: https://gabeleonardart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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&

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I the podcast returns after a short break with painter and tattoo artist Emma Black! We discuss our joint solo shows (along with Stephanie Inagaki and Dos Diablos) in October, her artistic journey, her thoughts on Dark Art, how she creates her work and and some painting tech talk among other things! Emma's work is really beautiful (especially in person, which I was fortunate to see) and was a great DAS guest! Emma's instagram: @googoogilly Emma's wensite: http://www.emma-black.co.uk/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I talk about my solo show "Life & Death" while I give a little slideshow of the paintings and discuss the concepts behind them. This is a short episode but I've been so busy finishing up for my art show that I haven't been able to book any guests for the past few weeks. So I figured this would be better than nothing! You can check out the online preview and inquire about purchasing here: https://www.copronason.com/zar24/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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 Dar

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to master oil painter Carl Dobsky to talk about his art journey and how he creates his incredibly beautiful and massive paintings. Lots of technical oil painting talk in the 2nd half! Also, a quick life update. Carl's links: Website: https://www.carldobsky.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carl_dobsky/ Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR 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: Sound

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week it's the return of one of my big artistic influences, Brom! We discuss his new book "Evil In Me", his love of writing, the perils of A.I., the importance of Punk Rock culture, being a monster kid, moving to Georgia from the Pacific Northwest, the concept of "retirement" and tons more. A great conversation with one of the great dark fantasy artists of our time. Also, a quick life update. Brom's links: Order Brom's new book "Evil In Me: on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Me-Brom/dp/1250622018 Website: https://www.bromart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geraldbrom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brom.Artist/ Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkA

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview publisher, author and underground culture and occult legend Richard Metzger. We discuss his Kickstarter project Magick Show (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardmetzger/magick-show-a-masterclass-in-modern-occultism) as well as magick and some impossible synchronicites we've both had. It's a shorter episode but a really good one! Also, a quick life update. The Magick Show Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardmetzger/magick-show-a-masterclass-in-modern-occultism Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.r

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week Gabe Leonard and I discuss the reality of having a successful fine art career vs. what we thought it would be like starting out. Also, a quick art life update. Gabe's links: https://gabeleonardart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt https://www.youtube.com/@UCwZN7BriRa7T6jPnzORvepA Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patre

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview Swedish dark artist Albert Fisk! We discuss the origins of his artist name, piercing and suspension, childhood growing up in Sweden, getting into art as a kid, getting sober, working in the video game industry, being attracted to dark art, his "creepy, cute and fleshy" aesthetic, and a lot more! Super nice guy and super cool artwork! Also, a quick art life update. Albert's links: http://www.AlbertFisk.com http://www.Patreon.com/AlbertFisk http://www.Instagram.com/AlbertFisk http://www.YouTube.com/AlbertFisk Manhands Dan Kelley's Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-skull-and-snakes-recovery Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more inform

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety One of my favorite guests Mitch Horowitz returns to talk about his new show on The Discovery Channel, "Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction". We discuss the show, aliens, paranormal phenomena, manifesting money, loyalty and tons of other stuff. It's always a great show when Mitch is on! Also, a quick life update. Mitch's links: https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/ Twitter: @MitchHorowitz Manhands Dan Kelley's Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-skull-and-snakes-recovery Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by usi

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to the one and only R.S. Connett! We talk about selling art online in the early days of the internet, growing up as an art kid in San Francisco in the 60's, getting into trouble at school, getting in with a bad crowd, working in insurance for 20 years, spiraling downward and finally starting a new life as a successful fine artist! I found Robert's life story of overcoming adversity incredibly inspiring. Great conversation!!! Also, a quick life update. Robert's links: Website: https://grotesque.com/ Instagram: @rsconnett https://www.instagram.com/rsconnett/ Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarrea

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This episode I interview painter Tyler Vance. We talk about him growing up as a D&D and heavy metal art kid in Utah, going to art school, finding his style, teaching drawing, painting and art history, world building, creating zines and other alternate "delivery systems" for his art and his currently running Kickstarter project "VOID: The Frontier" ( https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2059246366/void-the-frontier Website: https://www.tylervanceart.com/ ) Tyler's work is really weird and interesting and I had a great time getting to know him! Also, a quick life update. Tyler's links: "VOID: The Frontier" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2059246366/void-the-frontier Website: https://www.tylervanceart.com/ Instagram: @trvart Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I speak to my art pal, painter Brian Viveros. We talk about showing together the early days of the LA art scene, his childhood love of horror, wrestling and Conan the Barbarian, becoming a graffiti artist, showing at and H.R Giger curated show in Switzerland, getting encouragement from Clive Barker AND H.R. Giger (!), manifesting an art career, his approach to the art business, his unique painting techniques and a lot more! Great conversation with a great artist who is also a really nice guy! Also, a quick life update. Brian's links: Website: https://brianmviveros.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viveros_brand Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DirtyLandia Brian's upcoming events: SCOPE Miami in December Beinart 2025 solo Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Beautiful Bizarre: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you ca

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I interview multidisciplinary artist Scum Choir (AKA Parker Winans). We discuss him being a childhood troublemaker, loving skateboard art as a kid in the 90s, how a mystery illness helped him turn his life around and focus on his artworks, how he came up with the name Scum Choir, his videos that went viral, the importance of navigating and contributing to social media and a bunch more stuff! Another really fun conversation with a really cool dark artist! Also, a quick life update. Parker's links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scumchoir Website: https://scumchoir.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scumchoir YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scumchoir everything else @scumchoir Our sponsors: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety 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 Our sponsors: Entries are now open for the 2024 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! Through this international art prize, you can showcase your work on a global scale and win big with $65,000 USD in cash and prizes up for grabs. For more information and to enter, go to www.beautifulbizarreartprize.art The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.pat