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Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety 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/ 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 Our sponsors: 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 beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's 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.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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety 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/ 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 Our sponsors: 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 beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's 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.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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

This week I speak to special makeup effects artist legend Mark Shostrom! Mark has created makeup effects for many classics: Evil Dead II, Phantasm II & III, A Nightmare on Elm Street 1, 2 & 3, John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness and many, many more! But we don't talk about makeup effects (much). This interview is all about Mark's truly remarkable series of ghostly events that he and others at the school he was teaching at experienced in the early 2000s. This is a really amazing episode. I can't believe this story has not been told before....until NOW! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Mark's links: https://www.facebook.com/MarkShostrom https://www.instagram.com/markshostrom/ https://twitter.com/MarkShostrom Website: https://markshostrom.weebly.com/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I speak to Danish artist and writer John Kenn Mortensen! We talk about his viral Post-It Note drawings from 13 years ago that gave him his start as a professional fine artist, his childhood confusing adults and teachers by drawing monsters, becoming a kid's TV writer and director, getting his first solo show and quitting his day job, being a horror novelist, horror movies, heavy metal and much more! I really love John's work and it was really great getting to meet him and chat with him! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR John's links: https://www.lovendahlcph.com/john-kenn-mortensen-art https://johnkenn.bigcartel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnkennmortensen/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I speak to legendary pin up artist, Olivia! We discuss her epic art journey from her childhood drawing in the 50's, going to art school in NYC the 60's, working her first jobs as an illustrator for the men's magazines in the 70's, becoming iconic artist for Playboy magazine and lots more! Olivia is truly a legend, a true artist and an amazing person as well. I was so stoked to have her on the podcast! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Olivia's links: Website https://eolivia.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/oliviapinupart/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I speak to artist Eric Fortune. We talk about his artistic childhood in Ohio, going to art college, working as a graphic designer, his crazy experience in the gallery scene, working in his family business, his thoughts on economics and politics, and lots of tech talk about his technique for creating his stunning paintings... and much more! A great conversation with a great artist. Video version: https://youtu.be/pnHSpuQNp9k?si=ttlRrejaRPVwrTYB Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Eric's links: Website https://www.ericfortune.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ericfortuneartist/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

Eric "Toxictoons" Pigors returns to the show for this special Halloween themed episode! This one is best viewed as a video on our YouTube channel because while we chat a lot, he takes us on a tour of his collection of amazing 60s/70s Halloween and monster toys and collectables! This is a REALLY fun episode of two old "monster kids", reminiscing about Halloween and seeing Eric's amazing collection of oddities is worth the price of admission alone! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Eric's links: Website: https://www.toxictoons.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxictoons/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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: www.instagram.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I speak to Philly artist Mike Gamble. We talk about his life in a family of artists and musicians, his college years getting into print making, scoring his first TOOL poster art gig, the lengthy process of woodcut printing, art as a legitimate spiritual practice, his artistic process and tons more! Mike is a super nice guy and a great artist, and I loved chatting with him! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Mike's links: https://www.instagram.com/mikgm/ https://lefthandedpress.bigcartel.com/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week magician, magick teacher, author musician Marco Visconti joins me for a really fun and interesting conversation about Aleister Crowley, Crowley's magickal system/religion called Thelema and all kinds of other fun stuff like that! Really great conversation! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Marco's website: https://www.marcovisconti.org/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I speak to fine artist/illustrator/comics creator Ryan Heshka! We discuss his unusual art career journey from art kid to interior design all the way through his wonderfully bizarre 30's/40's/50's pulp comic style surreal art, Tickets for Art of Darkness at PRS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-darkness-artist-chet-zar-and-author-mitch-horowitz-in-conversation-tickets-696268366427 Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com Art n Glow: My affiliate link https://artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR Ryan's links Website: http://www.ryanheshka.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanheshka/ 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

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. Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com Kelly's website: https://www.kellymckernan.com/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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: www.instagram.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2023

This week I finally have the incredible creature designer/sculptor/illustrator David Meng on the show! We discuss how he got into the film industry, his artistic childhood, why we love monsters, spending 7 1/2 years in New Zealand at WETA, working with Guillermo del Toro on Pacific Rim, The Shape of Water and Crimson Peak, his high hopes for his new Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mengmonsters) and lots more! A great conversation with a super talented monster man! Also, a quick art life update. Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com David's Links: https://www.patreon.com/mengmonsters https://davidmengartworks.com Instagram: @davidmengartworks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.meng.121/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I interview visionary dark artist Ash Darq! We talk about her creative childhood, getting serious as a visual artist a bit later than usual (age 28), living in Australia, creating work for her new solo show, bridging the gap between the dark art scene and the visionary art scene, live painting and selling merch at music festivals and much more! Ash has a great dark visionary style and it was great to finally have her on the show! Also, a quick (art) life update about saving a wounded crow and a pug puke. Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com Ash's Links: In Shadow Realms FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/599200804927514 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ashdarq Website: https://www.ashdarq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashdarqart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashdarq Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashdarq Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCxhzBDxoQAFO14XSd6QpAw Black Spark Cultural Centre https://www.instagram.com/black.spark_ Oscar Heathmore: https://www.instagram.com/oshmore_art/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

Artist Carrie Ann Baade returns to talk about her beautiful new art book "Scissors and Tears". We discuss: Polish bugs, Beksinski, being an art professor, her unusual collage sketch to oil painting technique, the hardships of creating her first art book and lots more! We kind of wanted to frame this book around the idea of talking about the unseen issues around creating your own art book, so there is a lot of good advice in this one! And lots of other fun conversation! Also, a quick art life update Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com Carrie's Links: Buy her new book: https://a.co/d/fKEZ4AV Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Ann_Baade Website: https://carrieannbaade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrieannbaade/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I have artist Steven Zapata on again- this time to talk about an extremely timely and important subject: AI. Steven recently created a really compelling video on his YouTube channel called "The End of Art: An Argument Against Image AIs" (linked below). It really changed my attitude about image AIs. It's a must-see video! We had an excellent conversation about it and the current state of this powerful new technology. This may be one of the most important episodes we have ever had on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Also: a quick art life update (I kept it short this time) Steven's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StevenZapataArt Steven's website: https://www.stevenzapata.com/ Steven's "Argument Against Image AIs" video: https://youtu.be/tjSxFAGP9Ss AI & Industry Town Hall featuring US Copyright Office: https://youtu.be/7u1CeiSHqwY Concept Art Association: https://www.conceptartassociation.com/ GitHub Copilot Lawsuit: https://githubcopilotlitigation.com/ Karla Ortiz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kortizart Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: https://SkullShoppe.com 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 Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I speak once again to the amazing Mitch Horowitz to talk about his new book "Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult and Outsider Experiences" (get it here! https://smile.amazon.com/Uncertain-Places-Essays-Outsider-Experiences/dp/1644115921/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667971544&sr=8-1) We also talk about tons of other interesting things such as: creating a book proposal, working with book publishers and editors, self-publishing, Bob Dylan and the song "Jokerman", Satanism, the disintegration of society, chaos theory and chaos magick, UFOs, OBEs, Whitley Streiber and a lot more! It's always great talking to Mitch! Also: an art life update and the winner of this month's skull from The Skull Shoppe! Mitch's links: www.mitchhorowitz.com/ Twitter: @MitchHorowitz Buy Mitch's new book "Uncertain Places: Essays on Occult and Outsider Experiences" here: https://smile.amazon.com/Uncertain-Places-Essays-Outsider-Experiences/dp/1644115921/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667971544&sr=8- Our sponsor: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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: www.instagram.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I interview multi-talented dark artist, D.W. Frydendall! We talk about his working in comics, working at Screambox, painting, OBE's, Ghosts and lots of paranormal stuff! Super nice and cool dude and a really fun conversation! Definitely have to do a part 2! Our sponsors: The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com D.W.'s links: Website: https://forces-of-evil.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWFrydendall To purchase his artwork: https://shop.darkartemporium.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwfrydendall/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I interview German artist Andreas Nagel. We talk about Dark Art lack of popularity in Europe, his childhood as an artist, his bad art college experience, being a dark artist in Germany, coming to America and visiting Stephen King's house, mythology, his new show at Skull and Snake Tattoo and more! Andreas is a super nice guy and I really enjoyed chatting with him! Also an art life update. Our sponsors: Beautiful Bizarre: www.beautifulbizarreartprize.art The Skull Shoppe: SkullShoppe.com Andreas' links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louis.cyphre/ BigCartel: https://deathcloud.bigcartel.com/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week's podcast is just me talking about a big life change for me- I'm slowing down! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I interview Australian artist Ben Conallin. Ben is a newer artist on the scene. Despite having only been digitally painting for the last 3 1/2 years he has been creating some truly unique dark art. We talk about his early life and later start becoming an artist, his family art history, practicing relentlessly to teach himself how to digitally paint in a relatively short period, his artistic inspirations, working in the gaming industry, having a day job as a personal trainer, getting to create a TOOL gig poster, and lots more! Ben is a super nice dude and we had a really fun conversation! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week I speak to an old artist friend, Jon Beinart. Jon is a successful artist and gallery owner and has been on the podcast once before (Ep. 117) but he wanted to come on to speak about the NFT world. His NFT project "Toddlerpillars" has been hugely successful, and Jon has a lot of experience with NFTs. Worth a listen whether you are interested in NFTs or not! This was a great and interesting conversation. Also, new subs and a quick art life update. Jon's links: https://toddlerpillars.com https://twitter.com/toddlerpillars https://twitter.com/chimerapillars https://jonbeinart.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2022

This week we try something new for the last episode of the year- the first ever Dark Art Society Group Chat! We discussed too many things to name here but it was a really fun conversation worth listening to. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

This week I interview Canadian dark artist Kamila Mlynarczyk (aka woodedwoods on Instagram). We discuss her early childhood in Poland, emigrating to Canada, drawing monsters from a young age, her disappointment in art school, creating her amazing dark art dolls and the switch to drawing as a fine artist, her new book on Kickstarter "I can be myself when everyone I know is dead..." (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eonbooks/i-can-be-myself-when-everyone-i-know-is-dead) and tons more! This is another really great episode!!! Also- an art life update, listener email and the synesthesia word of the week. Kamila's Links: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eonbooks/i-can-be-myself-when-everyone-i-know-is-dead Instagram: https://instagram.com/woodedwoods/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

This week I try something different- just me on the mic. I talk about the "Chaos" show experience and offer some extremely positive reflections on the Dark Art movement. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

This week's guest is multi disciplinary Dark Artist, Spinestealer (aka: Johnny Weiss aka: Spooky Jack)! We discuss her time in high school as the weird goth kid scaring the teachers, spending all of her time in art class, growing up catholic, fully embracing the Dark Artist moniker, weird art projects like giving people flowers on a unicycle, developing a career in fine art, the inspired creation of Spooky jack and lots more! Spinestealer is a fun person to talk to and this is another great episode! Also a quick art life update. Spinestealer's links: https://www.instagram.com/spinestealer/ https://www.patreon.com/Spinestealer/posts https://www.facebook.com/Spinestealer-204230282933724/ Spooky Jack's links: Patreon.com/spookyjack Instagram.com/skeleton_spooky_jack The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

This week I interview non-binary artist K. Britton (and their siblings, Rachel Britton, for a couple minutes in the beginning. Rachel is next week's DAS podcast guest). K. is an extremely talented fine artist, drag artist, illustrator and overall super creative person! We discuss their love of drag, being a non-binary artist, leaving their day job for a full time art career, expressing gender identity through their fine art, and lots more! Really great interview with a super talented artist. Also a quick art life update, and 3x synesthesia words of the week. K.'s links: GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helpkayleeframetheirart ETSY: http://dekayleeshop.etsy.com THREADLESS: http://dekaylee.threadless.com YOUTUBE (where you can see my old work and timelapses!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkmbf6shOd90IEYPrSriwg SOCIAL MEDIA: Drag: https://www.instagram.com/mannequindragartist/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mannequindragartist/ Fine Art: https://www.instagram.com/nonikbritton/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nonikbritton/ Illustration: https://www.instagram.com/dekayleeshop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dekayleeshop/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

This week I interview my old art pal Mirs. Mirs created the successful couture enamel pin company called Almost Amusing with her partner Brian Warner. We talk about her early days as a child growing up in Germany, her experience of enlisting into the Marines to pay for her art school, getting a a degree, and her grassroots approach to starting Almost Amusing! I'm a huge fan of her artwork and aesthetic (cover image is an awesome portrait she made of me years ago) and I was happy to finally have her on the show!!!!! Also a quick art life update, and the synesthesia name of the week. Episode starts at 9:09 Mirs links: Almost Amusing Website: https://almostamusing.fun/ Almost Amusing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostamusing Mirs Inastagram: https://www.instagram.com/pseudo5/ Brian Warners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/es.ay.de/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2021

The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE’s, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child. Chet Zar is part of the “Dark Art Movement” and paints amazingly creepy and beautiful characters and eerie scenes. He has worked with greats such as Guillermo del Torro and has created art for the band Tool and their live show. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast so be sure to search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. You can also support both Chet’s work and his podcast at Patreon. Chet’s website has lots of fine art prints available for purchase, along with his lovely book, “Black Magick – The Art of Chet Zar.” Also check out an excellent documentary about his life and art called Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters. Chet Zar Patreon The Dark Art Society Patreon Follow Chet on Instagram

The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE's, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child.  Chet Zar is part of the "Dark Art Movement" and paints amazingly creepy and beautiful characters and eerie scenes. He has worked with greats such as Guillermo del Torro and has created art for the band Tool and their live show. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast so be sure to search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. You can also support both Chet’s work and his podcast at Patreon. Chet’s website has lots of fine art prints available for purchase, along with his lovely book, "Black Magick - The Art of Chet Zar." Also check out an excellent documentary about his life and art called Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters. www.chetzar.com www.patreon.com/chetzar www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety www.instagram.com/chetzar

Very excited to have artist and painter Chet Zar on this week. I have been a huge fan of Chet's work for years as well as bring a regular listener to his Dark Art Society Podcast. Chet has a naturally easy personality and I could chat with him endlessly. We had recorded over 2 hours of conversation for this episode before either of us had really realized it . Great guy and FANTASTIC artist. This is a crossover episode so be sure to check out Chet's podcast as well. He interviews all sorts of amazing artists.https://www.darkartsociety.com/http://www.chetzar.com#chetzar #darkartsociety #darkart #outsiderart #iliketopaintmonsters #blackmagicThe Anyway Whatever Podcast has a new shirt store at Warlord Clothing https://www.warlordclothing.com/anywaywhateverStickers, Buttons, etc can be found at www.anywaywhateverpodcast.bigcartel.com Patreon www.patreon.com/AnywayWhateverPodcastAll episodes can always be found atwww.anywaywhatever.com-------------------------------------------------------Gear Used To Make this Podcast:Canon Eos M50https://amzn.to/3nPFYqYSandisk portable drive (highly recommended)https://amzn.to/2LN5IHkSure SM48 Mic (low cost mic with great sound.)https://amzn.to/2KqtOHkMic Standhttps://amzn.to/35PmDjCFocusrite Scarlett 18i8 Preamphttps://amzn.to/2KpUQyvAtomos Ninja 5” monitor (This item was “extravagant” buy for the show but is invaluable all the same) https://amzn.to/3bQiorHThe BEST Tripodhttps://amzn.to/3bQiorH---------------------------------------------------------All of my Podcast episodes are to be taken with a grain of salt. My goal is to feature people from the creative fields who have something interesting to say or something valuable to bring to the discussion. My intention is to give people a little time out from the realities of the world and to enjoy a fun conversation with interesting people. Please remember to take time to enjoy life. I feel like that is important. I hope my show helps with that. © 2021 AWP Media

Chet Zar joins us to discuss his love of painting monsters as well as his many years working in the film industry as a special effects makeup artist, designer and sculptor. Chet Zar's Official Site: https://www.chetzar.com/ Follow Chet Zar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChetZar Subscribe to the Dark Art Society Podcast: https://www.darkartsociety.com/ Follow Wrong Reel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

Artist and podcast host Chet Zar joined us to talk about the Dark Art Movement. We explore Chet’s art, what Dark Art is really is, and all-around have a really great conversation. Chet also has a background in make-up effects and digital animation and has also done work for the band Tool, Guillermo del Torro, and was encouraged to do his own thing by none other than Clive Barker. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast. Search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. You can also support both Chet’s work and his podcast at Patreon. Chet’s website has lots of fine art prints of his work available for purchase, along with his lovely book featuring his art. You can also check out an excellent documentary about his life and art called Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters. Chet Zar Patreon The Dark Art Society Patreon Follow Chet on Instagram

Artist and podcast host Chet Zar joined us to talk about the Dark Art Movement. We explore Chet's art, what Dark Art really is, and all-around have a really great conversation. Chet also has a background in make-up effects and digital animation and has also done work for the band Tool, filmmaker Guillermo del Torro, and was encouraged to do his own thing by none other than Clive Barker. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast. Search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. You can also support both Chet's work and his podcast at Patreon. Chet's website has lots of fine art prints of his work available for purchase, along with his lovely book featuring his art. You can also check out an excellent documentary about his life and art called "Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters."

Chet Zar was in the SPFX and Makeup industry for 25 years, working on films such as Darkman, The Blob, Planet of the Apes, Hocus Pocus & Hellboy I & II. He's worked with Tool on some of their music videos and now has a thriving full time fine art career. His podcast, The Dark Art Society Podcast, has fostered a community, and the growth of countless dark artists. Shane & Chet have an incredible conversation about the Dark Art Movement, Patreon, manifestation and what it takes to make an art career work.The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.Sponsors:Dianne Hoffman’s WebsiteDianne Hoffman’s InstagramDianne Hoffman’s FacebookShow Notes:Chet Zar’s PatreonChet Zar’s InstagramChet Zar’s Store of DoomCrucible GalleryThe Dark Art EmporiumDark Art Society PatreonSilvi Alcivar’s The Poetry StoreMarty CarrChet Zar: I Like to Paint MonstersMike CorrellBlack Magic BookThe Power of MythCam DeLeonGabe LeonardChet Zar’s ThreadlessConjoined at Copro GalleryDark Art Society Episode 24 with Martin W. BallDos DiablosKarikaturaKen CarranoDark Art Society Sketchbook ProjectThe Wrong Reel PodcastGhostly Talk PodcastIn Search of Darkness DocumentaryJeremy DellarosaJohn “Twyg” HydeDark Art Society Episode 129 with Carrie Ann BaadeGuillermo Del Toro’s At Home With MonstersDuncan Trussell Family HourThe Joe Rogan ExperienceAmanda Palmer’s The Art of Asking EverythingAmanda Palmer’s PatreonLon Milo DuquetteChristopher UlrichAsh Darq

This week's interview is with an old makeup effects pal of mine, master mold maker Rob Freitas! Rob has worked on TONS of amazing films and is regarded as one of the very best mold makers in the industry. We discuss: being a "monster kid", the influence of his grandfather, leaving Northern California to get into the FX biz, being mentored by Moto Hata, Working for Rob Bottin (on an all weekend gig), working for Rick Baker and much more! This was a really fun interview and I honestly forgot we were recording a few times- always a good indicator of great conversation. Also a quick art life update and new subscribers. Interview starts at around 7:51 Rob's Instagram: @rob_freitas_ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

For the first episode of the new year I catch up with my old co-host of The Dark Art Society Podcast, Mike Correll. To make this episode special we recorded video as well (which you can see on the DAS Patreon: Patreon.com/darkartsociety) but as you will hear it was a bit of a disaster. But the conversation was still good and it was great to hear about Mike's crazy adventures on the road! Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Also: the Art Life update and new Patreon subscribers Mike's Patreon's: Patreon.com/EmailsFromInfinity Patreon.com/LandOfEnchantmentTours The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This week I interview artist and art collector Buddy Nestor. We talk about getting a new bed, growing up in small South New Jersey town, going to art school, working as a scenic artist, joining the Navy, hauling giant paintings to art galleries to try and get representation, becoming a painter and finding his artistic voice, becoming an art collector, his current art favorites, his art collection and lots more! The conversation flowed easily but we inadvertently left out a bunch of things we both wanted to talk about (The Philly art scene, his girlfriend artist Rachael Bridge, etc) so there will be a part 2!!! Also a quick art life update and new subscribers. Interview starts at 6:00 Buddy's Instagram: @buddy.nestor Buddy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buddy.nestor.92 Website: Google "Buddy Nestor" The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

In episode 169 I interview Visionary artist Jake Kobrin. We discuss Visionary art (and Dark Art as a subset of Visionary Art), Magick, Crowley, magick.me, Eastern philosophy, Psychedelics, living in Bali, making money as an artist and lots more! This episode is my favorite kind- lots of mystical talk and full of insights! Also a quick art life update. Interview starts at 4:40 Jake's article about making a living as an artist that he mentioned during the podcast: https://medium.com/@jakekobrin/how-i-earn-money-as-a-visual-artist-1473757729fa Jake's Website: http://www.jakekobrinportal.com/ Jake's Inner Artist Course: http://www.unleashyourinnerartistcourse.com/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This week I interview my old art pal, David Stoupakis. David is an incredible and accomplished painter and one of the main inspirations behind Mike and I starting the Dark Art Society podcast. We talk about: oil painting mediums, his early attempts to get into the comic book field, avoiding the coronavirus while living in Queens, designing book covers for Joe Hill and Jack Ketchum, the DAS Friday Night Art Jam, Dark Art, Visionary Art and lots of other casual art talk between two old buddies. David is a legend in the Dark Art world and it was super fun catching up! Interview starts around 10:54 Also: the Art Life update and the New DAS Friday Night Art Jam! Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest David’s website: https://www.davidstoupakis.com David’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidstoupakis David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidstoupakis/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This week I interview Australian artist Mow Skwoz. We discuss being an art kid and artist in Perth, Australia, moving to America, meeting and marrying Kevin Rutmanis from The Cows/Melvins/Tomahawk, serial killers, the beauty of viscera, mutual friend Mackie Osborne, the weirdness of LA and lots more! Also: the Art Life update and I answer The 5 Questions. Interview starts at about 22:58 Mow Skwoz Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/m.skwoz/ Mow Skwoz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmowskwozz/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by the amazing 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This week I interview Han of Handsome Devils Puppets. We discuss her love of puppets and puppetry, the healing power of art and puppets, growing up religious in a small town, forging her own artistic path with puppets, the magick of art and lots more! Interview lasts 2 hours! Interview starts at about 16:30 Instagram:handsomedevilpuppets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handsomedevilspuppets/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by the amazing 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This week I interview the incredible graphite artist Laurie Lipton. We talk about her time in art school and studying in Europe, living in NYC, working with Blue Chip galleries, creating giant graphite works, drawing freaky artwork as a child, having supportive parents and a lot more! Opening of Laurie Lipton's show, "EX MACHINA", is on July 10th- August 31, @ MODERNISM INC., 724 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA 94109. Laurie's Website: http://www.laurielipton.com Laurie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurieliptondrawings Laurie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurieliptonart/ 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Leave Us A Review Chet Zar has garnered a legion of international fans and art collectors from his fine art paintings of dark and surreal creatures. We sat down with him this week to find out what his inspiration is behind his 'monster' art, and how he keeps such a positive attitude while immersed in a world that many people would be fearful of. Starting his career in the film industry, Chet's talent for creating Hollywood special effects lead him to work on major Hollywood productions such as The Ring, Hellboy 1 and 2, Planet Of The Apes and critically acclaimed music videos for the band Tool. Disillusioned with the politics and artistic compromises he felt he was having to make in his career, at age 33 Chet left the movie industry behind — to follow his bliss. Chet is quite possibly one of the most philosophical and empathetic people that we have had the pleasure to chat with. An incredibly emotive artist, there is something extraordinary in the way that he uses his artistic outlet to work through emotional trauma. Rather than shying away from societal fears, Chet's art shines a light on them — showing people that they're not alone in their fears and anxieties. We talk about how an acid trip in a meat market caused him to have a vegan epiphany, as well as him trying (and failing) as a child, to terrify his mom with elaborate fake injuries. Chet gives us an illuminating look at the life experiences that have molded his dark — but beautiful — outlook on life. Inspirational Takeaways from Our Conversation with Dark Art Creator Chet Zar Shining a Light on Fear Chet is a master at creating art that highlights humanities inner psyche and neuroticism. As multifaceted beings, we all have both dark and light aspects of our character. From an early age, we are told by society that darkness is something we should suppress — but at what cost? Chet's art challenges the assumption that darkness is a negative outlet. "The worst thing that you can do, I think, is not acknowledging your shadow side or fear and keeping that hidden — keep that fear pushed down. That's when it creates problems — when you try to deny that this side exists inside of you." Patreon - The Artist's Peace of Mind Chet shared with us how using Patreon to help fund his art has allowed him the freedom to create and share with his fans in an organic way. He also stressed the need to build up a strong online following and the importance of offering value to your followers. Choosing to put his money where his mouth is, Chet supports around 70 other artists on the Patreon platform. "Patreon is whatever you make it. Some people have a Patreon with a tip jar, that's it — no tiers, no levels, they just say 'pay what you want.' And some people make that work. Some people say a dollar only, some people five dollars and up. And that's what kind of cool about it because you can do things that have never been done before — it's all up to your creativity and how you market." Preventing Burnout From creating art to hosting his podcast 'The Dark Arts Society,' Chet is relentless in his artistic pursuits. He explained to us that when he feels physically exhausted and emotionally drained, he allows himself a day or so to recuperate. "What I usually do is I work too hard, I go too long, and then I get to a point where my body says, "Okay, you have to stop." And then I just take a day or two off and watch movies on Netflix or something." Losing Your Ego Chet's passion for his art is so inspiring. He shared with us how important it is for him to lose his own ego during the creative process. "I feel like whatever is painting, which is this weird subconscious part of my mind, it will do a better job than my conscious, intelligent part will do. It's better than I am at art and creating meaning." Taking inspiration from the process of his childhood drawing, Chet strives to stay true to this purity and spirit when creating his art as an adult. Learn the Fundamentals of Art Understanding the technical aspects of painting is an important skill to master to express your ideas effectively. Chet chatted to us about how he encourages other artists to build upon their fundamental knowledge of art, such as composition and understanding color and lighting — especially when distorting reality. "Color temperature is so powerful. When you start throwing in different temperatures of the same colors, it makes the piece come alive." Chet expresses himself and his art in such a way that it's impossible not to acknowledge the beauty of our own vulnerability.   If you want to hear more from our conversation with Chet, click the link to our podcast and get ready to make friends with the monster under your bed (and inside of your head!) Links & Resources Chet Zar's Patreon - For an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Chet Zar's oil paintings, sculptures, drawings, and tutorials. The Dark Art Society Podcast - Dark Artist Chet Zar, and Mike Correll (director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters'), the Dark Art Society Podcast covers a variety topics including Dark Art, literature, film, music, culture, philosophy, dreams, paranormal experiences, magick and much more! Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters - Enter the dark and foreboding world of Chet Zar, where apocalyptic industrial landscapes are inhabited by disturbing yet beautiful monstrosities. Sometimes gruesome, periodically funny, but always thought-provoking, Zar's art is as enigmatic as it is frightening. But who is Chet Zar, and why does he like to paint monsters? These are the questions at the heart of this new documentary. 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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 (seriously!), and a lot more. Despite several interruptions and set backs, this super fun episode clocks in at over 2 hr 30 minutes! I also give you the latest on my crazy life and answer the 5 questions. Turkey Merck's website: https://www.turkeymerck.com Turkey Merck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turkeymerck/ Turkey Merck's Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/turkeymerck/ 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

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 accidentally get into some personal issues during the intro. Lizz Lopez website: http://www.lizzlopez.com/ Lizz Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onemorefix/ Lizz Lopez on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemorefix/ 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.com/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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

This is part 1 of a two part interview with San Francisco based artist Shane Izykowski.  We didn't do a typical interview because he was already interviewed on the Dark Art Society Podcast in episode 93.  We highly recommend you check out that podcast.  It's pretty great.  I had to split this up into two because I wasn't able to upload a 2 and a half hour episode.   The PaintingLoft Podcast is about the "Dark Art" community. Exhibitions, Artists, Techniques, Ideas, Scandals & Crimes and all the things worth talking about in the realm the two host participate in. Jessica Perner and Scott Holloway are both artists exhibiting their work globally in the field of art that doesn't truly have a title but is widely accepted as "Dark Art".

This is part 2 of a two part interview with San Francisco based artist Shane Izykowski. We didn't do a typical interview because he was already interviewed on the Dark Art Society Podcast in episode 93. We highly recommend you check out that podcast. It's pretty great. I had to split this up into two because I wasn't able to upload a 2 and a half hour episode. The PaintingLoft Podcast is about the "Dark Art" community. Exhibitions, Artists, Techniques, Ideas, Scandals & Crimes and all the things worth talking about in the realm the two host participate in. Jessica Perner and Scott Holloway are both artists exhibiting their work globally in the field of art that doesn't truly have a title but is widely accepted as "Dark Art".

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 oil paints, how he prepares to paint a subject, inventing and creating the Parallel Palette, and plenty more! This was a very relaxed and interesting conversation and I really learned a lot about David's process among other things! Note: I say that the interview is 2 hours but it was actually around 1 hr 40 minutes. David's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidkassan David Kassan's website: https://www.davidkassan.com David Kassan on Instagram: @davidkassan David Kassan's Parallel Palette: https://parallelpalette.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.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 DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

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

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 your head, punk rock, Brom's current artistic goals and a ton more! This interview lasts over 2 hrs! Brom: https://www.bromart.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.com Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: Become an Official Member: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety 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