The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar
Episodes
Dos Diablos Pt. 2- Ep. 178
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview the amazing Mexican painter Dos Diablos for a 2nd time (3 years almost to the day later)! We chat about many things including: t...
Scott Sherrod- Ep. 177
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview monster painter Scott Sherrod about mushrooms, UFOs, Twitch live streaming, stamping numbers on silicon computer chips, and his ...
Casey Love- Ep. 176
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview creature creator/designer/mask maker Casey Love. We discuss growing up in Monrovia ion the 80's and 90's, loving monsters and ho...
Dave DeVries- Ep. 175
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview illustrator Dave DeVries. We get right into conversational stuff right away rather than the usual format of history, background,...
Buddy Nestor- Ep. 174
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ryan Case- Ep. 173
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist and Dark Art Society member Ryan Case. We talk about growing up loving monsters and comics in a small town in Kentucky, t...
Ryan K. Peterson: Part 2- Ep. 172
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I continue my interview with my old friend and makeup effects sculptor buddy Ryan K. Peterson. In part 2 we talk a LOT about Magick but also...
Ryan K. Peterson: Part 1- Ep. 171
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my old friend and makeup effects pal Ryan K. Peterson. Ryan is one of the greatest sculptors in Hollywood, or anywhere for that ...
Eric Pigors Ep. 170
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 170 I interview the man behind Toxictoons, Eric Pigors. We discuss going to art school, our mutual love of monsters of the “Monster Kid”...
Jake Kobrin- Ep. 169
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dan Colonna- Ep. 168
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 168 I interview multi disciplinary artist, Dark Art society member and brain cancer survivor Dan Colonna. Dan talks about getting into art,...
Josh G: Social Media for Artists Part 2- Ep. 167
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 167, I continue on the topic of "social media marketing for artists" with resident marketing and social media expert Josh G. His first inte...
Brian Despain- Ep. 166
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Brian Despain. Brian was an artist I really loved in the early days of the Pop Surrealism scene (and still do!). We talk ...
Kenneth J. Hall- Ep. 165
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview foam fabrication expert, prop maker and makeup effects industry professional Kenneth J. Hall. We learn about the art of foam fab...
Mike Correll- Ep. 164
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week (director if "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" and Dark Art Society co creator) Mike Correll checks in to talk about his latest RV life a...
Kazu Hiro- Ep. 163
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview another one of my makeup effects industry pals, the two time Academy Award winning (“Bombshell” and “Darkest Hour”) Kazu...
Tim Gore- Ep. 162
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my old makeup effect buddy, Tim Gore. Tim is a legendary painter in the FX industry and has worked on TONS of movies. We discuss...
Lara Dann- Ep. 161
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Lara Dann. We have shown together a few times over the years and I’m a big fan of her ghostly portrait work. We discus...
Dave Sherman's Quarantips- Ep. 160
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my pal Dave Sherman. Dave is an addictions professional/life coach and we thought it might be a good idea to do a show this week...
Aris Kolokontes- Ep. 159
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the incredible creature designer/sculptor Aris Kolokontes. We speak about life in Greece, being a monster kid, being a creature desi...
Pamela Wilson- Ep. 158
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Pamela Wilson. I have been a huge fan of her work since I first discovered it. We talk about: Pamela’s painting techniq...
David Stoupakis- Ep. 157
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Jason Hite- Ep. 156
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview sculptor Jason Hite. We talk about his work in the Halloween industry, his interest as a kid on monsters and makeup effects, goi...
Steve Wang- Ep. 155
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my old pal from my makeup effects days, Steve Wang. Steve is a legend in the business and it was really fun chatting about the o...
Paul Komoda Part 2- Ep. 154
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another great one this week! Paul Komoda speaks to me for his long awaited Part 2 episode and he does not disappoint! We discuss art, magick, psychede...
Mikey Carrasco- Ep. 153
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Mikey Carrasco. This is one of the most ‘real’ episodes yet and Mikey has bravely allowed me to post the full intervi...
John Cebollero- Ep. 152
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist John Cebollero. We talk about Creepy and Eerie horror comics, going to an art high school, the subversion of Mad Magazine...
Jody Fallon- Ep. 151
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview Dark Artist Jody Fallon. We talk about life in coal country, being a Marine, leaving his job as a nuclear security guard to beco...
Nathan Cartwright- Ep. 150
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my old friend Nathan Cartwright. We talk about Bacon the Pitbull, coming up together in the underground LA art scene of the earl...
Jeremy Hush- Ep. 149
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Jeremy Hush. We talk about creating artwork for his friend’s bands when he was young, traveling with bands and being a ...
Mia Araujo- Ep. 148
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I interview artist Mia Araujo. We discuss: her twin and their non psychic relationship, getting a degree from Otis Parsons, getting her s...
Nathan Reidt- Ep. 147
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I interview Nathan Reidt. Nathan was a video game and digital FX artist for the film industry and (like me) got sick of it all and quit t...
Jeremy Cross- Ep. 146
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I interview my old Dark Art pal Jeremy Cross. We cover his early days as a trouble making punk rocker, his wandering restless impulse, hi...
Christopher Ulrich: Part 3- Ep. 145
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2020 I interview artist Christopher Ulrich about his journey to sobriety, the parallels between art and magic...
Jason Limon- Ep. 144
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 144 I interview artist Jason Limon about his unique artwork. We discuss: building his own studio, studying graphic design, getting his star...
Erik Gist- Ep. 143
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 143 I interview artist/illustrator/painter/teacher Erik Gist. We cover his career as an illustrator and teacher, his involvement with Watts...
Adam McCarthy- Ep. 142
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 142 I interview painter/art director for video games Adam McCarthy. We talk about his career in the gaming industry, his recent excursions ...
Terry Wolfinger- Ep. 141
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 141 I interview another digital artist- the super talented Terry Wolfinger. We discuss having tons in common, peanut butter and jelly sandw...
Meats Meier- Ep. 140
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 140 I interview my old friend, digital artist Meats Meier. We discuss the origins of his name, growing up amongst Mormons in Utah, being an...
Tony Champ- Ep. 139
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview another Aussie!!! Dark artist and tattooer Tony Champ joins me for the interview. We discuss our love of Frazetta, Tony's work i...
Mow Skwoz- Ep. 138
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Luke Chueh- Ep. 137
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my old friend artist Luke Chueh. Luke and I started in the Cannibal Flower/LA art scene at around the same time. We discuss his ...
N.C. Winters- Ep. 136
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview master of the gig poster, N.C. Winters! We talk about how he wound up in San Diego County, how he got started doing gig posters,...
The Dark Art Society Group Show- Ep.135
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a live recording from the first official Dark Art Society Group Show at Copro gallery! I interview a bunch of artists from the show, G...
Mike Correll- Part II- Ep. 134
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 134, I catch up with Mike Correll again. Mike is the director of "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" and the guy I started this podcast wi...
Mate Jako- Ep. 133
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview Hungarian artist Mate Jako. We discuss his early life in Hungary, his life as a successful child actor and the resulting afterma...
Dan Quintana- Ep. 132
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview fine artist/illustrator Dan Quintana. We discuss his early entry into the fine art world, growing up in LA, us showing together ...
Han of Handsome Devils Puppets - Ep. 131
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Jordu Schell - Ep. 130
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist/sculptor/makeup effects artist/brilliant mask maker, Jordu Schell. We discuss his early influences, his love of masks and...
Carrie Ann Baade - Ep. 129
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview fine artist/art professor Carrie Ann Baade about being an artist and art teacher, monsters, dark art and the shadow side, art sc...
Vanessa Lemen - Ep. 128
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview painter Vanessa Lemen. We talk about how she got her start as an artist, working at a greeting card company, Magick and spiritua...
Mat Hurtado- Ep. 127
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview tattooer/painter Mat Hurtado. We talk about his late start into the art world as well as his rapid rise, the invaluable support ...
Frank Forte- Ep. 126
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview storyboard/comic book/ fine artist Frank Forte. We talk about working in the film industry, H.P. Lovecraft, storyboard artist wo...
Tom Taggart- Ep. 125
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview sculptor Tom Taggart. We learn about his journey to becoming an independent fine artist through being a dimensional comic book c...
Ver Mar- Ep. 124
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview sculptor Ver Mar. We talk about our old Cannibal Flower days, working with then now defunct Strychnin gallery, working in the co...
Chris Bolton- Ep. 123
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview Australian artist Chris Bolton. We talk about our love of zombies, monsters, being an art/monster kid, starting an art career in...
Jasmine Worth- Ep. 122
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview my art pal, painter and tattooer Jasmine Worth. We talk about her life in San Diego, getting invited to show at La Luz de Jesus ...
Sam Bee- Ep. 121
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview New Zealand artist Sam Bee. We talk about being a self taught artist, selling to an international audience, his unusual approach...
Laurie Lipton- Ep. 120
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, workin...
Cig Neutron- Ep. 119
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Cig Neutron. You may know of Cig from his time on the makeup effects reality show, "Face Off". We talk about his time on ...
Stephanie Inagaki- Ep. 118
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview artist Stephanie Inagaki. Stephanie is an amazing fine artist, sculptor and jeweler among other things. We discuss the days of h...
Jon Beinart- Ep. 117
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's interview is with my old friend, artist and early online Surrealist/Dark Art promoter, Jon Beinart. We talk about running a gallery, start...
Vincent Castiglia- Ep. 116
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interview tattooer and blood painter Vincent Castiglia. This conversation goes in many different directions including: the healing power o...
Cris Velasco Pt. 2: 7 Sins- Ep. 115
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 115, I speak to musician and one of the leading collectors of the Dark Art movement, Cris Velasco. This is Cris' 2nd interview on the DASP ...
Erwin Tschofen Pt. 2- Ep. 114
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 114, my old friend, Dark Art collector Erwin Tschofen, comes on to promote his new business: human bone jewelry. It's called Ossua et Acroa...
Norman Cabrera- Ep. 113
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 113, I interview my old friend and colleague Norman Cabrera. Norman is one of the best sculptor/creature creators in the business and has w...
Turkey Merck- Ep. 112
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lizz Lopez- Ep 111
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 parall...
Josh G- Ep 110
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 110, I interview Josh G, creator of the Creep Machine. The Creep Machine is one of the first Dark Art blogs, if not THE first. Aside from b...
Brendon Flynn- Ep. 109
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 109, I interview Dark Artist Brendon Flynn. Topics covered are: acrylic painting techniques, playing in bands, creating album artwork, the ...
Kyle Snow/The Skull Shoppe- Ep. 108
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 108, Kyle Show, creator and proprietor of my favorite place to buy skulls- The Skull Shoppe. We discuss how he started his thriving skull b...
Tom Kuebler- Ep. 107
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 107, I interview Tom Kuebler about his realistic, life sized Dark Art fantasy sculptures. This 2 hr interview covers: how he designs his ch...
David Kassan- Ep. 106
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 106, I interview portrait/realist painter David Kassan. I think David really represents the current generation of academic realist painters...
Mike Correll- Ep. 105
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 105, I catch up with my good friend Mike Correll. Mike is the director of "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" and the guy I started this p...
Harley Brown- Ep. 104
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, l...
Rachael Bridge- Ep. 103
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 103, I interview the Dark Artist Rachael Bridge and discuss: art school, her oil painting techniques and process for her realistic paintin...
Tommy Lee Wendtner- Ep. 102
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 102, I interview tattooer and Dark Artist Tommy Lee Wendtner. Tommy and I are pals from some years back so we took some time to catch up an...
WAY$HAK- Ep. 101
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 101, I interview pen and ink master Jonathan Wayshak. Topcs covered: Jonathan's wide array of artistic influences (keep an ear out for a to...
Brom- Ep. 100
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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! B...
Steven Russell Black- Ep. 99
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews Dark Artist Steven Russell Black about his painting techniques, influences, having a day job while building a fine art career, Stephen...
RF Pangborn- Ep. 98
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews Dark Artist RF Pangborn about becoming a full time artist, the struggles of working for yourself, trying many painting techniques, bad...
David Van Gough- Ep. 97
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews Dark Artist David Van Gough about his childhood in Liverpool, his young adult life working as a graphic designer, choosing to become a...
Jeremy Wagner- Ep. 96
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews horror novelist, songwriter and guitar player from the death metal band Broken Hope about his passion for collecting Dark Art, their c...
Nikko Hurtado- Ep. 95
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2019!!! Chet interviews master tattooer Nikko Hurtado about his background as an artist kid, becoming a tattooer, learning to paint in oils and ...
The Shiflett Brothers - Ep. 94
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews the incredible sculpting duo Brandon and Jarrod Shiflett to talk about their process, background, influences and how in the hell two b...
Shane Izykowski - Ep. 93
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet interviews dark artist Shane Izykowski about his childhood as a horror/Halloween/monster kid in a small town, his work in photography and make up...
Doktor A- Ep. 92
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar interviews artist Bruce Whistlecraft AKA Doktor A about his "Retro Futurist" art toys and sculptures, his background in toy design and runnin...
Dominic Hailstone, Part 2 - Ep. 90
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar interviews artist/film maker Dominic Hailstone for the 2nd time (because he is just that interesting). Lots of movie talk this time around an...
Paul Komoda - Ep. 89
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar interviews the jack of all trades and scarily talented Dark Artist Paul Komoda about his background, art life and diverse career path. Oh, an...
José Manuel Schmill - Ep. 88
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Sonya Schmill, daughter of famous Mexican artist José Manuel Schmill who recently passed away at the age of 84. S...
Fear - Ep. 87
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss fear and the various implications it can have on our survival, perceptions, behaviors and actions. Tune in for this ...
Halloween - Ep. 86
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss their favorite season and holiday: Halloween! Childhood stories are shared - fond horrific memories - and much more....
Personal Apocalypse - Ep. 85
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll cover the “personal apocalypse” in this episode, and while this might sound a bit ominous the conversation is perhaps su...
Jim McKenzie - Ep. 84
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Artist Jim McKenzie; McKenzie embodies all aspects of a renaissance Creator: writing, directing, filmmaking, ...
The Villains Show - Ep. 83
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Chet’s newest solo show, “Villains”, coming October 13th, 2018 to Copro Gallery. Chet covers the concept behin...
Catching Up - Ep. 82
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll record a catching up episode with Chet covering his upcoming Villains show at Copro Gallery, October 13th, 2018, and Mike di...
Dominic Hailstone, Part 1 - Ep. 81
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview special FX wizard Dominic Hailstone, known for his music video work with the bands ISIS and TOOL, along with his y...
Dark Art Society Retreat Recap - Ep. 80
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the Dark Art Society Retreat in retrospect, providing highlights and recaps of both the events and the discussion co...
Dark Art Society Retreat - Ep. 79
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar joins Mike Correll and Dark Art Society Retreat Members via Skype for an episode straight from the Land of Enchantment, on the ground, for th...
Magick & Meditation - Ep. 78
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Magick and Meditation on the Dark Art Society Podcast - what begins as a “pre-roll” recording shapes into a very...