The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar
Episodes
Films that Influenced Part 2 - Ep. 77
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the most influential and inspiring films from their personal favorites list in Part 2 of Films that Influenced. They...
Films that Influenced - Ep. 76
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the most influential and inspiring films from their personal favorites list, covering a wide variety of genres inclu...
Freaky Fandoms Podcast - Ep. 75
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Andrew and Deborah Hawkins - Dark Art Society members and hosts of the Freaky Fandoms Podcast. This humorous conve...
So Bad It's Good - Ep. 74
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss movies that are so bad they are good. Chet explains the concept behind the episode: movies that set out to be good, ...
How Did I Get Here - Ep. 73
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss "How Did I Get Here" on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Learn more about their individual stories: the twists, turns, ...
Discord Q&A - Ep. 72
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll field the first Discord Q&A, answering questions that were posted by those Dark Art Society members who joined the “live Q...
Chris Haas - Ep. 71
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Artist Chris Haas, best known for his three-dimensional sculpture artwork, often coopting preexisting skulls ...
Peter Mohrbacher - Ep. 70
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Peter Mohrbacher, well-known as the host of the 1FW Podcast which focuses on the business and marketing aspects of...
Reference in Art - Ep. 69
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss reference in artwork, delving into whether reference should or should not be utilized in creating works of art. Zar ...
The Horror Part 2 - Ep. 68
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll are back with The Horror Part 2, covering each of their favorite horrors films, including Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of ...
The Horror - Ep. 67
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll cover The Horror on the Dark Art Society podcast, topics include: the marginalization of horror art, horror films, literatur...
Paul Gerrard - Ep. 66
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Artist Paul Gerrard, whose career has spanned video game creation, creature concept designing for all major m...
Thomas M. Baxa - Ep. 65
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Fantasy Artist Thomas M. Baxa, best known for his 30+ years as an illustrative artist working on games like D...
Jay Ferguson - Ep. 64
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Canadian born Dark Artist Jay Ferguson, best known for his hyper-real airbrush on canvas paintings, often depictin...
Dave MacDowell - Ep. 63
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview controversial artist Dave MacDowell, best known for his intensely detailed acrylic paintings depicting well-known ...
Competition - Ep. 62
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss competition, including topics such as healthy vs. unhealthy competition, competition with oneself, experiences where...
#FUCKDAVESHERMAN - Ep. 61
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dave Sherman - honorary member of the Dark Art Society and addiction counseling specialist, topics include: the un...
Stefanie Vega - Ep. 60
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar interviews Stefanie Vega on the Dark Art Society Podcast, covering topics such as: the healing power of Dark Art, the doll as a totem, the en...
Q&A Continues - Ep. 59
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: “not very nice” celeb...
Twilight Hotel - Ep. 58
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview creator of TWILIGHT HOTEL, Christopher Witherspoon. Zar and Witherspoon shared early beginnings in the Special FX ...
Q&A - Ep. 57
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: online shipping and produ...
A Day In The Life - Ep. 56
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll take a moment to discuss “a day in the life”, covering the various projects they are currently working on, along with ma...
Steve Johnson- Ep. 55
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview practical Special FX wizard Steve Johnson! Steve’s work in the FX industry is prolific, spanning nearly three de...
Synesthesia - Ep. 54
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Synesthesia, a rare “condition” of Neurodiversity in which an individual has sensorial reactions to environmenta...
The Big Idea- Ep. 53
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the Big Idea on the Dark Art Society Podcast. While they have spent a great deal of time focusing on process, medium...
Jim Beinke - Ep.52
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview one of Zar’s oldest friends Jim Beinke. Beinke carries us seamlessly from his initial meeting with a 14 year old...
Shawn Coss - Ep. 51
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Artist Shawn Coss, who garnered major success with his mental illness themed Inktober campaign. Coss is back ...
Paul Booth- Ep. 50
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview world renowned Dark Artist Paul Booth, best known for his oil painting and tattoo artistry. Booth discusses his ea...
Humor in Dark Art- Ep. 49
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the role of humor in Dark Art, covering topics such as: bridging audiences with humor, not taking yourself too serio...
Dark Art Experimentation- Ep. 48
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss experimentation in Dark Art, including their early experiences with experimentation in art, through the many twists ...
Dark Art Society Patreon- Ep. 47
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll unveil the much anticipated Dark Art Society Patreon, providing opportunities for individuals to join the Dark Art Society c...
Conjoined - Ep. 46
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Chet’s “Conjoined” group sculptural show, which occurs every year at Copro Gallery. Topics include the history...
Ave Rose - Ep. 45
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview the multi-talented artist Ave Rose, best known for her automata sculptural artwork. Topics include finding your vo...
Brian Smith- Ep.44
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Dark Artist Brian Smith, best known for his large, surreal oil on wood-panel paintings, which have been on display...
Magick & More - Ep. 43
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll talk all things Magick, beginning with early personal experiences, and extending far into adulthood. Topics include creative...
The Art Life: Struggle - Ep. 42
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
*Note: This episode is dedicated to the great Dark Artist Jed Leiknes, who struggled with depression and passed away the day this episode was recorded...
Dark Art Etiquette - Ep. 41
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Dark Art etiquette, including the ways in which to create and maintain positive relations with clients, galleries, a...
Elizabeth Mcgrath - Ep. 40
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview internationally acclaimed sculptor, painter and musician Elizabeth Mcgrath. Mcgrath discusses her early start in t...
Dark Art in the Real World - Ep. 39
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Dark Art in the “real world” after receiving a message from Amanda Foss - Dark Art Society Podcast listener - co...
The Art of Skinner - Ep. 38
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Skinner, known for his amazing monsters drawings and paintings, album cover and music video artwork, a...
Chet Zar on Sculpture - Ep. 37
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss sculpture “pro tips”, based on Zar’s professional experiences over a 30 year period! Topics include the import...
Further Musings on Dark Art - Ep. 36
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss a variety of topics related to the Dark Art movement, including what constitutes Dark Art, fringe Dark Artists, busi...
Travis Louie - Ep. 35
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Travis Louie, best known for his black and white, old fashioned portraits of both friendly and fiendis...
Gabriel W. Leonard - Ep. 34
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview oil painter Gabriel W. Leonard, best known for his western themed imagery and the distorted limbs, hands, angles a...
Q&A Part 4 - Ep. 33
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: finding inspiration, tigh...
Q&A Part 3 - Ep. 32
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: finding inspiration, long...
"The Fear": Recap- Ep.31
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll recap Zar’s most recent solo show opening at Copro Gallery, The Fear. Chet highlights both his artwork, the technical diff...
Business of Art Prints- Ep. 30
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the business of producing and selling art prints. Chet shares many trade secrets and hard learned tips concerning wh...
Chet Zar's Solo Show: The Fear- Ep.29
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Chet’s upcoming solo show, The Fear, opening October 7th, 2017 at Copro Gallery. Topics range from the inspiration...
Influences: David Lynch -Ep. 28
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss visionary artist, writer, composer and filmmaker David Lynch. Both Chet and Mike greatly respect and admire Lynch’...
Dos Diablos -Ep. 27
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview artist Dos Diablos, from Guadalajara, Mexico. Dos Diablos discusses his many influences, from Diego Velázquez and...
Chet Zar & Hollywood Part 2 -Ep. 26
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Correll continues his interview with Chet Zar about his tenure in the film industry, in Part 2 of Chet Zar and Hollywood. Chet discusses anecdota...
Chet Zar & Hollywood -Ep. 25
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Correll interviews Chet Zar about his tenure in the film industry, highlighting his emergence from high school directly into the special effects ...
Martin W. Ball -Ep. 24
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview world renowned 5-MeO-DMT practitioner Martin W. Ball about his life and career, which is currently the subject of ...
Cris Velasco -Ep. 23
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview friend, art collector and professional composer Cris Velasco. Cris is well known for both his expansive collection...
Pitfalls of "The Art Life" -Ep. 22
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the pitfalls of The Art Life in this cautionary episode of the Dark Art Society Podcast. Themes include relationship...
Mysterian, Divination and Oracles - Ep 21
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the role oracles play in divination, beginning with Mike’s original oracle and game Mysterian, and ranging into tr...
Erwin Tschofen - Ep. 20
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview friend, collector and ‘Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters’ Co-Producer Erwin Tschofen. Erwin has known Chet si...
Fans - Ep. 19
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll talk about the most important thing to an artist, their fans! Topics include how to build and maintain positive fan interact...
Crowdfunding - Ep. 18
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss crowd funding, specifically the Kickstarter platform, both as Backers and creators! Learn some “pro tips” of the...
Stan DarkArt - Ep. 17
05 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview Ukrainian born Dark Artist "Stan DarkArt”, our second guest on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Stan’s artwork is...
Dark Art Marketing Part 2 - Ep. 16
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll delve deeper into Dark Art marketing, covering essential practices in both the internal and external realms. Join the Dark A...
Christopher Ulrich Interview Part 2: Infinite Player - Ep. 15
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Dark Artist Christopher Ulrich in part two of the Dark Art Society Podcast! Whether you are familiar w...
Christopher Ulrich - Ep. 14
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Dark Artist Christopher Ulrich - the first guest on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Whether you are fami...
Q&A Part 2 - Ep. 13
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll poll Facebook and Instagram for questions, with topics ranging from practical to spiritual. Tune in to hear Chet Zar's fasci...
Q&A Part 1 - Ep. 12
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll poll Facebook and Instagram for questions, with topics ranging from practical to spiritual. Tune in to hear Chet Zar's fasci...
Ego Death - Ep. 11
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the groundbreaking 2013 solo show "Ego Death", at Copro Gallery. In addition to Chet's solo show, the concept of Ego...
Developing a Style - Ep. 10
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss how they developed their artistic styles, including the notions of "developing" and "finding" an effective artistic ...
Influences and Inspirations - Ep. 9
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the myriad artists and thinkers that influence and inspire them. Themes include finding inspiration, and various inf...
Dark Art Society Theme Song - Interruption - 02
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Dark Art Society Podcast Theme Song was written and performed by Chet Zar using Logic Pro X, mixed and mastered by Bryan Kilgore; find him on Inst...
DY5TOPIA: Chet's Dark Universe - Ep. 8
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the evolution of the DY5TOPIA project, providing an auditory tour of the making of Chet's soon to be released field ...
Reminiscing ILTPM - Ep. 7
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Director Mike Correll and producer Chet Zar discuss the making of the documentary film 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters'. Listen in as they share r...
Getting into Galleries - Ep. 6
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar discusses the "pro tips" of getting into art galleries with Mike Correll in episode 6 of the Dark Art Society Podcast; themes include short v...
Emails from Infinity - Interruption - 01
15 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Correll, director of ‘Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters’, brings you a teaser of his book ‘Emails from Infinity’ in this soon to be rele...
Dark Art Marketing - Ep. 5
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Art marketing is vastly important to the success of an artist; Chet Zar knows this all too well, and has many great tips to help! Tune in for yet anot...
The Creative Process - Ep. 4
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what Chet Zar's creative process is? Join Mike Correll and Chet Zar as they discuss their personal creative processes, as well as the crea...
Sneak Peek - 01
02 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this episode 4 sneak peek of the Dark Art Society Podcast, hosted by Chet Zar and Mike Correll. Both artists discuss their creative processes, a...
Paranormal Activity - Ep. 3
29 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss personal experiences with paranormal activity throughout their lives. Themes include ghosts, poltergeists, wind spir...
Dreams & Shadows - Ep. 2
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll take us into their dreamscapes, where both awe inspiring and nightmarish experiences lie in wait. Themes include shadow bein...
Dark Art - Bonus Episode
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the Dark Art Movement, and the role the Dark Art Society will play in legitimizing and advocating for the movement. ...
Introductions - Ep. 1
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned Dark Artist Chet Zar and Mike Correll (director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters') discuss the "vision and mission" of their new podcas...