Most Wretched Mess by Skinner

Skinner’s art is wonderfully trippy and dark, with a good dose of social critique.  Apparently viewing some of his color work through 3D glasses makes things actually look 3D!  Definitely check out more of his sick work at The Art of Skinner.

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Aztec Death God by Skinner

Creator/Destroyer by Skinner

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You really need to check out Happy Pencil, the site of one Cam De Leon, an artist in California. His art is the kind of stuff I can personally really get into; kind of perverted, raunchy, voyeuristic, and oozing with dark humor. The above drawing is but one example of this (done in pointillism by the way).

His site is also an experience unto itself, and there’s plenty of cool stuff to buy. Unfortunately it seems a bit outdated; the last news entry on his “dark side” is from Nov. 24th, 2003. Nonetheless, there’s some fantastic work here, drawing and otherwise.

How to Draw a Monster

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"The Library" by Matt Duffin

I was debating on whether or not to include this picture as it is done using encaustic wax. However, I decided to not discriminate based on media but to include Matt Duffin’s great work nonetheless. As it states on his website, “he chose to explore the more human themes of solitude and irony through art. His medium has evolved from charcoal to encaustic wax, but he continues to dwell in the realm of dark recesses and stark contrasts.” I couldn’t put it any better.

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Untitled (Nazi Daemon) by Hethe Srodawa

Man Hethe Srodawa is incredibly talented and imaginative. If you’re ever in the need for some character inspiration check out his portfolio or stop by his blog.

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"It's Me, Meu!" by Mel Kadel

This drawing is one of many wonderfully dark and macabre drawings by Mel Kadel.

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