Artistic Interpretation
by Chad Savage on Jul.21, 2010, under Dark Art
Doug Haffner, an artist and sculptor, created this semi-sculpted 3D version of Jack the Reaper for his own amusement and was kind enough to share it:
NOTE: Doug made this for himself and isn’t trying to sell it, which is why it’s OK. Have you made something based on my artwork for your own amusement? I’d love to see it!
EXTRA NOTE: If you make something based on my artwork and attempt to profit from it, you suck. Period.
When Heads Becomes Tails
by Chad Savage on Jul.13, 2010, under Musings
Almost ten years ago I found myself freshly unemployed and, due to a new baby and Alex’s health, unable to leave the house for any extended length of time. I had a computer, the right software and a few years of professional design work under my belt, so I put out feelers in the horror, Halloween and, especially, the haunted attraction industries via email, message boards, whatever I could think of.
One of the emails I sent was to a company (that I won’t name here) that, at the time, was pretty much the only one specializing in graphic/web design specifically for dark attractions. I inquired as to whether or not they might be hiring or, at the very least, sub-contracting a freelancer. I never received a response. Today Sinister Visions is one of their competitors.
I just received an email from somebody who’s effectively in the exact position I was in then and found myself about to delete the email without answering it (after all, there’s no reason for anybody to think Sinister Visions is hiring) – then I caught myself and realized I was about to do the same thing that somebody at That Other Company did all those years ago.
So I’ll answer the email (even if it won’t be what this person wants to hear) if only for the modicum of closure it will provide. It’s weird to be on the other side of the equation.
A Picture of an Indian Dude Whooping Ass Is Worth 1000 Words
by Chad Savage on Jul.06, 2010, under SHUT UP I Thought It Was Funny, Worth 1000 Words
Some days the Crap-O-Meter runs in the red, and on those days I wish I was an Indian dude with a bad wig.
Specifically, I wish I was THIS Indian dude with a bad wig:
Holiday Fun
by Chad Savage on Jul.05, 2010, under Family
Ripley gets her sparkle on for Independence Day.
Notice that the sparkler in no way resembles Robert Pattinson.
ZOMBIES ATTACK BROOKLYN!
by Chad Savage on Jun.23, 2010, under Dark Art
MF Gallery Presents a Gruesome Show of All New Zombie Art!
The Opening Party, Saturday June 26th (7-10pm)
will feature Zombie FX Makeovers, Free Beer for Zombies
and a performance by the Zombie Slayers, DETHRACE
MF Gallery: 213 Bond St. (b/w Butler & Baltic) Brooklyn, NY 11217 (917)446-8681 info@MFgallery.net
Let’s face it- the world has changed a lot since the first Zombie Attack on MF Gallery back in 2006. When the mighty DETHRACE helped us slay the vile creatures in the Lower East Side, we thought we had defeated the Zombie Plague, but much like cockroaches after a nuclear assault, the Zombies are still writhing in the streets! We may have won several battles, but it’s obvious that we have not yet won the war.
In hopes that we could use the fetid Gowanus canal as a barricade from a future Zombie attack, we have moved MF Gallery into the bigger and stronger “Fortress MF” in Brooklyn… But the putrid juices from the canal actually seem to be making them stronger! The Zombie Plague is not over! There is little hope left for the human race… Prepare for ZOMBIES ATTACK BROOKLYN!!!
This zombie themed art show will include pieces by: Dave Brockie, Johnny Crap, Dennis Dread, Bob Gorman, Moses Jaen, Drew Maillard, Matt Maguire, Casey Orr, Bianca Panzram, Elmer Presslee, Putrid, Pasquale Reca, Mark Riddick, Jesse Riggle, Lou Rusconi, Martina Secondo Russo, Frank Russo, Chad Savage, Joe Simko, Heather Watts, Jeff Zornow & More.
The Opening Party, on Saturday June 26th from 7 to 10pm, will be an actual Zombie Attack!! DETHRACE will play a set of Zombie Slaying Death Metal, guaranteed to soothe the savage creeps! There will also be professional Zombie FX make up artists on hand to “Zombify” any willing guests! Admission is Free and open to all ages. Anyone (over 21) in full zombie makeup will get Free Beer all night!
“Zombies Attack Brooklyn” will be on view at MF Gallery until July 25, 2010, by appointment only. Contact Martina or Frank at (917)446-8681 or email: info@MFgallery.net to make an appointment to see the show. The zombie art will also be available for viewing and purchasing online at: www.MFgallery.net
DETHRACE is a theatrical art rock experience… Ten foot tall fiberglass super-robots play 666 volts of ear blasting Heavy Metal Music! Mecronos growls out the vocals, while Electronos shreds on electric guitar and Acronos pounds on the bass. All this is accompanied by an electronic drum track, while Necropatheos, the evil skull faced creator of the band, rocks out with the crowd.
MF Gallery is located at 213 Bond Street, between Butler and Baltic Streets in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY. Take the A to Hoyt/ Schermerhorn, (Exit at Schermerhorn and Bond. Walk South on Bond for 8 blocks.) the F or G to Bergen, (Exit at Bergen and Smith, walk 2 blocks east on Bergen. Turn right on Bond. Walk south on Bond for 3 blocks.) or the R to Union. (Exit at Union and 4th ave. Walk west on Union for 3 blocks. Turn Right on Bond. Walk North on Bond for 4 blocks.)
For more information, appointments, to request high resolution images or to set up interviews, please contact Martina Secondo Russo at info@MFgallery.net or (917)446-8681.
Weird Things We Do Without Thinking About It
by Chad Savage on Jun.15, 2010, under Musings
We have a trash can in our kitchen with an electronic flip-top and a motion/light sensor. You lean in to throw something away and the trash can, in theory, “sees” you coming and opens it’s trash can mouth to eat your trash.
Problem is, it doesn’t always register that I’m there, so I have to move my hand over the sensor a couple of times to get it to open. If I’m holding something particularly gross, or dripping, or doing other icky things that trash tends to do, this can be a pain.
More to the point, though, I realized I spend several minutes every day convincing a trash can that I exist.
Weird.
SinisterFonts.com Mentioned in Latest Issue of Rue Morgue
by Chad Savage on Jun.10, 2010, under Dark Art
I’ve been told that SinisterFonts.com has a mention in the newest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine (the one with Danzig on the cover); haven’t been able to find a copy to see it myself, but very cool nonetheless. Gotta say “thanks” to the ever-rockin’ Monica Kuebler.
The New Tattoos
by Chad Savage on Jun.09, 2010, under Dark Art, Dig it, Halloween
Once upon a time I had a hard and fast rule about getting tattoos only in what they call The Employment Zone: The areas of the body easily covered by a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. As of 2010, however, I’ve been self-employed for 10 years, working exclusively for the horror, Halloween and haunted house industries. To commemorate that, I got a pair of jack o’lantern tattoos on my forearms, something I’ve wanted to do (and talked about) for years. David “Half Pint” Martin of Marvel Tattoo did an exquisite job of taking my ink outline and paintings (as reference) and permanently marking me for Halloween.
Chad Savage Art Prints Now On Sale at ChadSavage.com
by Chad Savage on May.25, 2010, under Dark Art
ChadSavage.com now features a shopping cart stocked with more art prints than I’ve ever managed to put online. Visit the Artwork Gallery pages to see prints organized by subject, or see’em all on one page on the Products Page.
Chad Savage Art Prints Now On Sale at ChadSavage.com
by Chad Savage on May.25, 2010, under Dark Art
ChadSavage.com now features a shopping cart stocked with more art prints than I've ever managed to put online. Visit the Artwork Gallery pages to see prints organized by subject, or see'em all on one page on the Products Page.
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