The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar
339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsHosted by renowned Dark Artist Chet Zar, the Dark Art Society Podcast covers a variety of important and contemporary topics. Themes include Dark Art, literature, film, music, culture, philosophy, dreams, paranormal experiences, magick and much more! While each episode focuses on specific issues, the nature of this podcast is conversational and organic. With that said we encourage you to take up position, like a fly on the proverbial wall and tune in.
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Episodes
Travis Louie - Ep. 35
November 08, 2017 22:42 - 1 hour - 211 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Travis Louie, best known for his black and white, old fashioned portraits of both friendly and fiendish creatures. Louie discusses his career, beginning at the Pratt Institute in the late 80’s, early 90’s, through his eventual rise - producing artwork that stunned Robert Williams due to its photo-real quality (Louie is known for wearing a “loop” - magnifying glass - around his neck in order to validate the strokes in his work for critical galler...
Gabriel W. Leonard - Ep. 34
November 01, 2017 18:22 - 1 hour - 178 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview oil painter Gabriel W. Leonard, best known for his western themed imagery and the distorted limbs, hands, angles and postures of his subjects. Leonard discusses his career, from selling artwork on Venice Beach during his early beginnings, to the eventual mass merchandizing of print artwork, and blue chip gallery status for his original paintings. Leonard theorizes about the nature of artistry, motivations behind choosing the “art life”, and “pro tips” conce...
Q&A Part 4 - Ep. 33
October 25, 2017 19:02 - 1 hour - 164 MBJoin Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: finding inspiration, tight versus loose painting, social media trolls, commissions and contracts, synchronicity, custom framing, Dark Art backlash, musical inclinations, hair care and much more! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgor...
Q&A Part 3 - Ep. 32
October 18, 2017 23:43 - 1 hour - 213 MBJoin Chet Zar and Mike Correll for another edition of Questions and Answers on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Topics include: finding inspiration, longterm outlooks for the Dark Art movement, social media paid promoting, DY5TOPIA progress, the commission process, dealing with loneliness as a full time artist, and much more! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)k...
"The Fear": Recap- Ep.31
October 11, 2017 15:43 - 59 minutes - 137 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll recap Zar’s most recent solo show opening at Copro Gallery, The Fear. Chet highlights both his artwork, the technical difficulties and discoveries that unfolded during the weeks leading up to the opening, as well as various special attendees at the opening itself. In addition Chet discusses the Guillermo Del Toro tribute show featured in the large gallery room, and much more. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mas...
Business of Art Prints- Ep. 30
October 04, 2017 18:22 - 1 hour - 154 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the business of producing and selling art prints. Chet shares many trade secrets and hard learned tips concerning what it takes to properly market and ship art prints in the contemporary art market. Topics include proofing, printing, supplies, associated costs, as well as ways to optimize the value of your art prints, and much more. Don’t miss this informative episode of the Dark Art Society Podcast. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll a...
Chet Zar's Solo Show: The Fear- Ep.29
September 27, 2017 17:50 - 1 hour - 150 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss Chet’s upcoming solo show, The Fear, opening October 7th, 2017 at Copro Gallery. Topics range from the inspiration behind the title and content, to the choice of painting size and canvas shape, to philosophical pondering concerning the nature of “the fear” - a symptom facing all of humanity. Inspiration for Chet Zar’s THE FEAR: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_27?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=chilling+archives+of+horror+comics&spref...
Influences: David Lynch -Ep. 28
September 20, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 184 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss visionary artist, writer, composer and filmmaker David Lynch. Both Chet and Mike greatly respect and admire Lynch’s creative works and auteur style. Chet and Mike take turns discussing their first introduction to Lynch, and how they were personally affected by his fine art, music, and most importantly filmmaking! Topics include Lynch’s college short films, Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks (old and new), Dune, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, ...
Dos Diablos -Ep. 27
September 13, 2017 19:33 - 1 hour - 153 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview artist Dos Diablos, from Guadalajara, Mexico. Dos Diablos discusses his many influences, from Diego Velázquez and Francisco Goya, to political cartoons from the 1960’s, and the very streets he walks everyday. Learn about this rising artist, and where to both see and purchase his beautiful oil paintings. Dos Diablos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dosdiablosdos The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mast...
Chet Zar & Hollywood Part 2 -Ep. 26
September 06, 2017 18:26 - 1 hour - 176 MBMike Correll continues his interview with Chet Zar about his tenure in the film industry, in Part 2 of Chet Zar and Hollywood. Chet discusses anecdotal stories about experiences with famous actors like Liam Neeson - the star of "Darkman", an Action/Thriller from 1990. Chet also discusses his many experiences working with world renowned band TOOL, on their music videos! The vast majority of Chet’s filmography is similarly discussed. Chet’s Filmography: chetzar.com/film-creature-design-chet-za...
Chet Zar & Hollywood -Ep. 25
August 30, 2017 18:55 - 1 hour - 166 MBMike Correll interviews Chet Zar about his tenure in the film industry, highlighting his emergence from high school directly into the special effects field, working with world renowned effects giants such as Rick Baker, followed by his many years sculpting and painting for films like The Blob, Dark Man, Planet of the Apes, Hellboy, Hellboy II, and many more. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; fi...
Martin W. Ball -Ep. 24
August 23, 2017 17:50 - 1 hour - 177 MBChet 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 a documentary being Kickstarted by UCLA Cancer Researcher Brad Adams, and filmmaker Paul Lisy. Martin W. Ball is best known for his many self published books including, “Being Human: An Entheological Guide to God, Evolution, and the Fractal, Energetic Nature of Reality”, which deals in his own brand of “radical non-dualism” concerning the use of...
Cris Velasco -Ep. 23
August 16, 2017 17:12 - 1 hour - 205 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview friend, art collector and professional composer Cris Velasco. Cris is well known for both his expansive collection of Dark Art, as well as his musical contributions to hit games like Company of Heroes, Mass Effect, Borderlands, God of War, and Clive Barker’s Jericho. In addition, Cris is a multiple award-winning composer of epic orchestral, dark experimental and modern hybrid music scores for film and television. Monarch Audio: http://monarchaudio.com Dow...
Pitfalls of "The Art Life" -Ep. 22
August 09, 2017 17:16 - 1 hour - 149 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the pitfalls of The Art Life in this cautionary episode of the Dark Art Society Podcast. Themes include relationships, travel, finances, creativity, work space vs. living space and much more. The often optimistic duo take a moment to remind listeners to be “beware and be aware”. Mysterion Kickstarter: http://kck.st/2ufLFEl More About Mysterion: https://vimeo.com/227151931 The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing an...
Mysterian, Divination and Oracles - Ep 21
August 02, 2017 17:19 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the role oracles play in divination, beginning with Mike’s original oracle and game Mysterian, and ranging into traditional forms such as Numerology, Tarot, and I Ching, and the more obscure like Chaos Magick. Mike’s new card playing game is currently being Kickstarted, with only 10 days left to reach its funding, but this episode is not an inflated advertisement, rather a nod to the many oracle origins from which Mysterian was constructed! Mysterian Kicksta...
Erwin Tschofen - Ep. 20
July 26, 2017 22:52 - 1 hour - 173 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview friend, collector and ‘Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters’ Co-Producer Erwin Tschofen. Erwin has known Chet since 2005, and is one of his most avid collectors. We discuss his collection, his proclivities as a collector, and his perceptions concerning philanthropy and artistry. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresoun...
Fans - Ep. 19
July 19, 2017 17:43 - 51 minutes - 119 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll talk about the most important thing to an artist, their fans! Topics include how to build and maintain positive fan interactions, that are both meaningful and reciprocally altruistic! The elusive and sometimes misunderstood word “fan” is also discussed, in terms of its use in popular culture and the Dark Art Society Podcast The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on ...
Crowdfunding - Ep. 18
July 12, 2017 17:58 - 52 minutes - 121 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss crowd funding, specifically the Kickstarter platform, both as Backers and creators! Learn some “pro tips” of the trade, the “do’s” and “dont’s” of crowd funding, along with these two Dark Artist’s personal and professional reflections concerning Kickstarter. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound, or his website http...
Stan DarkArt - Ep. 17
July 05, 2017 18:28 - 1 hour - 193 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview Ukrainian born Dark Artist "Stan DarkArt”, our second guest on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Stan’s artwork is perhaps the most guttural and intense we have ever encountered - his emotions funnel through his pencil in paper gouging slashes, his pain emblazoned in every scratch! Stan’s story is one of struggle and success despite overwhelming odds, and is one you will not want to miss! Find Stan DarkArt here: http://www.standarkart.bigcartel.com The Dark A...
Dark Art Marketing Part 2 - Ep. 16
June 28, 2017 16:35 - 1 hour - 160 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll delve deeper into Dark Art marketing, covering essential practices in both the internal and external realms. Join the Dark Art Society in exploring the farther reaches of art marketing as it pertains to our thriving digital age! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound, or his website http://www.kilgoresound.com The Dark Art...
Christopher Ulrich Interview Part 2: Infinite Player - Ep. 15
June 21, 2017 18:24 - 1 hour - 204 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Dark Artist Christopher Ulrich in part two of the Dark Art Society Podcast! Whether you are familiar with Ulrich's artwork or not, he is an artist worth getting to know. We focus our attention on Ulrich's epic painting 'The Last Supper', probing both esoteric and exoteric aspects of artistry, philosophy and life. Join us on our endeavor to better understand the mad genius Christopher Ulrich! Find Christopher Ulrich here: http://www.christopheru...
Christopher Ulrich - Ep. 14
June 15, 2017 00:16 - 1 hour - 230 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll interview the amazing Dark Artist Christopher Ulrich - the first guest on the Dark Art Society Podcast! Whether you are familiar with Ulrich's artwork or not, he is an artist worth getting to know. We ask him questions concerning his personal and artistic evolution, probing the darker recesses of his mind. Join us on our endeavor to better understand the mad genius Christopher Ulrich! Find Christopher Ulrich here: http://www.christopherulrich.com The Dark Art Socie...
Q&A Part 2 - Ep. 13
June 08, 2017 00:23 - 1 hour - 168 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll poll Facebook and Instagram for questions, with topics ranging from practical to spiritual. Tune in to hear Chet Zar's fascinating answers to your questions in "Q&A Part 2". Mike Correll introduces each question by naming the social media handle and reading the question, periodically goading Chet into deeper reveries. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instag...
Q&A Part 1 - Ep. 12
May 31, 2017 15:34 - 1 hour - 168 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll poll Facebook and Instagram for questions, with topics ranging from practical to spiritual. Tune in to hear Chet Zar's fascinating answers to your questions! Mike Correll introduces each question by naming the social media handle and reading the question, periodically goading Chet into deeper reveries. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter ...
Ego Death - Ep. 11
May 24, 2017 15:50 - 1 hour - 171 MBChet 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 Death - what it means and how to achieve it - is covered at great length, with attention paid to both esoteric and exoteric meditation practices, aimed at mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn "Mindfulness Meditation": https://www.mindfulnesscds.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Brya...
Developing a Style - Ep. 10
May 17, 2017 17:02 - 1 hour - 158 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss how they developed their artistic styles, including the notions of "developing" and "finding" an effective artistic style. Themes include doodling, taking advantage of "down time", knowing your influences, utilizing a trusted peer group, working with artists that are inspiring, and much more! The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgore Sound; find him on Instagram and Twitter (a...
Influences and Inspirations - Ep. 9
May 10, 2017 17:14 - 1 hour - 226 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss the myriad artists and thinkers that influence and inspire them. Themes include finding inspiration, and various influences from the obscure to the obvious: culture, musicians, directors, writers, and fine artists. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and 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 The Dark Art Society Podc...
Dark Art Society Theme Song - Interruption - 02
May 09, 2017 20:25 - 49 seconds - 774 KBThe 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 Instagram and Twitter (at)kilgoresound, or his website http://www.kilgoresound.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/darkartsociety Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: http://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: h...
DY5TOPIA: Chet's Dark Universe - Ep. 8
May 03, 2017 19:22 - 1 hour - 175 MBChet 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 guide. Themes include the origins of Chet Zar's dark universe: DY5TOPIA, the Kickstarter process, Chet's solo show at Copro Gallery, and potential future developments. Chet Zar's "Interloper" Monitors, Directed and Produced by Mike Correll for the DY5TOPIA solo show: https://vimeo.com/188240092 Mike Correll's "Stalkumentarian" vision from DY5TO...
Reminiscing ILTPM - Ep. 7
April 26, 2017 18:07 - 1 hour - 185 MBDirector 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 reflections, stories and revelations, including many significant life changes surrounding the four year journey from pre-production and production, to post-production, the film festival circuit, and eventually distribution. The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by Bryan Kilgore of Kilgor...
Getting into Galleries - Ep. 6
April 19, 2017 17:02 - 1 hour - 132 MBChet 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 vs. longterm contracts, gallery relationships, benefits of showing in a gallery, and much more. Chet mentions artist Miriam Mirastchiski on this episode; find her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/miriam.mirastchiski or on Instagram: @pseudo5 The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Mike Correll and Chet Zar, with mixing and mastering by...
Emails from Infinity - Interruption - 01
April 15, 2017 16:42 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBMike 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 released podcast! Voyeuristic or not, here’s your chance to sneak a peek into a stranger’s emails and glimpse at the annals of infinity! Emails from Infinity is a bi-weekly podcast exploring the often invisible gap between waking and dreaming, between possible and impossible...between life and death. Combining autobiographical vignettes with archival email...
Dark Art Marketing - Ep. 5
April 12, 2017 17:24 - 1 hour - 195 MBArt 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 another Dark Art Society Podcast discussion between Chet Zar and Mike Correll, as they "tell all" about Dark Art Marekting! Creep Machine Marketing: http://artbleep.com/2017/01/instagram-for-creatives-and-content-curators/ Art Marketing Primer: http://marketingtoolsforartists.com/most-important-thing-about-selling-art/ This episode of the Dark Ar...
The Creative Process - Ep. 4
April 05, 2017 16:54 - 1 hour - 63 MBEver 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 creative process in general. This Dark Art Society episode deals with practical knowledge; themes include creative inspiration, meditation, focus, creative influences, and effective techniques for honing your craft! The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: http://www.soundc...
Sneak Peek - 01
April 02, 2017 00:14 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBEnjoy this episode 4 sneak peek of the Dark Art Society Podcast, hosted by Chet Zar and Mike Correll. Both artists discuss their creative processes, as well as the creative process in general. Tune in Wednesday for the full episode!
Paranormal Activity - Ep. 3
March 29, 2017 16:41 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll discuss personal experiences with paranormal activity throughout their lives. Themes include ghosts, poltergeists, wind spirits, visions, magick, living mannequins and much more! Join us in our explorations - delving into the connection between Dark Art and mystifying experiences.
Dreams & Shadows - Ep. 2
March 22, 2017 15:45 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBChet Zar and Mike Correll take us into their dreamscapes, where both awe inspiring and nightmarish experiences lie in wait. Themes include shadow beings, sleep paralysis, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming and much more!
Dark Art - Bonus Episode
March 18, 2017 22:07 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBChet 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. Additional themes include art forms and genres not typically considered Dark Art, as well as discussion about the moniker "Dark Art" itself - accepted by some and shunned by others.
Introductions - Ep. 1
March 14, 2017 02:58 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBRenowned Dark Artist Chet Zar and Mike Correll (director of 'Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters') discuss the "vision and mission" of their new podcast, and introduce the primary themes, including art movements, film, music, literature, paranormal phenomenon, and much more!