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The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar

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Hosted 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 po... more

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Join the DAS Patreon: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!! This week, sculptor, artist, MUFX professional and friend Ryan K. Peterson joins me to discuss the new Bigfoot documentary, "Capturing Bigfoot" (and we have some ques... more

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You can still get prints and other goodies at Copro's Kickstarter for "The Temptation of St. Anthony"! www.kickstarter.com/projects/coprogallery/chet-zars-biggest-painting-ever-temptation-of-st-anthony Become an Official Member of the Dark Ar... more

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Anthony Ausgang
Lowbrow artist and author of the forthcoming Legends of Lowbrow
Episode: Anthony Ausgang Ep. 398
Gabe Leonard
Artist known for narrative paintings featuring Western characters
Episode: Art Show Recap w/Gabe Leonard- Ep. 397
Cameron Grant
Artist and former H3 crew member, designer and illustrator
H3/Adult Swim veteran, Copro Gallery collaborator
Episode: Cameron Grant- Ep. 395
Tyler Vance
Painter, guest on the podcast
Independent artist
Episode: The Return of Tyler Vance- Ep. 394
Kaedrich Olsen
Author and practitioner of paranormal mysticism; specializes in shadow work and energy/spirit work
Paranormal/Mysticism
Episode: Kaedrich Olsen- Ep. 391
David Kassan
Artist, creator of The Parallel Palette relaunch
Etcher Labs (partner on relaunch)
Episode: David Kassan: The Parallel Palette Returns! - Ep. 390
Mitch Horowitz
Author and historian of esoteric thought
Esoterika author; historian
Episode: Mitch Horowitz and ESOTERIKA- Ep. 389
Chris Koch
Collector in the dark art community
Episode: Chris Koch- Ep. 387
Kurt Bretthauer
University professor and healthcare data researcher who collects dark art
Independent researcher/collector
Episode: Kurt Bretthauer- Ep. 386

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Chet Zar
Host and central figure, professional dark artist with ongoing engagement in the dark art community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • Invaluable pod for artists, painters especially

    Thank you to Chet Zar for making this podcast! Gonna go on Patreon to throw him a couple bucks :) Love the shop talk and am blown away by the quality of artists he gets to come on. Just fascinating and a tremendous resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanMFGz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Still Great Content!

    Chet Zar continues to delivery great content with fascinating guest artists, despite the loss of co-host Mike Correll (episodes #1-89). Zar’s laid back style and reliable weekly content always leave me with deep thoughts, and carries me through my creative work seamlessly! If you miss Correll check out his podcast “The New Archaic Revival”, also on iTunes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Malaclypse_the_Younger
    United States4 years ago
  • Still Great Content!

    Chet Zar continues to delivery great content with fascinating guest artists, despite the loss of co-host Mike Correll (episodes #1-89). Zar’s laid back style and reliable weekly content always leave me with deep thoughts, and carries me through my creative work seamlessly! If you miss Correll check out his podcast “Emails from Infinity”, also on iTunes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Malaclypse_the_Younger
    United States5 years ago
  • Rad & Informative

    As an artist myself I might be biased… but I find this one of the most helpful & interesting podcasts around. Chet is disarming & lovable and many of his guests offer valuable insight into their lives & process which should not be underestimated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Missdarq
    Australia5 years ago
  • Not just for Dark Artists and Dark Art Collectors

    If you’re a creator or appreciate the creative process, you’ll enjoy this podcast. Chet’s laid back style and the interesting collection of artists who appear on the show will entertain and educate. Try it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Cleff
    United States5 years ago

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Many appreciate the candid, honest storytelling and behind-the-scenes studio life.
Fans value the mix of esoteric topics with practical art discussion.
Listeners praise the host's warm demeanor and deep dives into guests' processes.

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Anthony Ausgang Ep. 398
Q: Where are you? How far along on the book are you and when do you expect to be done with it? And how are you going to get it made? Are you going to do like a Kickstarter or something?
Ausgang says the manuscript is nearly complete at about 50,000 to 55,000 words, with a final section on San Diego Comic-Con still to write. Punk Hostage Press wants to publish it, and he plans audiobook and ebook versions as well.
Anthony Ausgang Ep. 398
Q: How are you coming up with these crazy ass ideas in the first place? I mean, do you doodle? Or is it more of a thought process where you visualize something or?
Ausgang says some narrative paintings begin with a specific idea that guides the imagery, while his psychedelic work draws on hallucinogenic experiences. He also uses sketches and Photoshop to develop concepts.
Art Show Recap w/Gabe Leonard- Ep. 397
Q: What got you through it? You had no choice?
Chet Zar says he used magical practices, including working with Fortuna, and felt they helped the Kickstarter succeed and the painting sell. He also says the practice gave him hope while he was under intense financial pressure.
Art Show Recap w/Gabe Leonard- Ep. 397
Q: What did you learn by doing this big painting? What was the takeaway for you?
Chet Zar says the painting required a major financial and creative risk, but support from a Kickstarter and the eventual sale made the project possible. He learned that taking the risk could be necessary to pursue the work he wanted to make.
Mitch Horowitz and ESOTERIKA- Ep. 389
Q: I was curious, like, how did you come to make this book? what was the beginning idea for you?
Horowitz describes wanting to distill practical principles from esoteric traditions, focusing on how ethics and personal transformation can function in daily life, with an emphasis on judgment-free self-examination and a non-dogmatic approach to magic.

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Recent guests on The Dark Art Society Podcast include:

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2. Gabe Leonard
3. Cameron Grant
4. Tyler Vance
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7. Mitch Horowitz
8. Chris Koch

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