The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar

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Kazu Hiro- Ep. 163 May 13, 2020

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This week I interview another one of my makeup effects industry pals, the two time Academy Award winning (“Bombshell” and “Darkest Hour”) Kazu Hiro! Kazu is widely regarded as one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) special makeup effects artists of our time. We talk about his childhood in Japan, breaking into the Japanese film industry, starting his own FX shop, working with Akira Kurosawa, coming to America, working for Rick Baker, working with Gary Oldman on “Darkest Hour”, working with Charlize Theron on “Bombshell”, working with a difficult Jim Carey on The Grinch and lots of other behind the scenes film stories. We also get into why he left the film industry and blew people’s minds with his incredible fine art sculptures, his artistic process, his experience working with galleries, his technical innovations in the field of hyper realistic sculpture, his return to the film industry and lots more! This is a truly great episode. Interview starts around 09:57 Also: the Art Life update Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Kazu’s website: http://kazustudios.com Kazu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazustudios Kazu’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kazut525 https://www.facebook.com/kazustudios Kazu’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kazustudios The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Tim Gore- Ep. 162 May 06, 2020

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This week I interview my old makeup effect buddy, Tim Gore. Tim is a legendary painter in the FX industry and has worked on TONS of movies. We discuss his 35+ year career, his childhood model making years, his various horror novelty items, working on tour with Skinny Puppy, getting stabbed nearly to death at a club, the state of makeup effects shops these days, working on Hellboy 2 in Budapest (and getting arrested there!) and lots of behind the scenes movies stories! Tim and I go way back so if you don't understand something it's probably because it's an in joke. Tim does not hold back much so there are a few bleeps to obscure a couple of names. This is a really fun episode! Interview starts around 06:46 Also: a very short Art Life update Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Tim's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TimGoreArt Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgoreart/ Tim's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.gore.5095 The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Lara Dann- Ep. 161 Apr 29, 2020

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This week I interview artist Lara Dann. We have shown together a few times over the years and I’m a big fan of her ghostly portrait work. We discuss her early life, living all over the United States, dealing with childhood trauma, art school, birthing babies(!), acrylics vs oils, painting techniques, and all kinds of other stuff! This is an extra long interview clocking in at almost 2 1/2 hours! Interview starts around 09:46 Also: the Art Life update Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Lara’s website: http://www.laradann.com Lara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laradann/ Modern Eden Gallery: https://www.moderneden.com/pages/lara-dann-sirens-of-the-zodiac The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Dave Sherman's Quarantips- Ep. 160 Apr 22, 2020

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This week I interview my pal Dave Sherman. Dave is an addictions professional/life coach and we thought it might be a good idea to do a show this week on some quarantine coping strategies during these freaky times from an expert in the field of self care. As a Dark Art collector himself, he comes from a place of understanding when it comes to weird folks like us. Dave is the official mental health expert for the DAS, and a very cool and funny dude! Interview starts around 08:49 Also: the Art Life update To support the "In Search of Tomorrow" Sci Fi doc on Kickstarter, go here: http://kck.st/2VpEaKo Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Dave's website: https://theroadtorehab.com Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.sherman.3701 Dave's Instagram: @favidsherman #fuckdavesherman coffee made cup by Jay Ferguson The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Aris Kolokontes- Ep. 159 Apr 15, 2020

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This week we have the incredible creature designer/sculptor Aris Kolokontes. We speak about life in Greece, being a monster kid, being a creature designer in Greece, working on The Hobbit, his dissatisfaction with the film industry (sound familiar?) and the satisfaction of creating for himself, tons of technical sculpting tips and much more. This show is a must for people who love to hear about the artistic process, particularly sculptors! Interview starts around 19:54 Also: the Art Life update and some thoughts about Covid19 Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Aris Kolokontes’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariskolokontes The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Pamela Wilson- Ep. 158 Apr 08, 2020

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This week I interview artist Pamela Wilson. I have been a huge fan of her work since I first discovered it. We talk about: Pamela’s painting technique, knowing she was an artist from an early age, overcoming a recent creative block, the relevance of Dark Art in the days of coronavirus, dealing with instagram, working with galleries, self doubt and painting with confidence, honesty in art and a ton more. Another very real and emotional interview! Interview starts around 09:21 Also: the Art Life update Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Pamela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammyw222 The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

David Stoupakis- Ep. 157 Apr 01, 2020

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This week I interview my old art pal, David Stoupakis. David is an incredible and accomplished painter and one of the main inspirations behind Mike and I starting the Dark Art Society podcast. We talk about: oil painting mediums, his early attempts to get into the comic book field, avoiding the coronavirus while living in Queens, designing book covers for Joe Hill and Jack Ketchum, the DAS Friday Night Art Jam, Dark Art, Visionary Art and lots of other casual art talk between two old buddies. David is a legend in the Dark Art world and it was super fun catching up! Interview starts around 10:54 Also: the Art Life update and the New DAS Friday Night Art Jam! Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest David’s website: https://www.davidstoupakis.com David’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidstoupakis David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidstoupakis/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Jason Hite- Ep. 156 Mar 25, 2020

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This week I interview sculptor Jason Hite. We talk about his work in the Halloween industry, his interest as a kid on monsters and makeup effects, going to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh...but then get on the subject of out of body experiences, magick, spirits, art as dimensional portals and all kinds of other cosmic and supernatural topics. Really enjoyed this one! These are my favorite kinds of interviews: the weird stuff!!! Interview starts around 11:21 Also: the Art Life update. Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Jason's website: https://www.hitestudios.com/ Jason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitestudios/ Jason's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.a.hite Hite Studio's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiteStudios/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Steve Wang- Ep. 155 Mar 18, 2020

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This week I interview my old pal from my makeup effects days, Steve Wang. Steve is a legend in the business and it was really fun chatting about the old days as well as his stories about designing and creating the Predator, working at Stan Winston's, directing his first feature film, creating life sized sculptures for Blizzard entertainment, getting started in the MUFX biz, working at Rick Baker's shop and tons more! This was a ton of fun for me to do and Steve is an excellent interview! Lots of fun. Interview starts around 14:44 Also: the Art Life update and a fascinating email from listener R.E. Chappell. Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Steve’s Instagram : @stevewangcreaturecreator Steve Wang's website: https://www.theonyxforge.com Steve Wang on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevewangCreatureCreator/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

Paul Komoda Part 2- Ep. 154 Mar 11, 2020

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Another great one this week! Paul Komoda speaks to me for his long awaited Part 2 episode and he does not disappoint! We discuss art, magick, psychedelics and a ton more! This is an intense interview, over 2 hours long and packed full of info so I will just let it speak for itself! Interview starts around 9:03 Also: the Art Life update. Please help "Chet Zar: I Like To Paint Monsters" get on to Netflix: help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest Paul Komoda’s Instagram : @paulkomoda Paul Komoda's website: www.paulkomoda.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: bit.ly/2nNYPre DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2019

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