"Posapocalysm" addendum

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"Postapocalysm" show at Roq La Rue in Seattle- opens this Friday!
Category: Art and Photography

http://www.roqlarue.com/index.php?module=Exhibits&id=3&page=view



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Rest in peace, Rambo

I am overwhelmed by the huge number of supportive messages and comments concerning the situation with my dog, Rambo. Thank you everybody. Your support has really helped my family and I through this difficult time.

Rambo died today. He was 12 years old and was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am very sad to see him go but happy that he is no longer suffering. He was truly the best dog I have ever had and we are going to miss him.

We adopted Rambo (his name from his previous owner that really didn't fit his sweet disposition) from a 24 hour pet adoption event put on by a local organization called For the Love of Animals Dog & Cat Rescue (I will be forever grateful for the great work they do for animals and for bringing Rambo and us together. Thanks go out  to Jo and Bailey Porter) He was a 7 year old Pit Bull mix and had been at the animal shelter for 6 months, so if he did not get adopted that night, he would have been put to sleep. Luckily for us, my older son Jeremy talked us into adopting him. It turned out to be on of the best decisions of our lives. Contrary to the reputations Pit Bulls have, Rambo was one of the most gentle and sweet dogs I have ever had and we really considered him a part of our family.

So that's the low down on Rambo. Thanks from my family and I to everybody for your kindness and support. 

I miss him already.

Chet

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Monster Eater

Myspace friend Sara sent me this cute little monster eater. She makes 'em herself. I love my cute little monster eater. You can get your own here. Thanks, Sara!

Currently listening : 1000 Hurts By Shellac Release date: 2000-08-08

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My first tutorial DVD- DIGITAL CREATURE PAINTING WITH CHET ZAR
Category: Art and Photography

DIGITAL CREATURE PAINTING WITH CHET ZAR

In this tutorial DVD, I take you through my process of designing a creature in Photoshop® using my own unusual variety of professional and aesthetic techniques. I start with a blank document and no specific guidelines, developing my rough ideas into a fully realized character. Observe every step of the painting's evolution as I explain my thought process and workflow. Topics covered include: developing a rough sketch, value and color, liquify, painting hair using custom brushes, and adding detail using layer styles.

140 Minutes of Lecture.



Price: $49.00
Buy here

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Originals for sale

I recently painted a piece entitled "Dawn" inspired by the 1978 version of "Dawn of the Dead" for the recent "Crazy 4 Cult" show at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. The piece is available for purchase. Here is a link to that:
http://www.crazycult2.blogspot.com/


I also have a custom skate deck I painted for a charity event called "Sk8ology" at the Ism Gallery in Long Beach. Peopel can bid online here:
http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Item.action?_sourcePage=%2Fitem%2FbrowseImage.jsp&id=72510341

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5 New Giclee Prints Available
Category: Art and Photography

Hello,

To celebrate my recent purchase of a new and larger format Giclee printer, I have added 5 new prints available in my webstore. All are printed on archival, thick 100% cotton rag, acid free Velvet Fine Art Paper using the same archival inkset. Each print is a Limited Edition and signed and numbered.

As always, my Giclee print prices are extremely reasonable. Many publishers offer similar print runs for more than 3 times the price, yet I am using the same printers, paper, inks and process. How do I do it? I print them myself! Why do I do it this way? To make art affordable!

So here they are:

"Black" is back by popular demand. This is the largest size of "Black Magick" I have ever offered on my webstore.



"Black Magick- Special Collectors Edition"
17x22" on Velvet Fine Art Paper
Limited edition of 100
Price: $135.00
Order here

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Here is a brand new edition of a piece that I have had many requests for. The "I Want You" Special Collectors Edition print is extra large and definitely imposing.



"I Want You"- Special Collectors Edition
17x22" on Velvet Fine Art Paper
Limited edition of 100
Price: $135.00
Order here

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"Abandoned" is one of the fan favorites from my "Ugly American" show. It also graces the cover of the "Ugly American" catalogue.



"Abandoned"- Special Edition
13x17" on Velvet Fine Art Paper
Limited edition of 50
Price: $100.00
Order here

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Another piece from the "Ugly American" show, this piece is striking in it's moody color scheme and oblong shape. I love this print.



"I Am The Owl" Special Collectors Edition
12x22" on Velvet Fine Art Paper
Limited edition of 50
Price: $125.00
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And finally, it's "Hooker". This was a very poular piece from my "We Are The Shadows" show at CoproNason Gallery in Los Angeles. The original sold on opening night. Now you can have one your own.


"Hooker" Special Edition
13x19" on Velvet Fine Art Paper
Limited edition of 50
Price: $100.00
Order here

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"Hellboy 2" Interview
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Here is a short interview I did about creating "The Chamberlain" for "Hellboy 2":
http://makeupmag.com/news/newsID/296/

Currently reading : Criminal Macabre: The Complete Cal McDonald Stories (Cal Mcdonald) By Steve Niles

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Tattoos
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Art and Photography

Here are some of the various tattoos based on my paintings that have been sent to me over the years. If you have one and it is not posted here, send me a pic and I will add it. Same goes for credit. I have not kept up on who did which tat on whom, so any info on that would be welcome, too.

First and foremost, it's Cameron Alise. This just impressed the hell out of me:

Tattoo by Waylon Rodgers
Photograph by Okie Studios (had to crop it because photobucket thinks that breasts are obscene. see the original here)

And here are the rest:















Above: Gas mask from painting "Skull and Witch". Tattoo by Leah









Above: "Crucified" sent by Wesley Owens
Tattoo by Tom Harley at Skinsignia










Above: "Smiley", sent in by Paul Charlton. Tattoo by Gary at 'Hype' studio in Newcastle



Above: "Double Whammy" and "Roots" sent by http://www.myspace.com/xultraxmegaxsexxmachinex . Tattoos by an artist who wished to remain anonymous.


Above: "Bloom" Tattoo sent in by Paul Ramos. Tattoo by Mike Demasi.




Above: "Black Magick" and "Bloody Eyeball" sent in by Jeremy.  Tattoo by John at El Loco Tattoo

Above: "Bliss" and "Zombie" tattoos by Joshua Ruff

Above: "Wish You Were Here" sent in by Tisi. Tattoo by Rob Thomas @ Psycho Tattoo

Above: "X" tattoo by Brian Murphy

Above: Sent in by Joe Freas. Tattoo by Racheal at Anatomic in Nashville.
 

Above: sent in by Lisa Herr. Tattoo by Glenn Hackman from Willow Street tattoo in Pennsylvania.

Above: Another hugely impressive piece sent in by Dylon
Tattoo by Brion Tichelaar from Sabbath Tattoo.

Above: "Black Magick" Tattoo by Steve Gibson at Outlaw Tattoo

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Comic-Con Interview CG Channel
Category: Art and Photography

http://cgchannel.com/news/viewfeature.jsp?newsid=7586

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