Interview With Artist Dave Dick (Superior Artwork)

For years, Superior Artwork has been about two issues solely – superior artwork and the artists that create it. With that in thoughts, we thought why not take the primary week of the month to showcase these superior artists much more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” On this column, we’re specializing in one artist and the superior artwork that they create, whether or not they be newbie, up and coming, or effectively established. The purpose is to uncover these artists so much more individuals turn into conversant in them. We ask these artists a number of inquiries to see their origins, influences, and extra. In case you are an superior artist or know somebody that ought to be featured, be happy to contact me at any time at [email protected].This month we’re very happy to carry you the superior artwork of…

Dave Dick

Dave Dick is a Philadelphia-based illustrator who specializes within the unsettling and macabre. Drawing inspiration from childhood nightmares and a lifelong love of horror movies, his meticulous works grace film posters, e book covers, and extra, sending shivers down spines with intricate particulars and chilling atmospheres. Regardless of the darkness he conjures, Dave maintains a vibrant private life, balancing his craft with the thrill of being a husband, father, and pet proprietor. This surprising duality fuels his artistry, proving that even the spookiest minds have a comfortable spot for household and a purring cat.

JOBLO: What received you began as an artist?
DAVE: It was in all probability the primary time I made a do-it-yourself greeting card for my mother as a child, and he or she cried somewhat. That second sealed my future as an artist. The frenzy of stirring uncooked emotion by way of my artwork grew to become a dragon I’ve been chasing ever since.

Who have been a few of your favourite artists rising up?
There have been loads through the years, from Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud to Tim Burton and Stephen Gammell. However the ones who actually made an impression on me must be Ralph Steadman, Ashley Wooden, and Dave McKean.

Who do you actually dig today, observe on Instagram?
Oh so many! However listed below are a number of that I’m actually digging these days. Ken Miller, Sophia Rapata, Justin Valliere, Jeremy Parker, Jed Leiknes, Delic Saike, Meth Fawn.

What recommendation would you could have for budding artists at the moment?
Draw daily, embrace each danger, by no means measure your self in opposition to different artists, and community as a lot as you may.

What ought to we be looking for from you sooner or later?
By the point this interview comes out, my newest exhibit will already be in full swing. I’m a part of a gaggle present known as Grasp of Suspense: The Alfred Hitchcock Tribute Artwork Exhibit at Sugar Mynt Gallery in South Pasadena, CA. The present runs till Might, and in September, I’ll be a part of one other group present paying homage to the late, nice David Lynch. It’s known as Transcendental: Art work Impressed by David Lynch at Talleyville Gallery in Wilmington, DE.

Moreover, I’ve been engaged on a number of books that can characteristic each inside and canopy paintings. They’re slated to be revealed later this yr, however the titles and launch dates haven’t been introduced but. I’ll share particulars as quickly as they’re out there on my social media.

Being a fansite, now we have to ask you… What are a few of your favourite films/TV reveals of all time?
That is like asking me to choose a favourite baby.. it feels fallacious to slender it down. Amongst my high horror films are The Factor (1982), The Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath (1974), Return of the Dwelling Lifeless (1985), and The Blair Witch Undertaking (1999).

As for non-horror, a few of my favorites are Dumb and Dumber, The Large Lebowski, John Wick, Drive, and Superbad.

On the TV facet, my present favourite present must be Severance. It’s among the finest collection to return round in a very long time. Different favorites embrace Yellowjackets, From, Silo, The Righteous Gems, What We Do within the Shadows, It’s At all times Sunny in Philadelphia, and Bob’s Burgers.

Scroll down to take a look at a few of our favourite artwork items from Dave as we proceed to observe his journey throughout his Web site and social media hubs: Instagram / Fb / Threads / YouTube / TikTok / BlueSky / Store / Etsy Store

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