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AR: Horror&Macabre News #8

Journal Entry: Wed May 21, 2008, 12:33 AM


The Dark Muse Features

I don't have a lot of news for you time but what news I do have, I am extremely excited to share. I told you that I have been working on a series of features and I cannot wait to share the first one with you:

The Dark Muse I: Alfred Hitchcock - Go give it some love :love:

I believe that no art exists without influence. Nothing is born out of a vacuum. There's a lot of artists on deviantArt that pay homage to the those that have influenced them and everyone has a favorite. I wanted to start off with a name that everyone will recognize and I have lots more in store for you.... Stephen King, George Romero, David Fincher, Nosferatu, etc. If you have a particular favorite amongst the greats in horror, let me know! Who gets you excited?


The Dark Squad Making Progress

I want to make the Horror and Macabre gallery as pleasant for you to surf as I possibly can. In an effort to accomplish this monumental task, I have asked the wonderful `RockstarVanity and `Xerces to go through the galleries in a systematic fashion and report images that don't belong. I have been going through these reports on a regular basis and in a short time, 1500 images have been moved to more appropriate galleries through these joined efforts. And that doesn't even include all the recent images that I move on my own!!

I want you to know that slowly but surely I am trying to make the gallery easier and more pleasurable to browse. I want to encourage all of you (regardless of what gallery you frequent most) to report images that you think are misplaced. Gallery Directors spend a lot of time trying to make browsing a more pleasurable experience, but we miss things.. help us out and report away!! :D


Daily Features

Are you guys checking My Journal for a different featured piece of outstanding horror photography every day? No? Well.. .psh.. you should be!!


The Resources

:pointr: Take a look at the Horror and Macabre Resource Guide for links to everything from featured art to DIY tips and tricks for creating horrific special fx at home.
:pointr: Did you know that we have our own chatroom? #HorrorMacabrePhoto Special events for the community will be held in this room but in the off-hours feel free to come by, hang out, and talk about whatever your heart desires :) We like to have all sorts of freaky fun in there.

Horror and Macabre Outside of dA

Part of my ongoing quest is to raise awareness and knowledge of this oft misunderstood genre. Below are some amazing artists that dwell outside the realm of dA. Take a look at their work, I promise you'll be amazed, disturbed, and scared witless.

Warning: Links are to mature and disturbing content. Please respect "Over 18 Only" disclaimers. You've been warned.
Robert Gregory Griffeth
Light Worship
The Neo-Symbolist Photography of John Santerineross
Alessandro Bavari

And of course, Joel Peter Witkin. I highly recommend reading the articles about this man both before and after viewing his work. The reasons why this man created the work that he did are as fascinating as the work itself.
A collection of Joel Peter Witkin work.
EUROART MAGAZINE article on Witkin
Review of an exhibit feature Witkin


News from the Photography Galleries

Take a look at these resources for information on contests, events, and general happenings from around the dA photography galleries.
(Link will take you directly to the latest update)

General Photography: ^equivoque
General Photography: ^rhapsouldize
Animal, Plants, and Nature: ^KevLewis
Abstract and Surreal: ^opioid
Street: ^Obsidian-Fox

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  • Current Age: Age of Aquarius
  • Current Residence: Delerium
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: Women's Large - Men's Medium
  • Print preference: ~8x10 and above in Lustre
  • Interests: Everything.. no, really.
  • Favourite movie: High Fidelity - Se7en - Girl Interrupted - The Hours - Fight Club
  • Favourite band or musician: Depeche Mode - My Chemical Romance - and so many more
  • Favourite artist: Zephyri - Spookychan
  • Favourite poet or writer: Peter Straub - King - Gogol - Wilde - Kahl
  • Favourite photographer: Steven Perry - Nan Goldin - Davenit
  • Favourite style or digital art: The kind that tugs at all your sensitive strings
  • Operating System: That's assuming I actually operate somehow....
  • MP3 player of choice: MP3s were SO early '00s
  • Shell of choice: None, i'm breaking out
  • Skin of choice: The Spider's
  • Favourite game: The one I win
  • Favourite cartoon character: Calvin and Hobbes - Daria - Foamy
  • Personal Quote: Reality continues to ruin my life. - Calvin
  • Tools of the Trade: Canon 20D - Nikon D80 - PS CS3 - appropriate quantities of alcohol

Devious Comments

^Katerina423:iconKaterina423: 2 hours 26 minutes ago
:excited: oooh! ooooh! I think I know what that means :boogie:

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=Emanaia:iconEmanaia: 1 day 4 hours ago Mood: Obsessed
BIG Squishy Hugs!!!! Miss ya Chica! :glomp:

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`epiphany:iconepiphany: 2 days 6 hours ago
So I just got a new car... which means I can travel...

you know what that means right?! :D

hint hint
nudge nudge!

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`oibyrd:iconoibyrd: 3 days 14 hours ago Mood: Happy
:wave:hola preddee lady! :hug:

Just stopping by to see how yer doin :)!

xxx
Sandi

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^Katerina423:iconKaterina423: 5 days 11 hours ago
:lol: I wasn't either until you asked :D

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*jierumi:iconjierumi: 5 days 12 hours ago
:rofl:

was not expecting that!

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^Katerina423:iconKaterina423: 5 days 13 hours ago
uumm.... :paranoid:

I believe it's ~santa :lol:

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*jierumi:iconjierumi: 5 days 15 hours ago
okay, i'll thank him

would you happen to know his username :P

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^Katerina423:iconKaterina423: May 14, 2008, 7:41:01 AM
nooo :paranoid:

It was Santa!! :boogie:

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~thebjoernsons:iconthebjoernsons: May 14, 2008, 2:51:02 AM
wow your gallery is amazing :D!

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*jierumi:iconjierumi: May 12, 2008, 8:31:10 AM
was it you that sent me something from `Xerces off my wishlist?
if so... thank you so very much!!!
i :heart: it!

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%fangedfem:iconfangedfem: May 12, 2008, 7:35:49 AM
Oh it was fun......weird as shit but fun indeed :D

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^Katerina423:iconKaterina423: May 11, 2008, 8:58:31 PM
:lmao: oh that's so completely awesome, I wish I had the same dream, it sounds fun :D :glomp: :heart:

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%fangedfem:iconfangedfem: May 10, 2008, 3:58:24 PM
Okay -I had one of the weiiiiiiirdest dreams last night!! No big surprise there because I dream a lot but you and Steven were in this one! I woke up like wtf? AND was blushing on top of that! :faint: :giggle:

:D


:blowkiss:

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*LovittCreations:iconLovittCreations: May 7, 2008, 2:22:57 PM
Thank you so much for the :+fav: on Without Words [link] . It means a lot to me. :hug:

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=Kashmir-Gr:iconKashmir-Gr: May 6, 2008, 11:23:49 PM Mood: Love
hello georgous....


i always get a sweet delight when i come and visit your page.

Stay safe :heart:

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*madilar:iconmadilar: May 5, 2008, 12:39:40 AM Mood: Happy
:omg: I logged in today to discover the nicest surprise... A HUGE thank you for the :+devwatch:, Katerina!!! :thanks: :glomp:

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FCK The only thing missing is U :hump:
*BrigetteMora:iconBrigetteMora: May 4, 2008, 6:39:54 PM
Great party last night! Lovely of you to host one, just the thing before finals, lol. :blowkiss:

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~nov1design:iconnov1design: May 3, 2008, 3:57:56 PM
AHOY Katerina! U've got a very interesting gallery :thumbsup:

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`Xerces:iconXerces: May 2, 2008, 10:45:05 AM
thanks for the fav!

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~Isahn:iconIsahn: Apr 29, 2008, 5:10:56 AM
hallo there, a big :hug: for you, hope everything is well with u.
:D cheers

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