As the holidays approach, and the gift purchasing timeline shortens with an ominous ticking to the zero-hour, the time has come to beat the procrastination.Ā We are Indie HorrorĀ is here to help and guide you through the stress of gift-giving with some art that is worth owning. These gifts, are for anyone, but they will be much appreciated by the macabre and the bleak, those with an insatiable taste for blood, the eerie, and the mysterious. Check out these artists, and their works, and become inspired this holiday season, and you might just find the unique gift for that person that has everything.
Seven Hells: The Retro Horror Art of Bill Rude
Bill Rude, based in Los Angeles, revels in the art of retro horror, in fact, check out the gallery of posters and youāll get a taste of the very authentic looking movie posters that recall familiar tropes from classic B-movie horror movies (which I personally love and Iām sure you will too).Ā RudeāsĀ talents donāt end there, you can also browse through his collection of pen and ink drawings. His images are both visceral and ferociousā thereās even a sweet Krampus rendition. Other Rude paintings include a portrait of Vampira and a tribute to the Disneyland rideĀ The Haunted Mansion. Check out his work here on thisĀ page. As of this writing, this store still has a coming soon banner, but you can contact Bill Rude through hisĀ Facebook Page.
The Art of Eric OāNeill
Currently his art is featured inĀ Black and White, Volume TwoĀ released by Out of Step Books, which you canĀ pre-order here, and makes a good gift in itself.Ā Black and White, Volume TwoĀ is a compilation of the best black and white art from various artists featuring an awesome skull cover, reminiscent of a death metal album cover.
However, our focus isĀ Eric OāNeill, who has an eye for the classic monsters of yesteryear, beautiful black and white portraits that include renditions of Count Orlock, the Bride of Frankenstein, Frankensteinās Monster, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Dracula. A personal favorite is his detailed, spot-on Vincent Price as Dr. Death inĀ Madhouse. In the gallery you will also find a few original concepts which are rich and dense with detail. His drawings look like illustrations right out of nineteenth century books and are both intricate and precise. The store is still listed as ācoming soonā on the site, but he can also be contacted via hisĀ Facebook Page.Ā You can check out the sweet gallery onĀ Eric OāNeillās pageĀ and admire the classic Gothic horror iconsĀ OāNeillĀ interprets through his art.
Rumplestiltskin Studios
Rumplestiltskin Studios has a variety of colorful amalgamās of pop culture icons. Love Mickey Mouse and Chucky? Thereās a knife wielding Mickey Mouse as our favorite Good Guy, Chucky. The best part is that you can get the colorful mashup of the two icons as a T-shirt, and a few other mashups, on their NeatoShop page. Behind the innocent icons of American culture, the studio reinterprets the bubbly and colorful characters as our favorite bloody psychopathsā starry-eyed, naive and innocent as they seemingly wield bloody knives. Other Mickey art includes mashups with our favorite American Psycho and Captain Spaulding. Thereās also a sexy Ms. Krueger tee as well. The shirts run about $20.
Herman Inclusus
Based in the UK,Ā Herman Inclusus, takes horror further, to a deep seated religiosity channeling a beautifully realized horror in religion. One of ourĀ Featured FearMakers,Ā Herman Inclusus, harborsĀ a style of art reminiscent of the art found in medieval manuscripts of old, and infuses them with horror themes. The beauty in his art is evident in his hardbound comic bookĀ Dismal IncantationĀ a unique synthesis of the comic format done in the same vain as a Middle Ages manuscript. Thatās just one of the many things you can obtain, which runs about $15 USD. There is also a sweetĀ Santus Nurgrim Rottus RelicĀ ($68), that makes an excellent mantle piece in any homeā a gorgeously realized miniature glass dome, circumscribing Santus Nurgrim Rottus as he coddles a skull. Check out Herman Inclususā gorgeousĀ work.
CavityColors
Founder, and artist,Ā Aaron CrawfordĀ along with girlfriendĀ Ricki Kelly, are the horror aficionados behind this glorious paradise of artwork from some of the best horror movies out there. Featuring a variety of products ranging from T-shirts, patches, posters, and prints, it is more than obvious the adoration for horror movies. Their prices are decent with their Tees hovering around $25. Posters go for about $30-$40 and are conceptual, original art from movies likeĀ Demons,Ā Scanners, andĀ Creepshow. There is simply too much to describe on here, so go ahead and check outĀ CavityColors.
We Are Indie HorrorĀ is proud to bring you the horror art for the holidays. If you have a request for a holiday horror guide before the inevitable Christmas of next week, send us an email toĀ [email protected].Ā By supporting indie art, you are helping the world bring originality and creativity into their homes. If you cannot purchase any of these, share with a friend who may be into the dark and the macabre. Happy Holidays fromĀ We Are Indie Horror.