If you're a fan of maggots, claws, morbid faces, demons and intensely detailed sketches, then the work of artist Mark Riddick will take your breath away. Between the decay of human skulls and gruesome stylistic themes, it's hard to decide whether to be grossed out or impressed.
According to Beautiful/Decay, Mark Riddick has been "illustrating for the black/death metal world since ‘91." There's no doubt that there's talent and beauty in these ghoulish sketches. Be sure to check out the gallery for a better look at these superb illustrations.
Intricately Grotesque Sketches
Artist Mark Riddick Knows How to Get Your Skin Crawling
Trend Themes
1. Ghoulish Illustration - Trend towards more intricate and detailed illustrations featuring grotesque imagery provides opportunities for artists to explore the darker side of their creativity.
2. Dark Art - Rising popularity and acceptance of darker or macabre art styles in mainstream culture creates opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional themes and imagery.
3. Metal Art - Growing demand for artwork in the black/death metal music industry opens up new opportunities for artists with a specific skillset in creating intricate and detailed illustrations featuring grotesque imagery.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - More artists may consider exploring the darker side of their creativity with the rise in popularity of ghoulish and dark art styles.
2. Music and Entertainment - Black/death metal industry can benefit from working with artists who can create intricate and detailed illustrations featuring grotesque imagery to accompany their branding and marketing efforts.
3. Fashion and Apparel - Clothing lines catering to the metal scene can benefit from incorporating visually striking and intricate designs featuring dark and macabre themes into their products.