# Morbid Monster Illustrations David Palumbo is Behind These Murderous Supernatural Drawings By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-palumbo References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/12/david-palumbo/) & [dvpalumbo](http://www.dvpalumbo.com/) Illustrator David Palumbo creates [nightmarish pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-bill) that will send a chill down the viewers spine. These morbid artworks depict people in some kind of [supernatural distress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird). Some of these ghoulish portraits actually include [monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters), while others feature strung-up cadavers. These freaky illustrations are done mostly in dark colors, which adds to the sinister nature of the artworks. In one of Palumbo's monstrous portraits viewers see a woman being pulled into darkness by a swarm of mysterious hands. This redheaded woman has a look of terror in her eyes that will likely haunt viewers. Another of his eerie illustrations features a man in a blood soaked shirt who appears to be holding a knife. This man is being cradled by some bizarre alien-like woman. David Palumbo shows off the darker side of his imagination with these twisted drawings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Art:** Exploring the use of dark colors and macabre themes in illustrations opens up opportunities for artists to create chilling and haunting imagery. - **Supernatural Distress:** Examining the depiction of people in supernatural distress allows for the exploration of the human psyche and emotions in unique and unsettling ways. - **Monstrous Portraits:** Creating illustrations that feature monsters and ghoulish characters offers a platform for artists to showcase their creativity by blending the boundaries between reality and fantasy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** The art and illustration industry can embrace the dark and macabre genre to cater to individuals who enjoy unsettling and unconventional visual experiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industry can incorporate dark and supernatural themes in movies, TV shows, and video games to captivate audiences seeking thrilling and chilling experiences. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design industry can draw inspiration from dark and macabre art to create unique clothing lines and accessories that cater to individuals with an edgy and alternative aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md)