# Disturbingly Dark Drawings The Liza Corbett 'Chapterhouse' Series is Beautifully Somber By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liza-corbett-chapterhouse References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Chapterhouse-1_8_10-4_8_10/382588) & [lizacorbett](http://lizacorbett.com/) Although the Liza Corbett ‘Chapterhouse’ illustrations are most certainly my style, I’m not so sure of its contents and context. Incredibly [dark, disturbing and at times morbid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird), the portfolio evokes a rather dubious reaction. Featuring [decapitated imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork), humanized yet still very animalistic creatures and somber tones, the Liza Corbett ‘Chapterhouse’ portfolio seems like something straight out of a [Tim Burton movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Art:** Exploring the use of dark and disturbing imagery in art, creating an emotional and thought-provoking experience. - **Animalistic Creatures:** Incorporating animalistic elements into art, blurring the line between humanity and the natural world. - **Somber Tones:** Using a muted and melancholic color palette to evoke a sense of sadness and introspection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and challenge societal norms. - **Film:** Creating unique and unsettling visuals in movies, appealing to audiences interested in dark and unconventional storytelling. - **Fashion:** Incorporating dark and somber elements into fashion design, appealing to consumers seeking alternative and edgy styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Dark Abstracted Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minyades-exhibition.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md)