Chris Trefz Art Blog

Here's the finished version of my PumpkinHead sketch. PumpkinHead is a vengeful demon from the 1988 movie of the same title. I love PumpkinHead's design, taking the human figure and stretching and distorting it into a monstrous parody. While adding demonic iconography like the pointed tip of its tail. I also like the demon's attitude. Where the movies dehumanize Jason Voorhees, by making him emotionless as he goes about his killing spree as if it's more of a chore then anything else. The inverse is true with PumpkinHead, the creators infuse the rubber costume and animatronics with life and personality by having the monster draw out his kills, tormenting his victims, and grin ghoulishly as he reveals their suffering.

Here's a time-lapse Youtube video I made recently of me draw PumpkinHead, a demon of vengeance from the the 1988 horror movie of the same name. Summary: "After his son dies in a hit-and-run accident, Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen) seeks revenge against the teenagers responsible. With the help of a local witch (Florence Schauffler), Ed summons the vengeful demon Pumpkinhead to hunt and kill the group of friends. But when Ed discovers a bond between himself and the creature, he begins to have second thoughts about employing the vicious monster, and he fights to end Pumpkinhead's murderous rampage before it is too late." -------------- Art, artwork, drawing, black and white, inktober, tradition art, sketch, markers, illustration, creature,  demon,  horror, monster, movie, pumpkinhead, Halloween, time-lapse, Youtube, video.

This is Halloween! Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, dressed in his Pumpkin King garb from the opening song.

In honor of this past Friday the 13th, I drew the madman in the hockey mask himself, Jason Voorhees. The fact that he is a silent, and invulnerable behemoth, killing with neither remorse nor glee, is contrasted by his tragic origin, making him my favorite of the 80's slasher villains.

Here's a look at my drawing desk, and supplies as I work on my next sketch. For the line work, I use Faber-Castell Pitt artist pens and Pandafly Dual tip art markers for the shading. I had been using Prisma color markers when I saw these on Amazon and decided to give them a try. Even though they are a cheaper, lesser known brand, I find I actually like how they blend better, and they had a bit of a watercolor look to them, which I like. Two things to watch out for if you try them. They soak through your paper pretty quickly when layering them on, so get a piece of Bristol board to put behind the drawing to keep the markers from staining the rest of your sketchbook or table. Also, what shade of grey they are isn't very easy to read at a glance, so to a avoid wasting a lot of time squinting at fine print, I numbered them with a sharpie.

New Artwork of Clayface: The Shapeshifting Menace of Batman: The Animated Series Sketch of Clayface from Batman the Animated Series. Introduction: In the dark and atmospheric world of Batman: The Animated Series, one villain stands out as a formidable and intriguing adversary for the Caped Crusader: Clayface. With his ability to shape-shift and manipulate his clay-like form, Clayface presents a unique challenge that pushes Batman to his limits. In this article, we explore Clayface's powers, delve into his origin story, discuss his significance as a nemesis to Batman, and uncover interesting details about his character design from the creators of the beloved series. Unleashing the Shapeshifter: Clayface, also known as Basil Karlo, possesses the extraordinary power of shape-shifting, allowing him to transform his body into any form he desires. This ability grants him incredible versatility, making him a formidable opponent for Batman and his allies. From assuming the appearan...