The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar

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Oil painter David Kassan returns to take about the return of the Parallel Palette on Kickstarter! Anybody who knows mw knows that I'm a fan and daily user of the Parallel Palette and have been begging David for about 10 years to produce them again...and he finally is (with your help!). We also get into some oil painting tech talk where he drops a few info nuggets!

Also, a quick art life update.

Buy the new Parallel Palette on Kickstarter!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/etchr/the-parallel-palette-returns

David's links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidkassan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2iCInOzujZ7xh4Q7ciw_qA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkassan/
Website: https://www.davidkassan.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar

Our sponsors:
The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ
https://DarkArtSociety.com

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026

This week we finally have Mitch back on to discuss his excellent new book, "Esoterika: Formulas Against The False Self". We talk about everything from how he came up with the idea for the book and the many principles within it. Youtuber @therightsideofmad described it in a review as the perfect companion piece to Mitch's "Practical Magick" and I could not agree more. A great chat with a great dude about a great book!

Also, a quick art life update.

Mitch's links:
Order Esoterika: https://a.co/d/0ij9CsjQ
Website: https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

Our sponsors:
The Skull Shoppe: www.SkullShoppe.com

beautifulbizarreartprize.art

Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win.
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well!
You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website.
As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026.
Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July 2026.
For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ
DarkArtSociety.com

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ/join
Or Join the DAS Patreon:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

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This week friend of the show Gabe Leonard comes on to talk about artists promoting on social media, AI, art business and a number of other related topics. This is another great chat with Gabe!

Gabe's links:
Website: https://gabeleonardart.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabeleonardart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

Our sponsors:
The Skull Shoppe: www.SkullShoppe.com

beautifulbizarreartprize.art

Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win.
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well!
You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website.
As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026.
Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July.
For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ
DarkArtSociety.com

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ/join
Or Join the DAS Patreon:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!!

This week I speak to another collector! Chris Koch is a huge supporter of the dark art scene and has a massive collection of smaller paintings. He's a super nice guy and great speaker and I loved this conversation!

Chris's collection on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/from_out_of_the_shadows/

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

Our sponsors:
The Skull Shoppe: www.SkullShoppe.com

beautifulbizarreartprize.art

Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win.
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well!
You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website.
As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026.
Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July.
For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ
DarkArtSociety.com

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026

Join the DAS Patreon:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

PLEASE LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE!!!

This week I meet for the first time and speak to a major collector of the dark art scene, Kurt Bretthauer. We discuss his background in data analysis, his incredible collection, how he got started, why he loves dark art and tons more. Super great conversation!

Kurt's links:
/ c4rpe.noctem

The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

Our sponsors:
The Skull Shoppe: www.SkullShoppe.com

beautifulbizarreartprize.art

Entries are now open for the 2026 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize and there is over $76,000 worth of cash and prizes to win.
The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize now has seven award categories that you can enter. The Sculpture, Photography, Digital Art, Drawing and Painting awards. They also have a separate Emerging Artist award – plus the new Imaginative Realism award as well!
You don’t need to submit a physical artwork - just enter online via their website.
As well as cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco in November 2026.
Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. They are also sharing many entries on their social media and online blogs until entries close on 17th July.
For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art
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The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:
www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Chet’s Patreon: www.patreon.com/ChetZar

The Dark Art Society Instagram: www.instagram.com/darkartsociety

Official Dark Art Society Website: www.darkartsociety.com

The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms:
SoundCloud: @darkartsociety
iTunes: apple.co/2gMNUfM
Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr
Podbay: podbay.fm/show/1215146981
YouTube: / @darkartsocietypodcast
DarkArtSociety.com

Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2026