WHITE SPACE: 😱 6 spooky art tips for Halloween

Learn how to make truly terrifying art.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ = = [White Space from Mighty Deals]()​ Hey there, creators! 👋 I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us! Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips, and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion. Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth. If this email was forwarded to you, [click here to subscribe]( so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on [design bundles](=), [fonts](, and [graphics]())! Happy designing! In today's issue: - How to Create Spine-Chilling Horror Art - Useful Drawing Exercises for Graphic Designers Let's dive in, shall we? --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA QUESTION Which Mexican female artist is known for her vibrant self-portraits and exploration of identity? Scroll down for the answer... --------------------------------------------------------------- SPOOKY ART How to Create Spine-Chilling Horror Art Here are tips to create horror art that evokes true fear: 👀 Master the Scare: In horror, the element of surprise reigns supreme. Our eyes are naturally drawn to [anomalies](), alerting us to potential threats. The scare sets the stage for the impending menace. 😱 Add the Shock Factor: The shocker intensifies the [threat](=), offering a glimpse of the oncoming horror. Think of the head emerging from the boat's hole in "Jaws." 💀 Add the Gross-Out: Your gross-out should confront the fears of blood, pain, and disfigurement head-on. 🧟 Create Uneasiness by Distorting Form: [Alter the human form]() and exaggerate proportions to evoke discomfort, as seen in Lovecraft's Martense clan. 🔄 Make the Ordinary Terrifying: Combine [unconventional elements]( to create horrifying entities, like Pyramid Head from Silent Hill. 🎥 Learn from the Masters: Draw inspiration from films with [rich visuals](, such as "Stalker" and "Aliens." Dive into the imaginative worlds of authors like [China Miéville](), [Michael Moorcock](, and [H.P. Lovecraft](. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- “In drawing, nothing is better than the first attempt.” – Pablo Picasso --------------------------------------------------------------- = = --------------------------------------------------------------- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 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Rough Traces: Mass & Contour - Choose a photo and roughly block in the subject's masses on tracing paper. - Outline the major shapes with continuous lines, creating a network of connective contours. [Learn More](=) ​ MIGHTY DEALS Hottest Deals & Steals Steampunk and Cyberpunk Halloween Characters by MimozaStudio Was $99 | Now $16 [Get the Deal]() Easily Convert Photos to Pencil Drawings with Sketch Art by G DESIGN Was $14 | Now $5 [Get the Deal]() 300+ Vintage Halloween Bundle by Retro Machine Was $260 | Now $12 [Get the Deal]() 50+ Artista Procreate Brushes by Pixelbuddha Studio Was $89 | Now $9 [Get the Deal]( MEME OF THE WEEK ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA ANSWER Frida Kahlo is a Mexican artist known for her vibrant self-portraits. Frida Kahlo used dramatic storytelling and rich symbolism to express her pain, beliefs, and passions. 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