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Austrian Artist Creates Nightmare-Inducing Illustrations And They’re Not For The Easily Frightened (30 Pics)
If you've been getting a night's sleep that's a little too good lately and are looking for something nightmare-inducing, you've come to the right place. Meet Stefan Koidl—an artist based in Hallein, Austria whose specialty is the unsettling, the creepy, and the weird.
While Stefan likes to carve sculptures out of wood and make other types of art as well, his digital paintings depicting nightmarish horror stories are loved by people from all around the world. This Austrian likes to play with human fears and imagination, so scroll down below to see his wonderfully spooky drawing ideas and vote for the horror characters that you like the most!
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"I loved to draw and paint since I was a child," Stefan told Bored Panda. "Unfortunately, over the time, I lost track and focused more on video games. There was a point 3-4 years ago when I told myself 'why not try painting again?' It was always my dream to paint as good as the artists on, e.g. 'Magic the Gathering.' So I began learning digital art and painted on a daily base. I am currently focusing on digital art and still love to create new dark drawings every day," the artist tells us.
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"I have two jobs," Stefan told us. "My first job is carving Krampus masks out of wood (a really big tradition here in Austria), my second job is painting these scary characters. I wouldn't call myself a full-time freelance illustrator. It's a job and a hobby both at the same time."
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Bored Panda asked Stefan how does he come up with themes for his scary drawings and he says that "most of them are random creative ideas. Of course, I'm also searching for a lot of reference material online to give me inspiration," the artist reveals. "I also get inspired by movies and video games, like most of the artists out there."
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Vicki Thill 5 years ago
Oh, cool; so that's what my cat stares off in the distance at. Got it.
Danielle Renee 5 years ago
everytime i see the cats i just picture them saying 'yea, ok...just feed me and clean my litter'
Henry Cheves 5 years ago
I have a room exactly like this with a cat exactly like this and am putting my house up for sale right now.
Matt Kough 5 years ago (edited)
Listen Fluffy, don't give me that look. You know I have to go out and eat some humans if I want to get paid. Daddy will play with you later. Don't pee in my shoes.
Silvia John 1 year ago
Cat says: Oh, you look nice. May I stay with you? - Monster: Finally someone likes me!
Chance Wilson 4 years ago
that looks like one of the building from the horror movie Silent Hill
ANA MARTINEZ 5 years ago
I have seen something like this in a ton of my dreams and it creeps me out
Victoria Yaste 5 years ago
Has anyone else noticed that this is the same cat every time? A pretty brave boi/ gorl
Marianthi Stathakopoulou 5 years ago
What is it with the creepy and the kittens with this artist?
Marlene Ricker 5 years ago
Actually, the cat is just interested in if the monster is going to feed him.
Subhra Bikash Behera 5 years ago
At first sight I thought the kitty was the shadow of invisible testicles. LoL
Mandy Davis 5 years ago
I feel like that thing should be more afraid of the cat and the cat afraid of it.
Ayasophya Alturas 5 years ago
I think the monster is the kitty's owner. if Kitty was in any danger, he/she would have left already.
Donald Schofield 5 years ago
Hey, this guy was sitting in front of me on the plane to Bangkok......kept wanting to push his seat back. Very uncomfortable....
hallowed demon 5 years ago
its slender mans naturalist second cousin twice removed on his moms side
Aine Desu Yoroshiku 5 years ago
The reason why cats seem to stare into space is because they see these things
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• UniqxePeople • 5 years ago
That's creepy because the kids are running towards it. But my first thought was 'Wither', because of the three heads on body
"I don't want to tell the viewer what he should think or associate with my creepy drawings," Stefan revealed to Bored Panda. "I just paint for fun, if people refer to a certain dream they had it's cool, but no, I didn't dream the exact same thing."
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• UniqxePeople • 5 years ago
nOW thIS lOoKS lIKE "I am Legend" I was so sad when the dog died.
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PyroKitty 5 years ago
Really cool looking, I love the cats who are just staring at these things and not reacting nor caring.
messwithlabboyougetthestabbo 5 years ago
I can just hear them saying "i ain't got time for dis s**t"
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Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Very creative and very well done. I'm glad I looked at them during daylight hours, though I still think I will get nightmares...
Little Zoologist 5 years ago
Umm, I think the artist really loves cats or really hates them...😬
fainasKeturatis 5 years ago (edited)
I mean, what's wrong with Paranormal Activity and post apocalyptics?
mysterious doggo 3 years ago
What if the cats are creating these things and are just greeting their creations?
Vernon Robertshaw 5 years ago
I like the guy in the boat over the dragon skeleton! Does he even know its under him?
Carmen Derner 5 years ago
Very creepy and scary but beautifully done, loved all of them! I'm a huge fan of anything scary. Thanks for sharing.
Janet Salisbury 5 years ago
Some of them were scary, some of them were just scary looking every day life
Jen Steffen 5 years ago
This just tells me the cats are our protectors. I will always own a cat or more.
TheWeirdPlant 5 years ago
If you die, cats will eat you. Possibly why they ain't afraid of the demons, they'll eat the demons.
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Geoffrey Holland 5 years ago
This is one seriously talented but very dark artists. Too many zombie movies?
Mild Anxiety! At The Disco 5 years ago
Very glad for all the funny comments distracting me from the horror!
Tim Wilkins 5 years ago
Coming from a country with the giant crocs and spiders and drop bears and s**t has obviously left him traumatised
-AestheticDevil- 5 years ago
Well, I didn’t need to sleep tonight. These are really cool and creepy!
Kade MacNeill 5 years ago
These are amazing! I could see whoever drew these making an apocalyptic movie or game!
Carol Roeder 5 years ago
Sorry, this dude is seriously deranged! He could be on that couch for years and they would never get close to what is wrong with him!
Rich McCormick 5 years ago
I watch SO many horror movies that MOST of these are just OK, seen that. Some thought were very good! The one with the hanging bodies at the bridge.... kinda where the USA is headed is all I could think of!
PyroKitty 5 years ago
Really cool looking, I love the cats who are just staring at these things and not reacting nor caring.
messwithlabboyougetthestabbo 5 years ago
I can just hear them saying "i ain't got time for dis s**t"
Load More Replies... Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Very creative and very well done. I'm glad I looked at them during daylight hours, though I still think I will get nightmares...
Little Zoologist 5 years ago
Umm, I think the artist really loves cats or really hates them...😬
fainasKeturatis 5 years ago (edited)
I mean, what's wrong with Paranormal Activity and post apocalyptics?
mysterious doggo 3 years ago
What if the cats are creating these things and are just greeting their creations?
Vernon Robertshaw 5 years ago
I like the guy in the boat over the dragon skeleton! Does he even know its under him?
Carmen Derner 5 years ago
Very creepy and scary but beautifully done, loved all of them! I'm a huge fan of anything scary. Thanks for sharing.
Janet Salisbury 5 years ago
Some of them were scary, some of them were just scary looking every day life
Jen Steffen 5 years ago
This just tells me the cats are our protectors. I will always own a cat or more.
TheWeirdPlant 5 years ago
If you die, cats will eat you. Possibly why they ain't afraid of the demons, they'll eat the demons.
Load More Replies... Geoffrey Holland 5 years ago
This is one seriously talented but very dark artists. Too many zombie movies?
Mild Anxiety! At The Disco 5 years ago
Very glad for all the funny comments distracting me from the horror!
Tim Wilkins 5 years ago
Coming from a country with the giant crocs and spiders and drop bears and s**t has obviously left him traumatised
-AestheticDevil- 5 years ago
Well, I didn’t need to sleep tonight. These are really cool and creepy!
Kade MacNeill 5 years ago
These are amazing! I could see whoever drew these making an apocalyptic movie or game!
Carol Roeder 5 years ago
Sorry, this dude is seriously deranged! He could be on that couch for years and they would never get close to what is wrong with him!
Rich McCormick 5 years ago
I watch SO many horror movies that MOST of these are just OK, seen that. Some thought were very good! The one with the hanging bodies at the bridge.... kinda where the USA is headed is all I could think of!
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