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This Artist Creates Weirdly Cozy Illustrations That Are Creepy At The Same Time (40 Pics)
Interview With Artist
Artists use their skills to create all kinds of worlds, characters, and concepts most of us can't even imagine. The perfect example of that is Carles Dalmau.
This artist has a very unique style that you can instantly recognize. It seems like it was inspired by anime, like Studio Ghibli; however, Carles's illustrations also often have gore and creepiness in them.
Carles manages to tell a detailed story in one or just a few images and there are lots of things, Easter eggs and hints hidden in the busy backgrounds.
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We got an interview with Carles and asked him what the main goal of his illustrations is: "I started taking illustration seriously with the idea of having my own cartoon show/movie in the future! So I think my main goal is that! The second one is surviving and being able to fill my fridge every week, hahaha."
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GSMountainWolf 3 years ago
Girl in the telephone thing, look around you. ITS THE TITANIC! AND PEOPLE OFTEN GO SWIMMING DOWN TO THE TITANIC TO SEE IT UP CLOSE. IF ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE COME, YOU WILL BE SAVED! NOT TO WORRY!
Jasmine Maloles 2 years ago
a girl suddenly woke up in a telephone box in the bottom of the ocean
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Brandi VanSteenwyk 4 years ago
Indeed... Treasure Planet meets Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I would watch it.
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Patrick J. 4 years ago
It reminds me of Mary and the Witch's Flower (floating castle and young witch), made by former Studio Ghibli employees (Studio Ponoc).
Jasmine Maloles 2 years ago
a boy got transported in some kind of a different world and fell in love with a witch
"I think drawing is the only thing I'm good at. I tried other things (I studied cinema and design.) But everything led me to pursue a career as an illustrator. For me the most difficult thing is to have good compositions for my drawings, so the sketching part is the one that bothers me the most (and the most important too)!"
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Anita Pickle 4 years ago
Is the zombie reflecting on their life stages/choices? I do not know what is going on, but this is very visually pleasing. Very well done.
Leah-rose Rodriguez 4 years ago
Looks like she may have been married and eventually died , then brought back via necromancy. (Explainig the creepy red one)
Brandi VanSteenwyk 4 years ago (edited)
"Who shall I be today? Anything but the REAL, unlovable and pathetic me."
CrazyRedHead 3 years ago
i think she was remembering her life and all the mistakes she made that led her to this stage...
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Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
The driver needs to cater to the potentially lucrative merpeople market.
Narwhal Blast 4 years ago
I hate it when people do this... ask what you want and then get whatever they wanted in the first place, without considering what you just said...
Callum McLeod 4 years ago
I don't think shrimp ice cream was on the menu...
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S'pose if your pet is a mermaid, this isn't a bad way to walk them.
Carles tells us more about the topics he covers: "I don’t know, I try to draw whatever comes to my mind at that moment. I try to have some cohesion with all my drawings but I don’t know if I always achieve that. As for the style, it's a weird mixture of anime and cartoon!"
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Jasmine Maloles 2 years ago
oooh, the pink haired girl is not normal and the cats seems to know that, or something, maybe the pink haired girl is a witch
leeandwinnie 3 years ago
i wonder if the creepy-ish looking girl is a witch attracting all those black cats. i would love that.
tmw 4 years ago
I got people eating food in front of cats who want some food. look at the one on top of the machine.
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Brandi VanSteenwyk 4 years ago (edited)
I think this might fall under the motto: Kill them with kindness. Not only can that often make life easier, in some cases (as perhaps illustrated here) , making friends with the enemy could save your life.
"I started taking drawing seriously 4 years ago. I’d like to keep drawing until I die, so I'll try to keep going and improving for as long as I can! At this point I don’t know what inspires me, I feel as if I have a path in front of me that I have to follow." If you want to create art yourself, here are some tips from the artist: "Draw stuff that makes you happy, don’t push yourself to do things you don’t like."
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Sterling Cooksey 4 years ago
i don't think you should have your feet on the Summoning Circle-?
Emo Sloth 4 years ago
The book on the bottom left corner looks like someone mutilated the Sorting Hat.
Jasmine Maloles 2 years ago
Ah, a girl just casually summoned a spirit in the library. a very normal day.
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Trish Ferguson 3 years ago
Looks like the guy in the background is going to telepathically cook a hot dog on that girls head
"I have Asperger's syndrome so my childhood was kinda scary and lonely. Drawing and coming up with weird ideas for myself helped me a lot to get through some difficult moments. I think drawing has always been my way to escape reality. In some ways, I think that’s the same for me nowadays, even if I’m more mature and I've had more experiences than before."
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Jayne Kyra 4 years ago
"So anyway, dealt with that nonsense and I´m on my way back. Already cracked one open. See ya in 10."
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago (edited)
"Yeah just a gang of aliens, dont worry they're the weak ones and I'm on my way back. I should be there in about 30 minutes, I really wish I had a car. Yeah like I said im fine. I got a soda from the vending machine and im coming back. Stop worrying. Bye."
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 4 years ago
Is this creepy because it seems they found a hidden cam by their faces OR because evil Teletubby OR both?
シ *’-BLOODLUST-‘* シ 4 years ago
Oh s**t sorry bout that I was stoned and got into a teletubby suit and ate spaghetti with a knife
"This might sound like a cliche, but if you want to get better with your drawings and to not get demotivated in the process, try not to compare yourself with other people. The only one who you need to compare with is yourself! Believe me, if you are pursuing an art career and you feel down, just look at the stuff you made some years ago and you will feel better! The only way to improve drawing is by drawing, so if you do that you will be okay! (But don’t forget to study and learn the basics!)"
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Mewregaurd Hissyfit 4 years ago
STILL there.........after all these years
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Been there done that also Wakfu fans here... is she an eliatrope?
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シ *’-BLOODLUST-‘* シ 4 years ago
Aaaahhh it’s so cute *sees thing in background* Aaaaahhh it’s so ugly
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Julia Atkinson 4 years ago (edited)
Then they went out for an ice cream, and it was a bit disappointing
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David Blake 4 years ago
I can relate. Maybe not to the blood everywhere part though....now you all know too much...
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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
"Alright Smolder, let's do this. Just like we've been training. We hit right next to his eye to gravmb his attention, and so we'll have a bigger target to the eye, and then shoot his eye.
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Kittygirl 4 years ago
Apparently dying Mabel’s hair and taking Dippers hat
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I’m A Black Cat 4 years ago
The monster is cute! He's probably lonely out there in the woods and wants some company
Shantia Crawford 3 years ago
bestie's making stuff for Halloween but uhh that thing in the back kinda looks...a little too real-
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cookie panda 4 years ago
world: *is falling apart* the cat: you mind if i take a nap here? no?
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
"A cat? I really should be headed to class... *runs to leave* doh! *turns back around* I guess you can come with. You can be my familiar... Dusty."
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Sterling Cooksey 4 years ago
the lil heart band-aids on the big, scary-ass dragon is just melting my heart
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Callum McLeod 4 years ago
Looks like they might have to use the snail mail method of sending pictures of the view to their friends & loved ones ;)
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Xylle Flora 4 years ago
I'll feed the dodo some rocks and berries. Always remember the rocks, they need it to digest berries.
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Lovey Dove 4 years ago
I think the serpent is the adoptive parent of the little cat in the boat
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Sterling Cooksey 4 years ago
The poor frog stuck in the floaty, just waiting for his demise lol
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Julia Atkinson 4 years ago
Please do not taunt mercats with stories about the fish that got away
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Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago
My friend who loves birds would absolutely die for this
Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they) 4 years ago
Update: I sent it to him and he said “oh my god theres so many”
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La miss Vicky 4 years ago
hahaha all the fishes are gorgeous, spongebob, cigarette fish, d*ck fish and that creepy seaman from sega!!!
PixxelDust 4 years ago
Why do these always have cigarettes in them? Even this one has cigarette fish
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HoneyBun Arts 4 years ago
I like how this artist draws hair and the wolfos. Very very cute style all around
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Daria B 4 years ago (edited)
I saw Keroro first ♡ And then it got better and better as I kept looking
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Shantia Crawford 3 years ago
me and my sleep paralysis demon. twist the demon went to sleep while I'm still awake
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HoneyBun Arts 4 years ago
Forget everything else that’s happening. The litte white dog in the background is so friggin cute.
Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago (edited)
"Does Isabella want tea? How many lumps? How about 3?" *hits Isabella doll with a hammer three times*
CrazyRedHead 3 years ago
When she plays with dolls, she becomes the doll......................
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Smita Samel 4 years ago
i feel sad about this because the shot her and she was just giving him a flower *sniffs*
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Crazy Meerkat Lady 4 years ago
It seems Kitty did get hurt when she fell from heaven, she is still wearing the band aid
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Petra, princess of Brigid 4 years ago
I like the pastel colors over an otherwise gruesome scene.
Ash Trash 4 years ago
I write this every time i see it. The girl on the right that has bandages around her chest, that is a sarashi cloth. It is a piece of cloth made of cotton, from Japan, and is the only safe way to bind your chest like that. It has a couple different uses, but please don't wrap your chest with ace bandages or something similar. Using actual bandages could cause severe damage.
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real._.izuku 4 years ago
same here, but the cute gay couple kissing? that's amazing
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Manuela Ablinger 4 years ago
She just has to pull her mask up - Jason's just killing people with masks under the nose.
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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix 4 years ago
Pennywise: "just drop the pizza off at the door. Also doesn't in the sewer there's a stack of money to pay ya with bc I forgot my wallet... just go get it and forget you every saw this aight'?"
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TimeyStuff 1,200 4 years ago
"I can't go outside due to the pandemic, so I'm bringing the outside into my tub"
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Bacony Cakes 4 years ago
NO! Not Grandpa from Grandpa's Great Escape! You shot him down! You monster! I'll send you to Poyais! *cue land rift of horror*
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Bisexual Backflipping 4 years ago
Lucid Lucy is my favorite series, it's such a cool concept! I always enjoy seeing it, especially along with other illustrations of yours!
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Manuela Ablinger 4 years ago
Yes, just look at the bird-monster's cage - But those blue caterpillars look happy
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Callum McLeod 4 years ago (edited)
we thought it was the squids that wanted to take over | we were wrong | we didn't suspect the koi
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ButterScot 4 years ago
Just as bad! She bit that baguette without paying for it!
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CalicoKitty 4 years ago
Angsty AU Mina going after the guy who keeps stealing bodies for his mafia gig, perhaps?
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Nudge 4 years ago
ILL THINK ABOUT IT MAYBE XO BABY (six the musical? anyone? no?)
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Broken Angel 4 years ago
brb 'bout to use this as inspiration for a scene in my book! for real tho, this art is all so beautiful, i love it!!
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Callum McLeod 4 years ago (edited)
Myth: Dragons: powerful, dangerous monsters that are hoarders with a side of evil | Actual dragons: :p
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Shayda 4 years ago
Right? I thought Chihiro had brown hair. It's been a while though.
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Delta the hybrid 4 years ago
:0 I love the lineless art! (Everything else is freaking awesome too :D)
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Bisexual Backflipping 4 years ago
Lucy and May!! Tell me I'm not the only one that reads Lucid Lucy
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LILYANDPEARL 3 years ago
“Kay girl, I heard you’re a good babysitter. Can you look after these for me I have to go to work”
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Coffeecat 4 years ago
-insert a crowd of furries to fight off the haters-
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Dustin Halstead 4 years ago
Love all the references. Evangelion, Sailor Moon, Totoro, Pokemon, and Cerberus from Cardcaptor Sakura.
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Goth mouse (they/them) 4 years ago
I love how some of these are adorable, some are disturbing and some are both! 😍 the ones with the alien and their human and hedgehog friends are so cute! 👽🦔
Goth mouse (they/them) 4 years ago
I love how some of these are adorable, some are disturbing and some are both! 😍 the ones with the alien and their human and hedgehog friends are so cute! 👽🦔
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