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The World is on Fire and Nobody Asked Us
The world is not okay. I don’t mean that in the vague, Instagram caption kind of way. I mean it in the very real, keep you awake at 3am kind of way
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 274 min read


Social Deconstruction
Every societal norm that exists around us is a construct built by societies both in the present and the past. These contain the layers of power, hierarchy, and control embedded within these norms.
Daniel Blackwell
Jul 6, 20254 min read


My Art is Not for the Faint-Hearted
Cover photo by Jon Butterworth on Unsplash At its core, my art is meant to stir emotions, it doesn’t aim to please or to fit within the...
Daniel Blackwell
Jun 29, 20253 min read


A Journey of Practice, Not Magic
what if you want to learn how to create art? You feel the spark of inspiration, but you’re not sure where to begin.
Daniel Blackwell
Jun 15, 20253 min read


What is Lowbrow art? The movement, the artists, and why it matters
Cover photo by Tim Hüfner on Unsplash If I had to classify my art as a specific genre or style, I would probably define it as lowbrow, which is often referred to as "pop surrealism" or "neo-surrealism". Lowbrow is a genre that emerged in the late 20th century, characterized by its irreverent, humorous, and sometimes grotesque imagery. Drawing inspiration from popular culture, comic books, street art, and underground subcultures. With its roots in the punk and DIY movements, l
Daniel Blackwell
May 4, 20253 min read


The Movies
I have always had a very active imagination and have always been drawn to fantastical stories and imagery. Some of my oldest memories are...
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 29, 20255 min read


The Influence of Street Art
In a recent blog I have stated how I like to create a lot of my art to include a message or to provoke the viewer and to raise questions....
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 27, 20254 min read


The Human Condition
The themes of my art are influenced by not just my own darkness but that of all humanity and what appears to be a need to slowly destroy...
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Communicating through art
The question of whether art should carry a message is one that I often see raised. With valid arguments from each point of view, its not...
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Is digital art real art?
I have been fascinated with technology for many years, understanding how it works, how it impacts our lives, and what the future may...
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Embracing the darkness
Fighting depression is a battle that often seems unwinnable, a war waged in the depths of one's own mind. It's a struggle against a...
Daniel Blackwell
Apr 21, 20252 min read
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