From the Darkness Creeps...

Creepy, dark, and/or sometimes comical art for those who are familiar with shadows.

[rickkitagawa]

Spent the night #painting at #quickdrawsf as one of the featured #artists - instead of actually quick drawing, I spent the whole time working on this #dinosaur #skull in some @sennelier1887 #watercolors . Who can name the type of dinosaur the skull belongs to?? . . #artistsoninstagram #art #myart #myartwork #darkart #evilartist #evilart #macabre #horror #horrorart #watercolor #illustration #drawing #instaart #watercolorpainting (at F8 1192 Folsom)

[rickkitagawa]

This Bad Moon is a 1.65" beast of a pin that also glows in the dark! I've always secretly been jealous of my buddy's clothing company, @mooncollective for their awesome name, and I wanted to do a moon pin, but in my creepy style. Pick yours up now in the #Etsy shop (link in the linktree in the bio). . . . #evil #moon #enamelpin #pin #pinstagram #pins #darkart #lycanthrope #horror #horrorart #pinsofig #pinsofinstagram #flair #pincollector #pingame #pingsmeproper #evilart

[rickkitagawa]

The Avatar of Envy, the Facewearer, is an evil entity that ritualistically skins its victims to literally steal its face and skin. Note the hands are just skin gloves worn by the squirmy creature. They are not above stealing corpses if need be to hide their gruesome true faces. . Probably the most hardcore pin I've designed. Part of the #sevendeadlysins #pin collection. Dropping soon in the Etsy shop. . . #pins #enamelpins #evil #pinstagram #pincollector #lapelpin #pinsofinstagram #pinsofig #enamelpin #horror #horrorart #darkart #macabre #goth #creepy #blood #skin #monster

[rickkitagawa]

The color scheme of this #carnivorous #plant #pin is definitely a nod to the piranha plants of Mario and The Little Shop of Horror, with a bit of Stranger Things' Demagorgon thrown in to the design. All in all, it was a surprise hit with the #Kickstarter backers in my #SevenDeadlySins pin line. . Should be hitting the Etsy shop soon. Stay tuned! . . #pingameproper #lapelpin #pinstagram #enamelpin #enamelpins #flair #horror #horrorart #darkart #macabre #pinsofig #pins #pinsofinstagram #pincollector #pinmaker #pinmakersupergroup #horrorpins #creepy

[rickkitagawa]

Should be getting this little #dragon up into the Etsy shop by mid-week! Gotta wait for all my lovely #Kickstarter backers to get theirs first 🖤😘 . Avaricious is the Avatar of Greed, part of my #SevenDeadlySins series. He's a big dragon that hoards his gold and likes to eat ambitious, treasure-hunting dwarves. . . #pin #pingamestrong #pinstagram #pins #flair #pinsofig #lapelpin #enamelpin #dragon #gold #pingameproper #darkart #enamelpins #pincollector #7deadlysins #7deadlypins #pinmaker #treasure #dungeonsanddragons #pinmakerssupergroup

[rickkitagawa]

Thanks to everyone who came out to my opening! It was great hanging out! . The show will be up for the next few months, so if you missed it, you still have a chance. . Swipe to see the reverse process! . . #painting #portrait #process #art #myart #acrylic #sennelier #darkart #illustration #drawing #artist #artistsoninstagram (at Glama-Rama Salon)

[rickkitagawa]

Who wants a #free #print ???? First 35 people tonight (Saturday) at my opening get a copy of this new 40-print EV (meaning all of them are different). Most are hand-embellished with watercolor. Some are on interesting paper. All are killer. Swipe to see more variants! . Also, since you're not all in San Francisco, I'll be giving 1 of these prints away via mail! Quick contest! Repost and tag by 4/15, 11:59pm PST to be entered, winner will be selected at random and will be notified via DM! . "The Demon Within" 1c screen print Edition Varie of 40. . . Special shout out to @ilkvch via @unsplash for the reference. (at Glama-Rama Salon)

[rickkitagawa]

Yooo, tomorrow's the big night! Hope to see you at the show Saturday! I'm off to the studio to print the #free #silkscreen #print that I'm giving away to all the early birds! Deets where you expect them! Swipe for more previews from the show! . . #screenprinting #darkart #horror #portrait #artist #art #myart #horrorart #artwork #printmaking #painting #sfevents #contemporaryart #goth #macabre

[rickkitagawa]

"Angels & Demons" is hung! You can sneak a peek at this piece and others at @glama_rama_salon now, or better yet come out this Saturday, 4/14 for the opening night party from 7:30-9. None of this "fashionably late" business- #free #silkscreen #prints and #enamelpins go to the first 35 people. I'll have my full selection of creepy pins that might along with a brand new collection of pins based on the 7 Deadly Sins. 30% of proceeds will go to the #AsianWomensShelter who provides a hotline and aid to end #humantrafficking and #domesticviolence ! Hope to see you there!! (at Glama-Rama Salon)

[rickkitagawa]

"The Masks We Wear" 2018, Acrylic on reclaimed screenprinting screen. Part of my solo show, "Angels & Demons" opening this Saturday at @glama_rama_salon in San Francisco! Peep the info in the link in my bio! . . . #darkart #darkartist #portrait #creepy #evilart #horrorart #artistsoninstagram #artwork #myart #painting #horror #instagood #instaart #art #popsurrealism #woman #lowbrow #macabre #goth #gothic #red #blackhair #angelsanddemons

[rickkitagawa]

"Electric." Another WIP piece from my upcoming "Angels&Demons" show next weekend. Click the link in the bio for deets. . . #darkartist #portrait #acrylic #painting #green #darkart #art #artistsoninstagram #myart #instagood #instaart #evilart #horror #horrorart #sfartscene #angels&demons

[rickkitagawa]

Just finished this, and Machado's haunting stories crept inside my skin in the best ways. I'd definitely classify it as a great example of what feminist horror literature can be. I highly recommend this book, and will definitely be on the lookout for more from her!! . . #horror #feminism #literature #bibliophile #creepy #darkart #inspiration #evilart #books #bookstagram #readmore

[rickkitagawa]

"Surviving the Storm" Acrylic on silkscreen frame/mesh, 2018. Finished up this piece for my upcoming show, "Angels & Demons," at @glama_rama_salon SF - hope to see you at the opening Saturday the 14th- details in the link in my bio - first 35 people to show up get a free screenprint and an enamel pin. . Hope to see you there!! . . . #horror #horrorart #darkart #myart #nofilter #artwork #painting #feminist #acrylic #evilart #enamelpin #pin #angelsanddemons #art #artistsoninstagram #popsurrealism #lowbrow #illustration #drawing (at Glama-Rama Salon)

[rickkitagawa]

#wip of another piece for the show "Angels & Demons" I'm putting on with 30% of art and merch sales going to the #asianwomenshelter - a local SF org fighting human trafficking, domestic violence, and child abuse. Link in the bio. Hope to see you on the 14th!! (at San Francisco, California)

[rickkitagawa]

More #creepy gems from my recent trip to the Portland Art Museum. I can't recommend the #laika exhibition enough. Fly there now!! See it!!! Go support their amazing handcrafted magic!! . . . #horrorart #boxtrolls #kubo #coraline #crowsisters #paranorman #horror #stopmotion #puppets #masterofpuppets #darkart #darkartists #portland #evilart (at Portland Art Museum)

[rickkitagawa]

While I usually do a zombie Jesus painting for #Easter this came out as a late night #procreate #sketch right before we make our long drive back up to the Bay. . . . #vampire #digitalpainting #art #myart #horror #horrorartist #evilartist #drawing #illustration #darkartist #creepy #artwork #artistsoninstagram #myartwork #painting #monster #macabre (at Bellflower, California)

[rickkitagawa]

Oh snaps, found some @andrewgoldfarb and @davecorreia art up here in the lovecraft bar!! Nice work, gentlemen!!!! . Thanks to @monstark for hanging out and talking shop with me and @eveskylar !! A lovely evening of evil!! (at The Lovecraft Bar)