The Art of Darkness

The Creepiest Use of Office Supplies Ever

June 1st, 2011 by Cobwebs

John KennDanish artist John/Don Kenn* has “a set of twins and not much time for anything. But when I have time I draw monsterdrawings on post-it notes.”

The drawings are all wordless and don’t even have titles, and they are all creepy as hell.

The artistic style puts me in mind a bit of both Gahan Wilson and Charles Addams, and it’s remarkable how much is suggested by just a single scene. A few of them rather charmingly depict people and monsters interacting playfully, but there’s a definite feeling of, “Oh, this isn’t going to end well,” about most of them.

There are lots of giants and teeth and floating and children being menaced and after you look through the archives you’ll find yourself glancing nervously over your shoulder every so often. Fantastic stuff.

(via ComicsAlliance)


*The URL is “johnkenn” and his profile says his name is John Kenn, but the site is called “Don Kenn Gallery,” so you figure it out.

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4 Responses

  1. Emily Toombs Says:

    Love it!

  2. xJane Says:

    lots of […] teeth and floating

    Lots.

    I really like his style. It puts me in mind of Edward Gorey…only darker (who knew that was possible?). This man needs to be illustrating things like tongue-in-cheek children’s books and PBS series openers.

    My favorite: a modern take on Little Red Cap, perhaps?

  3. Beans Says:

    These are fantastic! You always find the best stuff.

  4. jeanne e. Says:

    holy moly, these are so wonderful! i am in love.