Sam Shearon
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Sam Shearon also known under the pseudonym ‘Mister-Sam’ is a dark-artist born in Liverpool
, England
in the United Kingdom.
Specialising in horror
and science-fiction, his work often includes elements inspired by ancient cultures, the occult
, industrial
/art/revolution-eras and the supernatural
. When it comes to creating visions from the darker side of life, Sam’s work pulls no punches and is often labelled as ‘Dark Surrealism
’, ‘Dark Steampunk
’ Steampunk Pics and also ‘The Art of Darkness’.
His first solo exhibition entitled ‘A Walk On the Darkside’, boasted forty five pieces of his original artwork including 6 feet (1.8 m) demonic statues, biomechanical
monsters and giant canvas’ depicting images of horror and the macabre
.
The exhibition was featured in various National newspapers including The Daily Telegraph
as well as BBC
Radio ONE
and live interviews on BBC
Radio Leeds North - resulting in the show being extended to six weeks due to popular demand. The show had its own share of disapproval also in the form of protest and boycott attempts due to the nature and subject matter of his work involving the 'murder' and disembowelment of children's toys as well as the use of real animal bones mixed with various parts of machinery.
His work has been described by the British press as 'bizarre' The Telegraph
, 'Grotesque
' The Evening Gazette, 'Gruesome' The Daily Star and 'Groundbreaking
' Lancashire Today Magazine as well as 'disturbing', 'surreal', 'controversial' The Evening Gazette and 'Too Scary For Children' Gazette
. Shearon is known for his work involved in the field of Cryptozoology, most notably for compiling artists impressions, of the Beast of Lytham, from eye witness accounts. Shearon's Cryptozoological art was on display at the 2005 Weird Weekend, an annual conference at the Centre for Fortean Zoology. His work can be found in publications of the Fortean Times
, Paranormal Magazine
as well as the cover artwork for IDW Comics for the ANGEL
series, and also horror
magazine Fangoria
's Trinity of Terrors Halloween weekend cover art for the official collectors programme to the event.
Sam Shearon or ‘Mister-Sam’ has created Dark-Artwork for a variety of rock and metal music related clients including Jason Charles Miller, Godhead: Edge of the World, Keith Caputo
, Dass Berdache, Ryan Oldcastle, HIM, Shane Gibson's 'stOrk' featuring Thomas Lang, Iron Maiden
, Fear Factory
, Rammstein
, Biohazard
, Black Water Rising, and Rob Zombie
.
Sam’s dark artwork can also be found in the form of graphics on the bodies of guitars as well as a number of other music related formats where his work can be seen on various types of musical equipment and apparel including carry cases, drum skins and merchandise. Clients include Coffin Case, ESP Guitars
and Dean Guitars
.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in the United Kingdom.
Specialising in horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
and science-fiction, his work often includes elements inspired by ancient cultures, the occult
Occult
The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus , referring to "knowledge of the hidden". In the medical sense it is used to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g...
, industrial
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the social, economic and cultural conditions of the times...
/art/revolution-eras and the supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
. When it comes to creating visions from the darker side of life, Sam’s work pulls no punches and is often labelled as ‘Dark Surrealism
Surrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
’, ‘Dark Steampunk
Steampunk
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s. Steampunk involves a setting where steam power is still widely used—usually Victorian era Britain or "Wild West"-era United...
’ Steampunk Pics and also ‘The Art of Darkness’.
Biography
Sam Shearon studied at the University of Leeds in the College of Art & Design, West Yorkshire, England. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in 2000 for Visual Communication. Shortly after, he went on to become a qualified Art teacher gaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Huddersfield University.His first solo exhibition entitled ‘A Walk On the Darkside’, boasted forty five pieces of his original artwork including 6 feet (1.8 m) demonic statues, biomechanical
Biomechanical art
Biomechanical art is a surrealistic style of art that combines elements of machines with organics. Rendered with distinct realism, biomechanical art expresses an internal fantasy world, most typically represented with human or animal anatomy where bones and joints are replaced with metal pistons...
monsters and giant canvas’ depicting images of horror and the macabre
Macabre
In works of art, macabre is the quality of having a grim or ghastly atmosphere. Macabre works emphasize the details and symbols of death....
.
The exhibition was featured in various National newspapers including The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
as well as BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Radio ONE
Radio One
Radio One, Inc is a U.S. company which owns and operates 69 radio stations in 22 American cities. The company is headed by Cathy Hughes, Chairman and her son Alfred Liggins, CEO. The company's target listeners are African Americans in urban areas...
and live interviews on BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
Radio Leeds North - resulting in the show being extended to six weeks due to popular demand. The show had its own share of disapproval also in the form of protest and boycott attempts due to the nature and subject matter of his work involving the 'murder' and disembowelment of children's toys as well as the use of real animal bones mixed with various parts of machinery.
His work has been described by the British press as 'bizarre' The Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph is a daily morning broadsheet newspaper distributed throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. The newspaper was founded by Arthur B...
, 'Grotesque
Grotesque
The word grotesque comes from the same Latin root as "Grotto", meaning a small cave or hollow. The original meaning was restricted to an extravagant style of Ancient Roman decorative art rediscovered and then copied in Rome at the end of the 15th century...
' The Evening Gazette, 'Gruesome' The Daily Star and 'Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking, also known as cutting, sod-cutting, turning the first sod or a sod-turning ceremony, is a traditional ceremony in many cultures that celebrates the first day of construction for a building or other project. Such ceremonies are often attended by dignitaries such as politicians and...
' Lancashire Today Magazine as well as 'disturbing', 'surreal', 'controversial' The Evening Gazette and 'Too Scary For Children' Gazette
Gazette
A gazette is a public journal, a newspaper of record, or simply a newspaper.In English- and French-speaking countries, newspaper publishers have applied the name Gazette since the 17th century; today, numerous weekly and daily newspapers bear the name The Gazette.Gazette is a loanword from the...
. Shearon is known for his work involved in the field of Cryptozoology, most notably for compiling artists impressions, of the Beast of Lytham, from eye witness accounts. Shearon's Cryptozoological art was on display at the 2005 Weird Weekend, an annual conference at the Centre for Fortean Zoology. His work can be found in publications of the Fortean Times
Fortean Times
Fortean Times is a British monthly magazine devoted to the anomalous phenomena popularised by Charles Fort. Previously published by John Brown Publishing and then I Feel Good Publishing , it is now published by Dennis Publishing Ltd. As of December 2010, its circulation was approximately 18,000...
, Paranormal Magazine
Paranormal magazine
Paranormal Magazine is a glossy monthly magazine devoted to the subject of supernatural phenomena. It is published by in the UK and is sold throughout the English-speaking world...
as well as the cover artwork for IDW Comics for the ANGEL
Ángel
Ángel is the third single from Belinda's debut studio album Belinda. It received a Gold certification in Mexico for ringtone sales.- Information :...
series, and also horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
magazine Fangoria
Fangoria
Fangoria is an American magazine devoted to horror and exploitation films, which has a number of associated brands:* Fangoria Comics* Fangoria Films* Fangoria RadioFangoria may also refer to:* Fangoria , a Spanish electro pop band...
's Trinity of Terrors Halloween weekend cover art for the official collectors programme to the event.
Sam Shearon or ‘Mister-Sam’ has created Dark-Artwork for a variety of rock and metal music related clients including Jason Charles Miller, Godhead: Edge of the World, Keith Caputo
Keith Caputo
Keith Mina Caputo is the lead singer and a founding member of the New York heavy metal band Life of Agony.-Career:Caputo started Life of Agony in 1989 with guitarist Joey Z and bassist Alan Robert. Drummer Sal Abruscato was recruited soon afterwards. After signing with Roadrunner Records, they...
, Dass Berdache, Ryan Oldcastle, HIM, Shane Gibson's 'stOrk' featuring Thomas Lang, Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, Fear Factory
Fear Factory
Fear Factory is an American industrial metal band. Formed in 1989, they have released seven full-length albums and a number of singles and remixes. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, as well as steadily pioneered a combination of the styles death metal,...
, Rammstein
Rammstein
Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band from Berlin, formed in 1994. The band consists of members Till Lindemann , Richard Z. Kruspe , Paul H. Landers , Oliver "Ollie" Riedel , Christoph "Doom" Schneider and Christian "Flake" Lorenz...
, Biohazard
Biohazard
Biohazard may refer to:* Biological hazard* Biohazard , a book by Ken Alibek* Biohazard , a New York hardcore punk band** Biohazard , a self-titled album from Biohazard...
, Black Water Rising, and Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
.
Sam’s dark artwork can also be found in the form of graphics on the bodies of guitars as well as a number of other music related formats where his work can be seen on various types of musical equipment and apparel including carry cases, drum skins and merchandise. Clients include Coffin Case, ESP Guitars
ESP Guitars
, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
and Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars is an American manufacturer of guitars. It was founded in 1976 by Dean Zelinsky in Chicago, Illinois and is currently under the ownership of Armadillo Enterprises in Tampa, Florida.- History :...
.
Music albums
- 2008: GodheadGodhead (band)Godhead, occasionally typeset as gODHEAD, is an American alternative rock/metal band from Washington, D.C.. They are most often credited with being the only band signed to musician Marilyn Manson's short-lived vanity label, Posthuman Records.-History:...
- At the Edge of the WorldAt the Edge of the World (album)At the Edge of the World is the seventh studio album by the industrial rock band Godhead, released on October 7, 2008.-Track listing:#"Approaching the Edge "#"The Puppet"#"Stay Back"#"Just Take Anything"#"Hero"#"The Decline"... - 2008: Keith Caputo - Dass Berdache
- 2008: Ryan Oldcastle - Patience Seeds
- 2009: Black Water Rising - Black Water Rising
- 2010: Rob ZombieRob ZombieRob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
- Hellbilly Deluxe 2Hellbilly Deluxe 2Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool is the fourth solo studio album by former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie. The album is a companion to Rob Zombie's debut album Hellbilly Deluxe... - 2010: stOrkStOrkstOrk is an American avant-garde metal supergroup, formed by ex-Korn guitarist Shane Gibson and session drummer Thomas Lang in 2010. The band's debut album, stOrk, was released on January 11, 2011 via MUSO Entertainment.-Band members:...
- stOrk - 2010: A Pale Horse Named DeathA Pale Horse Named DeathA Pale Horse Named Death is an American heavy metal band based out of Brooklyn, New York. It was created by Sal Abruscato and produced / engineered by Matt Brown of Seventh Void / Uranium 235...
- And Hell Will Follow Me - 2011: Indestructible Noise Command - Heaven Sent... Hellbound
- 2011: PLUG-INPlug-inThe term plug-in may refer to any of the following.In Automotive:* Plug-in hybrid electric vehicleIn Computers:* Plug-in , a piece of software which enhances another software application and usually cannot be run independently...
- HIJACK - 2011: BIOHAZARDBiohazardBiohazard may refer to:* Biological hazard* Biohazard , a book by Ken Alibek* Biohazard , a New York hardcore punk band** Biohazard , a self-titled album from Biohazard...
- REBORN IN DEFIANCE
Guitar Graphics
- ESP GuitarsESP Guitars, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
- 2008: Cobweb & Redburn
- 2009: Clockwork Zombie Series 1 & 2 (SOLD OUT)
- DEAN GuitarsDean GuitarsDean Guitars is an American manufacturer of guitars. It was founded in 1976 by Dean Zelinsky in Chicago, Illinois and is currently under the ownership of Armadillo Enterprises in Tampa, Florida.- History :...
- 2011: Dave Mustaine - American Flag - Guitar Graphic.
- 2011: Michael Angelo Batio - Light-Speed - Guitar Graphic.
- 2011: X-RAY - Razorback - Guitar Graphic.
Guitar Cases - CoffinCase
- CoffinCase
- 2009: Maila Nurmi 'VAMPIRA' Memorial Portrait CoffinCase.
- 2009: TKL Cases: 'The Beast'.
Comics & Graphic Novels
- IDW PUBLISHINGIDW PublishingIDW Publishing, also known as Idea + Design Works, LLC and IDW, is an American publisher of comic books and comic strip collections. The company was founded in 1999 and has been awarded the title "Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Diamond Comic...
- 2009: 'ANGEL' - Landau/Lynch/Urru - comic (Issue 24 - 3 X Limited Edition cover artworks).
- 2010: 'Wire Hangers' Alan Robert comic (Issue 4 - cover artwork).
- 2010: 'Wire Hangers' Alan Robert Graphic Novel / Full series collection. (cover artwork).
- 2011: '30 Days of Night' - Infestation 2 - 'Cthulhu-styled' cover.
Merchandise & Tour Shirt Designs
- 2007: Iron Maiden: 'Somewhere Back in Time' World Tour Scarab Image.
- 2007: HIM : Various T-Shirt Designs.
- 2008: Godhead : At The Edge of the World T-shirt Designs.
- 2008: Keith Caputo : Hearts Blood / Das Berdache.
- 2009: Cradle of Filth : Various T-Shirt Designs.
- 2010: Fear Factory : Various T-Shirt Designs.
- 2010: Jason Charles Miller : The Devil T-Shirt Design.
- 2010: Rob Zombie : Hellbilly Deluxe 2 - Portrait / T-Shirt Design.
- 2011: A Pale Horse Named Death : And Hell Will Follow Me : T-Shirt Design.
- 2011: Rammstein - Tour Merchandise.
Other Credits
- 2007: Keith Caputo : European Tour Poster for 'Hearts Blood on your Dawn'.
- 2008: Keith Caputo : European Tour Poster for 'A Fondness for Hometown Scars'.
- 2008: SCUZZ - Sky network Rock/Metal music channel.
- 2009: FANGORIA : 'Trinity of Terrors' 3 Day Halloween event in Las Vegas - Featuring Slipknot: Programme/booklet cover artwork.
- 2010: Devolution Magazine : Official Cover logo.
- 2010: Monsters of Comedy : Tour Poster/Merch Designs : Tour fronted by Jason Rouse.
- 2011: A Pale Horse Named Death & Seventh Void : European Tour Poster for their debut album release.