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Preston Cram

PRESTON CRAM

Women with skeletal faces and tattered robes reach toward glowing alien baby. Silhouetted castle in background creates ominous mood

I'm Preston Cram, a Colorado-based creator exploring the pain and elation of life through works of dark art. Heavy metal, industrial music, and comic books inform the visual framework for that expression, while challenging life experiences provide the creative spark.

I share details about my art process and the personal circumstances surrounding each piece here on the site. Read the blog to see what I'm currently working on, check out the gallery to see finished art pieces, and subscribe for email notifications.

Latest Blog Posts

A demon-like creature with machinery protruding from face and head with glowing yellow eyes. Jagged mountains and an orange sunset fill the background

A demon-like creature with machinery protruding from face and head with glowing yellow eyes. Jagged mountains and an orange sunset fill the background

Epistemic Machinations (Final)

The contrast of nature and machine in 'Epistemic Machinations' reflects an internal conflict in my personal development.

Apr 175 min read

surreal ink drawing of monstrous figure with multiple eyes holding skull vase

surreal ink drawing of monstrous figure with multiple eyes holding skull vase

A Quick and Dirty Return to Ink on Bristol

Stripping down the composition in the pencil and ink art for my surrealist drawing 'Cultivating the Bloodline.'

Feb 115 min read

Two faceless figures with yellow eyes in blue robes hold hands sitting on a tree branch. Surrounded by glowing lanterns with forest background.

Two faceless figures with yellow eyes in blue robes hold hands sitting on a tree branch. Surrounded by glowing lanterns with forest background.

This Color Palette Tested Me

Discussing the challenges of finding a suitable color palette for the dense, dark fantasy imagery of 'Moments After the End.'

Dec 17, 20242 min read

Ornate pencil drawing of man with machine-like implants sitting among flowers, birds, and planets. Monochromatic and tranquil.

Ornate pencil drawing of man with machine-like implants sitting among flowers, birds, and planets. Monochromatic and tranquil.

Always Trying to Work in More Detail

Pushing myself into greater detail work with the high-fantasy themed drawing 'Tension and Reverie.'

Oct 25, 20246 min read

A baby's face with grotesque teeth and tentacles floats among silhouetted trees and a burning orange planet. A red sky adds an ominous atmosphere.

A baby's face with grotesque teeth and tentacles floats among silhouetted trees and a burning orange planet. A red sky adds an ominous atmosphere.

The Tireless Lament of Past Selves (Final)

Inspired by a venture into parts work therapy, 'The Tireless Lament of Past Selves' expresses the lingering pain of past events.

Jul 17, 20246 min read

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