I’m heading into fall with some fun projects to close out the summer. There’s a handful of ‘em to check out below. Looking forward to spooky season! - Darren
Two hand painted guitars on display at Riot Fest in Chicago!
I was offered an opportunity to paint not one, but two guitars to be on display with Punk Rock and Paintbrushes during Riot Fest. The first for Cobra Starship and the next, for Jack White! Such an honor to be included at the fest with these legendary artists.
I put together a HOW TO paint on a guitar video that I thought might be helpful to other artists or interested parties. You can check that out here.
Delilah VS Juliet Fall Tour
Emo Night has teamed up with The Plain White T’s and We The Kings to bring you a co-headlining tour this fall and I got the call to make the admats and merch. The art plays up the bands hit songs and infuses nostalgia to offer an exciting experience for fans of these early aught breakouts.
Three brand new Featured Flights episodes in September.
Mike Venezia talks with me about his long career as a music video director and overcoming his fear of flying.
Joshua Beaudry (Oh, I Had That! - Coming September 30th) Talks to me about 80s and 90s nostalgia and collecting our youth.
My Pinewood Derby Art Car for the Seventh Corner Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
This is the second year I’ve had the good fortune to compete in the Seventh Corner Gallery’s art car race. I didn’t win it all but it sure was fun to create a new car for the gallery. It will be up for sale on their website soon.
September Art Club Prints shipping this week.
Behold this months original print! Just in time for spooky season. If you’re not familiar, members of the fruitful and flourishing tiers at my patreon receive a bi-monthly print that is not available anywhere else. It’s like an exclusive old school snail mail newsletter / club. Come join the fun!
Commission work for September 2025 Below
Product Video and Photography for the brand new album “No One Was Driving The Car” by La Dispute for Epitaph Records.
Spooky items in the store for the Halloween season
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Spooky items in the store for the Halloween season 👻
• 100% polyester
• Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (38.1 × 38.1 cm)
• Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 l)
• Maximum weight limit: 44lbs (20 kg)
• Dual handles made from 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Handle length 11.8″ (30 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
• The handles can slightly differ depending on the fulfillment location
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
Winter, Fall, Spring - this cap does it all! 5 Colors to choose from.
• 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
• Breathable cotton blend
• Form-fitting shape
• One size fits most
Limited edition 16x20 poster print.
*limited run - 5 of 10 left in stock
The Wicked Witch of the West Coast!
Each Halloween I celebrate the season with an official and limited edition poster for my favorite holiday. These archival prints are rare and limited to 10 copies in all. There’s no place like your home for one of these truly original and carefully crafted works of art.
Dimensions:
16x20
Details:
High quality heavy semi gloss poster print on archival paper and archival ink. Signed and numbered with Certificate of Authenticity.
*Frame is for presentation purposes only and is NOT included with the purchase of this print.
Limited FIRST edition 16x20 Giclee (museum quality) Print.
The hearse at sunset in Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This museum quality print will come signed and numbered by the artist.
Details: Archival giclee print on smooth matte 60lb weight paper.
Dimensions: 16x20
*limited run - 5 Available
*Frame is for presentation purposes only and is NOT included with the purchase of this print.
Lookout below!
Dimensions: 12×12×1.5
Media: Acrylic Paint with Matte Varnish
Grandpa Munster enjoys some music and ice cream during the covid-19 pandemic of 2020. 30x40x2 - Acrylic / Spray Paint on Canvas.
Dimensions: 30x40x2
Material: Canvas
Medium: Acrylic/Spraypaint - Varnished for preservation
Art comes with hanging wire affixed to the back and a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the artist.
Spice up your outfit by adding this spooky embroidered patch.
• 26% cotton, 74% polyester
• 3″ (7.6 cm) in diameter
• Attachment options: iron-on, sew-on, or safety pin
• Blank product sourced from China
Take a dip or lose your grip.
Dimensions: 5×7
Media: Watercolor and Colored Pencil
Detail: ARCHES 140lb Bright White Watercolor Paper
Comes signed by the artist with certificate of authenticity.
*Frame NOT included unless you purchase the framed option - Framed option is 8×10 with white matte, glass, and hanging wire attached to the back.
From the “Alone Again, Naturally” solo art exhibition by Darren Vorel that was held on February 15th 2025.
Dimensions: 30×40×1
Media: Acrylic Paint with Varnish
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center