This piece was done up for the good dudes at Royal Flush magazine last year for an article and review of Michael Jackson’s 25th Anniversary of the album Thriller.

I’ve never been the biggest fan of Wacko Jacko but Thriller helped form the horror kid I became and still am. As we all grew up, Michael Jackson turned out to be a weirdo of planetary proportions. I doubt I’ll miss that. But I must say: Long live the evil of the Thriller!

It’s been forever since my last update and for that I must apologize. I’ve been meaning to drop in and (un)kindly remind you that I have all kinds of prints available through Rue-Morgue.com in the Shoppe, including limited prints from my “I Remember Halloween” art event.

Recently, I’ve been featured in the Toronto based rock ‘zine Gasoline and Vancouver’s music and art webzine, Abort.

And as an early heads up, I’m back this year at the Rue Morgue Festival of Fear and FanExpo, August 28-30th. Yet another great line up with Bruce Campbell, Roger Corman, Tom Savini, Barbara Steele, Udo Kier, and some killer off site screenings and parties planned. When your not grabbing autographs or strangling furries, drop by!

Got some cool projects in the works but here’s a couple of new things. Enjoy!

A new t-shirt design for The Creepshow:

© Gary Pullin 2009

And a new cover illustration for the June issue of Rue Morgue Magazine #90 featuring Ray Harryhausen’s carnivorous creations. On stands now!

Cover illustration and design for Rue Morgue Magazine Issue 90.

Thanks for visiting.

Ghoulishly Yours, Gary

I was asked by pinkmafia to throw in a gig poster for their art show called “Poster Art: The Shows That Never Happened”. Since I didn’t have something lying around, I needed to get creative. I found a canceled Alice Cooper concert that was supposed to take place at the Kansas State Fair in Sept. 2007 and went from there. It’s also my first silk screened poster, produced by the good dudes at Merchguy. The poster is two colours, printed on card stock, limited edition of 40, signed and numbered. E-mail me if you would like one. I’m only selling them for $20 plus shipping and handling.

© Gary Pullin 2009

If you lurk on over to Rue-Morgue.com, check out what’s new in the Shoppe. I’ve got plenty of prints available as well as some boo-tiful new jewelry, hand made by Rue-Morgue.com’s Ankixa Risk. Check out the groovy new “Ouija” belt buckles and some great stuff from Rue Morgue’s graphic designer, Justin Erickson!

Bride Broach © Gary Pullin 2009

Good night, and please, do let the bed bugs bite!

GG Pullin

I’m in the process of doing a complete redesign of this site, so if anyone is interested in purchasing prints you can find and view them at Rue-Morgue.com! Or email me at the contact below and I can let you know what’s available and send along our pay pal info.

The art launch at the Bovine was a blast! If you ever get the chance to check out Skulls, Toronto’s Misfit cover band, you won’t be disappointed. They stay true to Danzig era tunes and sound great! Thanks to all who made it out. All the artwork from the “I Remember Halloween” show is on display as well as a bunch of gig posters and Creepshow t-shirt designs.

Check back for some cool stuff and announcements but for now here’s a t-shirt design I just finished for The Creepshow.

GG Pullin

Space TV has posted a link to the segment they aired about the art show this past week! Check it out here!

Is it too late to say Happy New Years? If so fellow fiends, too bad. Hope you had a good one anyways.
Some strange goings-on happened over the holidays, that is for certain. To the best of my ability I will try and account the truly horrifying experiences!

My “I Remember Halloween” art show in December was a very special evening and a great success. Special thanks to everyone who braved the cold and to the Gladstone Hotel, the sponsors and especially to Nicole, Dave Daniloff, Ankixa, Jovanka, Jessa and Perry for all the help.
Space: The Imagination Station was there covering the event for an unnamed special. The local Bloor West newspaper Snap was also there taking pictures for their upcoming February edition.

Here is a video interview and a bit of coverage produced by Robert Mitchell: Ghoulish Gary Pullin. I Remember Halloween Art Show.

Work has begun on a redesign of this website as well as a new store so until then the
prints from the show are only available at Rue-Morgue.com while we work on getting my new store up and running. Click on the Shoppe and throw some in your casket!

Lot’s of great things coming in 2009. Keep checking back. Until next time, don’t open the door to strangers and keep the night light on.

Ghoulishly,
Gary

Hey kreepy kids, I’m finally putting together my first solo art show!
Most of the work there will be limited edition, professionally framed (and unframed) prints, and very affordable. So grab some last minute Christmas gifts for the weirdo in the family – or for yourself! Hope to see you there!

Here’s the official press release with all the info:

From the Rue Morgue House of Horror
MARRS MEDIA INC.
2926 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M6P 1Y8
PH: 416-651-9675
FX: 416-651-6085
E-mail: info@rue-morgue.com
Web: www.rue-morgue.com

GHOULISH GARY BRINGS BACK HALLOWEEN !

Toronto, CANADA – Halloween may be over but the monsters refuse to die! This December, Toronto will once again creep with I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: THE ART OF GHOULISH GARY PULLIN (Saturday December 20 at the Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen Street West, doors 8 PM). The evening will feature a celebration of original horror imagery courtesy of Rue Morgue Magazine’s legendary art director, and will also showcase a gaggle of terror tunes by DJ Tomb Dragomir and rot n’ roll music by DJ Shannon, Plus, classic horror trailers, ghastly giveaways and more. Jovanka Vuckovic, Rue Morgue Magazine’s Editor In Chief, will be Master of Ceremonies!

“For me, Halloween is never over,” says Ghoulish Gary. “As a holiday, it’s almost a religious experience for some horror fans and as a tribute to monster lover’s everywhere, I am excited to unleash my newest work.”

Ghoulish Gary Pullin has been Rue Morgue’s art director since 2001. Since that time, Gary has been the creative force behind virtually all design aspects of Rue Morgue, including the magazine, event posters, merchandise, stickers, and website. An eclectic original with his heart dipped in blood, Gary is one of the horror industry’s leading visionaries. So join us just before the Xmas holidays for a Hallowed evening of art inspired by classic horror films, maidens of the macabre and All Saints’ Day!

“Like a modern Frankenstein, Gary reanimates nostalgia and unleashes it to bite your ass!” – Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy).

Sponsored by Critical Mass, Anchor Bay Entertainment, Rue Morgue Radio, Rue Morgue Magazine, Daniloff Productions, Jagermeister, Amsterdam Brewing, Darkside Store, and Sister Salvation Tattoo Studio.

Tickets for I REMEMBER HALLOWEEN: THE ART OF GHOULISH GARY PULLIN are $10 at the door.

For more info or to schedule an interview with Ghoulish Gary Pullin please contact:
David Daniloff at 416-530-2442
E-mail: daniloff@rue-morgue.com

Things have been very busy for this weary monster and my (soon to be!) bride, so we haven’t got to updating the Merch of Menace store quite yet. BUT over at Rue-Morgue.com you can purchase many of my prints through the Shoppe of Horrors! It’s the only place where you can get prints online as of now, including my limited run of Hilarious House of Frightenstein and Thriller prints!! They are limited to 100 a piece so snatch one up, or I’ll send a zombie MJ after you!! YIKES!

Hilarious House of Frightenstein

Every year my buddy Gord Vickman over at Fresh FM 103.1 has me on their radio show to recommend some scary movies and talk about Rue Morgue, my artwork and other strange occurrences. The show is on at 8:30 a.m. which is way early for me so I’m literally pouring coffee directly onto my brain during the interview. Here’s the picks I came up with (about 10 minutes before air time):
Cloverfield and Jack Brook’s Monster Slayer.
I’ll post the interview when I have it. Happy Halloween boils and ghouls!

Greetings!

Here’s a few haunted happening’s around the castle as of late!

Rue Morgue Magazine’s 11th Anniversary Double Halloween issue hits stands on October 1st, 2008!!
The cover story this time is dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the highly influential classic horror magazine, Famous Monster’s of Filmland and interviews with Forrest J Ackerman (FM’s original editor in chief), Gene Simmons (yes, from Kiss), John Landis, Joe Dante and special FX wizard Rob Bottin!
I was fortunate enough to work with legendary Famous Monster cover artist Basil Gogos, and needless to say, I can die a happy man. This issue was a huge labour of love and everyone at Rue Morgue poured an extra quart of blood into this one, so grab a copy… if you can lift it!

Look out for the next issue of the heavy metal mag Revolver, hitting stands around Halloween. They too have put together an all horror issue in the spirit of Samhain. I was commissioned for a full page illustration of Dani Filth, from Cradle of Filth, for their “Going Postal” section and even helped consult on a few photos for the edition.

The Creepshow recently launched their new website, designed by those classy folks at Brain Lava. And grab a copy of their rippin’ new album, Run For Your Life, with photography by Ashlea Wessel and artwork by yours terribly.

Anchor Bay Entertainment will be releasing a new volume of nine full-length episodes from The Hilarious House of Frightenstein. The first set “Gory, Gory Transylvania!” will be released November 11, 2008. I was asked to contribute some new drawings for a “colour your own dvd art” featured on the packaging for the set. Speaking of Frighten-stuff, I have made limited edition 11 x 14 prints of my Billy Van tribute piece. I will have them up in my store in the near future but until then, please contact me if you want to purchase one!

Other sordid stuff in on the way:

A gig poster for Jet Set Satellite’s annual Halloween Haunt show in Calgary.

New Creepshow shirts.

I’ll be appearing at the Eerie Horror Fest with Rue Morgue’s Rodrigo Gudiño, Dave Alexander and Rue Morgue Radio’s Stuart Andrews, October 9 – 12, 2008.

And last but not least, I’ve begun working on my first solo art show! Details very soon!!

Thanks for reading and remember, keep the lights on.

Ghoulishly,

Gary