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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 17/04/2026

This is the final video we will ever post about carving the Ozark Howler. Thanks to everyone who have been keeping up with our journey and thank you to the Foundry Art Centre for having us! We wanted to finish short, sweet, and hopefully satisfying. Here's one HUGE carve to end it all.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 15/04/2026

When someone comes to the table and wants to to be a sexy as hell man-eating succubus covered in blood... you DO. NOT. ARGUE. 🖤 Portrait done at Halloween on V-Day 2025

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 13/04/2026

This is a timelapse video of the LAST DAY of carving the Ozark Howler Block! Overall the carving of this block took 42.5 hours divided over 16 days. It was such a great experience creating this piece of art and watching it get printed. Thank you again Foundry Art Centre for having us!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 10/04/2026

Just like the previous weeks, I felt like it would be interesting for people to see how long it took to carve out one whisker for our Ozark Howler block since most of our carving videos are sped up. Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 08/04/2026

When blood is the drug for a club going vampire 🩸 Such a cool & sexy idea. If it were up to me, I would only draw monster ladies. They are my favorite. Thank you to an amazing subject, it was so much fun!!! 🖤 Portrait done at Halloween on V-Day 2025

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 06/04/2026

Roughly one year ago we started carving this gigantic block for The Foundry Art Centre's Block Party 2025. If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block thank you for sticking with us! We have 2 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 01/04/2026

A zombie who's only animated when the magical dagger they were stabbed with is in their body. A vampire best friend from the 1920s. Together they form a best friend duo tracking down the jerk who stabbed the zombie.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 30/03/2026

Roughly one year ago we started carving this gigantic block for The Foundry Art Centre's Block Party 2025. If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block thank you for sticking with us! We have 3 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 25/03/2026

This portrait turned out great!!! I love the idea that an absolutely exuberant Dracula would think feasting on victims is exactly what La Muerte would want. But she's actually low key upset he's upsetting the natural order of the life/death cycle. Portrait done at Halloween on V-Day 2025

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 11/02/2026

A portrait from last year's Halloween on V-Day! If you book a Monster Portrait ahead of time with us you'll receive a discount code to attend this year's Halloween On V-Day for free! Link in our bio!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 09/02/2026

Leannán Sídhe is a beautiful muse in Irish folklore known as the Irish love fairy. Her human lovers are said to live brief, but highly inspired lives. The Celtic Revival period gave new life to the myth of Leannán Sídhe and emphasizes the vampiric qualities of her supernatural affairs with humans.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 15/01/2026

January and February we will be at: Monster Mall at the Chino Fairgounds 1/25 12-6pm She's in Parties at Precinct DTLA 1/27 6pm-??? The Whorror Show MonsterFxxkers at Gold Diggers LA 2/12 7-??? Halloween on V-Day at Monarch Studios 2/14 and 2/15 12-6:30pm

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 14/11/2025

This couple came by wanting to be a vampire still trying to make it work with her crazed werewolf boyfriend. And I honestly think she's succeeding! You can order a monster portrait at darkstina.com or come see us this weekend at Blasphemeet Free ticket link in stories

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 12/11/2025

Blasphemeet is this weekend and we are so excited to make this last time very special. We've opened our online reservations for on-the-spot monster portraits and recommend you book now if you want to guarantee some time with us. To book your portrait timeslot for this weekend darkstina.com

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 04/11/2025

If you want a monster portrait come see us this weekend at Gothic Market at the Ventura Fairgrounds. And since portrait timeslots go quick, we'll be opening our online booking system. Go to darkstina.com to reserve your timeslot and get event info Link in bio

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 01/08/2025

This is what I would consider an extra medium length carve. Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 30/07/2025

We have Darkstina totes! You can use them to carry various things. They will be available for the first time at Midsummer Scream August 15th-17th! #spookyart #screenprinting

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 28/07/2025

If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block thank you for sticking with us! We have 5 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece. Thank you again Foundry Art Centre for having us at the Block Party 2025!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 25/07/2025

Let's keep it short and sweet today lol Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 23/07/2025

Rowan and Ash came to the table wanting to be the Bride & Creature meeting for the first time. The reanimated Bride is exploring the world and has never seen anything like Creature before. The wild and feral Creature sees the Bride and knows its love at first sight.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 21/07/2025

If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block you thank you! We just passed 2/3rds of the carving days and have 6 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece. #timelapseartwork #blockprinting #printmakingart #printmaker #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 18/07/2025

Back at it again with a recording of a very long carve but with a bonus sound of a plane. Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 16/07/2025

We’re popping up at bennyboybrewing with wallflowermarketla this Saturday 5-10pm! Come grab a beer and hang with us! We’ll be debuting our new shirts and we’re so excited! #nightmarket #vendor #smallbusiness #vendorlife #brewery #vendors #shoplocal

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 14/07/2025

If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block you would know that we just passed the halfway point. We have 7 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece. #timelapseartwork #blockprinting #printmakingart #printmaker #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 11/07/2025

Back at it again with a recording of a very long carve. This one is more than twice as long as last week's. Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 09/07/2025

I had the honor of helping to realize this sweet couple’s idea at the Halloween on VDay event this earlier this year. Thank you @jeremy.xvx.wishengrad & @lilbatling for sharing and sitting with us. 🖤

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 07/07/2025

If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block you would know that this is the halfway point. We have 8 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece. #timelapseartwork #blockprinting #printmakingart #printmaker #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 04/07/2025

This week I wanted to change it up and highlight one of the longer carves I did during this project. Check out our YouTube channel to hear and see this whole block getting carved from beginning to end. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 02/07/2025

Jess came to the table wanting to be the gorgon Medusa. Having to grow up strong because of all the issues their snakes had caused them. Coming out the other side with acceptance and appreciation for them. Portrait done at Halloween on VDay event earlier this year #livedrawing #customportrait

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 30/06/2025

If you've been keeping track of our whole journey with this block you would know that this is the halfway point. We have 9 more weeks of Ozark Howler videos documenting the carving of this piece. Thank you again Foundry Art Centre for having us at the Block Party 2025! #blockprinting #printmaking

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 27/06/2025

Frankenstein’s monster & the Bride are such an iconic pair. These soon-to-be newlyweds brought all the attitude. We had a great time hanging out talking about movies, life, & the amazing quirky venue they picked for their wedding. We’re bringing back portraits to @midsummerscream.bsky.social

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 25/06/2025

A little info on our journey with this shirt. We wanted to include the very first test shirt we printed a year ago in this picture while we were still just learning to screen print. This picture serves as a comparison from where we came from and where we are.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 20/06/2025

If you go to the YouTube channel, other than grunting and sighing, you'll catch the occasional swear just like in this video. That's because carving is hard and I mess up sometimes. #blockprinting #printmaker #printmakingart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 18/06/2025

Even though Block Party 2025 at the Foundry Art Centre has passed we still haven't shared the entire carving process of our Ozark Howler block. Believe it or not we still have 10 more weeks of videos because we recorded every day or carving. We will keep posting videos of this block till it's done!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 16/06/2025

Thank you so much to the Foundry Art Centre for inviting us and letting us share our art with the people of Missouri. We are so overwhelmed with how awesome the experience was. There were so many incredible artists there, we are so grateful to have had the chance to meet so many of them.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 14/06/2025

Made it (and finally got to try toasted ravioli). See you tomorrow at the Foundry Art Centre Block Party! #printmakingart #blockprinting #printmaker

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 11/06/2025

All boxed up and ready to go! Here are some pictures of our Ozark Howler in the packaging process before we shipped it out to the Foundry Art Centre for their Block Party that's taking place in three days! #printmakingart #blockprinting #ozarkhowler #cryptidart #printmaker

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 09/06/2025

Our Ozark Howler block is finished! It's currently in Missouri at the @foundryartcentre in St. Charles awaiting printing this weekend! Five more days! After the Block Party is over we'll resume sharing videos of the carving process #spookyart #blockprinting #printmakingart

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 06/06/2025

We are one week and one day away from the Foundry Art Centre’s Block Party! Here are some more wood carving sounds from the block we will be bringing all the way to Missouri from Los Angeles! If you are interested in watching the whole carving process check out our YouTube channel!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 04/06/2025

They're at the club and got so high they forgot they just killed someone. I definitely need a comic about these two. Amazing subjects & amazing prompt! This portrait was done at @creepiecon #spookyart #giftideas #handdrawnart #livedrawing #customart #customportrait #vampireart

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 02/06/2025

Day 6 Timelapse of us carving the Ozark Howler block for the Foundry Art Centre’s fifth annual Block Party which is happening NEXT WEEK! We will be releasing a Timelapse of every day spent carving this block until it’s finished. #printmakingart #cryptidart #blockprinting #woodcarving #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 30/05/2025

30 seconds of wood carving sounds again. If you watch all the full length carving videos we uploaded on YouTube you can hear all the grunts and swearing I cut out of our videos for social media.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 28/05/2025

After so many requests, it’s finally here. We are releasing our first ever Darkstina logo shirt featuring 1/3 owner of our business Othello! They will be available exactly one month from today for the first time at Goth-Deco Market held at Vulture Culture Oddities! #blackcatart #screenprinted

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 26/05/2025

Day 5 Timelapse of us carving the Ozark Howler block for the Foundry Art Centre’s fifth annual Block Party. We will be releasing a Timelapse of every day spent carving this block until it’s finished. #printmakingart #cryptidart #blockprinting #woodcarving #spookyart #ozarkhowler

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 23/05/2025

26 seconds of wood carving sounds this week. There’s no more formula, we’re flying by the seat of our pants. If you are interested in watching the whole carving process we started a YouTube channel where we will be releasing all the unedited videos of us carving this block.

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 16/05/2025

This week there’s only 26 seconds of wood carving sounds. We took away 4 seconds from the original 30. Please tell me if this was good or bad We will keep posting videos until we finish the block then we will ship it off to the Foundry Art Centre for their fifth annual Block Party print festival!

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 14/05/2025

These guys came to the table & became the coolest Frankenstein’s monster & Bride. Check www.darkstina.com to order your own monster portrait or find us at an upcoming event. #spookyart #giftideas #handdrawnart #livedrawing #customart #customportrait #couplesportrait #frankenstein

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Darkstina @darkstina.com · 12/05/2025

Day 3 Timelapse of us carving the Ozark Howler block for the Foundry Art Centre’s fifth annual Block Party. We will be releasing a Timelapse of every day spent carving this block until it’s finished. #printmakingart #cryptidart #blockprinting #woodcarving #spookyart #ozarkhowler

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