ArtistShawn Cossis helping to fight the stigmas associated with mental illness.
Coss returned to this theme for Inktober 2018 and redrew the creatures with a new eye.
The images are somber, but Coss tampers them with optimism and believes this duality resonates with folks.
Scroll down to read our exclusive interview.
How did you first become interested in illustrating ghoulish subject matter?
What was the inspiration for your initial images?
What was the response back then?
Initially, they were well received by my current fan base.
How has this series changed in 2018?
What do you want people to think or feel when they see your work?
I want them to feel something.
Whether it’s positive or negative, I want them to feel something emotionally.
Is there any one of your drawings that you feel the most connected to?
I tend to treat all my art as therapy for myself.
I create, complete, and move on.
