20 of the best horror artists for Halloween inspiration

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(Image credit: Alexandros Pyromallis)

The best horror artists keep the spooky season alive all year round, but since Halloween is just around the corner, we've compiled a few of our favourites to help you get in the spirit. Horror art inspiration comes in all forms, from deeply personal fears to iconic films that define the genre, but capturing a sense of fear through art alone is no easy task.

From intricate illustrations to haunting portraits, these artists expertly distil a sense of terror into their works, building haunting worlds and concepting truly terrifying character design. For more spooky inspiration, check out the best Halloween fonts to give your next project a delightfully eerie twist.

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