A Peek into the Twilight Zone: The Daily Sketches
In the realm of digital art, one Tumblr blog stands out for its captivating, imaginative, and often unsettling doodles - The Daily Doodles. The creator behind this enigmatic online gallery is David Michael Chandler, a man with a penchant for parallel universes, robots, and shadow people.
David Michael Chandler, a self-proclaimed fan of Stranger Dimensions, began his artistic journey by posting doodles on Facebook. However, it wasn't until mid-2011 that he moved his creations to Tumblr, where they quickly gained traction. Today, The Daily Doodles boasts over 100,000 followers, a figure that, despite lacking corroboration in current search results, speaks volumes about the blog's popularity.
The doodles on The Daily Doodles are a unique blend of nostalgic childhood tales reminiscent of Ray Bradbury and stories about ghosts, parallel universes, space exploration, and the terrors of a normal life. Each doodle tells a story, often intertwining themes such as robots, time travel, multiverses, and the end of the world.
One of the most popular doodles, "A Close Call," tells the story of a potential destructive love affair between Alex Dorsey and Mariangela Diaz in a world of parallel universes. Another intriguing piece, "Adventures Through The Multiverse," follows a character named Joy as she discovers another version of herself in a parallel reality. "The Shadows In The Dark" is a chilling reminder of a childhood fear of a shadow in a bedroom, while "Life in the Backseat" captures the dreamy state of a character named Hannah drifting in and out of sleep in the backseat of a car.
For those who wish to own a piece of this imaginative world, prints of The Daily Doodles are available for purchase. For just $50, a print can be delivered to a pan-galactic mailing address or a house. For those seeking a more dynamic experience, a GIF animation of a Daily Doodle can be purchased for $100. The rules and conditions for purchasing prints can be found on the website.
David Michael Chandler has also engaged with his followers, conducting interviews and even holding a coloring contest. His editor role in multiple Tumblr tags further cements his position as a key figure in the Tumblr art community.
With the doodles on The Daily Doodles becoming drastically better and more elaborate over time, it's clear that David Michael Chandler's journey as an artist is far from over. For those who appreciate the unusual and the imaginative, The Daily Doodles offers a unique and captivating glimpse into a world that is both familiar and fantastical.
- David Michael Chandler's artistic journey began on Facebook, but gained traction when he moved his doodles to Tumblr, a platform that now hosts over 100,000 followers.
- The doodles on The Daily Doodles are a mix of stories about ghosts, parallel universes, space exploration, and the terrors of a normal life, often featuring themes like robots, time travel, multiverses, and the end of the world.
- For those interested, prints of The Daily Doodles are available for purchase, with options to deliver them to a pan-galactic mailing address or a house, and GIF animations available for double the price.
- David Michael Chandler has also interacted with his followers, conducting interviews and even hosting a coloring contest, further cementing his reputation as a significant figure in the Tumblr art community.
- As the doodles on The Daily Doodles continue to improve in quality and complexity, it seems David Michael Chandler's career as an artist is still very much in its early stages, offering a unique and captivating perspective to those who appreciate the unusual and imaginative.
