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Crossroads at Twilight
Created by: Chloe Kistler
Graphic Design & Web Development
Cohort: 6027
About the Artist
My name is Chloe Kistler, and I am a Graphic Design and Web Development Student here at F.I.R.S.T. . My passion for Graphic Design started fast and the need to learn more has grown even faster. I love finding creative ways to make visuals that connect with people. Whether it is with layouts, colors, or typography- I draw inspiration through everyday life, music and early 2000’s aesthetics. Graphic design has become my favorite way of using my creativity, and I don’t expect it to stop anytime soon!
About the Piece
This image radiates that perfect early-2000s Halloween nostalgia — like something pulled straight from a Goosebumps cover, or the background of a Flash game on AddictingGames.com.
The giant orange moon overlooks the sky, giving off those moody gradients, the witch on her broomstick feels like she’s about to glide across your old monitor, chased by vector bats that look like they were cut from construction paper. The purple-to-orange sky gradient screams spooky desktop wallpaper circa 2004, while the silhouetted trees bring back memories of Halloween clip art and pumpkin-carving stencils you’d print.
Even the crooked wooden signs pointing to “Black Cat Tavern,” “Art Show,” and “Ghostly Graves” feel like they’d belong in an early Club Penguin Halloween Party. It’s got that comforting mix of eerie and playful—the kind of digital eeriness that lived in the era of Haunted Mansion screensavers, creepy MIDI soundtracks, and flashlight games on Miniclip.
Soul Sucker
Created by: Amy Smith
Digital Photography
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About the Artist
Amy is a 41 yr old creative force with a taste for the eerie and evocative. Whether crafting haunting visuals like “Soul Sucker” or curating dark, atmospheric moments, Amy blends emotion and imagination to leave a lasting impression. Driven by mood, mystery, and meaning, Amy's work invites viewers to look deeper—and feel something unforgettable.
About the Piece
In the suffocating stillness of night, a lone figure lies paralyzed in bed—eyes wide with dread, breath caught between worlds. From the shadows above, a monstrous entity emerges, its jagged teeth glinting in the dim light, fur bristling with malevolence. It hovers like a living nightmare, feeding on fear.
Driving Me Crazy
Digital Film & Video Production
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Created by: Dustin Campbell
About the Artist
This film was brought to life by a small group of very hard working and dedicated artists who above all else possess a desire to produce cinematic films and short films.
About the Piece
A self contained story of horror and suspense sets up the events of one man's dark secret and one woman's unfortunate and untimely incident. An attempt was made to bring a script to life in a short amount of time and with severally limited resources, the product speaks to this.
Butcherman Hotel
Created by: Jeremiah Cherubin
Digital Photography
Cohort: 3017
About the Artist
I really love photography because there is a lot of emotions put into these photographs and there's also the different compositions and techniques that people use in their photography. I really love how using props brings everything together.
About the Piece
So this piece was inspired by the tower of terror because the tower of terror is very frightening to some people.
The Black Cat
Created by: Katt Woodworth
Graphic Design & Web Development
Cohort: 6027
About the Artist
Katt Woodworth is an aspiring graphic and web designer, with a passion of storytelling and atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from horror, gothic, and fantasy themes, her work explores the emotional depth and haunting beauty found within the darkness.
About the Piece
Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's “The Black Cat,” this piece captures the story's descent into madness, where guilt festers into blinding rage and echoes a mind unraveling beneath the weight of its own deeds. Through the interplay of shadow and flame, it reflects key elements of the tale, providing a visual representation of the narrative.
Additional Imagery
The Seven Characters of Halloween
Graphic Design & Web Development
Cohort: 6027
Created by: Bryce Vaughan
About the Artist
I'm a 23-year-old graphic design student who takes a lot of inspiration from older animated media (especially from video games and cartoons of the time), and tries to incorporate that into my own creations, wherever possible.
About the Piece
I went with a more lighthearted and cartoony spin on the whole Halloween theme in this one, featuring the seven unnamed characters (the skeleton, ghost, black cat, and Jack-O-Lantern, confronting an evil witch, vampire, and bat). Outside of the wider mix of smaller inspirations (in terms of character choice and such), the only true inspiration I can think of for this one is an earlier, unrelated piece that I drew almost a week prior to this. Other than that, you could say that this was basically improvised.
No One Home
Created by: Mel Long
Recording Arts & Show Production
Cohort: 351
About the Artist
Once an aspiring book editor, Mel Long is following a new dream to become an audio engineer. She had no idea what to expect when she began her journey at F.I.R.S.T. Institute, and now she is thrilled to be here. No One Home is one of the six songs she made in 101 and her classmates' favorite.
About the Piece
Have you ever had a nightmare that you were left all alone in the world? You know that feeling of dread and loneliness that washes over you? That is what No One Home is meant to encompass: those moments when you feel lost and alone and don't know what to do ... because you never imagined there'd be a time when no one was there for you.
The Plague Doctor
Digital Photography
Cohort: 7017
Created by: Daniel LaFond
About the Artist
I am a 43-year-old father of four currently pursuing a degree in digital photography. My goal is to establish a photography studio that specializes in portraiture and fine art, combining technical expertise with creative vision to deliver compelling, high-quality imagery.
About the Piece
The plague doctor waits in silence, mask gleaming, hands poised. His next victim...ah, patient draws near... unaware of the cure that may cost more than the disease.
Marshpuffers
Created by: Jose Pomales
Graphic Design & Web Development
Cohort: 2025
About the Artist
I'm a graphic designer who enjoys working on projects and logos in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc. I also enjoy collaborating with others on their projects and more.
About the Piece
From 102 I created The MarshPuffers the three marshmallow mascots for my cereal project. Each The three flavored marshmallows that will give everyone the taste of their lifetime, and enjoy some tasty s'mores.
Additional Imagery
The Blackened Heart
Created by: Abram Spinney
Digital Photography
Cohort: 7015
About the Artist
I'm a fan of all things spooky and mysterious which I enjoy conveying in both photography and writing. Horror has been very influential for me as both a creative and an individual. I particularly enjoy using props and other materials on hand to create visual that express the frightening and humorous nature of the genre. Outside of Horror, I also have a fondness for old architecture, abandoned structures, nature, and sunsets.
About the Piece
A very experimental piece I created during the process of an assignment. It presents a blackened heart where its cruel and malevolence manifests itself as a twisted and grotesque spirit. The items used were a few Halloween props I acquired, a single flashlight, and a pair of false candles which working together created this sight of evil's emergence.
D-LON DA JUICE MAKING
DARK TRAP TYPE BEAT ON
MPC LIVE 2
Recording Arts & Show Production
Cohort: 4026
Created by: De Lontae Whitaker
About the Artist
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I’m an audio engineer and sound artist with a lifelong devotion to the power of music. My journey began in the early 2000s with the underground label Beltway 8 Records, where I performed as a rapper and first discovered my passion for making beats. Since then, I’ve worked with numerous talented artists, developing a reputation for creative production and sharp engineering skills. I’ve also had the privilege of sharing the stage with one of my greatest influences, Bizzy Bone, on multiple occasions—moments that fueled my drive to master the art of sound. Today, I merge my technical expertise with a deep spiritual focus through sound therapy, using frequency and vibration as tools for healing and transformation. Every project I take on is driven by the same purpose: to create sound that moves, inspires, and elevates the human spirit.
About the Piece
I created this video to showcase my skills in videography, graphic design, and beat making. The outboard gear that was used to make this beat is a MPC LIVE 2.
Killer
Created by: Ethan Bradley
Digital Photography
Cohort: 3017
About the Artist
I'I like making photos that are dark, moody, and dramatic.
About the Piece
Born and raised a killer, a man with no morals and no purpose other than killing whoever stands in the way of his mission.
Whispers of the Hollow Moon
Graphic Design & Web Development
Cohort: 7007
Created by: Rachel Johnson
About the Artist
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