Dexter is the creation of author Jeff Lindsay in his 2004 novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter".
In a nutshell, Dexter is a forensic blood spatter analysis expert with the Miami-Metro Police. In his free time, he is a serial killer. The twist with Dexter is that, at a young age, his adoptive father realized that something was off about the boy. He decided to do what he could to help Dexter live his life, yet stay in control of his inner urges. He persuaded the boy to follow a code of ethics which allowed him to pursue his 'needs' by killing only those who deserved to be killed.
Dark, creepy, but highly entertaining stuff.
Lindsay followed up the first novel with three more: Dearly Devoted Dexter (2005), Dexter in the Dark (2007) and Dexter by Design (2009).
The books are great, Lindsay has crafted not only a realistically gritty world, but also a serial killer who we can somehow sypathize with.
The Showtime television series "Dexter", is based on the books, and the first season is semi-true to the first book.
It has since ventured off on its own path, making for a different, yet equally intriguing, take on the characters.
Michael C. Hall is an incredible actor, bringing Dexter to life, whether it is his love of his job or his struggle to create a family life as a cover for his true self - his 'Dark Passenger' inside.
Today, I am going to spotlight the wonderful art of Rob Kelly.
A little about Rob, from his own site:
"I have been a professional Illustrator and Graphic Designer for over ten years. I love being an artist--it's the greatest gig in the world--and I like to think the enthusiasm and pride I have in my chosen profession comes across in my work. You make the call!
My illustrations have appeared in and on, among other things, nationwide advertising campaigns, magazines, consumer packaging, posters, newspapers, greeting cards, and comic books."
Rob is an Internet friend, as well, but the reason I am showcasing him today is his monster art.
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Here is one of his posters for his imagined re-release of the Universal Monster pics to theaters:
Just wonderful. He has a whole bunch more on his site, all just as great.
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Rob also has a series of Monster PSAs. You have to see them to appreciate them:
Again, just great. Love his style. More of these at his site, as well.
