ABOUT THE ARTIST

Billy Tackett is an award-winning American artist based in Kentucky, with over 25 years of professional experience. He's internationally recognized for his distinctive style blending pop culture, horror, science fiction, and fantasy. He specializes in both highly textured "splatter art" (a finger-splattering technique with paint) and traditional illustrative art using mixed media.

Early Fame in Horror Genre

Tackett gained significant recognition in the horror community as "The Creepiest Artist in America" and the self-proclaimed "World’s Foremost Zombification Specialist". He pioneered zombie mash-ups with pop culture icons through his famous Dead, White & Blue series, starting with "Zombie Sam" — a undead version of Uncle Sam from the iconic recruitment poster. This series features zombified American icons, celebrities, and political figures (e.g., zombie Joe Biden or Jim Morrison), and helped fuel the early 2010s zombie craze.

His style has evolved to include more fine art elements, commissions, and especially pop culture car portraits; character-infused paintings of famous vehicles from movies and TV (like the Batmobile, DeLorean, General Lee, or A-Team van). He has created artwork for book covers, DVD steelbooks (e.g., Universal Studios titles), playing cards, murals, and more (St. James Court Art Show).

As an artist, Billy is committed to creating artwork that inspires and resonates with his audience. He approaches each piece with passion and creativity, bringing his unique vision to life in every stroke of the brush. His dedication to his craft has made him one of the most respected and admired artists in the industry.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that celebrates pop culture and the beauty of the automobile, look no further than Billy Tackett. Each creation is a testament to his skill and creativity, and a true masterpiece in its own right.