Biography

Christy Charles Karacas

Crude art style.

Chaotic, complex pieces.

Frequent use of gore and body horror imagery.

Frequently collaborates with alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design, his alma mater

Christy formerly animated title sequences and other animation for Vice Broadcasting System (VBS.tv).

Studied film and animation at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Founding member and guitar player for the band Cheeseburger.

Karacas' influences include Tex Avery, child art, Bob Clampett, John Kricfalusi, Vince Collins, Sally Cruikshank, Nick Cross, Fleischer Studios, Hanna-Barbera, Chuck Jones, Tom Ruegger, The Simpsons (especially for The Itchy & Scratchy Show segments), MGM Cartoons, Looney Tunes, Mad, Jay Ward, Monty Python, Joe Murray, Klasky Csupo, Walt Disney, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Robert Crumb, Mike Diana, Ralph Bakshi, Sesame Street, The Muppets, Yellow Submarine, outsider art, Gary Panter, Pee-wee's Playhouse, Schoolhouse Rock!, Beavis and Butt-Head, Earthworm Jim, Dr. Seuss, The Three Stooges, anime, and underground comix.