Joe Hackett is an artist based out of coastal Maine who has managed channel the darker side of the world into some pretty incredible works.

Sometimes dark, sometimes quirky, and often rather beautiful, we are showcasing a series of his sculptures in this artist feature.

To see more of Joe Hackett's art, you can visit his Facebook page at Nightmares Incarnate.

This series of skull sculptures is based on direct observation (we didn't ask how that was possible) and the realism is astounding.