Monster
Thank you Gina at Illustration Friday for suggesting this subject matter!
I've been itching to post this fellow for a while.
This is a RedCap. They are named for their practice of staining their caps in enemy blood. They can and will eat anything- flesh, bone, bricks, wooden doors, tax returns, religious nuts...
They are the stuff of nightmares and bad attitudes.
Show some manners, or one of these 'Monsters' will pop out of your dreams and make you live to regret it (if you survive the encounter)...
s.
posted by steve @ 8:13 AM
34 comments
34 Comments:
LOL !
I think you are safe, my lady. Besides, Bubblegum is just too cute of a title to mess with...
Sweet Dreams !
:-D
I agree, DeezNutts. It's something we monsters can rilly 'sink our teeth into'...
:-D
i knew that you will come up or have been keeping the most beautiful illustrations of monsters - and have waited for this time to show it to us. uhmmmmmm
this is really a terrific monster illustration. it has a powerful effect esp. on me-i hope not to dream about it because you might be there, too!
Yikes! This is an awesome monster! Great work of art.
how can we be friends?
i'm scared.
Monsters and I have a very close affinity, Isay. It's the late nights and all that junk food...
:-D
Thanx, TeriC ! I appreciate the luv !
:-)
Pizza would make a great peace offering, PrincessPepperCloud...
=^_^=
That long red nose hair is what will haunt MY dreams.
LOL !
Good one, Garth !
This is wonderful, Steve. I have now a new fear to deal with... but hopefully the other deizens of Kalamzoo will protect us!
This is wonderful, Steve. I have now a new fear to deal with... but hopefully the other deizens of Kalamzoo will protect us!
Don't worry Ginger, I'll rally the troops and circle the wagons (well, pumpkin carraiges) to protect your bedroom from unpleasant visitations.
A pinch of salt and turning widdershins three times with a nixie on one shoulder and a pooka on the other. POOF !
Sweet dreams, Ginger !
:-)
Not very friendly, eh? It's a great, cruel image. I only have one question: he can't go through closed doors and windows, isn't that right? That is, I have locked my door and am about to go in bed...
You are safe as long as you don't insult a RedCap, Georg.
Also, don't invite one inside, you know what happens with vampires and other supernatural beings that get invited indoors...
:-)
I think that I know this Redcap.
He gets around, Rose.
:-)
this is amazing! is this from your imagination or have you read about or encountered one yourself? I'm scared! Great work as always!!!
RedCaps originated somewhere among the Britsh Isles/Ireland, ValGalArt. They are border goblins.
If you check out Brian Froud's 'Faeries' picture book of illustrations, you'll find (somewhere in the middle) another sketch done by him of a RedCap.
There is also a short animated film, named 'Faeries', (1981 Family Home Entertainment) maybe 30 minutes long, that briefly shows some RedCaps near the end.
I'm just carrying on a long tradition, ValGalArt...
Beautiful colours and nasty monster. I could let him take me because no-one looking like that could be evil?!
Love
Fantastic work!
So much depth,dimension, and colour!
Brilliant!!
Can he come eat my husband's rotten old sneakers or can I at least blame him for it if they happen to disappear?
A stunning illo, love the red hair and the witchy appearance. Whan an appetite :-)))) Great drawing and a funny presentation.
Look mystical, great work !
Great illo. Great post. I knew you would have something awesome for this theme. Thanks Gina.
love
That horn or ear jutting out from under the blood red hair is the creep fest, what nightmares are made of.
hmmm... now i know how i look like with red dreadlocks... teeheee...
i love the the way you made the goblin monster look so real by haveing a three-dee look
This is very cool! Excellent illustration.
I think he's kind of cute actually. Monsters can be cute can't they?
Great monster. Very creepy.
Blogger seems to employ Gremlins instead of RedCaps, SeaAngel. :-)
Sometimes you can judge a book by it's cover, Stipi...
RedCaps think that old dirty shoes are delicious, CatRaven !
Thank you, Katili ! Buuuurp ! :-D
You are too kind, RowanTree. :-)
Luv back at ya, Unknown !
We do try our best, HardWax. :-)
Ooo ! RedCaps like pizza, just like me ! Thanx Wendz!
And what a fetching monster you would make, KnottyDon ! Yum !
The better to frighten you with, Josh...
:-D
Thanx for the luv, Aravis !
Of course they can, Janey. Just look at me !
=^_^=
Creepy is good, Susan. :-)
Very nice of you to say so, Recite23.
:-)
Nice touch with the story to go with the picture. Judging from the comments in your blog, you're a very popular artist!
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