Check out Monster Transmission channel 151!

Dear reader,
I recently discovered a new blog full of monster mania. The ever enthusiastic ambassador of all things monstrous, Madame Katie Rose (the monster master), has created a space for the celebration of the world of monsters. You are invited to submit your own creative monster vision with each category she presents. The latest category happens to be monsters from the world of Jim Henson's Muppets. The interpretation of that is left up to you.  If you're a writer you might even be able to submit literature about monsters, just ask her first. So tap into that old brain pan of yours and cut into at all that juicy creativity and help the great cavalcade of monstrous monsters grow.  Anyway, if you do feel so inclined here is the portal to teleport you there:  Monster Transmission channel 151

your friend,
christopher
P.S. I drew Big Mean Carl (above).

Comfy Grey Cloud

thinking about the rain and the wild colors of a rainbow. the waves of light set free; a mysterious road of color.

Some art that found a new home

The artwork here all became a gift one way or another. The first two were mixtape covers I created for two of my friends, Rachel and Gina, along with the mixtapes inside. The third and fourth pieces were covers for birthday cards I made for my parents, who I have to thank for giving me life and the chance to pursue art. And finally is the cover to a birthday gift I decorated for my friend Laura, who I shared a train throughout Europe (along with my friends Alex and Ian) over 8 years ago - one of the highlights of my life so far.

burning roses and a broken rainbow

Oh sketchbook, you are such a great pal! A large THANK YOU to all the sketchbooks of the world, and those beyond the world. You provide solace for uncountable imaginations, and with each image we bring you life. So to all sketchbooks and their equivalent, we thank you. Take a bow!

To Mr. Maurice Sendak

Here is a drawing. A Character from Where the Wild Things Are, created by Maurice Sendak. His work has inspired me as it has many children and adults around the world for a couple generations now. I think his work affected me more than I knew. I see the inspiration coming through in my creatures, and some of the people that I draw. Maybe you do too, or with another childrens book illustrator. Whenever I look back at Where the Wild Things Are, I am reminded that I never really let go of that precious childhood imagination. That is a comforting thought and perhaps one of the only ones I have left.

Pinkasaurus Electricity Bill Posters

This is my last series of drawings before the poetry illustrations. I made them when I was living at the Pinkasaurus/Awesome house in Portland, OR. I was in charge of the electricity and netflix bills and towards the end of our stay I decided to get creative with asking for shares from my wonderful roomates. This is dedicated to friends and all the other beautiful people and animals that were a part of that house.