Missmonster Art

demon

2011-01-11T15:12:00.001-06:00

demon_complete6
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

He's finished! Click through for pics!

Sort of kind of for sale if he doesn't make it into a gallery show i want to get into.

Not cheap though....$3000 plus shipping.

Barth's claws

2010-04-12T15:31:00.001-05:00

Goblin_doll_barth 2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Barth is plotting....

Barth, the Goblin walk

2010-04-12T15:30:00.003-05:00

Goblin_doll_sm
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

More Barth!

Barth, the Goblin

2010-04-12T15:30:00.001-05:00

Goblin_doll_barth 7
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is Barth. He's the first of my new Goblin doll series. Each Goblin will be unique, no two will look the same...an edition of one!

Barth's ears, face and claws are all made from cast plastic. Everything is hand sewn, hand painted...totally handmade. They are soft, plush floppy type dolls...no armature yet but that might happen down the road. Faces will be from the same mold but customized to be unique. Some will have earrings, dreadlocks, manes, spikes, little strands of bones or twigs and each will have a name.

Barth spends most of his time sleeping and he enjoys mealworm flavored ice cream. If you are interested in hosting Barth as a permanent house guest, go here:
missmonster.bigcartel.com/

Goblin doll head sculpt

2010-04-04T23:29:00.001-05:00

Goblin doll head sculpt
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

So im resurrecting my old monster dolls!

I used to make these dolls with plastic faces and stuffed plush bodies. I ended up getting really burned out on making them and abandoned them for awhile.

Im doing a whole new style for these and i think they are going to come out really cool. They will have dreadlocks/manes and creepy necklaces and decorations made from bones and weird stuff. I'm going to go pretty high end with these, they will not be cheap. They will probably be produced very occasionally.

This head sculpt will be rotocast in plastic. Those two dark shapes are his long ears which will also be cast in plastic. You can kind of see his front claw sculpts in the background.

Custom Foo toy- purple side

2010-03-31T21:27:00.003-05:00

customfoo_purple7
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is one of three of the DIY editions i will be hand painting in the next week or two.

This color is an edition of 1. It is one of a kind and will not be reproduced.

The pink tips kind of glow in certain light, it's really neat. Sort of of deep sea creature feel. Would probably look really cool in black light.

They are available here: missmonster.bigcartel.com/

Custom Foo toy- purple

2010-03-31T21:27:00.001-05:00

customfoo_purple8
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

beast figure group

2010-03-31T21:26:00.001-05:00

beast_group
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Got a group photo! My custom painted foo dog toys is in the back....

Copper beast

2010-03-31T21:25:00.001-05:00

copper_beast2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is a beast figure that was totally produced in my own studio! It is cast in tough but lightweight plastic from an original sculpt. After casting, it is hand finished and then hand painted with acrylic. The paint is then protected by several coats of clear spray varnish.

They are 4" long and 2.5" tall.

These are in VERY limited supply! Only TWO of this colorway were produced. They will be signed and numbered on the belly.

They are available for purchase here: missmonster.bigcartel.com/

Toy therapy 1

2010-03-21T01:49:00.001-05:00

Toy therapy 1
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

2.5" sculpt of a beast...thing? Will be turned into a small run of plastic toys...

Tiger

2010-03-19T14:50:00.001-05:00

tiger_little2sm
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Little tiger painting with gouache!

Superpunch tarot

2010-03-19T14:48:00.001-05:00

collectorcard-2.5inx3.5in-h-round
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I did this for the Superpunch tarot deck! Came out pretty cool. There is an art show planned for this deck next year...

Owl

2010-03-19T14:47:00.001-05:00

owl_block4
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I painted this on a tiny 2" x 3" linoleum block.

promo sticker

2010-03-19T14:46:00.001-05:00

promo sticker
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I made stickers! They are free if you buy art from my shops :D
http://missmonster.bigcartel.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/missmonster

Promo sticker missmonster

2010-02-23T23:28:00.001-06:00

Promo sticker missmonster
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Had these made to add as free giveaways to add to online orders. They are 2.75" x 2.75" on vinyl.

These freebies will start to be used in early March! They still need to be printed.

WHEW!

2010-02-22T02:04:00.000-06:00

Okay sorry for the MASS flood of art today.

I'm trying to get this place back into shape. I update so many different social sites with my work EVERY day that i totally neglected this one. I really like the simplicity and drama- free aspect of blogger so I'll be here more often in the future. It will probably just be the juicy stuff, art that i think is strong enough for my portfolio.

So keep checking back! More to come!

Fever Strength shirt

2010-02-22T01:53:00.001-06:00

bottom_fever
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is some art i did months ago that's going to be on a shirt in early March over at www.teefury.com VERY excited as this was a really personal piece for me.

I have prints for this too:
http://missmonstermel.imagekind.com/

Krampus Shirt

2010-02-22T01:51:00.001-06:00

shirt printed krampus
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is the shirt version of my Krampus artwork! Came out so crisp!

It was sold at www.shirt.woot.com but is....sold out!!

krampus postcard

2010-02-22T01:50:00.001-06:00

krampus postcardsm
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This was my Christmas card this year! Had this available as a limited edition series of postcards. First series (edition of 200) was red background, green for the second run (200) and finally a run of 1000 that had a yellow background. Happy to report all the prints sold out!

This also got turned into a shirt that sold like crazy over at www.shirt.woot! Made them run out of red shirts temporarily! Wow!

We The Kings design

2010-02-22T01:46:00.001-06:00

KINGS_WILD_print
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I did a shirt design for the band We The Kings a few months ago. It ended up being printed as a hoodie and is out for purchase if you happen to like the band and my art haha

It's the blue hoodie with WTK: We The Kings on the front:
www.gomerch.com/interface/body.php?module=store&id=6

The idea was having the band members as Wild Things characters....

Tentatiger Charm

2010-02-22T01:44:00.001-06:00

Tentatiger_charmsm
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is also getting made into a little plastic charm...for a cell phone strap or pendant, etc...!

Tentacle Charm

2010-02-22T01:42:00.001-06:00

tentacle_charmsm
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This design is being made into a little 1" charm. Will be released in a few weeks!

Custom Floxy toy

2010-02-22T01:41:00.001-06:00

floxy missmonster web2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Patchtogether.com asked me to design a custom paint for their Floxy toy. They will be vinyl and the paints will be applied digitally so they will be really crisp and accurate.

Not sure when they are going to be released! Hopefully soon, I'll update once i know more...

Werewolf Nesting Dolls

2010-02-22T01:39:00.001-06:00

werewolf doll better4
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Did some werewolf nesting dolls! I love werewolves and this idea was pretty funny...from a little dude to a big mean monster!

Manson Nesting Dolls

2010-02-22T01:38:00.001-06:00

manson done3
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I made these Manson family nesting dolls for Patton Oswalt. His wife is into true crime/serial killers and these were commissioned as a gift to her. This is outside of my usual subject matter and i really enjoyed that...

The little fridge reads "Healter Skelter" which is the correct mispelling of Helter Skelter that was written in blood by a Manson family member.

Nesting Dolls

2010-02-22T01:37:00.001-06:00

nesting_monster5
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

These were made for a gallery show at the now closed www.aokayofficial.com/ store. Lots of fun to paint on...

Foo Dog Toy

2010-02-22T01:35:00.001-06:00

foo toy done2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is my first toy run through patchtogether. The Foo Dog!

I have a real fondness for foo dogs so i had to make one my first toy. I add horns to mine, they aren't really traditional foo dogs. They started out as regular foo dogs but after a few drawings and paintings, my foos started having new features added to them and sort of turned into something else while still being "foo dogs" to me...

The toys came out great. First run is sold out as well, sorry...

Tentatiger Toys

2010-02-22T01:31:00.001-06:00

tenta out
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This is my second run of toys...the Tentatiger. This was also made through www.patchtogether.com.

Came out amazing! They made them solid, not rotocast...they are heavy!

The run is sold out though, sorry!!

Dapper Dogpile

2010-02-22T01:29:00.001-06:00

dappers arrive2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Oh my god, so many of these monsters!!!

Uncle Dapper plush two

2010-02-22T01:28:00.001-06:00

dapper_plush_missmonster2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Another pic of Uncle Dapper!
http://missmonster.bigcartel.com/

Uncle Dapper plush

2010-02-22T01:27:00.001-06:00

dapper_plush_missmonster6
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

So this is my little plush run i did around Christmas time. It's a really small run of just 250 pieces.

They are 9" tall and came out really cool! As usual they are available in my shop:
http://missmonster.bigcartel.com/

missmonster mez-itz5

2010-02-22T01:17:00.001-06:00

missmonster mez-itz5
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

The back of the Mez-Itz custom..

missmonster mez-itz4

2010-02-22T01:16:00.001-06:00

missmonster mez-itz4
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Painted DIY Mez-Itz!

Did this for Mezco toys upcoming release of their blank vinyl figure the Mez-itz. This was one of 60 pieces shown at San Diego Comic Con to promote the release. It went on to be shown in a NY gallery.

deepcreature_m_f_detail

2010-02-22T01:14:00.001-06:00

deepcreature_m_f_detail
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

So i like tentacles a little. This shirt was up at designbyhumans.com and the first run sold out within a few weeks. The second run is available now!
http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/detail/4976

They GLOW!

custom squid2

2010-02-22T01:12:00.003-06:00

custom squid2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

The back of the squiddy...

custom squid3

2010-02-22T01:12:00.001-06:00

custom squid3
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Custom painted squiddy for a client!

cthulhu painting pair2

2010-02-22T01:11:00.001-06:00

cthulhu painting pair2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

These came out awesome...will probably do more. I really dig the canvas board!

owl mask final7

2010-02-22T01:10:00.001-06:00

owl mask final7
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Owl masks are available now:

missmonster.bigcartel.com/

DIY or painted options, plus different eye options.

These are hand poured, hand painted individually cast wearable plastic masks. The black eyes are see through!

werewolf toy

2010-02-22T01:04:00.001-06:00

werewolf done5
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Pics of my newest toy, the werewolf!

Iam so happy with this one. His eyes really stick out and the sculpt looks even better in person. He's so burly!

They are still available here: www.patchtogether.com/store/store/view/id/159

cthulhu minis2

2010-02-22T01:02:00.001-06:00

cthulhu minis2
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Iam so happy with these guys! They are 14.5" long cut from wood panel. Despite how similar they look, each one IS handpainted with acrylic.

Ended up selling them all at a convention. I have more like these planned...

Rico Rodriguez and Dapper

2010-02-22T01:01:00.001-06:00

Rico Rodriguez_dapper
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

I sent some stuff out to the Golden Globes to be a part of the gifts given out to celebrities. A bunch of artists sent things and my Uncle Dapper was the item i chose to be displayed out on a table.

This adorable dude is on Modern Family! Rico Rodriguez!

tentacle_cuff4

2010-02-22T01:00:00.003-06:00

tentacle_cuff4
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Laser cut/etched silhouette tentacle cuffs! They look REALLY cool on your arm. Made from veg tanned high quality leather, hand dyed and fitted with hardware/straps.

Yep, of course they are for sale:
missmonster.bigcartel.com/

Leather tentacle cuff

2010-02-22T01:00:00.001-06:00

tentacle_cuff3
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

spikes

2009-10-18T22:34:00.001-05:00

spikes
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Because i don't have enough side projects...

I am working on an Eddie ( Edie) Riggs costume for Halloween. Girl version of Eddie from Brutal Legend.

Just love the character and i wanted to try doing a pre-existing, easy to do design. This is a photo of the giant spikes that will be used for the big bracer Eddie wears. They are cast plastic from a sculpt since you can't find actual studs that are 3" wide, haha....

mask pile

2009-10-09T18:26:00.001-05:00

mask pile
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Work, work , work....

DIY masks await tusk installation and shipping. Those are the instructions on the counter also...

temptation

2009-10-09T13:26:00.001-05:00

temptation_web
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

This sunday the 11th my Temptation of St.Anthony shirt will be on www.teefury.com http://is.gd/481FR Only $9 for 24 hours.

YAY!

primed mask6

2009-10-04T04:30:00.001-05:00

primed mask6
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Here is what the mask looks like assembled. I am working on the painted/completed version..for now it's just primer grey.

mask production

2009-10-04T04:27:00.001-05:00

mask production
Originally uploaded by missmonstermel

Hey! I will be back updating this blog since i figured out how to post directly from flickr. YAY! Iam still at livejournal as missmonstermel mostly as far as blogs go. But hey might as well start updating here too, right?

Well to start off the new updates have a picture of my new masks in production! :) More pictures soon.

I'm back!

2009-01-06T18:50:00.001-06:00

Wow, it's been this long? Sorry guys...I'm usually over at livejournal (http://missmonstermel.livejournal.com/) and forgot all about blogspot. I'll be updating on here a lot more though since LJ is having issues.

New buckle design...still needs clean up.

3.75 long x 2.5 tall. Will be cast in plastic and painted to look like aged silver.

Will be $25. If anyone wants to preorder they will be ready to ship monday or tuesday...

fabric monster

2007-12-29T21:50:00.001-06:00

o I was introduced to a magical material that allows one to iron fabrics to each other! No sewing! My friend Corrina showed me the stuff, i guess it's a common seamstress thing but i had never heard of it. I have wanted to make wall hangings for years, but was always discouraged by the need to sew everything on. Remember that Okami wall hanging i made from felt? The one that took me for-fucking-ever? I may have to do a new one that kicks that one's ass.

This actually took me a long time to put together, I spent pretty much this entire day working on him. It still needs some little minor detailing and I'd like to sew in some little thread accents ( or not, i don't know). It also needs to be trimmed and a dowel is needed for proper hanging. BUT I REALLY LIKE THIS!!!!

The fabric i used is actually kind of shiny and has a cool texture. You can't really tell how much work went into this since i had to use my iphone to take photos as my our of town boyfriend borrowed by camera. It's really clean and looks like a big flag...has that same wieght and texture. My first attempt from last night is pretty bad but im really glad i didn't give up on this method and tried again. All the pieces STAY on! They are like....melted to each other, it is so cool looking.

Makes for a cool curtain! Pinned up over a window....those are piles of dirty laundry.

Now that i understand what to do ( and what not to do) im hoping to make more of these with more detail and color depth...im sort of limited to what they have at the store in this material and i didnt want to buy up thirty different colors at $4 a yard but i think this is awesome. I just wish i had better photos :C

Taxidermy werewolf head progress

2007-12-17T01:00:00.000-06:00

The eyes look so much better set in the face. My roommate said it looks like the wolf from Neverending Story...it totally does!! Alot more needs to be done, longer fur in parts, lips need work, ears suck...but it's getting there. I'm just happy it's coming together.

More progress on the werewolf head!

there are a few more photos in my flickr account :)

Painted the glass eyes myself.

Still needs alot more work..will post more progress!

more art!

2007-12-10T11:16:00.001-06:00

i have been working on a pendant to be cast in silver. Click to see the whole image if it gets cut off...

The sculpey version:

And the wax copy:

Made to come apart to be cast in silver, then welded:

So that's fun. I have been wanting to get back into silver stuff for years but i dont have the space for the equipment. I found a pro jeweller willing to make this stuff into silver so that solves that issue! He's very nice and does good work, im very glad he's down with doing this for me!

The werewolf head is coming along! I added sculpey parts ( the grey and pink) and will bake them with a hairdryer or heat gun since foam doesnt do well in ovens. I will also add painted glass eyes as soon as the blanks arrive in the mail. The the final part will be adding fake fur!

Also, have some paintings!

New monster project!

2007-10-15T19:38:00.000-05:00

I just finished the werewolf costume, go check it out! werewolf blog!

And in other news now that the costume is out of the way and a major project is wrapping up, i'll be posting here more. So here's a new thing im working on!

I cheated and used a taxidermy bear head. Cut off the nose, lips and made the eyes bigger. Not sure where im going with it but it's going to be cool. I hope. i just want a life size monster on my wall, fur and everything. Carving foam with a dremel is fun..slices so quickly!

in other news, I have not stopped watching Metalocalypse since the DVD came out. Oh man.

learned some Illustrator!

2007-09-18T20:12:00.000-05:00

So i'm really enjoying illustrator. I know there are alot of possibilities with this program and im just going with my comfort zone for now. But it sure is FUN.

I was told about a full color sticker place so that's what this is destined for...

Then I made it into a sports mascot like design for an embroidered patch (photoshop):

And a work in progress. Traced off that large foo dog i painted awhile back.This was headache inducing but REALLY fun. It's going to be available as a HUGE poster later on:

Hexafoo

2007-09-11T00:07:00.000-05:00

Sneaky girl! Should be catching up on freelance! Oh well....have a painting instead:

gouache on board

foo tentacles

2007-09-09T16:25:00.001-05:00

Finally got some time to post on here! Been really busy with the new job and getting freelance done for people but i managed to sneak a little time to get this guy done....

werewolf blog

2007-08-03T12:47:00.000-05:00

New blog! I'm putting alll the photos for my werewolf costume in one place:

http://missmonsterwerewolf.blogspot.com/

The costume will be donw by halloween so check back often!

monkey king

2007-08-03T12:46:00.001-05:00

9" x 22" gouache on board SOLD

Out of season Krampus!

2007-08-01T17:40:00.000-05:00

I painted Krampus! He's 9" x 21.5". Made with gouache on board. SOLD

commissioned corgis and animal spirits

2007-07-23T17:58:00.000-05:00

Some corgis for my friend Lynn...

This is pretty large , 18" x 32", gouache on board. I'm asking $100 if anyone is interested

See you guys at Comic Con! I'll be there friday until monday, will be costuming saturday and sunday in the demon suit, which looks like this:

Can't wait, it's going to be so much fun!

etched copper dragon

2007-07-05T16:55:00.000-05:00

Did an expirament and managed to etch some metal! I have always admired the steampunk brass etchings but never wanted to fiddle with electricity, it freaks me out. Mine are not nearly as good as his but it's a start. I didnt want to rip him off either so im glad mine isnt identical to the steampunk method.
It didnt put much effort into this first try, as I wasnt sure if my material would work and didnt want to waste time on something super detailed or large. I'll probably try out some jewelry or maybe just work larger and hang the metal right on the wall. I'd love to do some journal covers but again, I don't want to step on any steampunk toes.

Oh and here's the steampunk etching page! Pretty awesome! Click for the Steampunk Workshop...

And here is mine! It will get better with every attempt but for now im excited to have a new material to dink around with. Yay!

sorry for the bad photos!

2007-07-03T17:27:00.000-05:00

painted journal goodness! $25 each....they are 5 x 8.5" moleskine paper cover cahier journals.

A few paintings!

2007-06-27T23:01:00.000-05:00

Baku!! This guy is 19 x 10", $50

Birdy! 12" x 22"

'Nother birdy! 10.5 x 22"

Commissioned dragon!

foo dog clothes!

2007-06-21T16:35:00.000-05:00

Silkscreened tank tops! Yay!

New phoenix!

2007-06-20T22:27:00.001-05:00

He is 11.5 x 29" :D $70 plus shipping

Some gold!

2007-06-19T19:34:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the new place where I post my art. I'm also on livejournal, deviantart, and MySpace. I post new art just about every day, sometimes several times a day. To start things off here are a few of the Japanese style paintings I have made. they are painted with gouache on cardboard and range from one to three feet long...

The photos arent the best, sorry for that! :D I do take commissions for these so feel free to email me at missmonstercommissions @ gmail.com