Monsters
This series draws inspiration from the childhood fear of monsters lurking under the bed. Rather than depicting the terrifying creatures we imagined as children, I reimagine these monsters with a playful twist—infusing them with bright colors, exaggerated expressions, and a sense of humor. The result is a lighthearted exploration of childhood fears transformed into something whimsical, welcoming, and fun.
Motley Crew I, 2025
Motley Crew II, 2025
Monster Crew III, 2026
Motley Crew !V, 2026
Motley Crew V, 2026
Scootch
2026
~12 in x 2.5 in x 4 in
Scootch has a fear of birds due to an unfortunate incident from years ago- don't ask. He prefers quieter company, happily counting freckles on strawberries and waiting patiently for pinecones to finish their conversations. He dreams of one day opening a bakery for ghosts who miss the smell of fresh bread and firmly believes the secret to a peaceful life is to never rush a snail, a sunset, or someone telling a story.
Lumi
2026
~9 in x 4 in x 6 in
Lumi is as pure as they come. She is suspiciously lucky, always finding the rarest flowers in the forest. She tends to get attached to inanimate objects so you will always find the most random things in her home. She is always looking for new things to add to her collection! Some may call her a hoarder, but she calls it re-homing. In her free time, she loves to lay on the soft grass and count the clouds as they go by, making sure to give each one their very own name.
Wiggles
2026
~8 in x 8 in x 7 in
Wiggles is the friendliest girl around. She is always willing to lend a helping hand- she’s got plenty of them! She loves to climb up trees just so she can wave at people passing by. Her special talents include untangling necklaces with ease and folding fitted sheets. She has never broken a pinky promise and is excellent at keeping your secrets. She hopes to one day become penpals with the moon.
Tardy
2026
~6.5 in x 10 in x 11 in
Tardy is what you would call a bookworm. She loves the smell of a brand new book. You can usually find her hanging out on a nice cozy bookshelf, ready to offer the best book recommendations. She often buys books quicker than she can read them. All of them sound too interesting to not take home! In her spare time she loves to write mystery novels that no one can read because her handwriting is so terrible.
Oso
2026
~9 in x 5.5 in x 5 in
Oso is an excellent listener. He is always willing to validate your rants and absorb all of the gossip. He may just need a couple of extra seconds to process all of the information you’re giving him. Rest assured, he is listening! He rarely misses a foggy morning walk with his best friend, Phlegm. He loves collecting oddly shaped leaves, complimenting every patch of moss they pass (he's certain it grows fluffier with encouragement), and is convinced every tree has a favorite bird.
Pudge
2026
~8.5 in x 6 in x 6 in
Pudge is an avid soup lover who also happens to be an amateur soup critic. He loves to preach about how soup is a beverage and encourages you to also spread the word. He particularly enjoys soups with funky ingredients- his favorite one being acorn dishwater soup. He always enjoys a sweet treat after his long days of soup testing but particularly dislikes like raisin cookies pretending to be chocolate chip cookies
Spazz
2026
~8.5 in x 6 in x 6 in
Spazz is the definition of a party animal. She is always ready to celebrate, no matter the time of day. She always seems to know where the best parties are taking place. In fact, she always keeps an emergency stash of confetti and a party hat “just in case”. She loves a late night dance party with her best friend Viral. They love starting conga lines with strangers and teaching them how to break it down on the dance floor.
Ankore
2026
~8.5 in x 5 in x 7 in
Ankore loves the ocean with all her heart. She could easily spend hours looking for sea glass because she believes "the ocean worked really hard on it”. While swimming in the refreshing water, she always makes sure to gently bow to every fish she meets. In response, all of the sea creatures compliment her on her color teeth jewlery! After a long day of adventuring through the ocean, she loves to end the day by sitting on her favorite dock to watch the golden sunsets. As the sun slowly fades away, she often dreams of opening an ice cream shop for lonely mermaids.
Sketch
2026
~8 in x 5.5 in x 4 in
Sketch likes to act fearless, but he still can't fall asleep without his teddy bear nightlight. He doesn't enjoy going to parties due to his fear of balloons. He would much rather spend the day with his brother and best friend, Etch. He always carries around a notebook filled with compliments he's always been too shy to say out loud. He spends his nights lying awake thinking about the time he accidentally offended that owl years ago. He also STRONGLY dislikes the word "lukewarm"... mostly because he doesn’t know who Luke is or why he is warm.
Etch
2026
~7 in x 4 in x 4 in
Etch loves everything about nature. Maybe that’s why him and Ralph are best buddies! His hobbies include watching snails race when no one is looking, collecting echoes from empty caves, and collecting jars of rain that fall sideways. He would never hurt a fly, in fact, he names every spider in his home before relocating it back outside. Beware- he tends to interrupt people with fun facts about sharks
Bubbles
2026
~7.5 in x 3.5 in x 6 in
Bubbles makes wishes whenever the traffic light turns yellow and has an undeniable weakness for bringing home new plants, despite forgetting to water them. Thankfully, her roommate Shank always remembers. She has a big softspot for animals. While tadpoles are one of her greatest fears, she’s always been a devoted frog lover. She's also on a first-name basis with the local cows, never passes a chipmunk without offering a snack (although they rarely ever say thank you), and regularly tells knock-knock jokes to the sheep in hopes that they will one day laugh with her.
Blaze
2026
~4 in x 4 in x 6.5 in
Blaze loves playing pranks on others with his partner in crime, Snooks. They still have yet to be caught for “The Fruit Snack Incident”. Blaze has absolutely no sense control when it comes to bubble wrap and don’t even think about leaving him near a “Do Not Push” sign. His intrusive thoughts always seem to get the best of him. He may be mischievous but he also loves stopping to wish the lizards a safe journey home and following butterflies that seem like they have somewhere important to be.
Smidge
2026
~6.5 in x 3.5 in x 6.5 in
Smidge starts every morning with a song, even if he doesn’t know the words. He specifically enjoys belting out the low parts but that doesn’t stop him from trying to hit the high notes as well. He also just so happens to have perfect pitch…..for microwave beeps. He is trying to convince his local frogs to start a choir with him. He is hoping one of his bird friends will be the conductor…they are tiny music teachers after all!
Squig
2026
~4 in x 3 in x 5.5 in
Squig is the best baker around. Her goal is to one day open her very own cafe on the moon. She always takes her time shopping for all of her ingredients, making sure to grab the squeakiest cart. On the second Tuesday of every month, she takes out her 47 mugs and whips up an excellent pot of hot chocolate for all of her friends. She loves oversharing and spreading love through her creations.
Snooks
2026
~6 in x 4 in x 4 in
Snooks is a bit of a prankster as she likes to steal your socks while you’re doing laundry because she thinks it’s funny when you wear mismatched socks. When she’s not being a trouble maker, she is constantly planning things in her head. Anything from how to make an ordinary Thursday feel like a holiday to planning a surprise party for a complete stranger. She always seems to be one step ahead of everyone. In fact, she learned to skip before she even learned to walk!
Beanie
2026
~3 in x 3 in x 5 in
Beanie is small but mighty. Because of her tiny size, she's the undefeated champion of hide-and-seek. She loves gathering around campfires with her friends. Be warned, if you look away for even a second, there's a good chance she'll quietly swipe a marshmellow right off your s'more. On the rare occasion, she'll roast one of the three emergency marshmallows she always carries on her. When the campfire burns low, Beanie heads off to build elaborate blanket forts with Rolo and Garbanzo. She takes fort construction very seriously and insists that everything is meticulously placed before anyone is allowed inside.
Mitt
2026
~7 in x 3 in x 10 in
Kerfuffle
2026
8 in x 7.5 in x 9.5 in
Kerfuffle has the biggest heart and the most contagious laugh. She has never met a stranger- only future friends. She is always willing to listen to people's problems and offer the best solutions she can. Her special talent is remembering everyone’s birthday. She loves leaving her friends tiny gifts leading up to their special day. She is willing to do anything and everything she can to make the people around her feel special.
Rolo
2026
7 in x 7 in x 9 in
Rolo is the definition of a snuggle bug, he has never met a blanket he didn’t like. He believes good sleep is one of the most important things in life. He enjoys taking naps during thunderstorms but he cannot stand having crumbs in the bed. Nobody makes rainy days feel as cozy as Rolo. He loves a good cozy bedtime story- he can’t fall asleep without one! He dreams of one day becoming the world's best hugger.
Clink & Clank
2026
5.5 in x 4.5 in x 9.5 in
In their spare time, Clink and Clank enjoy practicing synchronized blinking and dreaming about the bookstore they'll one day own, even though they haven't learned to read just yet. They're convinced your stuffed animals always know when you've had a rough day, can never resist bringing home pebbles that "look like they needed company," and avoid spicy food at all costs because, as they like to say, "you can't un-eat it.”
Slurp
2026
7 in x 7 in x 9 in
Garbanzo
2026
7 in x 7 in x 6.5 in
Garbanzo is as loyal as they come. He loves a good cuddle session, he will stare at you lovingly until you share your blanket with him. He always starts his mornings with slightly undercooked cinnamon waffles. His days are spent looking for four leaf clovers but he has yet to find one. In the evenings, he helps squirrels suffering with insomnia. He enjoys going on tangents about how the moon changes its shape based on its mood which puts the squirrels right to sleep.
Ralph
2026
5 in x 5 in x 8.5 in
Ralph is a big nature fan. He has never met a bug that he couldn’t befriend. He is convinced that he is excellent at camouflaging despite being bright yellow. He loves to show off to the bugs even though they don’t know what he’s saying. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, especially when it comes to looking for lost items. But don’t get mad at him if he accidentally distracts everyone by finding something much more interesting.
Fluke
2026
6 in x 6 in x 6 in
Johmwell
2025
8 in x 8 in x 12 in
Don’t let his intimidating appearance scare you off. Johmwell is a jolly fella with the biggest heart and most infectious laugh. He has taken a strange liking to crooked picture frames, extra cheddary popcorn, room temperature beverages, and on the rare occasion, peach rings. He tends to be very superstitious about Tuesdays, but always manages to pull through them. He is a ball of energy filled with copious amounts of sarcasm, sass, and love. Johmwell is always ready to step in to help those in need and always comes up with the quirkiest ways to stay occupied.
Bingo
2025
6 in x 5 in x 6 in
Bingo is a character and isn't afraid to show it. He proudly waves back at people who weren't waving at him in the first place. Thanks to his terrible sense of direction, his walks always last much longer than planned, especially once he gets distracted watching ducks at the pond. After getting lost for six hours in a corn maze, they've become one of his biggest fears.
Moco
2025
6 in x 7 in x 5 in
Zilch
2025
7 in x 6 in x 6 in
Zilch is quicker than he looks. He prefers to walk around barefoot but his favorite form of traveling is tucking his feet in and rolling around to his next destination. Some say he is a pink blur when he zooms by. He isn’t much of a talker and he doesn’t like loud noises; however, he will loudly yap your ear off about his extensive eraser collection.
Sola
2025
4 in x 5 in x 5 in
Ruckus
2025
4 in x 4 in x 4 in
Phlegm
2026
5.5 in x 3 in x 10 in
Phlegm is a gentle giant who's also afraid of the dark... unless someone goes with him. Despite his unsettling name, he's obsessed with being clean, he's single-handedly keeping hand sanitizer companies in business! He loves going on treasure hunts in his spare time. He's simply the best at it, yet somehow all he ever finds are soda can tabs. He also enjoys long walks, especially when it rains because he gets to watch the worms come out. On his way home, he makes it a habit to say goodbye to every moss-covered tree stump he passes.
Echo
2026
9.5 in x 4 in x 9.5 in
Echo is a friend to all creatures big and small, fury or feathery and all things in between. Her life goal is to adopt every stray cat and she thinks every dog she passes wants to be her friend. She enjoys going on slow rainy walks with Blurb because she takes very short strides. Over time she has become a professional puddle jumper. She’s had a lot of practice playing rock, paper, scissors but she has yet to win a game.
Mick
2026
5 in x 3 in x 7.5 in
Doink
2026
6.5 in x 5 in x 7 in
Blurb
2026
4.5 in x 4.5 in x 7.5 in
Blurb requires a lot of patience due to his very slow talking but once he gets to the punchline, you’ll be on the floor laughing. He loves going on very slow walks when it is lightly raining because he loves the smell. He enjoys ending his nights by whipping up blueberry pancakes as he feels they taste extra good at 12:00 A.M
Viral
2026
8.5 in x 6 in x 7 in
You can always tell when Viral enters the room because he can't whisper to save his life. He loves making colorful friendship bracelets for every bird he meets, but he usually scares them away before he has the chance to give them one. You can't take him anywhere because he simply can't resist pushing every button he sees. After all that excitement, his favorite snack is popcorn with far too much butter!
Rascal
2026
7 in x 6 in x 7.5 in
Nothing tests Rascal’s patience like a slow walker, especially if they're standing between him and dessert. He firmly believes dessert should always come first, can never say no to a cinnamon roll, and has taken a liking to the smell of freshly sharpened pencils. At night he enjoys sprawling out on his ever-growing mound of empty toilet paper rolls.
Julep
2025
5 in x 4 in x 7 in
Shank
2025
6 in x 6 in x 8 in
Shank is a bit of a wanderer, if you leave him alone with your house plants, he will probably start naming them. He always makes sure to bring an emergency snack with him before leaving the house. His favorite snacks are apples-particularly the bruised parts. He loves to end his nights curled up in his favorite tree, always making sure to wave goodnight to the moon.
Glover
2025
5 in x 5 in x 6 in
Belch
2025
10 in x 8 in x 7 in
Belch is a simple fella known for his deep belly laughs and smelly burps. You can usually find him wherever the snacks are left unattended, especially if there's a cozy recliner nearby. His worst fears include uncomfortable recliners, stale popcorn, and empty refrigerators. Once he's settled into his favorite chair, he'll spend forever picking a movie, only to fall asleep 15 minutes into it.
Pickles
2025
5 in x 4 in x 12 in
Gally
2025
6 in x 5 in x 12 in
Gally enjoys starting his mornings off with a stroll through the foggy forest. On his walks he writes terrible poetry about the 15 identical sweaters he owns. He loves hanging with his friends and telling jokes, even though he is usually the only one who laughs at them. He winds down in the evening by settling underneath his favorite tree while enjoying a bowl of room temperature mac and cheese.
Frank
2025
6 in x 6 in 7 in
"Fonky"
2024
13 in x 14 in
Mythical Creatures
Nurikabe
2025
8 in x 6 in x 13 in
Origin: Japan
Nurikabe is a Yōkai—a type of supernatural being from Japanese folklore. Unlike malevolent spirits or helpful deities, Nurikabe exists in a more ambiguous space. He isn’t aggressive, nor is he benevolent; he’s simply an obstacle. His name roughly translates to “plaster wall,” “Mr. Wall,” or simply “The Wall,” and his purpose is just that: to block the way.
In physical form, Nurikabe is often imagined as a towering, imposing figure. However, he also manifests as an invisible barrier that travelers unexpectedly encounter. He’s said to be too tall to climb over, too wide to walk around, and too solid to break through—stretching endlessly in all directions. According to folklore, the only way to dispel him is to tap the lower left corner of his body with a stick, after which he vanishes, allowing passage.
Nurikabe was believed to explain the strange phenomenon of travelers becoming disoriented or lost during long journeys. Some accounts even describe a total loss of visibility, as if an impenetrable fog or wall suddenly enveloped the path forward. In that sense, Nurikabe is less of a creature to fear and more of a mysterious symbol of delay, confusion, and the unknown.
Brownie
2025
5 in x 5 in x 9 in
Origin: Scottland and England
The Brownie is a household spirit rooted in Scottish and English folklore, known for its quiet presence and helpful nature. Unlike more mischievous or dangerous mythical beings, Brownies are generally benign—choosing to live alongside humans, often in rural homes or farmhouses. They emerge at night to perform small tasks such as sweeping floors, churning butter, or finishing incomplete chores, all in exchange for a little food, usually milk or bread.
Brownies are typically described as small, elf-like figures, covered in earth-toned clothing, rustic appearance. Despite their generosity, they are extremely sensitive creatures. If offered payment or treated with disrespect—especially through gifts of clothing—they may take offense and vanish forever. Their sudden departure is often seen as both a loss and a mystery.
These spirits symbolize quiet support, unseen labor, and the value of mutual respect. The Brownie reminds us that help can come in unexpected forms, and that even small gestures of gratitude can go a long way in keeping harmony alive.
Nuppeppō
2025
13 in x 7 in x 16 in
Origin: Japan
Nuppeppō is a peculiar and unsettling figure in Japanese folklore. This yōkai is often described as a saggy, formless lump of flesh—humanoid in shape but with drooping folds of skin that obscure any distinct features. Its most unsettling trait is its face, which seems to melt into its body, and its overwhelming, foul odor of rotten flesh that precedes its appearance.
Despite its grotesque form, Nuppeppō is not considered dangerous. It is usually found wandering aimlessly through abandoned temples, graveyards, or dark city streets, often in silence. In some tales, it’s said that Nuppeppō possesses great wisdom or even medicinal properties if consumed.
Nuppeppō is an embodiment of unease, loneliness, and the grotesque aspects of the unknown. It challenges our ideas of beauty and form, standing as a quiet, lumbering reminder that not all spirits are malevolent—or even purposeful. Some simply exist on the fringes, overlooked and unsettling, yet oddly sympathetic.
Duende
2025
6 in x 4 in x 11 in
Origin: Spain and Latin America
Often likened to gnomes or goblins, Duendes are usually depicted as tiny, humanoid beings who live hidden within homes, forests, or under the floorboards.
Their personalities vary depending on the cultural context—some Duendes are seen as mischievous tricksters who hide objects, play pranks, or lead children astray. Others are more protective, acting as quiet guardians of the household or natural world. In rural traditions, they are sometimes credited with unexplained occurrences—lost keys, moved objects, or sudden laughter heard with no clear source.
Duendes occupy a space between nuisance and caretaker, chaos and charm. Whether helpful or meddlesome, they embody the mysterious forces that live just out of sight—reminding us that the world is full of unseen magic, whimsy, and the unexplained.
Umibōzu
2025
7 in x 7 in x 7 in ; 6 in x 6 in x 6in
Origin: Japan
Umibōzu is a sea-dwelling yōkai from Japanese folklore, known for its immense size and sudden, ominous appearances. The name translates to “sea monk,” a reference to its smooth, bald head and dark, shadowy form—said to resemble that of a giant monk rising from the ocean. Stories describe Umibōzu as an unpredictable and powerful spirit, capable of capsizing ships and stirring violent storms without warning.
Often appearing on calm seas, Umibōzu embodies the fear of the unknown depths and the sudden dangers that can arise while at sea. In many legends, sailors who speak or ask questions in its presence provoke its wrath. Some versions claim that the only way to survive an encounter is to offer it a bottomless barrel—an impossible object—buying enough time to escape.
Umibōzu represents nature’s overwhelming force and mystery. It is not merely a monster, but a personification of the ocean’s vastness—a reminder of how small we are in the face of the deep.
Keukegen
2025
8 in x 8 in x 8 in
Origin: Japan
Keukegen is a mysterious and eerie yōkai from Japanese folklore, known for its small, hunched form completely cloaked in long, tangled hair. Often lurking in dark, damp corners of old homes—under floorboards or behind walls—it is closely associated with uncleanliness and illness. Though not overtly malevolent, the Keukegen is believed to bring misfortune or disease simply through its presence, making it a quiet harbinger of poor health and decay. Its name, which roughly translates to "hairy apparition," captures both its unsettling appearance and its ghostly, elusive nature. Featured in traditional yōkai bestiaries like Toriyama Sekien's Gazu Hyakki Yagyō, the Keukegen embodies the belief that neglect and disorder invite misfortune, serving as a hairy reminder of the importance of cleanliness and care in the home.
