Bird Versus Bird

Bird Versus Bird Logo Cool graphics on dumpster-destined scrap materials Bird Versus Bird has items from coin purses to stickers to pins. A bird-lover will enjoy the arrays of colorful and well-drawn birds to choose from. Plus, you get to feel good about saving one more thing from ending up in a landfill.

 

Bird Versus Bird Art Eight pack of Eco Friendly Coin Purses, each with its own cute critter from Bird Versus Bird. The illustrations are reminiscent of a bird watcher book -ever faithful to the creature in question.

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Camilla d Errico

Camilla d Errico Logo Japanese anime inspired art, Camilla d Errico’s works are cute and fun. The theme of most of her works are portraits of young women with bright color themes and cute props. Check out the toys and jewelry as well.

 

 

 

Camilla d Errico Art Elephant Men is an oddly captivating print. A girl glimpsing out of the corner of her eye, catches your stare. And on her head is a strange creature who gives you a look over. Sounds like a typical night for any monster. The targeted use of color makes of a draws you in. A perfect print for an office or monster’s den.

 

 

 

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Michael Leu

Michael Leu Logo Cats are the closest thing to a monster most humans will ever get near.  No creature is near to monster’s heart than a cat and few artist capture the essence of a cat better than Michael Leu. He has had a long career and wandered through many styles.  Most of his works draws its influence from European Expressionism. The works most enjoyed by HipMonsters harks to Matisse.

 

Michael Leu Art Studio Cat II has a cat doing what a cat does best, laying down. The cat’s weary eyes strains to look up. You feel as if you have disturbed his rest and want to pouch on him with loving attention. The lines seem drawn from a Zen-like state of mind.  The colors laid on as if rained down from the sky.  Michael Leu’s painting are a joy to own.

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Vuduberi

Vuduberi Art Seldom have monsters been treated with such tenderness as the monsters of Vuduberi. Giant yetis with mysterious expressions look out at you; you can decide if they are friend or foe. Round balls of penguins and cute little girls complete the cast of characters in the open ended story line of Vuduberi. Vuduberi sells well-made dolls, t-shirts, trinkets and prints.

Vuduberi Art I caught myself a yeti had an adorable little girl with a huge yeti in tow. Both are illustrated with rich but not goddy details. The hair on the yeti seems to be coming to life in a breeze. Both the yeti and the girl have blank expressions; it is up to you to decide how the story plays out. Is this a viable match or a prelude to a feast?

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Juli Adams

Juli Adams Logo Juli Adams’ art is quirky surrealism at its best. Her topics range from children with huge monsters as pets to big-eyed portraits of girls with antlers to flying penguins. Her work has a modern Gothic feel with rich details and beautiful, dark colors. Sometime her work is a bit moody if not borderline creepy but it is always fun.

Juli Adams ArtBeautiful, dreamy and strange, Escape show penguins gliding from a platform on a huge floating fish in the sky. You have to wonder how Juli Adams come up with her visions. Perfectly executed it is a wonderful piece of art to explore.

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Fuzzy Ink

Fuzzy Ink logo A site dedicated to paying homage facial hair of all sort Fuzzy Ink is a furry monster’s delight. T-Shirt, prints and accessories of all sort with images of mustache wearing humans.

 

Fuzzy Ink T-Shirt A bit more campy than other Fuzzy Ink’s styles our favorite is Saddle Up shown left. It sticks to their only mustache theme with a bearded old man riding a cute, but tough looking squirrel. Although we appreciate artist who stick to their theme, it would be interesting to see a work or two without facial hair.

Monster Recommended for mustache-inspired t-shirts
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Modenski

Modenski

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Modenski has simple, European inspired designs with a quirky sense of humor. Bold graphics, minimal use of color the images are like hieroglyphics delivering fun messages in a utilitarian way. They are like Bauhaus but with a sense of humor.

 

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Modenski’s Monster calenders shows off their skill. With their simple but expressive drawings of monsters, it is the perfect blend of gruesome and cute to help you start off the day with a smile.

 

Monster Recommended for innovative paper goods

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Wool Buddy

Wool Buddy Wool Zebra Toy Wool Buddy’s toys are classic in design. The artist pays attention to detail making sure each stripe is just right on the zebras and the octopus’ spots show off its form. Wool Buddy design are original and new but the imagery harks back to traditional children’s books and have a comforting, familiar feel to them.

 
 
 
 

Wool Buddy woorl owl Needle felt green eye owl is looking for a home. Wool Buddy’s attention to detail can be seen here. Every spot is, curve and outline makes for a well-formed and very cute owl.

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Neon Monster

Neon Monster Logo A great San Francisco comic book store between Noe Valley and the Castro. Small but selective merchandise for the inner Monster in all of us. If you are not into comics this is a good place to get started. Plus us monsters can hang out by the big fake monster outside and nobody notices.

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