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May Flowers Monster 3: So many things troubled Lizzy’s ever-thinking mind, which constantly twisted and turned from one thought to the next, like a roller coaster without a stop. Lizzy was an anxious lizard who needed to get away, if not for a day, to clear her head from her worries and woes. Thankfully she discovered that she didn’t have too far to go, after taking a walk to a local nature park. As she sat in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, she took a deep breath and slowly let out a big sigh, as she opened her heart and surrendered her worries, her anger, her fears and sadness to the universe, and felt a deep connection to the Earth, and all that is good. #art #artwork #illustration #drawing #watercolor #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #monster #monsterart #lizard #nature #mayflowers #creativecollaboration #butterflies #bees #hummingbirds #springtime #artonpaper #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #supportlivingartists #buyart #artforsale #showyourwork
Splotch Monster Kaiju 2: Gammera - Everyone’s favorite giant cosmic turtle simply couldn’t be left out of this brief series. Looks like Gammera has a triple threat on his hands/claws, this time around. Not sure if they’ll be jumping out from a nearby body of water, or approaching our reptilian hero from mid-air. Whatever the case, I hope I can come up with something while drawing on this at the 2018 Monster Drawing Rally at the Greater Reston Arts Center this Saturday. I typically like to work on art without the presence of onlookers, so this will be quite a challenge, but a very welcome one, nonetheless. #monsterdrawingrally #greaterrestonartscenter #splotchmonsterisland #gammera #gamera #kaiju #drawing #watercolor #art #artwork #monsterart #artistsoninstagram #prismacolormarkers #sakurapigmamicron
Splotch Monster Kaiju 3: Godzilla - I grew up watching all the old Godzilla movies on TV, Sunday afternoons. I’m partial to what I consider “cute” Godzilla - the one who became increasingly kid-friendly, and some of the absolute worst Godzilla movies are my all time favorite. That’s nostalgia for you, and as an adult I can appreciate those films in a completely different light. In the meantime, this is the third and final drawing I’ll be working on at the 2nd annual Monster Drawing Rally in Reston, VA. Much like the lizard-king himself, I’m wondering what that strange, reddish-orange paint splotch is going to look like by tomorrow. The official date is Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 1-5pm, at the Greater Reston Arts Center. I’ll be there doing my thing from 3:45-4:45, however there will be many more fantastic artists participating as well. It’s going to be an all-around good time for everyone, so come by if you’re looking for something fun and artsy to do, Saturday! #monsterdrawingrally #greaterrestonartscenter #splotchmonsterisland #godzilla #gojira #kaiju #watercolor #art #artwork #drawing #sakuraprismamicron #prismacolormarkers #artistsoninstagram #monsterart
I had a great time last night with folks at my Splotch Monster workshop. Thanks to the wonderful families who came by the Round Hill Arts Center, to have some fun and make some art! #RoundHillArtsCenter #artworkshop #art #creativity #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #watercolor #drawing
Green Belly was a very stubborn salamander who disliked trying new things. He knew what he knew and he liked what he liked and never ventured too far beyond his tiny little world. Still, he couldn’t help admiring an adventurous striped skink who moved in, under the rock next door. The adamant amphibian watched in bemusement as the tiny striped lizard climbed above and below a wide variety of rocks and pebbles, and fallen leaves and logs, and he wondered what it would be like to step beyond his humble little pond. Green Belly’s pond was all he knew, and he quite liked it there. Still, the salamander had his whole life ahead of him, and naturally he was curious about climbing new rocks and exploring an array of fallen leaves and logs. One day, the skink invited Green Belly out for an adventure with her. At first he said no. He knew what he knew and he liked what he liked. There was no need to go beyond his little pond. Soon, however, he found himself feeling a bit cranky and bored. There’s so much to see and do - new sights and sounds to be seen and heard. New rocks and pebbles just waiting to be explored. Green Belly knew he had nothing to lose, and so much to gain, including a new friend, who in the end, turned out to be alright, even for a silly little lizard. #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster
Here's a sneak peek at a new embellished print I call Sea Shaman Deluxe, created for an upcoming art exhibit. You can see more @splotchmonsterisland! #art #artwork #drawing #drawings #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #watercolor #giclée #gicleeprint #monsters #artistsoninstagram
May Flowers Monster 2: Despite the many challenges faced by Flora the garden beast, she knew that each new day brought the promise of a new beginning. This particular morning was extra special, as the warm sun brought the flowers on Flora's back, to life, after a windy and rainy night, and she was greeted by three beautiful birds, their colors and calls filled her with a sense of peace and gratitude. Flora is now available for purchase in the shop - link in bio! #art #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonster #monster #monsterart #artforsale #artwork #watercolor #drawing #makeart #sellart #buyart #collectart #supportlivingartists #showyourwork #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #dragon #birds #wildlife #mayflowers #flowers #springtime
See a process post at the Splotch Monster blog: asplotchmonsteraday.blogspot.com/2016/08/endangered-kingd...
Cole the vole grew tired of traveling across what seemed like an endless field of grass, when he met a rather large Splotchasnail. The Splotchasnail sensed the small mammal’s exhaustion and offered to give him a ride. Cole, in return noticed the snail panting from the heat of an unusually warm and sunny afternoon and grabbed the biggest flower he could from the field of grass, and held it over the shelled creature’s head, providing shade and relief from the heat. Both critters had no place to go, in particular, and decided it was best to take their time and simply enjoy the ride, wherever it may lead to. #art #artwork #drawing #illustration#splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #splotchmonsterisland #watercolor #snail #vole #wildlife #springtime #mayflowers #dmvartist #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #makeart #supportlivingartists #sellart #artforsale #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #flowers
One week from today, be sure to go on the 12th annual Western Loudoun Artists Studio tour, and stop by the Round Hill Arts Center. There you'll find work from Splotch Monster Island and Kris Loya Art (@krisloyaart), and many more! #2017WLAST #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #krisloyaart #watercolor #2017westernloudounartistsstudiotour #art #artwork #artists
Been feeling a bit pumpkinee this evening, sharing a delicious beverage with my friend from @splotchmonsterisland. Happy first day of Autumn! #art #artwork #studioshot #beer #microbrew #devilsbackbonebrewery #traderjoes #drawing #drawings #watercolor #watercolors #splotchmonsterisland #splotchmonsters #splotchmonster #asplotchmonsteraday #fall #autumn
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One early Autumn morning the mystic pond beast of the Far East woke up to the sight of a silent painted turtle blissfully basking in the sun, perched perfectly on top of its big bumpy snout. Lately, the beast had been feeling the weight of the world falling down heavily upon its mighty shoulders, but was reminded by the little turtle that it was important to take some time out to relax and recharge. Besides, he simply couldn’t blame the tiny terrapin for choosing such an excellent spot to sun its shiny, slippery shell. #splotchmonster #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #monster #art #monsterart #watercolor #drawing #artwork #turtle #paintedturtle #easternpaintedturtle #terrapin #autumn #fall #dmvartist #loudouncountyartist #loudounart #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #showyourwork
Splotch Monster for Ukraine. Last night, while watching the news in my hotel room in NYC, with Anderson Cooper covering the devastation and destruction in the Ukraine on CNN, I felt compelled to create a Splotch Monster to sell and raise some money to help the Ukrainian people, in some small way. In fact, I was going to post it for sale for $50, postage covered, today, but a good friend and fan already decided to buy it. Seeing what was going on, especially witnessing the moms and doctors tending to children with cancer, all hiding out in the basement of a major Ukrainian hospital, as Russian forces indiscriminately bombarded civilian infrastructure, broke my heart. This is the least I can do. #splotchmonsters #splotchmonsterisland #art #artwork #drawing #watercolor #monster #monsterart #helpukraine #artactivism #artonpaper #artistoninstagram #artistsoninstagram #dmvartist #loudounart