This charming purple monster has the most stylish nerd glasses you’ll ever see. Smart and friendly, it is always ready to start a deep conversation about the nature of the universe. Or the specifics of the chemical bond. Or how to make the perfect french fries. This watercolor drawing makes me smile when I see it, and here is the story behind the creation of this weird lovable creature.
The birth of a monster
I love purple color. And this monster started as a big spot of purple with undifferentiated shape. The spot then reminded me of a creature so I added legs. Three, so they could support its massive head. Then there arose the need for ink. With black and white ink I created its lovely smile with big teeth and expressive eyes. Added quirky nerd glasses that instantly gave him a personality and a touch of geeky charm. It also just had to have ears. If just only for the reason that the glasses should stay on something.
Embracing the cuteness
What makes me love this monster is its utter cuteness. Despite its weird and abstract appearance, there’s something undeniably adorable about the creature. It’s playful and friendly and just very, very nice. Look at him, his good nature is its biggest weapon.
Watercolor and ink – a favorite combo
While watercolor creates a beautiful wash of colors, ink allows adding of details and definition to the artwork. So in the case of this drawing, ink is what actually transforms the spot into a creature.
Original drawing
Check out a photo the original artwork on my drawing pad. No background, just the creature. Notice the texture of the sheets. It’s nice so I’ve left some of it in the digitalized image.
Goodies with the monster
I’ve added art prints and products with this cute character to my Redbubble store. Check out some of them:
Cute Strange Creatures 