Last week we featured Andrew Bell, an artist who is consumed with painting cartoon-like monsters. While researching this artistic niche, we came across a similar dude who produced a daily monster over the course of 100 days. While Bell’s portfolio includes over 1,200 creatures, the 100-monster project is equally as interesting. Enter Stefan G. Bucher, who filmed himself drawing a ghastly critter through a process that’s both accidental and intentional. Beginning with a Rorschach smudge, he adds ink and paint embellishments to transform it into a singular, rivetingly repulsive creature. The videos are sped up so the whole process seems to occur in seconds, while commenters are invited to provide origin stories for the hypothetical fiends.
When the smoke settled after the 100 days of monsters, fans from all corners of the globe continued to submit stories about the trials and triumphs of each unique monster. This ultimately urged Boucher to combine his art with the work of his audience, thereby creating his newly released book entitled “100 Days of Monsters“. This coffee table showpiece also includes a companion DVD containing movies of each of the beasts being drawn, as well as additional commentary from various respected artisans. Priced at under $20, it’s a steal.
