The K-Log

Moomins

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:37 GMT

My son has become obsessed with the 1990 Moomins cartoon. He says it's because they have fun adventures and also they're "so cute". His only complaint is he doesn't get to go on the adventures with them.

Moomin and Snork Maiden

Moominmama and Moominpapa

I've tried reading the original Tove Jansson books to him, but I'm afraid he's not ready for chapter books yet.

I also just started a Facebook page. If you're over there look up Matt Putnam-Pouliot (I'm pretty sure I'm the only one) and feel free to friend me.

Oz Quintet

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:14:30 GMT

Here's the Tin Woodman, Toto, Dorothy, the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion from L. Frank Baum's Oz books. Click on the image for a larger picture.

Hexie

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:40:30 GMT

A mischievous, nocturnal fairy.

Happy Halloween!

Gnib

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:13:46 GMT

A race of wandering, maritime adventurers whose ships carry whole villages.

Sporemaiden

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:29:12 GMT

Sporefolk are people (and sometimes other creatures) whose bodies are taken over by a mind-controlling fungus. They seem to share a collective consciousness.

Worm-Eaten

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:32:37 GMT

Worm-eatens are undead creatures created by implanting lichworms inside a recently deceased body. The lichworms feed on the inner organs and graft themselves with the body's nervous system, and through the worms the necromancer who creates such a monstrosity gains control over the body.

Muncher, Bonetree

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:37:38 GMT

Muncher, a distant relation of goblins that sneaks into houses and eats sweets.

Bonetree, constructed by necromancers to grow new ranks for their armies.

Nezling, Umb, Stranglewood

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:11:13 GMT

I've been away for the weekend, so here's the monsters for the last three days:

Nezling, a connoisseur of foul odors.

Umb, an otherworldly shadow creature.

Stranglewood, a terrestrial cephalopod that mimics trees and stumps and ambushes its prey.

Creeping Fiend

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:32:29 GMT

Shaggart

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:33:37 GMT

The shaggart is a ginger haired ungulate that's able to digest all materials except the hardest precious stones. It aggressively attacks any perceived threat by kicking, trampling and biting its foe. Its hair can repel fire and arrows, and shed clumps are often collected and woven into protective garments.

Knocknacker

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:15:36 GMT

This undead simian creature gets its name from the German knochen (bone) and knacken (to make a cracking sound). Its thin body is made up of mostly bone and hair, making it light and agile. Despite this deficiency in muscle, the creature possesses an unnatural strength. It communicates with its kin through a language comprised of a series of sharp, cracking sounds of varying pitch and tempo.

Boglin

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:13:14 GMT

Kariuji

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:10 GMT

Sorry this is late. I don't speak Japanese, so I pieced this name together using online dictionaries. I was roughly going for "hunter grub". Any suggestions are welcome.

Root Sprite

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:18:50 GMT

This sprite grows in the ground, absorbing nutrients through its head. Its body develops above ground, disguised as a plant and emitting a noxious smell to repel any nearby herbivores.

Nightcomber

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:36:24 GMT

A species of merperson that leaves the depths of the ocean at night to scavenge on land. Their heads glow with bioluminescence.

Ghost Frog

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:53:32 GMT

This boneless, cave-dwelling amphibian gets its name from its see-through body. It's extremely dangerous due to its tough, rubbery hide and ability to swallow a full grown man whole.

Snap Cap

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:55:24 GMT

Frost Ape

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:37:39 GMT

I also redrew the vox mortuus:

Vox Mortuus

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:28:59 GMT

I kinda want to take another crack at drawing this one, but anyway... I'm leaning towards calling this guy a vox mortuus. It's a specific kind of ghost that seeks justice for a wrongful death. They try to enlist the aid of living people to unearth the truth of their deaths, but unfortunately can only communicate with mournful wails.

Tunnel Troll

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:44:38 GMT

Turtisle

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:32:38 GMT

Kekkler

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:37:44 GMT

Kekklers usually live in small flocks. They speak most known languages and use this talent to taunt their victims. Some kekklers have been known to attract larger monsters to their intended prey and then dine on whatever meat is left over.

Moongazer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:20:57 GMT

Hippoleon

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:37:48 GMT

I was trying to make an old-fashioned Greek-style monster with this one. I call it the hippoleon.

Skulls

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:03:09 GMT

Animated skulls are created by infusing an ordinary skull (human, animal or other) with spectral matter. The spectral component can be shaped to suit the wishes of the creator. Some skulls are used as unthinking sentries, others as pets and a few possess human-level intelligence.