#alphabetseries

2025-10-22
GUARDIAN MONSTER
This grumbly Guardian Monster is called Grumptinkus Gripper.
PERSONALITY: Loyal and protective, she is a proud member of the Elite Guardian Monster Patrol. Once you get past her “challenging” appearance, you will discover a devoted and steadfast friend.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: A well-developed stubborn streak and unnerving growl. She has also, on occasion, displayed moments of extreme grumpiness. This is to be expected and accepted as an inherent part of her nature. Do not be offended or hold this against her. Just leave her alone to grump it out by herself. She will truly appreciate your understanding.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Please be aware that she chooses whom she will assist or not. She selects her friends very carefully and will join you only if she considers you worthy. Once again, please do not be offended. She has extremely high standards and most who initially seek her friendship leave disappointed. Simply try again at a later date. (Author’s note: It took me three tries before she finally found me acceptable enough to assist. And we had already been friends for several months!! How’s that for picky!)

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Negativity Assimilation
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Determination Injection
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On a white background, in front of a colored box, squats a rather ugly orange monster. She wears a sour, challenging expression on her overly large head, with long, protruding ears  ending in points, and extremely short clawed legs and arms."The Monster Alphabet" POSTER (cool color version)"The Monster Alphabet" POSTER (warm color version)Art Board Print
2025-10-20
GUARDIAN MONSTER: Cosgrove Nostrillikus

PERSONALITY: Curious and friendly, his favorite occupation is discovery through the senses of smell and taste which provide endless hours of learning and entertainment. His easy going nature is often mistaken for simple or limited thinking, but do not be fooled. He is very intelligent and savvy.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a fondness for the colors orange or yellow and feels compelled to taste them even when they are clearly NOT sources of food. This may cause distress, perhaps even hostility, in those who have not been forewarned, especially if you happen to be wearing these colors. Unfortunately his sensitive nose, which is especially vulnerable to the acrid smells of anger, may cause him to break into a spell of violent sneezing. This is his body’s natural response to expel the offensive odor. Please do not take it personally.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Do not wear clothing or jewelry in shades of orange or yellow during the initial introduction unless you enjoy being licked. He does not wish to offend you but may not be able to stop himself. Find a quiet room of neutral color, and then offer him a plate of carrot sticks and yellow jelly beans. That will satisfy his craving and allow him to focus on your issues. Try and relax. He really is there to help.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Fear and Phobia Eating
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Transformational Inspiration
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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a large, colorful yet strange creature with a fish-like tail, large friendly eyes, curved horns, red and orange scales, and a broad toothy grin.Guardian Monster Alphabet POSTER (cool color version)Guardian Monster Alphabet POSTER (warm color version)Baby t-shirt
2025-10-03
Guardian Monster: AMARASKA ICCKELBUSH
Her brother is called Amarisk.

PERSONALITY: A bit on the shy side, Amarisk has a quiet demeanor and only shows his teeth while eating. His sister Amaraska, on the other hand, is much more outgoing and chatty. She is quite proud of her multiple rows of shark-like teeth and flaunts them as often as possible. She may even pretend to yawn as an excuse to flash her mouthful of pearly blue and whites.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Amarisk tends to gnaw on wood items (like your furniture) when he is feeling anxious (which is often). Amaraska prefers hard plastics to keep her teeth sharp and polished. She may also begin to chatter if she becomes nervous. I suppose that is better than chewing on fingers or toes, but both issues have been known to cause sudden headaches as well as the urgent need to flee in the person who is unfortunate to be near them when this behavior begins. Fainting has been reported as well.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: They usually work together as a team. When they present themselves to you, please welcome them in immediately and allow them to move freely within your home. They are looking for good eating spots and will quickly settle down once located. If you approach Amaraska too quickly, she may begin to jabber. Do not worry, she is just feeling a bit excited. If this happens, do not engage her directly in conversation. Simply nod your head and smile, then back away slowly. She will calm down eventually, but may continue mumbling to herself for a short period of time before stopping.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Indoor Pollution Management
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Bliss Creation
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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a large petal covered creature in yellow, orange and green/blue spots. She happily gnaws on her absolute favorite letter, A, with shark-like teeth.
2025-08-20
Guardian Monster: AMARASKA ICCKELBUSH
Her brother is called Amarisk.

PERSONALITY: A bit on the shy side, Amarisk has a quiet demeanor and only shows his teeth while eating. His sister Amaraska, on the other hand, is much more outgoing and chatty. She is quite proud of her multiple rows of shark-like teeth and flaunts them as often as possible. She may even pretend to yawn as an excuse to flash her mouthful of pearly blue and whites.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Amarisk tends to gnaw on wood items (like your furniture) when he is feeling anxious (which is often). Amaraska prefers hard plastics to keep her teeth sharp and polished. She may also begin to chatter if she becomes nervous. I suppose that is better than chewing on fingers or toes, but both issues have been known to cause sudden headaches as well as the urgent need to flee in the person who is unfortunate to be near them when this behavior begins. Fainting has been reported as well.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: They usually work together as a team. When they present themselves to you, please welcome them in immediately and allow them to move freely within your home. They are looking for good eating spots and will quickly settle down once located. If you approach Amaraska too quickly, she may begin to jabber. Do not worry, she is just feeling a bit excited. If this happens, do not engage her directly in conversation. Simply nod your head and smile, then back away slowly. She will calm down eventually, but may continue mumbling to herself for a short period of time before stopping.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Indoor Pollution Management
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Bliss Creation
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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a large petal covered creature in yellow, orange and green/blue spots. She happily gnaws on her absolute favorite letter, A, with shark-like teeth.
2025-08-08
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called ICCKELBY SLUMBERTON.

PERSONALITY: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.
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Graphite and colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
2025-07-21
Guardian Monster: AMARASKA ICCKELBUSH
Her brother is called Amarisk.

PERSONALITY: A bit on the shy side, Amarisk has a quiet demeanor and only shows his teeth while eating. His sister Amaraska, on the other hand, is much more outgoing and chatty. She is quite proud of her multiple rows of shark-like teeth and flaunts them as often as possible. She may even pretend to yawn as an excuse to flash her mouthful of pearly blue and whites.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Amarisk tends to gnaw on wood items (like your furniture) when he is feeling anxious (which is often). Amaraska prefers hard plastics to keep her teeth sharp and polished. She may also begin to chatter if she becomes nervous. I suppose that is better than chewing on fingers or toes, but both issues have been known to cause sudden headaches as well as the urgent need to flee in the person who is unfortunate to be near them when this behavior begins. Fainting has been reported as well.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: They usually work together as a team. When they present themselves to you, please welcome them in immediately and allow them to move freely within your home. They are looking for good eating spots and will quickly settle down once located. If you approach Amaraska too quickly, she may begin to jabber. Do not worry, she is just feeling a bit excited. If this happens, do not engage her directly in conversation. Simply nod your head and smile, then back away slowly. She will calm down eventually, but may continue mumbling to herself for a short period of time before stopping.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Indoor Pollution Management
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Bliss Creation
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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a large petal covered creature in yellow, orange and green/blue spots. She happily gnaws on her absolute favorite letter, A, with shark-like teeth.
2025-07-19
GUARDIAN MONSTER: Waunakee Rippleskin.

PERSONALITY: Volatile best describes the ever-changing moods of this monster. One minute she is glowing with a sunny smile. The next minute she is grouchy, touchy, sad, exhilarated, etc…

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her multiple personalities can be fascinating but exhausting. It’s hard to carry on a conversation when you have no idea who will be showing up to assist you. Never fear. She’s got it under control (most of the time) and can short circuit the babble of voices long enough to hear your question.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach her carefully with your gaze cast downward. Ask permission to look at her directly as she is quite sensitive to being stared at. Once she has given you her okay, go ahead and look carefully into her eyes. When they stopped shifting color and remain a warm brown, be prepared to discuss your request(s).

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Family Connections
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Self Nurturing

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A strange and wondrous monster of glowing circular colors, stands sideways, glaring at the viewer. It has two powerful legs, a feathery tale and a curled trunk, like an elephant. Atop its head and along its back a row of multi-colored scales.Full size poster of the entire Monster Alphabet! :-) (available in warm or cool palette.)
2025-07-18
GUARDIAN MONSTER: ULF SHINGLEFIT
This grumpy looking Guardian Monster is called Ulf Shinglefit.
PERSONALITY: Surly. Suspicious. Irritable and sullen. King of the grumps. Not a fun fellow to spend time with.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: No one is really sure, since no one has taken the time to get to know this disagreeable chap...yet. And who can blame them? He keeps to himself and watches others having fun from a distance. If you get too close, he will either run away or growl at you until you run away. There is a purpose to his attitude however. Discover how it affects his powers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: This unhappy guy should not be approached directly. If you would like to make contact, I suggest leaving food, letters and/or flowers at a distance. He may ignore the food and eat the flowers or letters right in front of you out of sheer contempt. Please understand that he is simply testing your desire and willingness to keep trying, because he doesn’t believe that you really want to get to know him. Be patient. As with most crabby folks, something in the past must have hurt them terribly and they believe that they are unlovable and not worthy of kindness or friendship.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Grump Projection
(Yes, this really is a power.)
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Compassion Reaction

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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a - without a doubt - grumpy faced creature in spiky orange and blue green fur. Large frown and miserable eyes look sideways
while grasping with one hooked arm, its favorite letter, U. Furry, striped hair and long pointy ears complete this unhappy face. Awwwww...
2025-07-11
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called ICCKELBY SLUMBERTON.

PERSONALITY: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.

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Graphite and colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
2025-06-18
Guardian Monster: AMARASKA ICCKELBUSH.
Her brother is called Amarisk.

PERSONALITY: A bit on the shy side, Amarisk has a quiet demeanor and only shows his teeth while eating. His sister Amaraska, on the other hand, is much more outgoing and chatty. She is quite proud of her multiple rows of shark-like teeth and flaunts them as often as possible. She may even pretend to yawn as an excuse to flash her mouthful of pearly blue and whites.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Amarisk tends to gnaw on wood items (like your furniture) when he is feeling anxious (which is often). Amaraska prefers hard plastics to keep her teeth sharp and polished. She may also begin to chatter if she becomes nervous. I suppose that is better than chewing on fingers or toes, but both issues have been known to cause sudden headaches as well as the urgent need to flee in the person who is unfortunate to be near them when this behavior begins. Fainting has been reported as well.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: They usually work together as a team. When they present themselves to you, please welcome them in immediately and allow them to move freely within your home. They are looking for good eating spots and will quickly settle down once located. If you approach Amaraska too quickly, she may begin to jabber. Do not worry, she is just feeling a bit excited. If this happens, do not engage her directly in conversation. Simply nod your head and smile, then back away slowly. She will calm down eventually, but may continue mumbling to herself for a short period of time before stopping.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Indoor Pollution Management
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Bliss Creation

This artwork is now available in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#illustration #drawing #monster #creature #magic #imagination #fantasyart #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterA
A large petal covered creature in yellow, orange and green/blue spots. She happily gnaws on her absolute favorite letter, A, with shark-like teeth.
2025-06-13
GUARDIAN MONSTER: ULF SHINGLEFIT
This grumpy looking Guardian Monster is called Ulf Shinglefit.
PERSONALITY: Surly. Suspicious. Irritable and sullen. King of the grumps. Not a fun fellow to spend time with.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: No one is really sure, since no one has taken the time to get to know this disagreeable chap...yet. And who can blame them? He keeps to himself and watches others having fun from a distance. If you get too close, he will either run away or growl at you until you run away. There is a purpose to his attitude however. Discover how it affects his powers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: This unhappy guy should not be approached directly. If you would like to make contact, I suggest leaving food, letters and/or flowers at a distance. He may ignore the food and eat the flowers or letters right in front of you out of sheer contempt. Please understand that he is simply testing your desire and willingness to keep trying, because he doesn’t believe that you really want to get to know him. Be patient. As with most crabby folks, something in the past must have hurt them terribly and they believe that they are unlovable and not worthy of kindness or friendship.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Grump Projection
(Yes, this really is a power.)
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Compassion Reaction

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a - without a doubt - grumpy faced creature in spiky orange and blue green fur. Large frown and miserable eyes look sideways
while grasping with one hooked arm, its favorite letter, U. Furry, striped hair and long pointy ears complete this unhappy face. Awwwww...
2025-06-12
GUARDIAN MONSTER: Waunakee Rippleskin.

PERSONALITY: Volatile best describes the ever-changing moods of this monster. One minute she is glowing with a sunny smile. The next minute she is grouchy, touchy, sad, exhilarated, etc…

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her multiple personalities can be fascinating but exhausting. It’s hard to carry on a conversation when you have no idea who will be showing up to assist you. Never fear. She’s got it under control (most of the time) and can short circuit the babble of voices long enough to hear your question.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach her carefully with your gaze cast downward. Ask permission to look at her directly as she is quite sensitive to being stared at. Once she has given you her okay, go ahead and look carefully into her eyes. When they stopped shifting color and remain a warm brown, be prepared to discuss your request(s).

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Family Connections
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Self Nurturing

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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A strange a wondrous monster of glowing circular colors, stands sideways, glaring at the viewer. It has two powerful legs, a feathery tale and a curled trunk, like an elephant. Atop its head and along its back a row of multi-colored scales.
2025-06-11
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called ICCKELBY SLUMBERTON.

PERSONALITY: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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Graphite and colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
2025-06-03
GUARDIAN MONSTER: Viveck Mappkin

PERSONALITY: She must keep track of vast amounts of data to do her job, so she is not interested in excess chatter or idle gossip that might fog her brilliant, busy mind. Her serious nature can abruptly turn quite grumbly if she is not shown the proper respect, so please make a note of this.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her keen sense of hearing makes her vulnerable to sudden loud noises or distracting sounds. If she feels it necessary, she will fold down her ears and wrap her long arms around her entire body in a protective fashion, blocking out all sound, sight and smell. This can be unfortunate if you happen to be lost and need to get somewhere in a hurry. Soothing music or gentle humming can break through however, and help her come out of her self imposed shell of silence, but be patient and do not rush this process. Keep her surroundings quiet and she will provide the information that you need.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Serious monsters necessitate good manners. She is here to do a job and means business. No messing around. Do not even consider playing a joke on her. She may have many senses but a sense of humor is not among them. Ask her for directions in a clear, direct way and she will do her absolute best to find you an answer. She will even assist with the actual driving if asked. Simply allow her to sit in your lap and hand over the steering wheel to her capable arms. You will still be in charge of the stopping and starting since her legs are too short to reach the pedals.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Driving Deliverance
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Path Finder

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#illustration #drawing #monster #creature #magic #imagination #fantasyart #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterV
Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a rather circular/spherical beast. It's body is mostly face, with two serpent-like arms and four clawed feet. Oh, and let's not forget
the row of sharp pointed teeth frowning and steely blue eyes glaring.
2025-06-02
GUARDIAN MONSTER: ULF SHINGLEFIT
This grumpy looking Guardian Monster is called Ulf Shinglefit.
PERSONALITY: Surly. Suspicious. Irritable and sullen. King of the grumps. Not a fun fellow to spend time with.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: No one is really sure, since no one has taken the time to get to know this disagreeable chap...yet. And who can blame them? He keeps to himself and watches others having fun from a distance. If you get too close, he will either run away or growl at you until you run away. There is a purpose to his attitude however. Discover how it affects his powers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: This unhappy guy should not be approached directly. If you would like to make contact, I suggest leaving food, letters and/or flowers at a distance. He may ignore the food and eat the flowers or letters right in front of you out of sheer contempt. Please understand that he is simply testing your desire and willingness to keep trying, because he doesn’t believe that you really want to get to know him. Be patient. As with most crabby folks, something in the past must have hurt them terribly and they believe that they are unlovable and not worthy of kindness or friendship.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Grump Projection
(Yes, this really is a power.)
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Compassion Reaction

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #march #forest #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterU
Graphite and colored pencil drawing of a - without a doubt - grumpy faced creature in spiky orange and blue green fur. Large frown and miserable eyes look sideways
while grasping with one hooked arm, its favorite letter, U. Furry, striped hair and long pointy ears complete this unhappy face. Awwwww...
2025-05-31
GUARDIAN MONSTER: Waunakee Rippleskin.

PERSONALITY: Volatile best describes the ever-changing moods of this monster. One minute she is glowing with a sunny smile. The next minute she is grouchy, touchy, sad, exhilarated, etc…

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her multiple personalities can be fascinating but exhausting. It’s hard to carry on a conversation when you have no idea who will be showing up to assist you. Never fear. She’s got it under control (most of the time) and can short circuit the babble of voices long enough to hear your question.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach her carefully with your gaze cast downward. Ask permission to look at her directly as she is quite sensitive to being stared at. Once she has given you her okay, go ahead and look carefully into her eyes. When they stopped shifting color and remain a warm brown, be prepared to discuss your request(s).

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Family Connections
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Self Nurturing

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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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A strange a wondrous monster of glowing circular colors, stands sideways, glaring at the viewer. It has two powerful legs, a feathery tale and a curled trunk, like an elephant. Atop its head and along its back a row of multi-colored scales. NOTE: This description created especially for my lovely blind friend, Georgiana. :-)
2025-05-29
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called ICCKELBY SLUMBERTON.

PERSONALITY: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.

This artwork is NOW AVAILABLE in my Redbubble shop:
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(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.

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Graphite and colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
2025-05-05
A GUARDIAN MONSTER
This sleepy Guardian Monster is called Icckelby Slumberton.
Personality: A great believer in the power of dreams, he displays a sweet, mild-mannered disposition when awake, which unfortunately, isn’t often.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: He has a tendency to nod off during conversations lasting more than ten minutes. He may also spend countless hours dreaming about eating instead of actually eating, so when he wakes up he is usually extremely hungry. Also, if he falls asleep in the sun, the tips of his tail may sprout flowers.

RULES OF ETTIQUETE: Approach this monster quietly before attempting contact. When ready, gently whisper “hello” and “please wake up” into his ear. No one likes to be rudely shaken or shouted into consciousness and he is no exception. Within a few minutes of soft verbal nudges his eyes should open. Expect a yawn of epic proportions. Have lots of whipped cream or bowls of puffed rice on hand as he will undoubtedly be starving.

This artwork is now available on Redbubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
#art #artist #illustration #illustrator #spiritual #drawing #paintings #noAI #childrensbooks #fineart #artwork #landscape #nature #childrensart #artforchildren #interiordecor #flowers #mastoart #art #artistsonmastodon #artlover #artlovers #decor #popart #artnet #artlover #artlovers #handmade #supportthearts #monsters #monster #creature #friend #love #magic #imagination #fantasyart #fantasy #alphabet #alphabetseries #letterI
Pencil drawing, colored pencil of a very sleepy, smiling monster. His soft yellow, blue and yellow furred body is comfortably curled up and upon his back is its favorite letter (I). NOTE: He can't sleep without his beloved letter.
2025-05-02
This Guardian Monster is called AMARASKA ICCKELBUSH. Her brother is called Amarisk.

PERSONALITY: A bit on the shy side, Amarisk has a quiet demeanor and only shows his teeth while eating. His sister Amaraska, on the other hand, is much more outgoing and chatty. She is quite proud of her multiple rows of shark-like teeth and flaunts them as often as possible. She may even pretend to yawn as an excuse to flash her mouthful of pearly blue and whites.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Amarisk tends to gnaw on wood items (like your furniture) when he is feeling anxious (which is often). Amaraska prefers hard plastics to keep her teeth sharp and polished. She may also begin to chatter if she becomes nervous. I suppose that is better than chewing on fingers or toes, but both issues have been known to cause sudden headaches as well as the urgent need to flee in the person who is unfortunate to be near them when this behavior begins. Fainting has been reported as well.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: They usually work together as a team. When they present themselves to you, please welcome them in immediately and allow them to move freely within your home. They are looking for good eating spots and will quickly settle down once located. If you approach Amaraska too quickly, she may begin to jabber. Do not worry, she is just feeling a bit excited. If this happens, do not engage her directly in conversation. Simply nod your head and smile, then back away slowly. She will calm down eventually, but may continue mumbling to herself for a short period of time before stopping.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Indoor Pollution Management
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Bliss Creation

This artwork is now available in my Redbubble shop:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/gretchenkdeahl/shop
(100% human-made) human imagined, drawn and painted, no AI whatsoever.
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A large petal covered creature in yellow, orange and green/blue spots. She happily gnaws on her absolute favorite letter, A, with shark-like teeth.
2025-05-01
This wee Guardian Monster is called SASSACUS PODS.

PERSONALITY: She is mysterious to most humans and prefers it that way. She believes that keeps her safe. To her, humans are large, dangerous creatures and although she obliges our desires to dominate the insect world, she actually prefers their company. Insects and rodents are simple beings just trying to make a living after all. Humans, on the other hand, are much too complicated, changing their minds on a whim, making them quite difficult to figure out.

POTENTIAL ISSUES: Her wee size and multiple legs often cause her to be mistaken for a strange, colorful bug. She is not. She is a full fledged monster and will not be at all happy if you swat at her with a towel or newspaper. If you have made a point of inviting her into your home, please treat her as a welcome guest, not a pest. She does not bite, but may leave you with a house full of flies, mosquitoes and other annoying insects if you aren’t careful or courteous.

RULES OF ETIQUETTE: She may be found in your garden under daisies or other yellow flowers, which is her favorite color. For goodness sake, please do not spray insecticide anywhere nearby if you require her assistance. That goes for inside your house as well. She will not work in any place that is tainted with chemical smells. Clearly and respectfully state which uninvited guests you would like removed and let her work her magic. Lastly, do not call them nasty names, as some of them may be friends of hers.

PROTECTIVE POWERS: Magical Pest Control
BENEFICIAL POWERS: Garden Groupie

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Balancing on a teal string, a rainbow colored, itsy-bitsy creature with twelve tiny legs and a substantial nose, hangs in anticipation of being discovered.

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