Ah, who hasn't been disappointed by some gift?
For me it was my 10th birthday. Money was likely tight, as my mom got me a coconut and wrapped it up like a gumball in wrapping paper. I was really excited about it, but it was just a coconut.
Now, it just makes me laugh.
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Patriot Trollwind writes:
The monsters of Monstru and your other works are somewhat whimsical. Are you drawn to monsters because of the creepy hair-raising tingles they provide, their dramatic sense of style (and cool fashion accessories for horns, humps and tentacles) or is it something completely different?
Great question.
I've been interested in monsters not for their HORROR, blood-drinking qualities, but rather for their oddness next to humankind.
They're strange. Odd. They don't fit in.
Dracula, the Golem, Frankenstein, Talos, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Minoton - these creatures are unique and far, far different than the folks that you might find at the Mall. They're amazingly powerful beings, and yet deeply flawed and often misunderstood.
Photo © 2010 Mike Strick
I've never been "normal" myself, and so I can relate to these creatures quite a bit. I remember from a very early age wishing that I could be a wolfman or a Dracula or a swamp creature.With Monstru, I'm trying to create an entire World of monsters... but monsters that are quite a bit like people too.
They have problems. They're misunderstood or lonely or insane and maybe even amazingly powerful.
Horns, fangs and all.
I really don't understand "why" beyond that.
- Daniel
NOTE: It's been SO great getting these questions. Thank you so much for participating and helping to guide my blogging. It's sometimes difficult to know what to talk about day after day... this really helps! Thank you!
