Monsters are great travel companions. They pride themselves in their navigational skills and ability to lighten one's burden. Often through consumption of lettuce and tomato and bologna sandwiches.
In Japanese folk tales house hold objects would come to life if they were a hundred years old, hence the presence of so many dancing, walking and talking slippers, umbrellas and lanterns in many Japanese wood cuts. Here's one enjoying a dance with a ghost cat! (you can tell he's a ghost cat because of its tails)
Not all monsters want to eat you as a midnight snack or stalk you in the shadows of the night. Some just want to be a fuzzy pillow, and read you a bedtime story until you fall asleep...
Moderated by Nucleus, this online gallery showcases quality original artwork at affordable prices. All work measures 5"x7" and is priced at $50 or $100. Artists are welcome to submit for possible inclusion in this project. Proceeds from each sale benefits the artist's chosen charity. What used to be an annual event is now ongoing and always inspiring. Check back regularly for new submissions.