Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sunday Sketches: Eeeek...Splotchmonsters!

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I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again (I would shout it from the rooftops)... I love, love, love Steve Loya's "a splotchmonster a day" site!  (If you haven't visited his blog, please make sure you do!)

As someone who is constantly "seeing things" in the clouds, in my food, in the shower, and in paint splotches, I can definitely appreciate a site where the primary goal is to "see things"!  Every day at Steve's blog, two new splotchmonsters are posted.  One of the spotchmonsters has already come to life by his creative hand, and the other is left blank so anyone who chooses can download the image and play along. 

This week for Sunday Sketches, I headed over to Steve's blog armed with only a micron pen, a white gel pen, and an open mind.  (The blank splotchmonsters I used can be found here.)  The thing I love most about splotchmonsters is that even though a group of people might use the exact same "splotch", every monster will be different because of everyone's unique vision and style... very, very cool.

And... 

Don't forget it's Sunday - which means it's time to head to Sophia's to see what unique visions my friends are sharing in their sketchbooks this week! 
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  1. MarleneJune 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Splotchmonster? Cool idea and I love yours, very fun and whimsical. Thanks for the link I will check him out when I can get a few free minutes.

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  2. pluckychickenheartJune 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Oh Wow! I'm heading over there now. I have been so busy of late Splotchmonstering sounds like a great antidote to the crazies.

    Thank You!

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  3. BahamaDawnJune 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Splotchmonsters are so cool!!! ever since i was a child i have seen characters in clouds, water, abstract paintings, so what a fun twist on it!

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  4. HeatherJune 5, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I love the name, splotchmonster!!! These look like fun - it's a great idea, all making it oyour own! I will definitely head over to visit! Have A great day! xo

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  5. Morph WaffleJune 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Sounds like a cool site, love what you did with the splothces, the elephant at the top is so cute!

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  6. EVAJune 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a riot!! How very cool!! I love yours! His are so neat - thanks for the link.

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  7. ShaylaJune 5, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    A Splotch Monster a Day...what a cool blog. I want to try doing this. love what you came up with especially the bottom right fish because that is exactly what I saw when I looked at the blank splotches. XOXO

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  8. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Nice 1 ... Cooooooooooooooool !!!
    Here's mine art work :- http://ashbeezone.wordpress.com/2011/06/05/graffiti-boy-fun-with-chalks-n-boards-iii/

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  9. Betsy BrockJune 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    How very fun! I see faces in my food all the time. Your splotches are so very expressive!

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  10. WrightStuffJune 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Now this looks like serious fun... I'm off to splotch away!

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  11. NellyJune 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    My grandmother's bathroom used to have this whitewashed wood paneling on it. When I was little and taking a bath, I was always finding different shapes in the paneling. I love Splotch Monster a Day. I am trying to get Jake to check it out, but you know how pre-teens can be.

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  12. Joni NickrentJune 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Very cool...I'm sure we all have splotchmonsters living somewhere in our house, closet or clouds! How fun! Love your drawings!

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  13. GalleryJuanaJune 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Yours are adorable and I can see how his method is fun and enlightening.
    It's nice to know I'm not the only one that sees images in surprising places.

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  14. Elizabeth ClaireJune 5, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    OMG What a fun and challenging idea. Every word captures the excitement you feel! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. alarmcatJune 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    thanks for sharing about the splotches...very cool. I enjoyed your elephant in the shower, too. i tend to see people in splotches...most of them with funny hats :)

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  16. CrystalJune 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What a great idea...splotchmonsters! :-)

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  17. lissaJune 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    great idea. it's shame I have no printer or else I would print it out and draw monsters.

    actually, yours look too cute to be monsters.

    have a lovely day.

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  18. ChristineJune 5, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    splotchmonster? lol, and very cool...

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  19. DarlaJune 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    These are so fun! At school I have done ink spot drawings with my students where we drip a spot of ink and then use a straw to blow the ink around. Once dry create things from that. But I think I like this better. I love your little creatures. My daughter-in-law suggested these cute little monsters would be a good idea for decorating a little boys room.

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  20. Kristin AquariannJune 5, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Happy Sunday Sketches! What fun, thanks for introducing me to Splotchmonsters!!

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  21. steveJune 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Kristin! Thanks so much for the very kind words here! You did a marvelous job with these Splotch Monsters too! I'll have to feature 'em at the blog, if you don't mind. :)

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  22. Crystal AllenJune 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow! The whole concept of splotch monsters is really cool! And what you've done it is pretty amazing! What creative minds!!

    And to answer your question about the dragon sketches: I'll be making them into amigurumi (crocheted stuffed animals) :D

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  23. Jenn GirlJune 5, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Thanks for the nice welcome and compliments. I'm just overwhelmed with the outpouring of kindness and comments made on my sketches and my watercolors (on Paint party Friday.) So, so glad I found you all!

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  24. GigglesJune 6, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    Your images are awesome! I love that splotch monster site! How exciting! I too always see images in everything, from wall paper patterns, to drips of water. This is just too darn cool! I love it, and thank you for sharing this great idea! So good to meet you through PPF!

    Hugs Giggles

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  25. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJune 6, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Wow! These are great! And thanks for sharing the splotchmonster blog. :)

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  26. Cynthia SchelzigJune 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Totally coooool splotchmosters you created...I love Steve´s blog too.

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  27. Kelly BerkeyJune 6, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    so much fun!! you are even talented with a splotch! ha-ha. love ya! xo

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  28. SabinaJune 6, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Haha, how awesome is that pink raccoon!

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  29. Alexandra MacVeanJune 6, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Never heard of splotchmonsters but SO loving the idea. Love yours. You're so creative. Hee Now, off to check out his site.

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  30. DebbieJune 6, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I've never heard of spotchmonsters, but I love yours! I'm going to head over to the blog and check them out!!

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  31. secret agent womanJune 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I see faces everywhere, too. Especially in wood grain.

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  32. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesJune 6, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I love the spotchmonsters paintings...may I share with my students on Wednesdays when I teach for free children who do not have funds or materials to explore the Arts? Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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