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Tim Albany: SCAD grad student, 2D animator, and creator of crazy characters and animations. Commissions:OPEN

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Happy Halloween, everyone! I thought I'd celebrate Halloween by introducing a new creepy character.  

Decades ago, there was a game show called "Wheel of Wonder," hosted by Bob Wheeler. Guests would play games that test their bodies and minds, then spin the Wheel of Wonder for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Bob was a charismatic and charming TV host, but a cruel and heartless criminal behind the scenes. Bob met his end one night when the titular wheel broke and crushed Bob underneath it. And yet he continued to host a game show even after his death. Bob Wheeler was reborn as a demon and became the host of his new show, "Wheel of Woe!" A twisted and darker version of his old show, where humans are lured in to risk their lives for the entertainment of wicked demons. If they win, Bob will grant them a wish! If they lose, they surrender their souls! So better hope you don't become a contestant on "Wheel of Woe!" 

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Happy #indieanimationday! Here are some character designs for a small indie show I've been developing. "Madcap Monsters" is a series about a human woman moving into a city populated by monsters and sharing a house with a ghost, werewolf, witch, demon, and vampire.

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The Librarian

Just out on the edge of a little town called Eerie, there’s a strange and ominous library called the LoveCraft Library. This library has a reputation of being haunted, it's no wonder since every single book in this library is a horror story or a book on the occult. The entire archive of dark literature is managed by one librarian. No one knows much about the Librarian, no one even knows her name. The only thing people know about her is that she loves to share and recommend stories to the people who do come to her library for a good scary story. She is very efficient at her job as she manages the entire library by herself, keeping the books in proper order and keeping an eye on the things that lurk in the library…

Say hello to the Librarian! She's my idea for a horror host character that tells scary stories to people like the Crypt Keeper. Hopefully we'll learn more about her soon in a project I'm developing called "LibSCARY". 

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Presenting Slowmo, the Juggling Snail! He and dozens of other wonderful snails are featured in MAP hosted by @CrownePrints! Please check out the whole video in the link below.

https://youtu.be/Yp_pcKk2crc

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"from the river to the sea"

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Happy Halloweeeeeeen.

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Congregation of Creatures

And here is the whole set of all the 13 monsters I made for this October. It's been a fun challenge trying to make up 13 unique monsters this year and I hope to do it again next year.  Just to recap all the monsters in this picture... -Balthazar the Vampire -Adara the Gorgon -Morte the gangster zombie -Regina the Demon Queen -Amphobis the Swamp Monster -Beatrix the Witch -Va'hak the Alien Warrior -Alice Conall the Werewolf -Zahur the Mummy  -Darcy the Dark Doll -Z'ry'nt the Eldritch Horror -Sarah Draven the Slasher -Enya Brigid the Ghost Chef

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The Ghost of Chef Enya Brigid

And finally, here's the last of my 13 monsters I made for this year. Since I started off October with a ghost drawing, only seems fitting that the last drawing of October also be a ghost. Meet Chef Enya Brigid, the ghost whose dishes are to DIE for.  Chef Enya Brigid was among one of the best emerging chefs the culinary world had scene at the time. She loved cooking ever since she was a child, and had poured blood, sweat and tears into some of the most elaborate dishes imaginable. The deliciousness of her food was only matched by her utter ruthlessness, as no employee in her restaurant "Les Larmes Enflammées" would get through without harsh discipline. All of this was to reach the coveted 3 Michelin Stars that she desired. When the critic arrived, she worked herself and her staff tirelessly to get the dish absolutely perfect, but in the chaos, an alcohol fire had broken out, and the staff began to flee in terror. All but Enya, who continued to work even as her whole world burned away. She and her masterpiece would not survive. Despite rumors of foul play, "Les Larmes Enflammées" would reopen, but with it, the kitchen would never be alone. Chefs would occasionally vanish. Ovens would turn on or even become hotter than they should, and despite this, there would always be a fresh plate. After so many chefs go missing, the restaurant was abandoned once again. Standing as a memory of a harsh but passionate chef, it would be rumored that if one went inside, they would hear the sounds of chopping, boiling, frying, and a quiet hum. But it's best to avoid attracting the fiery spirit of Chef Enya Brigid, lest you end up on tonight's menu...

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Sarah Draven the Slasher

Now for number 12 with the deadly and creepy slasher Sarah Draven the Axe Killer! Sarah Draven always seemed odd to the people around her. She always seemed to go quiet around people, never engaging and preferring to just stare at things. Sometimes, it was a person, sometimes it was a tree. Many found her very harsh, piercing gaze to be incredibly unnerving though, and would steer clear of her. Whenever someone was brave enough to approach her, provided she didn't simply say nothing and stare, she may have ended up say something ominous and macabre. "Moose would often show the whites of their eyes when they're about to attack..." or "Your skin... It seems quite soft today. It would be lovely to rest on." Odd and creepy,  but nothing people expected from a murderer. Then one day, while wandering along the streets of a nearby forest, she witnessed a car slam into a tree, clipping her before slamming into a tree at full speed. For her part, Sarah's right eye had been gouged on a rock, but she was alive. The same could not be said for the drivers, who were well and truly dead before the crash, save for one who was trying to crawl towards an old, chipped axe. Without warning, she approached it, and she heard it speak. It promised her eternal life, strength forever, and to live her greatest fantasies. All it wanted was to find the strongest people, and chop. It told her to start with the previous wielder, who kept trying to grab the axe, and without a moment's hesitation, off with his head. Even as she felt the rush of power, she knew the axe wanted more. It wanted her to find the strongest souls, to feed it, and after bandaging herself up, she went forth with a smile, searching for the strongest souls to feed her new friend...

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Z'ry'nt the Eyeless All Seeing

Getting close to the end with my last three favorite designs saved for last. Here's number 11, an eldritch horror named Z'ry'nt, The Eyeless All-Seeing. It all began when some photos circulated around the internet of a creature standing by a cliffside overlooking the endless sea. It wore a suit and stood on two legs like a man, yet it was clearly not human. It showed off its razor sharp teeth in a hideous smile, long tentacles with spikes for arms, and a strange luminescent mass on top of its head. Many deemed it fake and called it a “slenderman ripoff”, but the people of the internet were interested nonetheless. They jokingly named this new creepypasta the Sharp Dresser, and the ones who posted said they would often find glimpses on foggy nights when they went hiking. However, this entity turned out to be far more than a creepypasta, as the posts would stop for months and months, and soon, others would begin finding glimpses and taking photos. The original poster didn't realize it, but by sharing it so publicly, he would be spreading the influence of an eldritch horror named Z'ry'nt, The Eyeless All-Seeing. He is invisible to all but those who catch his glimpses in reflections and depictions, but thankfully, the people unable to see him were unable to be seen by him. Until now. With so many sharing and seeing the photos, the being from beyond had seen so many new things in this world. His sharp tendrils would warp a person beyond recognition into little more than an unthinking beast, and those who stared into that void met horrors they could not perceive and were driven mad. All to find a new toy to play with, and there were so many of them now...

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Darcy the Dark Doll

Here's number 10 of my 13 monsters! This toy may look adorable at first, but behind it's cute raggedy appearance lies something very sinister and otherworldly. Darcy the Doll, the cutest toy you’ve ever seen. The best to hug, able to run about and play, and was a wonderful comfort when you slept. The best part: No batteries, no toxic materials, and it lasted for years! That was what the mysterious toymaker was looking to pitch this odd new toy, and while everyone else in the meeting seemed to enjoy them quite a bit, the head of Mond-ificent Toys Inc. was skeptical. It sounded like a bunch of promises that the toymaker couldn't keep, and his vote shot everyone else down until he could do a bit more testing. While the other executives groaned, the toymaker seemed understanding. With that, the head decided to hold onto the one doll for testing, in hopes of finding out just how truthful things were. He was promised a full report before the weekend would come around. When the weekend came and no report materialized, he went to the product testing lab himself. What he'd find was an empty lab, bloodstained coats littering the floors, and the Darcy Doll standing in the middle of the room staring right at him. The head burst out as fast as he could run, but the doll was faster. He tried to stab at the doll, but its body was impenetrable. And as its arms ripped open, revealing jet black claws, he'd see how much it loved to hug... With the head missing, Darcy the Doll would be on store shelves, with a modest price of only $6.66...

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Zahur the Mummy Warrior

Here's number 9 of my monster, Zahur the mummy warrior out for revenge against the ones who raided his pharaoh's tombs. Zahur was once a mighty warrior and personal guard to his pharaoh who swore to protect his pharaoh for this life and the next. He did everything to ensure the safety of his ruler, right down to guarding his sarcophagus until he too passed away. He would be buried closely for his service, and in the afterlife, he would serve him well. Then, one day, he found his pharaoh, missing! Along with all his treasures, food, and pets. It could only mean one thing: grave robbers. Enraged, he begged the gods to return to life and not only reclaim the treasures, but any lives who stood between him and his goal. With blessings received, his eyes would be opened right as his tomb was moved to a new location by archaeologists making a 'generous donation' to a history museum. Those same men and women would be found strangled and the tomb left empty. Many assumed it to be those black market robbers looking to make a profit like they did with the treasure in that tomb. None realized that Zahur roamed free, undying until his pharaoh's treasure was returned.

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Alice Conall the Werewolf

Here's number 8 of my 13 monsters, Alice Conall the werewolf! For as long as she could remember, Alice Conall loved animals. She was always fascinated and adored all animals, but especially dogs. It was why she became an animal’s rights activist and dedicated her life to helping animals in need. Alice spent her days taking in strays and nursing them back to health, along with protesting any companies or businesses that made profit on animal abuse. Then one night she spotted an injured dog and tried to help the poor thing, only for it to bite her and run off into the night. Alice didn’t think much of the incident at first, but as she slept, her mind would slowly be plagued with strange dreams of prowling wolves. She could see them stalking an endless forest, and no matter how hard she tried to run, they were never far behind. Soon after the dreams began, she would find gaps in her memory no matter how hard she tried recalling. Those nights were supposed to be protest nights, how could she forget. It was only when she saw the news one day that she found out: those places she was supposed to protest had been attacked. Massive claw holes in steel doors, and many people injured or worse. And the only photo they had was a blurry photo of a fur-covered beast baring its claws in the same torn orange top and red shorts Alice was wearing. It didn't take long to realize that something happened to her that night, and while she feel she may have been cursed by a werewolf… Perhaps, in her corrupted mind, she was blessed by one...

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Va'hak the Merciless Alien

Here's number 7 of my 13 monsters, Va'hak the merciless alien warrior! It was the crash landing that startled everyone across the world but the government was quick to cover it up as nothing more than a meteor. In truth, it was an alien craft, with a still living crew inside. None knew what they were about, but one scientist was determined to know everything he could and began dismantling everything, from the ship to the crew. The ship became inoperable, and the crew who could put it back together were gone on the operating table. Only one remained, and while the people watching him saw him as one of the same, none realized that this one was an augmented soldier, designed for protecting the ship. With six eyes, four arms, and a deadly laser gun, the human agents were no match for the creatures and were reduced to nothing but puddles of liquidized gore. With the people he swore to protect gone, there was only one thing left for the warrior: Revenge. While his ship would be in disrepair, he would ensure that as many humans would be liquidized to ensure he had enough fuel to get home. Carbon was, after all, the ship's primary fuel source, and to the Warrior named Va’hak the Merciless, all he saw were carbon-based life forms.

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Beatrix Wyrd the Witch

Here's number 6 of my monsters. You can't have Halloween without witches, so here's Beatrix Wyrd! Even among the chaotic and mad witches throughout history, Beatrix is a strange witch. Neither good nor evil, wherever Beatrix goes, bedlam is sure to follow. Some believe her age had allowed her to do so much, that neither good nor evil proved her taste. Now, she only craves entertainment. Wielding her powerful magic for mischief and mayhem, she could turn people into beasts, both mundane and mythical, and even bend the laws of physics to her very whim. Though this witch pushes away from the path of righteous and despicable, you’d best hope to avoid her gaze, lest you too become a new toy to test her chaos on…

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The Frog Fiend of Demisemarsh

Here's number 5 of my 13 monsters! The swamp monster know as The Frog Fiend of Demisemarsh Demisemarsh, one of the most deadly swamps in the whole world, located in one of a series of lost islands known as New Galapagos. With so few humans to attempt and cull its larger beasts, it became home to some of the most wild and terrifying beasts. And in this swamp, something far more sinister lurks in its waters. No great serpent or unkillable crocodile, but a creature known by the locals as Amphobis, “The Froggish Fiend”. From simple photos, it resembled a mere bipedal frog, but as researchers dug in, they found it comparable in size to a polar bear. Those few villages on the outskirts spoke many tall tales of Amphobis to the team assigned to study the islands. Some spoke of it as a spirit of nature. Some believe it a specially bred frog from a scorned member of the village for revenge, only to be consumed by his own creation. When some went deeper to search, their radios picked up the sounds of deep, bellowing croaks, a mighty, bloodcurdling roar and the horrified screams before it suddenly went dark. No sign of their remains could be found. If you ever hear the sound of croaking, followed by a hideous roar, make great haste, lest you become the next meal of Amphobis…

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Regina, The Burning Queen of Deceit

Here's number four of my thirteen monster, Regina the demoness! Hell: home of the sinful and depraved, where only the most wicked of condemned souls and monstrous demons who constantly fought their way upwards could hope to gain some semblance of power and status. Of those few lucky to rule the endless fiery depths, Regina, The Burning Queen of Deceit, was among the most cruel and bloody. Once a weak and pathetic demon without a name, born and dropped in Hell's rivers of the damned, she managed to crawl to the shores and was left to fend for herself. One day, a hopeless fool attempted to summon one of Mammon's forces to strike a deal for great wealth. What she got was the powerless, nameless demon. Despite having no power, the demon boasted that she could give this woman everything she could ever want, all in exchange for her name. What the woman didn't realize was to give one's name to a demon was to give more than one's soul. It was to give their entire being to it. That day, the demon known as Regina discovered her talent for manipulation and began to deceive countless humans and demons, gaining power before returning to hell to steadily build her own empire from which she rules with an iron fist and a serpent tongue. Those years on Earth gave her more than just the access to souls to feast on. Some of those souls provided her with arcane knowledge, from which, she became a sorceress that could bind and bend demons to her whim. Sitting on a throne in her pocket in Hell, the Burning Queen of Deceit keeps a vigilant eye and a keen smirk as Hell trembles in her on what her next move could be.

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