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What Happens When Professional Artists Recreate Kids’ Monster Doodles In Their Own Unique Style
Lots of children these days are so much into technology that they have no interest to pick up a pencil once in a while anymore. The Monster Project, which was featured on Bored Panda before, aims to change that. It is based out of Texas and brings together elementary students and more than 100 professional artists that work together “to help children recognize the power of their own imaginations and to encourage them to pursue their creative potential.” Inspired by children’s doodles, artists recreate them in their own unique way, making it fun not only for the kids, but also for themselves.
"With a decreasing emphasis on arts in schools, many children don’t have the opportunity for creative exploration they deserve. That’s a monstrous trend we would like to destroy," reads their website. "By collaborating with the students and finding inspiration from their imaginings, we hope to help them recognize the value of their ideas and make them feel excited about the potential of their own minds. Creativity comes in many forms, and we hope to encourage their exploration of their own unique perceptions of the world we share."
Scroll down to see the adorable results of children and artists collaboration from the last year for yourself!
More info: themonsterproject.org
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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 8 years ago
the kid drew Slenderman and the artist misinterpreted XD But to interesting effect at least.
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eddie light 8 years ago
Amazing Artwork! If you are interested in seeing weekly inspiration check out http://japanesetype.com
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Ladies and Gentlemen 8 years ago
Courage the cowardly dog is the first thing which came into my mind!
Willow Riesch 8 years ago
Hahaha, I like the idea that he's spilled coffee and that's why he's yelling
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eddie light 8 years ago
I am always interested in seeing art work weekly, have a look at http://japanesetype.com I've asked them to feature this post.
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Ladies and Gentlemen 8 years ago
I want a cartoon to be made out of this character... cuteness overloaded!
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Alysha Jones 8 years ago
Dude, he is shooting people out of his toes to stay in the air. That's hard core. haha
Alysha Jones 8 years ago
It probably is but I like to think the shooting out thing.
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Ladies and Gentlemen 8 years ago
I don't know why, but I imagined so many expressions on that face. And don't forget that mouth and tongue!
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Ladies and Gentlemen 8 years ago
Original one is way definitely better, second one is too creepy!
Angela Turrall 8 years ago
This is very like Mark Ryden’s work. I love his work but this style doesn’t quite translate here... It’s too nightmare-ish.
Taryn Wallace 8 years ago
I thought the original one looked more like a Pizza than a scary human like thing. Maybe Pizza the Hutt or something not as awful as the one drawn
Cheryl Thomas 8 years ago
The professional's interpretation looks like something Salvador Dali might have painted.
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Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
The second one could star as a monster in Monsters Inc.! He would be a wonderful addition to the Monster movies
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Ladies and Gentlemen 8 years ago
Those breasts are in place where eyes should be and I cannot undo that thought. Making eye-to-eye contact difficult. I am destined for hell.
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Mishte Tine 8 years ago
I bought his one was rather dark (not bad, just dark). Your comment made it instantly adorable and made e giggle. Thanks! : )
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Uno. playero 8 years ago
wow, what kid was trying to imagination here? wwat is that the straight line behind fly, I think definitely he lacks something, may be pure 1 atlets blood in his veins? This is not the fly, omg, this is kid, he is so small, and he already imagination this s**t......slink
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Derron Grant Jr. 8 years ago
(on the right) when you're in a line for food and someone can't decide what they want
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Analyn Lahr 8 years ago
That looks like it could be in a children's book about a travelling octopus learning about different cultures.
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Hamlets twin 8 years ago
esp. when they kiss your eyeball with all that lipstick!
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DeadStillPretty 8 years ago
I like how the cars just keep driving nonchalantly. "Just a giant three eyed orange monster, nothing to see here."
Eric 7 years ago
It only eats the ones that stopped to look at it, or stops to Rubberneck at accidents
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Sarjana Lastname 8 years ago
Are children really getting these monster ideas from kids stuff, and children programs today? Impact. Most of these are not scary at all. They really are. this is clearly monster version from teletubbies.
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Mishte Tine 8 years ago
With cheese doodle (or woolly bears) jet packs! Oddly adorable
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Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
No wings and no white head with an orange beak. This one misses some features!
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Daria B 8 years ago
Weird random thought generated by this list: Somehow I feel sorry for all those multi-eyed creatures. The eyes are so sensitive, can you imagine having your whole body covered in eyes? Just think of how many accidental eye poking, or when it's windy outside and you have to protect all your eyes from flying dust, or when you're trying to stay awake and you get the urge to rub all your eyes.... Man.... Being a monster is tough. Okay, end of my personal weird session. These pictures are all interesting. Over'n'out.
Jef Bateman 8 years ago
You can go to the website (monsterproject.org) and see some of their reactions.
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Mama Panda 8 years ago
I love the kids' imagination behind all of these monsters. I wonder if some of them are what they see under the bed or in the closet? I wouldn't mind trying to recreate these as plushies.
Malcontent 8 years ago
Whatever chemicals it is that children's brains produce at an early age, I want/need some...
Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
I love them. But some of them miss important features to my opinion. But still, a great job!
Dragos Badita 8 years ago
The children drawings have so much more power, mystery and dread in them. Most of the the adult ones seem forced and contrieved, covered in a sugary veil of cuteness so foreign to the way children actually see the world.
Mingi Football 8 years ago
These are amazing! I love the creativity by the child artist and the adult(?) Artist
Daria B 8 years ago
Weird random thought generated by this list: Somehow I feel sorry for all those multi-eyed creatures. The eyes are so sensitive, can you imagine having your whole body covered in eyes? Just think of how many accidental eye poking, or when it's windy outside and you have to protect all your eyes from flying dust, or when you're trying to stay awake and you get the urge to rub all your eyes.... Man.... Being a monster is tough. Okay, end of my personal weird session. These pictures are all interesting. Over'n'out.
Jef Bateman 8 years ago
You can go to the website (monsterproject.org) and see some of their reactions.
Load More Replies... Mama Panda 8 years ago
I love the kids' imagination behind all of these monsters. I wonder if some of them are what they see under the bed or in the closet? I wouldn't mind trying to recreate these as plushies.
Malcontent 8 years ago
Whatever chemicals it is that children's brains produce at an early age, I want/need some...
Kristel Bijnen 8 years ago
I love them. But some of them miss important features to my opinion. But still, a great job!
Dragos Badita 8 years ago
The children drawings have so much more power, mystery and dread in them. Most of the the adult ones seem forced and contrieved, covered in a sugary veil of cuteness so foreign to the way children actually see the world.
Mingi Football 8 years ago
These are amazing! I love the creativity by the child artist and the adult(?) Artist
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