Karen RufflesAug 31, 20192 minUnleash the beast !Not that I think anyone has ever succeeded in getting a lead on the Barghest and I wouldn't like to say what would happen to anyone if...
Karen RufflesAug 18, 20192 minThe scene behind the scenes. This week, I've been looking closer at some of the monster's home territories as I build up the Barghest commission and start deciding...
Karen RufflesJul 25, 20193 minFemale of the species. Possibly...The especially observant among you may have noticed a curved spine sketch popping up in posts about reference work. In this week's post,...
Karen RufflesJul 17, 20193 minMaking a monsterNow we've done some of the introductions and you've got a general idea of what goes on around here, I thought it would be good to start...
Karen RufflesJul 9, 20193 minScary is as scary does One thing that I find very interesting when dealing with other peoples perception of the monsters is how they think it must work for me....
Karen RufflesJul 4, 20193 minOf Monsters and Moos.This week I was in pursuit of another monster, the fabled Barghest. I've been commissioned to produce a large drawing of Whitby's famous...
Karen RufflesJun 26, 20193 minMr Thingy makes a new friendLast week I mentioned the unpredictability of monsters - this week, Mr Thingy surprised everyone by going on a wee adventure. I'd been...
Karen RufflesJun 17, 20192 minWhat do monsters do all day ? This year is a special one here at monster hq - after much planning and a good deal of swearing, the book is out, other jobs are being...
Karen RufflesSep 30, 20182 minThe Borrower, graveyard guardianThe latest illustration for Tales in Sombre Tones with author Sean Walter has an interesting origin story. I used to live in London and...
Karen RufflesDec 27, 20172 minA Hoot with a heart.This year has proved to be an especially interesting one as I've been deliberately making changes to the business so I have more time for...
Karen RufflesFeb 23, 20172 minStephen's fileSo, by now you should all know about our dear friend Stephen. If you don't, take five to go explore this site. We'll wait for you. In...
Karen RufflesAug 5, 20161 minOn the caseOr rather, in the case. Those of you familiar with the story of Stephen and his file will know that for the last couple of years I've...
Karen RufflesMay 25, 20162 minWhat do you want ?Of all my creations, the one I get asked about most often is Stephen. It all started with a song - the actual track by Alice Cooper is...