Karen Ruffles
Unleash 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...
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Karen Ruffles
- Aug 18, 2019
- 2 min
The 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 Ruffles
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min
Female 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 Ruffles
- Jul 17, 2019
- 3 min
Making a monster
Now 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 Ruffles
- Jul 9, 2019
- 3 min
Scary 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 Ruffles
- Jul 4, 2019
- 3 min
Of 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 Ruffles
- Jun 26, 2019
- 3 min
Mr Thingy makes a new friend
Last week I mentioned the unpredictability of monsters - this week, Mr Thingy surprised everyone by going on a wee adventure. I'd been...
Karen Ruffles
- Jun 17, 2019
- 2 min
What 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 Ruffles
- Sep 30, 2018
- 2 min
The Borrower, graveyard guardian
The latest illustration for Tales in Sombre Tones with author Sean Walter has an interesting origin story. I used to live in London and...
Karen Ruffles
- Dec 27, 2017
- 2 min
A 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 Ruffles
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Stephen's file
So, 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 Ruffles
- Aug 5, 2016
- 1 min
On the case
Or 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 Ruffles
- May 25, 2016
- 2 min
What 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...
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