Creating a Pig Monster

Posted on 27/2/08

Last night I was trying to draw a pig, but I ended up creating an adorable little monster thing with pig-like features.

Behold the Pig Monster, by Matthew Inman

iPhone users: I created a 320x480 version of this for use as an iPhone wallpaper (click to download).

I created a few versions of this guy from multiple angles doing different things. I created one of him standing, walking, and running.

Pig Monster

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I drew three versions because I wanted to get more practice with proportion by trying to keep his features consistent even though his body is angled in different ways. A lot of the comic-cartoonish stuff I draw tends to always be from the same angle (usually straight-on).

So what do I intend to do with this little guy? I'm not sure yet. I'm considering starting a webcomic and incorporating him into it. My myspace comic was very successful and received thousands of visitors in the first few days it was up. A webcomic would be perfect for improving my Illustrator skills, too, because there's no deadline so I wouldn't be pressured to pump out designs quickly.

Another crazy idea I've been toying around with is to create a giant mural of various characters and other creations - perhaps 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide, and have it printed out and mounted on the wall of my home. Ideally I'd draw somewhere between 50-100 various creatures, items, and miniature landscapes and create a giant vector-collage. It'd be pretty time consuming though, so I'll have to think about it.

Any thoughts or ideas are always appreciated.

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  • jmac6443 writes on 27/2/08
    Nicely Done I like it/him/her/it!!!
  • alixito writes on 28/2/08
    Wall of angry/sad/freaked out snout-less pigs! Btw, I like the pink one even more. It needs to borrow a tweezer...
  • Brad Mahaffey writes on 29/2/08
    Haha love the pink one. Nice
  • Matthew Inman writes on 29/2/08
    Thanks Brad, I think he would have made an awesome valentines day card. Perhaps next year.
  • Pete W writes on 3/3/08
    The Adventures of Phil (the pig) and Steve (a fly). Clearly an awesome premise for a comic...
  • Valiik writes on 4/3/08
    HAHAHA!!! Nice. Ya I like the pink one too. I think it looks more alien in this fluorescent pink suit.
  • Rebecca Kelley writes on 5/3/08
    He's sad because he's hairy.
  • Pulkit writes on 6/3/08
    Pinky piggy z crying, his ears have grown longer.. !! :'(
  • Rande writes on 7/3/08
    Hey Matthew, love your work. What program did you use to make this?
  • Matthew Inman writes on 7/3/08
    Rande - I use Macromedia fireworks. (er..adobe fireworks now)
  • BoonamaI writes on 7/3/08
    I felt I had to leave a comment because the Pig Monster made me feel bad. Err ... Nice website.
  • asshur writes on 8/3/08
    Cute Monster, I love it.
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About Matthew

I am a 25 year old web designer, developer, and online marketer.

In early 2007 I gained notoriety by building a full-featured online dating website, from concept to launch, in only 66.5 hours. The end result was Mingle2, and within six months the website received nearly 2 million visitors and was eventually acquired by JustSayHi, a competing dating website.

Prior to working for JustSayHi, I co-founded SEOmoz and acted as CTO, web designer, and web developer.

In addition to web design, I specialize in viral marketing, linkbait, and social media marketing.

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