Matt Inman - 0at.org - Marketing & Design

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

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.

Click the above image to enlarge

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.

Update! For my 26th birthday my Mom stitched this pig monster onto a pillow for my living room :)

Comments

• 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.
• humphery not really writes on 28/7/08
  aww there soooo cute
• Liv writes on 30/8/08
  Hey! I found the pig monster on google images, printed some out, and pasted it all over! it's so cute!
  
• M-MAN writes on 5/10/08
  That is the coolest thing since sliced bread.
• M-MAN writes on 5/10/08
  That is the coolest thing since sliced bread.
• k-for-cool writes on 5/10/08
  Cool dud that is like totally smack Awesome.
• Tom writes on 7/10/08
  Great work, Matt. You probably get asked a lot but what program do you use for your vector work?
• Matthew Inman writes on 7/10/08
  Tom - I use macromedia fireworks
• Jayce writes on 7/10/08
  He is a cool pig
• mia c writes on 14/11/08
  that is so freaking cute is adorable
• none of your buisness writes on 11/12/08
  he's cute.
• amar writes on 13/12/08
  chubby..... my girls like u
• maux writes on 6/1/09
  Please stop crying! I love you!
• cool writes on 10/1/09
  A picture that good should be uploaded to a cartoon
• BxCx writes on 23/1/09
  Sin duda, lo llevo en mi iphone!!!
  Gracias por tan magnífico regalo :D
• Valerie Shipbaugh writes on 11/2/09
  He looks like he is worried.
• Anton writes on 24/2/09
  hello pig monster...... you so cute
• Rory writes on 1/3/09
  I love him, he's my iPod touch Background, keep up the good work :)
• ozgur writes on 16/3/09
  adorable, im using it as my avatar
• Mitch writes on 2/4/09
  simply cute just like it's inspiration ;o)
• Annabel writes on 3/4/09
  I Think It Really Cute ! :P
  And That Would Sell Well Good !
  It Adorable :P
  I So Would Buy That !
  Great Drawing xx
• Wagner Lannes writes on 13/4/09
  He's so cute!!! Send me one! I live right here, in Brazil! It's not so far, is it? hehe
  
• Jan writes on 22/4/09
  I love him. Could I use his image on a worksheet I am making for my students?
• Matthew Inman writes on 3/5/09
  Jan, of course! Go right ahead
• adi writes on 6/7/09
  Its adorable. I found it when I was googling images. WOuld you do an image for me? Do you work on freelance basis? Mail me if possible.
• Jani writes on 16/7/09
  hey, I like this cute little monster ^^ could I use it for a private homepage? that would be so great.
  
• remi writes on 19/7/09
  u are good
• kelviin writes on 24/7/09
  wow...nice design...
  that's very good picture, i like it.
  Make it more...
• Spazgem writes on 30/7/09
  It's the sweetest thing ever! I have it on my background. Can we call it something? like Alfred? or Larry? or .. Eliza?
• pay day loan canada writes on 8/8/09
  0at.org is very informative. The article is very professionally written. I enjoy reading 0at.org every day.
• leo writes on 18/8/09
  omg hes so dam cute
• emely writes on 27/8/09
  this is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute i love it the orange and red monsters are so cute i cant stop looking at it
• v____________m writes on 1/9/09
  awesome pig monster!
• natalie writes on 4/10/09
  Im soo drawing this little monster!! cuuute.
• Lana writes on 5/10/09
  Wish I could buy an actual physical greeting card with this cute moster. It's very sweet looking.
• R1no writes on 23/11/09
  MOAR PIG MONSTER! PLEASE MOAR! XD
• squanto writes on 7/1/10
  im just doing it for the little monster
• Andjela writes on 20/1/10
  Awww, cute!
• Juan Cruz writes on 20/1/10
  Hey i need help I want this picture as my icon for my IM account but, it says the picture is too big. Can you help me and how to make it smaller.
• Haley writes on 12/2/10
  Aww, your mom is awesome! : )
• bogdan writes on 23/2/10
  can i borrow this draw for my video productions do you mind??
• p90x writes on 10/3/10
  I must say that overall I am really impressed with this blog.It is easy to see that you are passionate about your writing. If only I had your writing ability I look forward to more updates and will be returning.