Courtney’s Personal Work

This is work I’ve done under the CourtneyMonster brand. This is where I explore and experiment with new styles, tools, and techniques.

This gallery is divided by flavor: Character Explorations, Compositions, and Sketches & Inks.

TheCourtneyMonster Brand

Every designer needs to have solid brand messaging to tell a story to their audience. TheCourtneyMonster is one of two brands I manage, and is recognizable thanks to its bright colors, iconic mascot (me!), and 90s retro aesthetic with just a hint of TTRPG flair (do you see it?).

Character Explorations

I love a good character exploration, don’t you? Every character depicted here comes from a project, hobby, or fandom I once-upon-a-time engaged in. You’ll see my style fluctuate a lot in this section, even across iterations of the same character! This is intentional, as I play with shape language and proportion to convey mood and character growth. (And sometimes, it’s just me trying something new!)

This is Amelie! She is the main character to a personal project of mine.
Colorful illustration of a young wizard with green hair, wearing a large blue hat, brown pants, boots, and a pink shirt, holding an open book, with a blue cape and various magical accessories.
A piece inspired by my favorite episode of "Welcome to Nightvale."
A cartoon boy with blond and dark hair, wearing a yellow shirt and blue pants, sitting on the floor, holding a book and a pen, looking thoughtful.
A character exploration for a children's media project.
My first TTRPG character, Lottie Dokes!

Compositions

A majority of my compositions originated as gifts. I love trying to capture a story moment or relationship through a completed piece; the way one’s eye flows across each element in an artwork can drastically alter the tale being conveyed.

Two chibi style characters sitting back-to-back, reading books, smiling, with one in a purple hoodie and the other in a blue jacket, against a plain white background.
Two animated characters hugging, with one holding a small steam-punk styled robot. The character on the left has orange hair, goggles on their head, and is winking, while the character on the right has light blue hair and purple eyes.
Five chibi characters in a westernized anime style.
Four animated characters flying in the sky, with a blue background and clouds. One character is holding a small robot, another has goggles on her head, a third with white hair in a red suit, and a fourth with a bald head and a green jacket.
An alt cover to a colleague's side project.
The side of a mini arcade machine decal I designed.

Just Cute Things

Emojis, character stickers, and other super cute doodles. What’s not to love?

Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. His hair is a mess of braids. He wears two mismatched earrings, each a gift from his fiance.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He smiles big and starry-eyed.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He blushes brightly.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He hides his face in shame.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He looks to the side, unsure.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He cries.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He cries.
A cartoon character with green hair, pink eyes, and a hooded blue cloak, crying with tears streaming down their face.
Fray Hopscinder, a green-haired halfling character from a Dungeon and Dragons game. He wears a big hat, where he keeps baked goods and other treats. He is in love.
Cartoon of a young girl with orange hair wearing goggles, resting her chin on her hands and smiling.

Sketches & Inks

Who dictates when a piece is finished? What rule states something must be tightened, painted, and polished for it to be done?

Line drawing of a young boy with wide eyes and messy hair, looking surprised while holding an open book.
A sketch of a young fairy-tale boy with curly hair, large eyes, and a big nose, sitting on top of an open book. He is wearing a tunic and a cape, with a small bow tie. Surrounding him are glowing orbs, some with eyes, and the boy is holding one orb i
A line drawing of a character from Guardians of the Galaxy, wearing a trench coat and headphones, sitting with one leg crossed over the other.
Black and white line drawing of children from Galaxy Express 999. One child is sitting on a tree stump hugging another child, while other children are dancing and playing nearby. There are plants and a log in the foreground.
Line drawing of a young person with a notebook.
A black and white sketch of a character from Welcome to Nightvale's episode "Walk." She has large, expressive eyes, curly hair, and triangles in her eyes.

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