Revival Ink

 

Eco-friendly, illustrated apparel for men, women, and kids. Nature inspired motifs, with an urban vibe adorn soft organic fabrics. Hand-printed in Seattle with non-toxic water-based inks. Created by Monster’s owner Tara Smith. Visit Tara at Monster on the 2nd Saturday of every month for the Ballard Art Walk.

 

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Ann Madland

 

Hand-forged, sterling silver earrings in all the gauges, and styles you can imagine. Artist Ann Madland has a collection of refined style; classically informed cutting edge work embodying urban style and her sculptural aesthetic. From Portland, OR.

 

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Bella Sisters / Jenna Rose

 

Two cousins living in Seattle and Portland create these one-of-a-kind jackets from 97% recycled materials. Each piece is uniquely crafted using freeform, hand cut and intricately sewn appliqués from high quality reclaimed wool, lace, silk and batik. Jenna Rose is the Seattle artist of the pair, and Monster is the only Seattle store lucky enough to carry her original, wearable works of art!

 

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Bridgewater Candles

 

Based in South Carolina, Bridgewater feeds one orphaned child for one day through Rice Bowls non-profit for each candle sale. All candles are U.S. made with clean burning soy wax.

 

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Cherry Bones aka Alexandria Sandlin

 

We feature a collection of small paintings, prints and jewelry from this diverse artist. “I am a full time artist living and working in Seattle Washington. My artwork fits in the Pop Surrealist / Urban Contemporary genres. I mostly paint big eyed girls and surreal, fairy tale themes. I enjoy using subtlety in my work to draw the viewer into the piece with a seemingly sweet scene but on closer inspection you see strange or sinister things. I paint mainly with acrylic paint on canvas, wood or clay board panels. Now and again I will use watercolor, pencil, ink or some other medium.” — CB

 

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Erin MacLeod

 

Erin MacLeod makes skirts that fit women of all shapes and sizes. She designed the Snap Around Skirt with the intent to accommodate the beautiful female body, which is in constant flux.  When you grow a bit, the skirt will grow with you.  When you shrink, your skirt can shrink as well.  All designing, sourcing, and production is done in Portland, Oregon with lots, and lots, and lots, of love.

 

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Eli Wolff

 

Eli Wolff is a Seattle video game designer who enjoys spending free-time creating art work. He enjoys a wide variety of influences so each new painting is a fun surprise. Find his art prints, and original paintings at Monster.

 

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Factory 43

 

Located in Seattle, Factory 43 hand-forges quality graphic goods. Originally founded in 2007 as a maker of graphic tees, the factory has expanded to include screen-printed posters and letterpress. Chief foremen Andrew Saeger and Veronica Velasco met while working in the art department of the now defunct Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Their love of antiquated printed objects and the loss of the their newspaper jobs eventually led them to buy their own printing press – a 1950 Heidelberg Windmill named Pacman.

 

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Fairy Tale Fibers

 

Holly Gummelt, former owner of Monster, hand knits her fabulous fairy hoods from 100% Pendelton wool remnants. Holly also designs and hand prints a line of whimsical t-shirts and onesies. Currently owns and operates Sock Monster in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle.

 

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Fingers Duke

 

Fingers Duke is a collection of professional artists and designers based out of Bremerton, WA. Monster currently carries a variety of monster, zombie, and other creature t-shirts by this diverse creative team. Fingers Duke now has their shop in the Kitsap Mall!

 

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Flipside Hats

 

A family business based in Portland. We believe in giving back and donate a portion of our income to local schools and organizations. Flipside Hats are made from up-cycled and sustainably sourced materials. Each hat is hand-built with close attention to detail, design and quality. Our small team takes time with each hat, knowing it will become someone’s favorite.

 

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Glam Cloud

 

The Reinvention of a Garment.
“At Glam Cloud I have been using repurposed clothing as the basis of my own wardrobe for almost 6 years and as a designer I wanted to bring the excitement of a new kind of fashion to everyone.” Made in Seattle.

 

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Gritty Jewelry

 

Gritty jewelry is the work of Seattle resident, Kim Merritt. These designs come alive in a chasm of the world where tribal sensibilities collide with urban grit and glamour. A future is constructed from all the dropped and lost treasures she has scooped up along the way.

 

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Henry - Ryan Ward

The murals of Ryan "Henry" Ward can be seen all over the city of Seattle, and are quickly spreading to other parts of Washington. If you look for the "henry" signature, you'll find his art in Wallingford, Ballard, Sodo, Capitol Hill and other neighborhoods. With his loyal dog Merlin by his side, Ward is emblazoning his whimsical art all over the city. His quirky characters and creative use of colors has gotten him recognized as one of Seattle's most prominent artists. Monster features his prints, and a small rotating collection of originals as well.

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Imps and Monsters

 

Artist Justin Hillgrove grew up in Snohomish, WA and has been enjoying artistic expression since he was old enough to color on the walls. He paints monsters, imps, robots and other oddities in sweet, satirical, or uncomfortable situations he finds amusing, many of which are inspired by his children. Monster carries Justin’s large wall art, prints, tshirts, and comic book.

 

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Jeannie Paske / Obsolete World

 

This Portland artist makes art prints unlike anything you’ve seen! “I just recently traded my full-time job of almost ten years with health benefits for days filled with paint, ink, strange creatures and daily thoughts of how exactly I am going to pay for food, rent and my dog’s mounting vet bills. Save for a few short-lived anxiety attacks now and then, following my dreams has proven itself to be a worthwhile decision.”– JP

 

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Jesse Link

 

“I’m a Seattle New-Brow Artist. I’m inspired by urban culture, the immense wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and the contradiction between the two. Seattle is a perfect example of that contradiction. It’s a bustling urban city completely surrounded by the incredible wilderness. It has to be one of the few cities in the United States were you can see bald eagles on your morning bike ride to the coffee shop. It’s the balance of two completely contradictory forces that I seek to achieve in my work. Urban is my style of painting with use of aerosols, stencils, textile prints and a bold color palette combined to create beautiful images of animals and a spirit of nature. I use distress and decay and then balance it with aesthetic beauty and the individual narrative of the piece.” — JL

 

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Jessie Beans Handmade Accessories

 

Jessie Beans is a super-girl with an inexhaustible creative energy. Her super-power? Lovingly applying sparkles & color into wearable art. Her slogan says it all: “Whimsy goes with everything!” She is also Monster’s manager, find her in the store Monday-Thursday. Or, DJ’ing Monster’s Art Walk events. Go Jessie!

 

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Jenny Jo Clothing

 

Fun accessories and clothing created by Port Townsend artist Jenny Jo. Made from recycled fabrics, and sewn with love and care.

 

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LaRu

 

Lauren Rudeck, or “LaRu” makes jewelry, belt buckles, and cards. “I am a Seattle based designer/artist. I went to grad school at Pratt Institute in Brookyn, NY for my Masters in Architecture. I am currently finishing the 7 tests required to become a licensed architect and hope to one day combine La Ru and architecture. I started a Seattle craft group which inspired me to start making wearable art out of my drawings. I live with my two house rabbits, Zim and Madison, and my turtle Tobias. ” — LaRu

 

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Mallory Milke

 

Based in Woodinville, WA. Mallory makes prints and greeting cards with her original art. She has been painting ever since she was a kid, but never really thought of doing it as anything more than a hobby. As she filled up the walls of her home with her own art, she had so many of my friends and family asking for their own that she decided he might as well go for it and see where it takes her. Three years later, tons of empty paint tubes and she is working for herself and loving every minute of it. She gets to stay home with her son and create fun, colorful paintings that she loves. She is inspired by mischievous creatures, Pretty Dark things and bright whimsy colors.

 

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Mishu

 

Now find Seattle based Mishu Boutique’s pocket belts at Monster. Mishu makes clothing inspired by creative movement and expression. We design and hire local designers to create patterns and samples for our collections. We create merchandise that is affordable, comfortable, and stylish. We are a niche market and embrace an edgier style. We produce in India, using Fair Trade guidelines as our business model. We are a grassroots company, believers in community, and strive to create a welcoming environment. “An Eastern feeling in a Western Design.”

 

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Narboo

 

A local artist residing in Ballard. His home studio, Full Circle is in the Greenwood Collective. “I am influenced by the city and nature and this is why I love Seattle. My art is full of bold lines, lots of color, and crazy animal and bird characters that have real human emotions. I have to draw every day or I would go crazy. I always have a sketchbook and camera with me because inspiration is everywhere.”

 

 

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Neesha Gear

 

Whimsical, wearable art and greeting cards by Seattle artist Nalisha Rangel. Neesha Gear designs are inspired by dance, movement and patterns found in nature. Nalisha's process gets back to basics: hand-printed, unique designs with hand-painted embellishments -each derived from pen-on-paper. 

 

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Nikki McClure

 

Nikki McClure of Olympia, Washington is known for her painstakingly intricate and beautiful paper cuts. Armed with an X-acto knife, she cuts out her images from a single sheet of paper and creates a bold language that translates the complex poetry of motherhood, nature, and activism into a simple and endearing picture. Monster carries a variety of her greeting cards and prints.

 

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Orange Twist

 

Orange Twist cards are handprinted with love in Seattle, Washington. Started in 2008 as a line of note cards, Orange Twist also offers custom design and invitation printing. Orange Twist is committed to offering a quality product while employing environmentally friendly and sustainable

business practices. Orange Twist combines humor, strong graphics, and a unique esthetic to create cards that make you smile!

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Papermilk

 

Trish Grantham makes Papermilk. She works with a variety of Media, Acrylic and watercolor on wood panels. Layering vintage book pages, she paints bold lines mixed with a soft translucent color palette. Her work pulls the viewer in while a sweet story unfolds letting the viewer peek inside her imagination. Quite a wonderful world to get lost in, both sweet and complex, a style that will live on for years to come. Trish is Self-Taught and Lives and Works in Portland Oregon. Visit Monster for all her prints and cards.

 

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Retro Pop Namu

 

Retro Pop Namu items are made in Seattle and one of a kind. This local artist creates original messenger bags, as well as, Tshirts for men, women, and children. Namu’s designs are inspired by her favorite Retro Japanese motifs reinterpreted into Japanese Pop Art. Some are cute (kawaii) anime and manga (cartoon) inspired styles. Others have old-style Japanese kanji characters with cool designs.

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Seattle Lumin

 

Electroluminesent wire (EL wire) kits put together by Seattle Burner, Mike. When turned on, the wires emit a glow reminescent of neon tubes. Available in a variety of bright colors. EL wire is useful for many decoration & illumination projects, and is extremely popular amongst the Burning Man crowd.  It’s pretty, it’s glowy, and it’s easy & fun to work with. Mike’s ready-made kits include EL wire, a driver with 3 different blink settings, and batteries. Its all ready to be wrapped around your bike, art project, or attached to your costumes. So, get creative!

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Slow Loris Shirts

 

Unique shirts hand-drawn, and silkscreened by Jessica and Arlo. Celebrating the Slow Life of island living. Made in Guemes Island, WA.

 

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Sock It To Me

 

Portland based company Sock It To Me makes all kinds of crazy socks for men and women. Warning: once you buy a pair, you will come back for more! They also make great gifts, and with our Monster special: buy 2, get the 3rd half off, you can afford to share.

 

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Sown Designs

 

Fine leather accessories handmade in Bellingham, WA by designer and artist Shelby Sneva.  Shelby draws design inspiration from her affinity for nature, fashion, and fine art. She uses 100% fine reclaimed leather, with durable duck cloth lining.  All of her products are one of a kind designs.  Each piece receives the utmost attention to quality and detail.

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Spider Baby Designs

 

Created by Seattle designer Deidra Mayer. These one of a kind hoodies, jackets, and hooded vests will amaze you. Each one features mixed-matched fabrics, with special details like extra patches, contrast stitching, and zippers in places you’ll never guess. You have to come in and experience them in person, you’ll be glad you did!

 

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Spooky Designs

 

Seattle artist Mike Mullins creates original stencil art characters on old records. He layers colors in unique and surprising ways to bring theses portraits to life.

 

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Synergy Organics

 

Based in Santa Cruz, California. This Husband and wife team makes clothing that brings an eastern feeling to a western design. Using all GTOS certified organic fabrics from India to create their fun styles, their clothing is eco friendly, and light hearted. For a comfortable fit, and a little whimsy, check out Synergy!

 

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Texture Clothing

 

Created by Bellingham artist Teresa Remple, Texture was born of a desire to craft clothing with soul. Think gypsy vibe and travel savvy with the ease of real world living built in. Made with organic fabrics, comfy and durable.

 

 

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Trixie and Milo

 

The husband and wife design team of Trixie and Milo produce unique and fun designs from their little corner of the Pacific Northwest (Portland, OR).  All designs and artworks are original creations, and each flask is finished by hand in their studio.

 

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Tinymeat

 

Tinymeat makes cheeky wallets, card cases, passport covers, and checkbook holders. Originated in 2003. We have a long-standing commitment to grow our brand in an ethical manner by featuring independent artists and producing our goods in-house in Portland.