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All the characters in my picture book “Monsters Go Night-Night” are based on monster drawings my son Elijah made when he was 4 and 5 years old. The designs are my Elijah fan art tribute.

When the book released a few years ago, to celebrate, I invited other artists to also re-imagine Elijah's original monster drawings in fan art. HUNDREDS of illustrations came in. I created a Twitter account, Instagram account, and hashtag #‎MonstersGo and have continued posting weekly monster prompts, now provided by all six of my kids.

There are currently around 1,250 pieces of MonstersGo artwork that have been created by artists from all over the world! Here are a few examples.

More info: isaacgracelily.blogspot.com

#1

Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

Original by Maggie at age 7, fan art by @slightly.life (Instagram).

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Ellen Turner
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hambunny: the Yummy Bunny pokemon. Type: Normal/Food. Abilities: munch, causes people to feel full from the attack. This pokemon lives in fast food restaurants

Camilla Koutsos
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talented child. I love all his drawings. The fan art is also nice.

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    #2

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie at age 10, fan art by @KameTheHermit (Twitter).

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    Kjorn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    give that to tim burton and he'll makes a movie out of it

    D r e a m l a n d s
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally watch a show about the little guy on the right. Reminds me of Fuwa Fuwa Foof

    Ellen Turner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stitchrabitt: the Rag doll rabbit pokemon. Type: Ghost/Dark Abilities: sew up: can stitch it's opponents together This pokemon can be found in abandoned Pokemon Centers

    MADELEINE KIMBALL
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well it's really cool but the kid one wasn't mean, it was just a friendly little monster ^^

    TheNerdyOne
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks kinda like plushtrap from fnaf

    #3

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 4, fan art by @westinchurch (Twitter).

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    Ellen Turner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bugly, the bug monster pokemon. Type: Dark/Ghost Ability: recoil. It makes the opponent recoil in fear. No one knows where it came from, but it's kinda disturbing.

    Suzanne Marsden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic! No one does Monsters quite like Westin Church! :-D

    #4

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily, fan art by @TheJasonMartian (Twitter).

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    debrina blackmoon
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    yeah

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    Ellen Turner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Octopupper, the Sea dog pokemon. Type: Water/ Fairy Abilities: Fetch, If one throws a Shellder shell at an Octopupper, it will fetch it. This Pokemon makes for a unique and loyal companion.

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    #5

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 12, fan art by @rambling_armadillos (Instagram).

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    Peter Dylan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i like all the details in the original one...

    Ellen Turner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Raindragon, the Rainbow Dragon Pokemon. Type: Dragon/Fairy. Ability: Fireworks, it attacks with a beautiful fireworks display. This pokemon is found mainly in the Nihao region, but it can also be found in places like Kanto and the Hangul region

    Pauline Toal
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Original is better more details draws the eye in and I'd actually like that printed on to something.

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    #6

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie, fan art by @tartessoatlas (Instagram).

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    Sadie Shapiro
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the original more. It's cuter and more innocent.

    MADELEINE KIMBALL
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :/ didn't really do what the kid drew. The kid didn't draw a bird, she drew a cute little big-eyed monster with feet and a talking top hat

    John Ford
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the original is that innocent if you know what I mean.

    TheNerdyOne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like one of those fur balls from club penguin (don’t hate I forgot the name)

    #7

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie at age 11, fan art by @artbycollin (Instagram).

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    #8

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily at age 6, fan art by @christinabdraws (Twitter).

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    Raven Hart
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to know the backstory how they became friends

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    #9

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah, fan art by @davepryor (Instagram).

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    #10

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 12, fan art by @omar_ero (Instagram).

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    #11

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 8, fan art by @eduardovieirart (Instagram).

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    #12

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Evie at age 4, fan art by @diego.monster (Instagram).

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    #13

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 5, fan art by @robbmommaerts (Instagram).

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    #14

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily at age 10, fan art by @illustrations.by.ellie (Instagram).

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    debrina blackmoon
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    https://www.animusic.com

    #15

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Maggie at age 6, fan art by @AaronZenz (Instagram).

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    #16

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 11, fan art by @adamsanfordart (Instagram).

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    #17

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 7, fanart by @rambling_armadillos (Instagram).

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    Link
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kind of reminds me of Mega Man. Definitely looks like a character who would be part of it!

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    #18

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie at age 9, fan art by @handclones (Instagram).

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    Matrix Mocs
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original still looks amazing!

    Cosimo Santalmasi
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a sculpture? The legs it the original are too 3D!

    G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW,l!!!!! 9 Years?? Cool

    Leandro Araújo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow... You see art like this one by the girl Gracie in animated series as Powerpuff Girls or Samurai Jack!

    #20

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 7, fan art by @AaronZenz (Instagram).

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    Cris Şerbu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! They should have their own TV show!

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    #21

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie at age 10, fan art by @krissydiggs (Instagram).

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    Sam
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. That kid is really creative!

    Holly JOHNS-COLLINS
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this kid is really good at drawing im 12 and cant evan draw that good

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    #22

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 11, fan art by @dnm008 (Instagram).

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    meow point1
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that was a movie, I'd watch that.

    Holly JOHNS-COLLINS
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i probbably wouldnt but my brothers definatly would they would be obsesed with it

    Raven Hart
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it reminds me of star wars art

    #23

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 6, fan art by @ivan_illnowhere (Instagram).

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    #24

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Maggie at age 6, fan art by @billyhebbart (Instagram).

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    #25

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 4, fan art by @markmeyersart (Twitter).

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    #26

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily, fan art by @junkykid (Instagram).

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    #27

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 4, fan art by @edwardiantaylor (Twitter).

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    Catherine Stevens
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are all of these drawings by the same names?

    Bluebell Rizzi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just one guy who asked people to make fan art of his kids' drawings :)

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    #28

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 5, fan art by @AdamDix (Twitter).

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    #29

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 3, fan art by @misterhope (Instagram).

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    Caelan Mack
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is so a monster from foster's home for imaginary friends these are all so creative the original is quite incredible for a 3 year old

    Holly JOHNS-COLLINS
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this monster would go great in a kids book

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    #30

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Evie at age 4, fan art by @TweetinV (Twitter).

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    #31

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac, fan art by @SteveArtyPerson (Twitter).

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    #32

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily, fan art by @SamShawDraws (Twitter).

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    Cris Şerbu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, it looks like one of Gumball's friends

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    #33

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 5, fan art by @ellieonplanetx (Instagram).

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    #34

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie, fan art by @k00k3y (Twitter).

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    #35

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac at age 8, fan art by @PaulMurphyBooks (Twitter).

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    #36

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Elijah at age 5, fan art by @katowokato (Twitter).

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    Cris Şerbu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like another one of Jumba's experiments

    #37

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Isaac, fan art by @davidwilborn (Twitter).

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    #38

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Evie at age 8, fan art by @matt_benham (Twitter).

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    #39

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Lily at age 5, fan art by @rodro_ilustrador (Instagram).

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    Cris Şerbu
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have looked great in Monsters Inc!

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    #40

    Artists From Around The World Have Drawn Hundreds Of Monsters Based On My Kids' Designs

    Original by Gracie at age 10, fan art by @sakata_neman (Instagram).

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    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you want some caaaaandyyyy? seriously creepy