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The Kushtaka in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Kushtaka is a shape-shifting cryptid from Tlingit and Tsimshian mythology in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Often taking the form of a human-otter hybrid, it lures travelers with eerie cries or mimicked voices before leading them astray. Both feared and respected, the Kushtaka is said to capture souls or transform humans into one of its own. A haunting blend of folklore and wilderness mystery, this creature embodies the strange and spiritual power of the Alaskan wilds.

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The Kushtaka in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Kushtaka is a shape-shifting cryptid from Tlingit and Tsimshian mythology in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Often taking the form of a human-otter hybrid, it lures travelers with eerie cries or mimicked voices before leading them astray. Both feared and respected, the Kushtaka is said to capture souls or transform humans into one of its own. A haunting blend of folklore and wilderness mystery, this creature embodies the strange and spiritual power of the Alaskan wilds.

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👻 🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃👻

Emerging from legend and desert wind, the Badlands Banshee sends her Halloween regards.

May your night be filled with mystery, moonlight, and myth!

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👻 🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃👻

Emerging from legend and desert wind, the Badlands Banshee sends her Halloween regards.

May your night be filled with mystery, moonlight, and myth!

#charcoaldrawing #cuteart #cryptid #charcoal #cryptidart #cryptids #art #artist #artwork

Cactus Cat in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Cactus Cat is a prickly legend of the American Southwest, said to roam the desert under the moonlight. Covered in thorny spines and sporting a jagged tail, it slashes open cacti to drink the sweet fermented juice inside—sometimes getting a little tipsy in the process. Mischievous and elusive, it’s known for yowling through the night and leaving claw marks on desert plants. Equal parts folklore and frontier humor, the Cactus Cat remains one of the West’s quirkiest cryptid tales.

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Cactus Cat in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Cactus Cat is a prickly legend of the American Southwest, said to roam the desert under the moonlight. Covered in thorny spines and sporting a jagged tail, it slashes open cacti to drink the sweet fermented juice inside—sometimes getting a little tipsy in the process. Mischievous and elusive, it’s known for yowling through the night and leaving claw marks on desert plants. Equal parts folklore and frontier humor, the Cactus Cat remains one of the West’s quirkiest cryptid tales.

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Slide-Rock Bolter by Tyler Pierson in charcoal and watercolor

The Slide-Rock Bolter is a wild tall-tale creature said to lurk in the mountains of Colorado. This massive beast clings to steep cliffs, waiting for unsuspecting travelers before releasing its grip and sliding downhill, scooping up everything in its path with its enormous mouth. Fueled by gravity and mischief, it’s the ultimate mountain menace—part folklore, part cautionary tale for overzealous hikers. Though no one’s ever caught it in action, the legend of the Bolter still echoes through Colorado’s rocky slopes.

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Slide-Rock Bolter by Tyler Pierson in charcoal and watercolor

The Slide-Rock Bolter is a wild tall-tale creature said to lurk in the mountains of Colorado. This massive beast clings to steep cliffs, waiting for unsuspecting travelers before releasing its grip and sliding downhill, scooping up everything in its path with its enormous mouth. Fueled by gravity and mischief, it’s the ultimate mountain menace—part folklore, part cautionary tale for overzealous hikers. Though no one’s ever caught it in action, the legend of the Bolter still echoes through Colorado’s rocky slopes.

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The Squonk by Tyler Pierson in charcoal and watercolor

The Squonk is one of folklore’s most pitiful yet endearing creatures, said to wander the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. Described as wrinkly, tear-stained, and forever ashamed of its appearance, it spends its days weeping quietly in the woods. Legend says if captured, it dissolves into a puddle of its own tears. Sad, strange, and oddly sweet, the Squonk has become a symbol of melancholy charm—proof that even the homeliest cryptid can capture hearts through its gentle misery.

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The Squonk by Tyler Pierson in charcoal and watercolor

The Squonk is one of folklore’s most pitiful yet endearing creatures, said to wander the hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. Described as wrinkly, tear-stained, and forever ashamed of its appearance, it spends its days weeping quietly in the woods. Legend says if captured, it dissolves into a puddle of its own tears. Sad, strange, and oddly sweet, the Squonk has become a symbol of melancholy charm—proof that even the homeliest cryptid can capture hearts through its gentle misery.

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Cthulhu in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

This was my second attempt at Cthulhu, a monster so iconic I had to draw it again! With only one piece left to go in Lovecraft after this, it's wild to look back on the journey. With over 50 pieces total and over a year in the making, I'm definitely ready to move on to a new project! With cute cryptids as a cool down project in the interim, I'll have to head back to the drawing board for what comes next.

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Cthulhu in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

This was my second attempt at Cthulhu, a monster so iconic I had to draw it again! With only one piece left to go in Lovecraft after this, it's wild to look back on the journey. With over 50 pieces total and over a year in the making, I'm definitely ready to move on to a new project! With cute cryptids as a cool down project in the interim, I'll have to head back to the drawing board for what comes next.

#hplovecraft #lovecraftian #lovecraftianart #lovecraft #art #artist #artwork #drawing #draw #cthulhu #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #cthulumythos

I got the chance to enter my work, "The Music of Erich Zahn" in the Boone county art show last weekend!

A huge thanks to the Columbia Art League and the Central bank of Boone county for displaying my piece in the show!

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I got the chance to enter my work, "The Music of Erich Zahn" in the Boone county art show last weekend!

A huge thanks to the Columbia Art League and the Central bank of Boone county for displaying my piece in the show!

#lovecraftianart

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#draw

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"Even Death May Die" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 3 of 3 by Tyler Pierson.

Johansen’s account ends with the crew’s desperate attempt to escape. In a final, reckless act, they rammed their ship directly into Cthulhu’s immense head. The monster split apart like a balloon of slime—only to reform moments later, unhurt and alive. They fled as R’lyeh sank back beneath the waves, imprisoning Cthulhu once more.
Thurston reads this testimony with growing dread. He realizes that his uncle’s research, Wilcox’s dreams, Legrasse’s cult, and Johansen’s story are all connected. Cthulhu had briefly awakened, and the global wave of madness was the result. If the stars align again, Cthulhu will rise once more, and this time humanity may not escape.

Haunted, Thurston fears that he has learned too much. Perhaps Angell was murdered by cultists to keep the secret—and now Thurston himself may be in danger. He closes his account with a grim prayer that the world remains ignorant, that R’lyeh stays sunken, and that Cthulhu sleeps forever. Otherwise, he writes, humanity’s brief age will end when the Great Old Ones return to claim the earth, and madness and death will rule the world.

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"Even Death May Die" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 3 of 3 by Tyler Pierson.

Johansen’s account ends with the crew’s desperate attempt to escape. In a final, reckless act, they rammed their ship directly into Cthulhu’s immense head. The monster split apart like a balloon of slime—only to reform moments later, unhurt and alive. They fled as R’lyeh sank back beneath the waves, imprisoning Cthulhu once more.
Thurston reads this testimony with growing dread. He realizes that his uncle’s research, Wilcox’s dreams, Legrasse’s cult, and Johansen’s story are all connected. Cthulhu had briefly awakened, and the global wave of madness was the result. If the stars align again, Cthulhu will rise once more, and this time humanity may not escape.

Haunted, Thurston fears that he has learned too much. Perhaps Angell was murdered by cultists to keep the secret—and now Thurston himself may be in danger. He closes his account with a grim prayer that the world remains ignorant, that R’lyeh stays sunken, and that Cthulhu sleeps forever. Otherwise, he writes, humanity’s brief age will end when the Great Old Ones return to claim the earth, and madness and death will rule the world.

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Batsquatch in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Batsquatch is a winged cryptid said to haunt the forests of the Pacific Northwest, with sightings beginning after the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Described as a massive, muscular creature with leathery bat wings, glowing eyes, and ape-like features, it’s both terrifying and fascinating. Often linked to strange lights or UFO encounters, Batsquatch blends classic Bigfoot lore with something more otherworldly. A modern legend with a monstrous twist, it remains one of the most striking cryptids of the region.

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Batsquatch in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Batsquatch is a winged cryptid said to haunt the forests of the Pacific Northwest, with sightings beginning after the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. Described as a massive, muscular creature with leathery bat wings, glowing eyes, and ape-like features, it’s both terrifying and fascinating. Often linked to strange lights or UFO encounters, Batsquatch blends classic Bigfoot lore with something more otherworldly. A modern legend with a monstrous twist, it remains one of the most striking cryptids of the region.

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"R'lyeh is Risen" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 2 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Thurston’s investigation leads him to the account of Gustaf Johansen, a Norwegian sailor and one of the few survivors of the freighter Emma. Johansen’s ship encountered a derelict crewed by murderous cultists, who attacked without warning. After a bloody fight, Johansen and his shipmates captured the vessel and set sail—only to be driven far off course by storms until they sighted a strange island that had seemingly risen from the ocean.
The island was an alien nightmare, filled with bizarre, impossible geometry and massive stone blocks inscribed with strange hieroglyphs. At its heart stood a massive door, which opened as the sailors explored. From the black depths emerged Great Cthulhu, the monstrous god of the cult. Its size was beyond comprehension, its tentacled face and scaly body both revolting and godlike. The sailors panicked, some going mad, others fleeing in terror as the creature strode forth.
Johansen and a few survivors escaped aboard their ship, but the sea itself seemed alive with the creature’s presence as they fled from the risen city. The surviving crew knew they had seen something that humanity was never meant to witness.

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"R'lyeh is Risen" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 2 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Thurston’s investigation leads him to the account of Gustaf Johansen, a Norwegian sailor and one of the few survivors of the freighter Emma. Johansen’s ship encountered a derelict crewed by murderous cultists, who attacked without warning. After a bloody fight, Johansen and his shipmates captured the vessel and set sail—only to be driven far off course by storms until they sighted a strange island that had seemingly risen from the ocean.
The island was an alien nightmare, filled with bizarre, impossible geometry and massive stone blocks inscribed with strange hieroglyphs. At its heart stood a massive door, which opened as the sailors explored. From the black depths emerged Great Cthulhu, the monstrous god of the cult. Its size was beyond comprehension, its tentacled face and scaly body both revolting and godlike. The sailors panicked, some going mad, others fleeing in terror as the creature strode forth.
Johansen and a few survivors escaped aboard their ship, but the sea itself seemed alive with the creature’s presence as they fled from the risen city. The surviving crew knew they had seen something that humanity was never meant to witness.

#galleryartist #lovecraft #horrorfanatic #horrorgram #gallery #draw #hplovecraft #artist #artwork #cthulhu #art #drawing

"The Cult of Cthulhu" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 1 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Part 1 – The Mystery and the Swamp Cult
Francis Wayland Thurston inherits the papers of his late great-uncle, Professor Angell, a scholar of ancient languages who died under suspicious circumstances. Among Angell’s belongings is a strange clay bas-relief depicting a monstrous creature—part octopus, part dragon, part man—along with notes about unusual dreams, artists, and worldwide disturbances. The sculptor, Henry Wilcox, had approached Angell after experiencing fevered dreams of bizarre cities and a titanic creature, dreams which coincided with a wave of global hysteria and bizarre events.

Digging deeper, Thurston finds records of a police inspector, John Legrasse, who years earlier brought Angell a similar idol, recovered during a raid in the Louisiana swamps. Legrasse’s men had discovered a nightmarish cult performing grotesque rites around the idol, chanting in a strange tongue. Captured cultists spoke of “Great Cthulhu,” a god-like being who lies dreaming in the sunken city of R’lyeh, waiting to rise again when the stars align. They claimed that, on that day, Cthulhu would awaken, reclaim the earth, and wipe out humanity. Thurston realizes his uncle had uncovered something far darker than superstition—and may have died because of it.

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"The Cult of Cthulhu" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu" part 1 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Part 1 – The Mystery and the Swamp Cult
Francis Wayland Thurston inherits the papers of his late great-uncle, Professor Angell, a scholar of ancient languages who died under suspicious circumstances. Among Angell’s belongings is a strange clay bas-relief depicting a monstrous creature—part octopus, part dragon, part man—along with notes about unusual dreams, artists, and worldwide disturbances. The sculptor, Henry Wilcox, had approached Angell after experiencing fevered dreams of bizarre cities and a titanic creature, dreams which coincided with a wave of global hysteria and bizarre events.

Digging deeper, Thurston finds records of a police inspector, John Legrasse, who years earlier brought Angell a similar idol, recovered during a raid in the Louisiana swamps. Legrasse’s men had discovered a nightmarish cult performing grotesque rites around the idol, chanting in a strange tongue. Captured cultists spoke of “Great Cthulhu,” a god-like being who lies dreaming in the sunken city of R’lyeh, waiting to rise again when the stars align. They claimed that, on that day, Cthulhu would awaken, reclaim the earth, and wipe out humanity. Thurston realizes his uncle had uncovered something far darker than superstition—and may have died because of it.

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H.P. Lovecraft's "The Haunter of the Dark" in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

In Providence, young writer Robert Blake, drawn to the occult, becomes fascinated with a large, abandoned church on Federal Hill visible from his lodgings. His investigation reveals the church’s sinister past, tied to the feared Church of Starry Wisdom, a cult said to worship a primordial evil.
Blake explores the church and climbs its tower, where he finds the skeleton of Edwin M. Lillibridge, a reporter who vanished decades earlier, and a strange artifact called the Shining Trapezohedron. Encased in a metal box engraved with alien designs, the stone allows its viewer to summon a terrifying being from the depths of time and space. Unintentionally, Blake awakens the entity.
Confined to darkness, the creature terrorizes the city when a thunderstorm weakens the electrical grid. Blake, aware of the danger, prays for the lights to remain on, but the outage allows the being to approach his quarters. He is found dead, staring at the church, murmuring about the “three-lobed burning eye.”

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H.P. Lovecraft's "The Haunter of the Dark" in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

In Providence, young writer Robert Blake, drawn to the occult, becomes fascinated with a large, abandoned church on Federal Hill visible from his lodgings. His investigation reveals the church’s sinister past, tied to the feared Church of Starry Wisdom, a cult said to worship a primordial evil.
Blake explores the church and climbs its tower, where he finds the skeleton of Edwin M. Lillibridge, a reporter who vanished decades earlier, and a strange artifact called the Shining Trapezohedron. Encased in a metal box engraved with alien designs, the stone allows its viewer to summon a terrifying being from the depths of time and space. Unintentionally, Blake awakens the entity.
Confined to darkness, the creature terrorizes the city when a thunderstorm weakens the electrical grid. Blake, aware of the danger, prays for the lights to remain on, but the outage allows the being to approach his quarters. He is found dead, staring at the church, murmuring about the “three-lobed burning eye.”

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"Echoes of the Father" H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror" Part 2 of 2 in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

With Wilbur dead, no one remains to tend the colossal entity imprisoned within the Whateley farmhouse. Soon, the structure bursts apart, unleashing a towering, invisible monstrosity upon Dunwich. The creature crushes forests, tramples livestock, and leaves behind gigantic footprints as large as tree trunks. Terror grips the countryside when it begins slaughtering entire families and local police. To confront the horror, Dr. Henry Armitage of Miskatonic University—joined by Professors Rice and Morgan—arrives armed with ancient knowledge and ritual incantations. Together, they track the rampaging abomination through the hills, eventually cornering it. Using a mystical powder, they force the creature’s outline into visibility: a grotesque, titanic figure so alien it nearly unhinges the mind of one witness. As the banishment ritual begins, the monster shrieks in both alien speech and broken English, desperately calling for its father, Yog-Sothoth. At last, it collapses in a fiery ruin. Only then is the truth revealed: the horror was Wilbur’s twin brother, another child of Yog-Sothoth, whose monstrous form bore an even closer resemblance to its inhuman sire.

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"Echoes of the Father" H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror" Part 2 of 2 in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

With Wilbur dead, no one remains to tend the colossal entity imprisoned within the Whateley farmhouse. Soon, the structure bursts apart, unleashing a towering, invisible monstrosity upon Dunwich. The creature crushes forests, tramples livestock, and leaves behind gigantic footprints as large as tree trunks. Terror grips the countryside when it begins slaughtering entire families and local police. To confront the horror, Dr. Henry Armitage of Miskatonic University—joined by Professors Rice and Morgan—arrives armed with ancient knowledge and ritual incantations. Together, they track the rampaging abomination through the hills, eventually cornering it. Using a mystical powder, they force the creature’s outline into visibility: a grotesque, titanic figure so alien it nearly unhinges the mind of one witness. As the banishment ritual begins, the monster shrieks in both alien speech and broken English, desperately calling for its father, Yog-Sothoth. At last, it collapses in a fiery ruin. Only then is the truth revealed: the horror was Wilbur’s twin brother, another child of Yog-Sothoth, whose monstrous form bore an even closer resemblance to its inhuman sire.

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"The Death of Wilbur" H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror" Part 1 of 2
Charcoal & Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

In the remote, decaying hills of Dunwich, Massachusetts, Lavinia Whateley, a deformed albino woman, gives birth to a son of mysterious parentage. Strange events mark the child’s arrival, and whispers circulate about the identity of his father. Named Wilbur, the boy grows at an abnormal rate, towering into manhood within a decade. Villagers shun him for his grotesque appearance, unsettling odor, and aura of inhuman strangeness. Only his grandfather, the sorcerer Old Whateley, embraces him, guiding him into the study of witchcraft and dark rituals. Meanwhile, the family farm becomes a place of suspicion. Though Old Whateley purchases countless cattle, the herd never seems to increase, bloodied carcasses and mutilated beasts suggest their true purpose. Locals whisper of unnatural renovations to the Whateley farmhouse, where some hidden entity swells to monstrous proportions. After Old Whateley dies and Lavinia vanishes, Wilbur’s ambition grows. Desperate to complete his summoning ritual, he attempts to steal the Necronomicon from Miskatonic University, but is slain by a guard dog, revealing his hideous, half-human, half-cosmic nature.

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"The Death of Wilbur" H.P. Lovecraft's "The Dunwich Horror" Part 1 of 2
Charcoal & Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

In the remote, decaying hills of Dunwich, Massachusetts, Lavinia Whateley, a deformed albino woman, gives birth to a son of mysterious parentage. Strange events mark the child’s arrival, and whispers circulate about the identity of his father. Named Wilbur, the boy grows at an abnormal rate, towering into manhood within a decade. Villagers shun him for his grotesque appearance, unsettling odor, and aura of inhuman strangeness. Only his grandfather, the sorcerer Old Whateley, embraces him, guiding him into the study of witchcraft and dark rituals. Meanwhile, the family farm becomes a place of suspicion. Though Old Whateley purchases countless cattle, the herd never seems to increase, bloodied carcasses and mutilated beasts suggest their true purpose. Locals whisper of unnatural renovations to the Whateley farmhouse, where some hidden entity swells to monstrous proportions. After Old Whateley dies and Lavinia vanishes, Wilbur’s ambition grows. Desperate to complete his summoning ritual, he attempts to steal the Necronomicon from Miskatonic University, but is slain by a guard dog, revealing his hideous, half-human, half-cosmic nature.

#galleryartist #lovecraft #gallery #draw #hplovecraft #artist #artwork #art #drawing #dunwich #horrorgram #horrorfanatic

HP Lovecraft's “Hypnos” in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

H.P. Lovecraft’s Hypnos is a first-person tale told by an unnamed narrator, a sculptor living in Kent and later London, who fears sleep and worries it may drive him to madness. He recounts meeting a mysterious man at a railway station, whose “immense, sunken, and widely luminous eyes” immediately captivate him. The two form an intense friendship, and the narrator begins sculpting his companion daily while embarking on nightly journeys to realms beyond human comprehension.
Their explorations grow increasingly dangerous: the stranger suggests using drugs to transcend into the unknown and wield cosmic power, a plan the narrator rejects. During one voyage, the narrator cannot cross a mysterious barrier that his friend traverses, awakening shaken and warned that sleep must be avoided.
Eventually, the pair use drugs to stave off slumber, experiencing rapid aging and terrifying nightmares. The story concludes when the friend falls into an irreversible sleep, revealing he was never real—only a sculpted bust inscribed with the Greek word ΥΠΝΟΣ (Hypnos).

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HP Lovecraft's “Hypnos” in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

H.P. Lovecraft’s Hypnos is a first-person tale told by an unnamed narrator, a sculptor living in Kent and later London, who fears sleep and worries it may drive him to madness. He recounts meeting a mysterious man at a railway station, whose “immense, sunken, and widely luminous eyes” immediately captivate him. The two form an intense friendship, and the narrator begins sculpting his companion daily while embarking on nightly journeys to realms beyond human comprehension.
Their explorations grow increasingly dangerous: the stranger suggests using drugs to transcend into the unknown and wield cosmic power, a plan the narrator rejects. During one voyage, the narrator cannot cross a mysterious barrier that his friend traverses, awakening shaken and warned that sleep must be avoided.
Eventually, the pair use drugs to stave off slumber, experiencing rapid aging and terrifying nightmares. The story concludes when the friend falls into an irreversible sleep, revealing he was never real—only a sculpted bust inscribed with the Greek word ΥΠΝΟΣ (Hypnos).

#lovecraft #draw #hplovecraft #artist #art #drawing #charcoal #artwork #galleryartist #gallery #greekgods

I am officially back in the studio, and just in time for the start of my next semester teaching! I'll be sharing more work as I finish them but until then here is a sneak preview front the studio!

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I am officially back in the studio, and just in time for the start of my next semester teaching! I'll be sharing more work as I finish them but until then here is a sneak preview front the studio!

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I got the opportunity to showcase my work in the new Wonders show gallery exhibition at the Columbia Art League! My work, "The Wonders of the Dreaming" is on display until September 4th alongside a ton of other wonderful works!

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I got the opportunity to showcase my work in the new Wonders show gallery exhibition at the Columbia Art League! My work, "The Wonders of the Dreaming" is on display until September 4th alongside a ton of other wonderful works!

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #art #artwork #artist #Drawing #draw #drawing #charcoal #lovecraft #hplovecraft

Got the chance to enter my work at the 2025 Fayette Festival of the Arts!

Managed to walk away with a 1st place ribbon for my piece, "The Music of Erich Zahn" and a 2nd Place ribbon too for my piece, "The Dreams in the Witch House"! 🎗️ 😊

A huge thanks to the juror, Gloria Gaus for judging the show!

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Got the chance to enter my work at the 2025 Fayette Festival of the Arts!

Managed to walk away with a 1st place ribbon for my piece, "The Music of Erich Zahn" and a 2nd Place ribbon too for my piece, "The Dreams in the Witch House"! 🎗️ 😊

A huge thanks to the juror, Gloria Gaus for judging the show!

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Slightly overdue but I haven't posted recently because of an accident with my drawing hand. It's been tied up for 2 weeks with 1 to go until I get another x ray and an update. I'm hopeful I'll soon be free because I've missed creating artwork a great deal but it's been interesting to learn all of the things I can do one handed! I'll hopefully be able to start posting more once I can return to the studio, but until then I'll just have to dream up what to make! Thank you to everyone who's helped me these last two weeks and listened to my tale of woe!

Slightly overdue but I haven't posted recently because of an accident with my drawing hand. It's been tied up for 2 weeks with 1 to go until I get another x ray and an update. I'm hopeful I'll soon be free because I've missed creating artwork a great deal but it's been interesting to learn all of the things I can do one handed! I'll hopefully be able to start posting more once I can return to the studio, but until then I'll just have to dream up what to make! Thank you to everyone who's helped me these last two weeks and listened to my tale of woe!

After a brief hiatus to focus on other projects, I’m officially back to the world of Lovecraft! Since starting this mammoth series in May of last year, I’ve completed over 47 illustrations across 22 of his stories—and I’m finally down to the final few pieces.

This has easily been one of the most exciting and creatively fulfilling series I’ve worked on. That said, with Lovecraft lining one wall and Dante’s Inferno creeping up the other… my studio is starting to look a bit haunted 👀

I’ll be sharing new Lovecraft pieces soon (alongside the usual cute cryptids), but first, here’s a look back at some of the original sketches that started it all!

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After a brief hiatus to focus on other projects, I’m officially back to the world of Lovecraft! Since starting this mammoth series in May of last year, I’ve completed over 47 illustrations across 22 of his stories—and I’m finally down to the final few pieces.

This has easily been one of the most exciting and creatively fulfilling series I’ve worked on. That said, with Lovecraft lining one wall and Dante’s Inferno creeping up the other… my studio is starting to look a bit haunted 👀

I’ll be sharing new Lovecraft pieces soon (alongside the usual cute cryptids), but first, here’s a look back at some of the original sketches that started it all!

#draw #artist #drawingart #art #artwork

Momo in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Momo, short for “Missouri Monster,” is a shaggy, Bigfoot-like cryptid first spotted near the Mississippi River in the 1970s. Covered in dark hair with glowing eyes and a reputation for a terrible stench, Momo caused a stir in the small town of Louisiana, Missouri. It was often seen holding a dead dog or lurking near rural homes before vanishing into the woods. Equal parts eerie and local legend, Momo remains Missouri’s most famous mystery in the trees.

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Momo in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Momo, short for “Missouri Monster,” is a shaggy, Bigfoot-like cryptid first spotted near the Mississippi River in the 1970s. Covered in dark hair with glowing eyes and a reputation for a terrible stench, Momo caused a stir in the small town of Louisiana, Missouri. It was often seen holding a dead dog or lurking near rural homes before vanishing into the woods. Equal parts eerie and local legend, Momo remains Missouri’s most famous mystery in the trees.

#drawing #drawingart #draw #art #artist #artwork #charcoaldrawing #cryptid #charcoalart #charcoal #cute #missouri #missouri_photos

I got the opportunity to showcase my work in the new summer show gallery exhibition at the Columbia Art League! My work, "The Dreams in the Witch House" is on display until July 24th alongside a ton of other wonderful works!

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #art #artwork #artist #Drawing #draw #drawing #charcoal #lovecraft #hplovecraft

I got the opportunity to showcase my work in the new summer show gallery exhibition at the Columbia Art League! My work, "The Dreams in the Witch House" is on display until July 24th alongside a ton of other wonderful works!

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #art #artwork #artist #Drawing #draw #drawing #charcoal #lovecraft #hplovecraft

Skunk Ape in Charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Skunk Ape is Florida’s answer to Bigfoot—an ape-like creature said to roam the swamps and Everglades, leaving behind huge footprints and an unforgettable smell. Described as tall, hairy, and elusive, it’s been spotted since the 1960s, often disappearing into the dense wetlands. Though its odor is legendary, so is its mystery. With deep roots in Southern folklore, the Skunk Ape remains one of the most iconic and pungent cryptids of the American South.

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#charcoalart #charcoal #cryptid #cryptids #skunkape #cute

Skunk Ape in Charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Skunk Ape is Florida’s answer to Bigfoot—an ape-like creature said to roam the swamps and Everglades, leaving behind huge footprints and an unforgettable smell. Described as tall, hairy, and elusive, it’s been spotted since the 1960s, often disappearing into the dense wetlands. Though its odor is legendary, so is its mystery. With deep roots in Southern folklore, the Skunk Ape remains one of the most iconic and pungent cryptids of the American South.

#drawing #draw #charcoaldrawing
#charcoalart #charcoal #cryptid #cryptids #skunkape #cute

🦑 🦑 Father’s Day Sale – 25% OFF! 🦑 🦑
Looking for a gift that’s a little off the beaten path for the father figure who appreciates the strange and sublime?

Dive into the uncanny with 25% OFF everything in my shop now through Father’s Day at tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

Give Dad something unforgettable—before it slips back into the shadows..

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🦑 🦑 Father’s Day Sale – 25% OFF! 🦑 🦑
Looking for a gift that’s a little off the beaten path for the father figure who appreciates the strange and sublime?

Dive into the uncanny with 25% OFF everything in my shop now through Father’s Day at tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

Give Dad something unforgettable—before it slips back into the shadows..

#art
#artist #artwork #drawing #salesalesale #etsy #etsyshop #etsyfinds #etsyshopowner #lovecraft #hplovecraft

The Snallygaster in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Snallygaster is a strange and fearsome creature rooted in Maryland and Appalachian folklore, with stories dating back to the 18th century. Described as a bird-reptile hybrid with massive wings, a metallic beak lined with razor-sharp teeth, and sometimes even octopus-like tentacles, it was said to swoop down from the skies to snatch unsuspecting victims. Both terrifying and fascinating, the Snallygaster blends old-world legend with early American myth, making it a truly unique cryptid in folklore history.

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#artwork #drawing #draw #drawingart #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #cryptid #cute #cryptids #snallygaster #maryland

The Snallygaster in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Snallygaster is a strange and fearsome creature rooted in Maryland and Appalachian folklore, with stories dating back to the 18th century. Described as a bird-reptile hybrid with massive wings, a metallic beak lined with razor-sharp teeth, and sometimes even octopus-like tentacles, it was said to swoop down from the skies to snatch unsuspecting victims. Both terrifying and fascinating, the Snallygaster blends old-world legend with early American myth, making it a truly unique cryptid in folklore history.

#art #artist
#artwork #drawing #draw #drawingart #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #cryptid #cute #cryptids #snallygaster #maryland

Had an incredible time this weekend at Art in the Park! Despite all of the rain, it was wonderful to see how vibrant the art scene is here in Columbia!

Had an incredible time this weekend at Art in the Park! Despite all of the rain, it was wonderful to see how vibrant the art scene is here in Columbia!

The Enfield Horror in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Enfield Horror is one of the strangest cryptids ever reported, first spotted in 1973 in Enfield, Illinois. Witnesses described a creature with three legs, glowing red eyes, and a terrifying screech that echoed through the night. It was fast, leaping huge distances and vanished just as quickly as it appeared. Though sightings were brief, the legend left a lasting mark, becoming one of America’s most bizarre and baffling cryptid tales.

#charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #cryptid #cute #cryptids #art #artist #artwork ##drawing #drawingart #draw #enfielfast—leaping

The Enfield Horror in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Enfield Horror is one of the strangest cryptids ever reported, first spotted in 1973 in Enfield, Illinois. Witnesses described a creature with three legs, glowing red eyes, and a terrifying screech that echoed through the night. It was fast, leaping huge distances and vanished just as quickly as it appeared. Though sightings were brief, the legend left a lasting mark, becoming one of America’s most bizarre and baffling cryptid tales.

#charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #cryptid #cute #cryptids #art #artist #artwork ##drawing #drawingart #draw #enfielfast—leaping

The Dover Demon in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Dover Demon is a slender, big-eyed cryptid first spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in 1977. With its glowing eyes, long fingers, and alien-like features, it’s a creature of quiet mystery that sparked decades of fascination. Strange and subtle, it’s a legend that lingers.

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#artist
#artwork
#drawing #drawingart #draw #cryptid #cryptids #charcoaldrawing #cute #charcoalart #doverdemon #dover #illustration #illustrations

The Dover Demon in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Dover Demon is a slender, big-eyed cryptid first spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in 1977. With its glowing eyes, long fingers, and alien-like features, it’s a creature of quiet mystery that sparked decades of fascination. Strange and subtle, it’s a legend that lingers.

#art
#artist
#artwork
#drawing #drawingart #draw #cryptid #cryptids #charcoaldrawing #cute #charcoalart #doverdemon #dover #illustration #illustrations

Pope Lick Monster in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Pope Lick Monster is a chilling legend from Kentucky, said to haunt the train trestle near Louisville. With the body of a man, the legs of a goat, and a haunting presence, it’s part urban legend, part cryptid, and all eerie intrigue. Whether it’s myth or something more, the story endures.

No need to trespass for a glimpse—grab a safe sighting with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

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Pope Lick Monster in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Pope Lick Monster is a chilling legend from Kentucky, said to haunt the train trestle near Louisville. With the body of a man, the legs of a goat, and a haunting presence, it’s part urban legend, part cryptid, and all eerie intrigue. Whether it’s myth or something more, the story endures.

No need to trespass for a glimpse—grab a safe sighting with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#gallery #GalleryArtist #draw #art #drawing #charcoaldrawing #cryptids #cryptid #cute #goats #drawingart #artist #artwork

I got the chance to enter my work, "The Dreams in the Witch House" in the Dreamscapes Exhibition at the Soulard Art Gallery in St Louis!

A huge thanks to the Soulard Gallery for displaying my pieces in the show!

#lovecraftianart #galleryartist #lovecraft #gallery #draw #hplovecraft #art #drawing #lovecraftian #charcoaldrawing

I got the chance to enter my work, "The Dreams in the Witch House" in the Dreamscapes Exhibition at the Soulard Art Gallery in St Louis!

A huge thanks to the Soulard Gallery for displaying my pieces in the show!

#lovecraftianart #galleryartist #lovecraft #gallery #draw #hplovecraft #art #drawing #lovecraftian #charcoaldrawing

The Yeti in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, is a towering cryptid said to roam the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. With massive footprints and a frosty mystique, it’s both feared and revered in legend. Elusive and ice-cold cool, this snowy giant remains one of the most iconic cryptids around.

No need to climb a mountain—bring the legend home with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#art #artprint #artist #drawing #cryptid #cryptidcuties #cryptozoology #cryptids #drawing #draw #drawdaily #charcoal #galleryartist #gallery #gallerywall

The Yeti in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, is a towering cryptid said to roam the snowy peaks of the Himalayas. With massive footprints and a frosty mystique, it’s both feared and revered in legend. Elusive and ice-cold cool, this snowy giant remains one of the most iconic cryptids around.

No need to climb a mountain—bring the legend home with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#art #artprint #artist #drawing #cryptid #cryptidcuties #cryptozoology #cryptids #drawing #draw #drawdaily #charcoal #galleryartist #gallery #gallerywall

Heir of Absurdity in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

It's difficult to discern what your personal mythos is. The symbols that make up your identity, from upbringing to interests. For now, I suppose this is mine.

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #artistsoninstagram #clownart #heron #saxophonist #sax #musicislife

Heir of Absurdity in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

It's difficult to discern what your personal mythos is. The symbols that make up your identity, from upbringing to interests. For now, I suppose this is mine.

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #artistsoninstagram #clownart #heron #saxophonist #sax #musicislife

Loveland Frogman in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Loveland Frogman is an Ohio legend with a quirky twist—said to be a humanoid frog spotted near the Little Miami River, sometimes even wielding a wand or glowing device. Strange, slippery, and oddly charming, it’s a cryptid that blends mystery with whimsy.

No need to stake out the riverbank—grab your own frogman sighting with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #gallery #artist #draw #art #drawing #cryptid #artistsoninstagram

Loveland Frogman in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Loveland Frogman is an Ohio legend with a quirky twist—said to be a humanoid frog spotted near the Little Miami River, sometimes even wielding a wand or glowing device. Strange, slippery, and oddly charming, it’s a cryptid that blends mystery with whimsy.

No need to stake out the riverbank�—grab your own frogman sighting with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #gallery #artist #draw #art #drawing #cryptid #artistsoninstagram

Ozark Howler in Charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Ozark Howler is a shadowy beast said to roam the hills of Missouri and Arkansas, with glowing red eyes, curled horns, and a bone-chilling howl that echoes through the night. Mysterious and wild, it’s a legend rooted deep in Ozark folklore. Whether phantom or folklore, it’s hard to forget.

No need to hike the hills—you can spot one safely with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #artistsoninstagram #charcoal #cryptidcuties #cryptidart #cryptid

Ozark Howler in Charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Ozark Howler is a shadowy beast said to roam the hills of Missouri and Arkansas, with glowing red eyes, curled horns, and a bone-chilling howl that echoes through the night. Mysterious and wild, it’s a legend rooted deep in Ozark folklore. Whether phantom or folklore, it’s hard to forget.

No need to hike the hills—you can spot one safely with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #artistsoninstagram #charcoal #cryptidcuties #cryptidart #cryptid

Heritage of the Flesh in Charcoal and Watercolor, 2025

Sometimes it's scary to look back on the gifts of family history. To consider all your possible futures based on medical history. Will my heart forget how to beat? Will food overtake my steps?

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #charcoal #artistsoninstagram

Heritage of the Flesh in Charcoal and Watercolor, 2025

Sometimes it's scary to look back on the gifts of family history. To consider all your possible futures based on medical history. Will my heart forget how to beat? Will food overtake my steps?

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artist #art #drawing #charcoal #artistsoninstagram

The Jersey Devil has haunted the Pine Barrens of New Jersey for over 250 years, with its bat-like wings, hooves, and chilling cry. Part folklore, part fright, it’s a creature that has captured imaginations for generations. Wild, weird, and wonderfully legendary, it’s a true icon of cryptid history.

No need to brave the woods—bring it home safely with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #draw #artist #jerseydevil #cryptid #drawing #art

The Jersey Devil has haunted the Pine Barrens of New Jersey for over 250 years, with its bat-like wings, hooves, and chilling cry. Part folklore, part fright, it’s a creature that has captured imaginations for generations. Wild, weird, and wonderfully legendary, it’s a true icon of cryptid history.

No need to brave the woods—bring it home safely with a print from my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #draw #artist #jerseydevil #cryptid #drawing #art

El Chupacabra in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

El Chupacabra is a legendary creature that first crept into folklore in the 1990s, known for stalking livestock and leaving behind eerie tales. With spines down its back and glowing eyes, it’s both feared and fascinating. Mysterious, elusive, and totally iconic, it’s a staple of cryptid lore.

Don’t worry—it only drinks watercolor now. Grab a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptid #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #draw #artist #art #drawing #chupacabra

El Chupacabra in charcoal and watercolor by Tyler Pierson

El Chupacabra is a legendary creature that first crept into folklore in the 1990s, known for stalking livestock and leaving behind eerie tales. With spines down its back and glowing eyes, it’s both feared and fascinating. Mysterious, elusive, and totally iconic, it’s a staple of cryptid lore.

Don’t worry—it only drinks watercolor now. Grab a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptid #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #draw #artist #art #drawing #chupacabra

The Flatwoods Monster in charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Flatwoods Monster, also known as the Braxton County Monster, is a strange and striking cryptid first reported in 1952 in Flatwoods, West Virginia. With glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and a floating, mechanical dress, it's part alien, part legend, and totally unforgettable. Mysterious but mesmerizing, it’s earned a place in cryptid lore. Want to bring this otherworldly icon into your collection?

Snag a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #art #artist #drawing #draw #flatwoodsmonster

The Flatwoods Monster in charcoal and Watercolor by Tyler Pierson

The Flatwoods Monster, also known as the Braxton County Monster, is a strange and striking cryptid first reported in 1952 in Flatwoods, West Virginia. With glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and a floating, mechanical dress, it's part alien, part legend, and totally unforgettable. Mysterious but mesmerizing, it’s earned a place in cryptid lore. Want to bring this otherworldly icon into your collection?

Snag a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #galleryartist #cryptids #etsyseller #gallery #cute #art #artist #drawing #draw #flatwoodsmonster

"Mothman" by Tyler Pierson in charcoal & watercolor
Part of the Cute Critters series

Mothman is one of America’s most legendary cryptids! A winged figure with glowing red eyes, he was first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Whether he’s a harbinger of doom or just a strange traveler in the night, his eerie charm has captured imaginations for decades. Both unsettling and oddly endearing, Mothman has become an icon of mystery and folklore. Want to add a bit of that mystery to your space?

Grab a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #mothmanlove #galleryartist #mothman #cryptids #etsyseller #cute #gallery #drawing #etsy #etsyshop #etsyfind #mothmanart #art #artist #artwork #artistsoninstagram

"Mothman" by Tyler Pierson in charcoal & watercolor
Part of the Cute Critters series

Mothman is one of America’s most legendary cryptids! A winged figure with glowing red eyes, he was first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Whether he’s a harbinger of doom or just a strange traveler in the night, his eerie charm has captured imaginations for decades. Both unsettling and oddly endearing, Mothman has become an icon of mystery and folklore. Want to add a bit of that mystery to your space?

Grab a print on my Etsy: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com!

#cryptidcuties #cryptidart #mothmanlove #galleryartist #mothman #cryptids #etsyseller #cute #gallery #drawing #etsy #etsyshop #etsyfind #mothmanart #art #artist #artwork #artistsoninstagram

✨ New Series Drop! ✨

Introducing the first round of the Cute Critters series—now live on Etsy!

These lovable little cryptids from America and around the world are here to charm your socks off. From Mothman to Bigfoot, each design brings spooky sweetness to your collection. Each critter is available as an 11 x 14 in signed print!

This is just the beginning—grab your favorites from Round One before they vanish into the woods!
Available now at: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com

#CuteCritters #CryptidCuties #EtsyArtist #TylerPiersonArt #RoundOne #MothmanLove #SupportSmallBusiness #cryptids #cryptidart #mothman #bigfoot #sasquatch #galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #draw #artwork #artist #art #drawing #cute #cutenessoverload

✨ New Series Drop! ✨

Introducing the first round of the Cute Critters series—now live on Etsy!

These lovable little cryptids from America and around the world are here to charm your socks off. From Mothman to Bigfoot, each design brings spooky sweetness to your collection. Each critter is available as an 11 x 14 in signed print!

This is just the beginning—grab your favorites from Round One before they vanish into the woods!
Available now at: https://tylerpiersonart.etsy.com

#CuteCritters #CryptidCuties #EtsyArtist #TylerPiersonArt #RoundOne #MothmanLove #SupportSmallBusiness #cryptids #cryptidart #mothman #bigfoot #sasquatch #galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #draw #artwork #artist #art #drawing #cute #cutenessoverload

H.P. Lovecraft's "Nyarlathotep" by Tyler Pierson In charcoal & watercolor

In H.P. Lovecraft’s short story Nyarlathotep, a mysterious, godlike figure arrives in civilization claiming ancient knowledge and power. He captivates the masses with bizarre scientific demonstrations that defy reality and unsettle the mind. The narrator, along with others, follows Nyarlathotep through a dreamlike, apocalyptic landscape where time and logic collapse. The story ends with a descent into madness, as the narrator witnesses humanity falling into darkness and chaos. Told in a poetic, fragmented style, the story captures the terror of a world unraveling under the influence of an unknowable, malevolent force.

#hplovecraft #lovecraftian #artwork #artist #draw #gallery #etsyseller #horror #lovecraft #galleryartist #art #drawing #lovecraftianart

H.P. Lovecraft's "Nyarlathotep" by Tyler Pierson In charcoal & watercolor

In H.P. Lovecraft’s short story Nyarlathotep, a mysterious, godlike figure arrives in civilization claiming ancient knowledge and power. He captivates the masses with bizarre scientific demonstrations that defy reality and unsettle the mind. The narrator, along with others, follows Nyarlathotep through a dreamlike, apocalyptic landscape where time and logic collapse. The story ends with a descent into madness, as the narrator witnesses humanity falling into darkness and chaos. Told in a poetic, fragmented style, the story captures the terror of a world unraveling under the influence of an unknowable, malevolent force.

#hplovecraft #lovecraftian #artwork #artist #draw #gallery #etsyseller #horror #lovecraft #galleryartist #art #drawing #lovecraftianart

✨ Monday Etsy Shop Feature! ✨

Today’s spotlight is The Hound! This 11x14” print is available now in my Etsy shop. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this unique piece!

Shop now: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TylerPiersonArt

#galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #artist #artwork #draw #galleryartist #lovecraft #lovecraftian #hplovecraft #horror #etsy #etsygift

✨ Monday Etsy Shop Feature! ✨

Today’s spotlight is The Hound! This 11x14” print is available now in my Etsy shop. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this unique piece!

Shop now: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TylerPiersonArt

#galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #artist #artwork #draw #galleryartist #lovecraft #lovecraftian #hplovecraft #horror #etsy #etsygift

"The Beast of Bray Road" by Tyler Pierson
Watercolor & Charcoal, 2025
Cute Critters Series

The Beast of Bray Road is Wisconsin’s most curious cryptid — part wolf, part mystery, and all intrigue. Lurking near Elkhorn since the 1980s, this creature has sparked chills, stories, and plenty of roadside glances. Is it a monster, a myth, or just misunderstood? Either way, it keeps us wondering.

#galleryartist #cute #draw #artist #artwork #art #gallery #etsyseller #brayroadbeast #werewolf #werewolves #cryptid #cryptidart #cryptozoology #cryptids

"The Beast of Bray Road" by Tyler Pierson
Watercolor & Charcoal, 2025
Cute Critters Series

The Beast of Bray Road is Wisconsin’s most curious cryptid — part wolf, part mystery, and all intrigue. Lurking near Elkhorn since the 1980s, this creature has sparked chills, stories, and plenty of roadside glances. Is it a monster, a myth, or just misunderstood? Either way, it keeps us wondering.

#galleryartist #cute #draw #artist #artwork #art #gallery #etsyseller #brayroadbeast #werewolf #werewolves #cryptid #cryptidart #cryptozoology #cryptids

"Papa Dagon" in watercolor & charcoal
Cute Critters Drawing Series

Dagon is a colossal, amphibious sea creature from H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos, worshiped by the Deep Ones.

#draw #artwork #etsyseller #galleryartist #gallery #cute #artist #lovecraftian #lovecraft #hplovecraft #drawing #art #etsy

"Papa Dagon" in watercolor & charcoal
Cute Critters Drawing Series

Dagon is a colossal, amphibious sea creature from H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos, worshiped by the Deep Ones.

#draw #artwork #etsyseller #galleryartist #gallery #cute #artist #lovecraftian #lovecraft #hplovecraft #drawing #art #etsy

✨ Monday Etsy Shop Feature! ✨

Today’s spotlight is The Quaxalotl! This adorable 11x14” print is available now in my Etsy shop. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this unique piece!

Shop now: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TylerPiersonArt

#galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #cute #artist #artwork #draw #axolotl

✨ Monday Etsy Shop Feature! ✨

Today’s spotlight is The Quaxalotl! This adorable 11x14” print is available now in my Etsy shop. Don’t miss your chance to bring home this unique piece!

Shop now: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TylerPiersonArt

#galleryartist #etsyseller #gallery #cute #artist #artwork #draw #axolotl

Bigfoot in Charcoal & watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit North American forests. Described as large, hairy, and elusive, it is a staple of cryptozoology and folklore. Despite numerous expeditions, DNA tests, and reported evidence, Bigfoot remains an enduring mystery in cryptozoology, captivating believers and skeptics alike with the possibility of its existence.

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artwork #artist #bigfoot #cryptids #cryptidart #sasquatch #etsyseller #cute #cuteanimals

Bigfoot in Charcoal & watercolor by Tyler Pierson

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit North American forests. Described as large, hairy, and elusive, it is a staple of cryptozoology and folklore. Despite numerous expeditions, DNA tests, and reported evidence, Bigfoot remains an enduring mystery in cryptozoology, captivating believers and skeptics alike with the possibility of its existence.

#galleryartist #gallery #draw #artwork #artist #bigfoot #cryptids #cryptidart #sasquatch #etsyseller #cute #cuteanimals

"The Shadow of Joseph Curwen" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 3 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Willett’s investigation reveals that Curwen had manipulated Ward into purchasing land atop the ruins of his original headquarters. Further digging uncovers an even more sinister truth—Curwen had reestablished contact with a network of fellow necromancers from his past life, men who had also evaded death. Together, they orchestrated a horrifying scheme: abducting and resurrecting the world’s wisest minds, subjecting them to unspeakable tortures to extract forbidden knowledge capable of threatening all of humanity. Willett also learns that Curwen had resumed his grave-robbing rituals and exhibited vampiric tendencies—ghastly side effects of his unnatural resurrection. When Ward began questioning their dark purpose, Curwen murdered him and fully assumed his identity, erasing the young man he had used as a vessel for his return.

In the aftermath of his nightmarish ordeal, Willett awakens outside the now-sealed entrance to Curwen’s underground lair, with a cryptic note instructing him to destroy the necromancer. Accepting the grim task, Willett confirms that Charles Dexter Ward is truly lost, consumed by the very evil he sought to master. Armed with the incantation he uncovered in the laboratory, he confronts Curwen and recites the spell, reducing him to dust once more.

Soon after, news reports confirm that Curwen’s co-conspirators—and their entire households—have mysteriously vanished, their hidden lairs utterly destroyed. The threat appears to have been extinguished, but the lingering shadows of their dark knowledge suggest that some horrors may never be truly erased.

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"The Shadow of Joseph Curwen" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 3 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Willett’s investigation reveals that Curwen had manipulated Ward into purchasing land atop the ruins of his original headquarters. Further digging uncovers an even more sinister truth—Curwen had reestablished contact with a network of fellow necromancers from his past life, men who had also evaded death. Together, they orchestrated a horrifying scheme: abducting and resurrecting the world’s wisest minds, subjecting them to unspeakable tortures to extract forbidden knowledge capable of threatening all of humanity. Willett also learns that Curwen had resumed his grave-robbing rituals and exhibited vampiric tendencies—ghastly side effects of his unnatural resurrection. When Ward began questioning their dark purpose, Curwen murdered him and fully assumed his identity, erasing the young man he had used as a vessel for his return.

In the aftermath of his nightmarish ordeal, Willett awakens outside the now-sealed entrance to Curwen’s underground lair, with a cryptic note instructing him to destroy the necromancer. Accepting the grim task, Willett confirms that Charles Dexter Ward is truly lost, consumed by the very evil he sought to master. Armed with the incantation he uncovered in the laboratory, he confronts Curwen and recites the spell, reducing him to dust once more.

Soon after, news reports confirm that Curwen’s co-conspirators—and their entire households—have mysteriously vanished, their hidden lairs utterly destroyed. The threat appears to have been extinguished, but the lingering shadows of their dark knowledge suggest that some horrors may never be truly erased.

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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

I’m officially launching my Etsy shop, TylerPiersonArt! 🎉 My first round of 21 prints is live and ready to find new homes. This has been a long time coming, and I couldn’t have done it without the support and encouragement of so many amazing people—thank you! 🙌

Check out the shop, grab a piece you love, and help me kick off this new adventure! 🖤

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"Do Not Call Up What You Cannot Put Down" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 2 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Centuries later, Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor’s dark legacy. Unearthing Curwen’s ashes, he delves into his forbidden writings and grows increasingly reclusive. Withdrawing from his family, he vanishes to an isolated farmhouse, where he begins conducting sinister experiments. Alarmed by Charles’ disturbing behavior, his family enlists Dr. Willett to investigate his descent into madness.

Willett soon makes a horrifying discovery—Ward has not merely been studying Curwen; he has resurrected him. Worse still, Curwen has used his dark sorcery to seize Ward’s identity, erasing the young man entirely. Now posing as Ward, Curwen resumes his centuries-old experiments, summoning grotesque beings from beyond the grave and communicating with monstrous entities in his relentless pursuit of ultimate power.

Determined to put an end to the horror, Willett ventures into Curwen’s hidden underground laboratory, where he finds the remnants of grisly experiments—decayed corpses, monstrous creatures lurking in pits, and cryptic texts filled with eldritch knowledge. In his exploration, he accidentally triggers a ritual that summons a primordial entity from the essential salts. Overcome with terror at what he has unleashed, Willett faints, unable to face the horror he has inadvertently awakened.

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"Do Not Call Up What You Cannot Put Down" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 2 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

Centuries later, Ward becomes obsessed with his ancestor’s dark legacy. Unearthing Curwen’s ashes, he delves into his forbidden writings and grows increasingly reclusive. Withdrawing from his family, he vanishes to an isolated farmhouse, where he begins conducting sinister experiments. Alarmed by Charles’ disturbing behavior, his family enlists Dr. Willett to investigate his descent into madness.

Willett soon makes a horrifying discovery—Ward has not merely been studying Curwen; he has resurrected him. Worse still, Curwen has used his dark sorcery to seize Ward’s identity, erasing the young man entirely. Now posing as Ward, Curwen resumes his centuries-old experiments, summoning grotesque beings from beyond the grave and communicating with monstrous entities in his relentless pursuit of ultimate power.

Determined to put an end to the horror, Willett ventures into Curwen’s hidden underground laboratory, where he finds the remnants of grisly experiments—decayed corpses, monstrous creatures lurking in pits, and cryptic texts filled with eldritch knowledge. In his exploration, he accidentally triggers a ritual that summons a primordial entity from the essential salts. Overcome with terror at what he has unleashed, Willett faints, unable to face the horror he has inadvertently awakened.

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"Purging the Profane" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 1 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward follows Dr. Marinus Willett as he investigates the strange and unsettling case of his former patient, Charles Dexter Ward. When the story begins, Ward has mysteriously vanished from the asylum where he was confined for prolonged insanity. His cell is found filled with dust, and he had exhibited both subtle and dramatic physiological changes before his disappearance.

Willett’s investigation uncovers Ward’s obsessive study of his infamous ancestor, Joseph Curwen—a shadowy figure from the 18th century. Curwen was a wealthy shipping merchant and reputed alchemist, rumored to have dabbled in forbidden sciences. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, he fled to Providence following the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Whispers surrounded his secretive experiments, which allegedly involved grave robbing, eerie rituals, and an unnatural command over life and death. His unnatural longevity and sinister activities eventually drove the townspeople of Providence to take action.

Armed with muskets and torches, the townsfolk stormed Curwen’s secluded farmhouse in a violent raid marked by deafening incantations and earth-shaking explosions. Though they succeeded in gunning down eldritch horrors and destroying the necromancer himself, what they witnessed was so disturbing that they swore an oath of secrecy.

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"Purging the Profane" In charcoal & watercolor
H.P. Lovecraft's "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward" part 1 of 3 by Tyler Pierson

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward follows Dr. Marinus Willett as he investigates the strange and unsettling case of his former patient, Charles Dexter Ward. When the story begins, Ward has mysteriously vanished from the asylum where he was confined for prolonged insanity. His cell is found filled with dust, and he had exhibited both subtle and dramatic physiological changes before his disappearance.

Willett’s investigation uncovers Ward’s obsessive study of his infamous ancestor, Joseph Curwen—a shadowy figure from the 18th century. Curwen was a wealthy shipping merchant and reputed alchemist, rumored to have dabbled in forbidden sciences. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, he fled to Providence following the Salem Witch Trials in 1692. Whispers surrounded his secretive experiments, which allegedly involved grave robbing, eerie rituals, and an unnatural command over life and death. His unnatural longevity and sinister activities eventually drove the townspeople of Providence to take action.

Armed with muskets and torches, the townsfolk stormed Curwen’s secluded farmhouse in a violent raid marked by deafening incantations and earth-shaking explosions. Though they succeeded in gunning down eldritch horrors and destroying the necromancer himself, what they witnessed was so disturbing that they swore an oath of secrecy.

#galleryartist #Lovecraft #horror #Gallery #draw #hplovecraft #artist #artwork #art #drawing

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