Daniel McConnell

Description: A more fantastical take on the classic superstitious talisman. This lucky dragon's foot has a new, more ancient kind of magic in it, compared to the classic rabbit's foot

Description: A variation on the classic devil, with a cartoonish rubber hose style implemented.

Description: A variation on the classic devil, with a cartoonish rubber hose style implemented.

Description: I've always loved Disney's adaptation of "The Balck Cauldron". It was dark, adventurous, morally complex, and it really showed a whole new side to the animation powerhouse. If only it hadn't been such a commercial failure, it could've taken Disney into a whole new storytelling direction. So I created this drawing in commemoration of it.

Description: Why do the coolest, slickest, sexiest things always turn out to be the most dangerous and self-destructive one's as well?

Description: A somewhat glib interpretation of climate change and the continuing destruction of the planet, but nonetheless potent and eye catching.

Description: Based on the Greek myth, this work depicts man's desire to control nature with technology, and the price for such folly and hubris

Description: Sometimes, the most stubborn oysters can contain some of the most beautiful treasures. Other times, they'll contain truly bizarre and strange things. Perhaps they're so difficult to open for a reason.

Description: The traditional sacred heart symbol with a more modern update to it. Something that represents that fire and passion of life.

Description: Amongst gay men, there are many larger, heavy-set, hairy men who feel they do not conform to traditional beauty standards. They are known bears, and they've developed a community based on self-love and appreciation for different body types. This piece is meant celebrate the beauty that exists in all men, no matter their shape or size.

Description: In homage to the 1942 film "Cat People", you must beware the fury of the cat woman and the angry spirit possessing her.

Description: A strong, proud, fearsome creature, this bear, bathed in fire, exemplifies a masculine, queer spirit.

Description: A creepy crawly wandering around in the middle of the night. It'll be fine, it has a light to lead it through the darkness.

Description: Mixing the macabre and the adorable, this little guy is here to cure the ill. Mixing potions and trying to heal, he toddles along to nurse the sick and disabled.

Description: *WARNING: DEPICTIONS OF SUICIDE AND SELF HARM* Inspired by Bette Midler's 1979 song of the same name, this piece represents the pain and hardship of love and how our attachments destroy us.

Description: The classic Greek myth of the chimera, a lion with a ram's head and a snake's tail. It is truly a ferocious creature.

Description: There is evil lurking out there, and it always takes a little sacrifice to enact magic. Dark, strange, and with a touch of evil.

Description: Based on classic, old school designs, here is the traditional patriotic symbol, blended with a little more color to give it an updated touch.

Description: For all the fans of sports in Seattle, here is a design that combines the three major teams as one icon. The Seahawks, the Mariners, and the Krakens.

Description: Mother bear is strong, ferocious, and gorgeous. She'll mess you up, but she won't mess up her lipstick.

Description: Your classic dragon's head, dripping with sleek, shiny chrome to give it a new-school feel.

Description: A mascot of all the queer, bear men out there. Be loud, be proud, and be defiant.

Description: A mascot of all the queer, bear men out there. Be loud, be proud, and be defiant.

Description: A fun, pretty pink elephant. A symbol of joy, power and whimsy.

Description: You mustn't cry when your candy spills. It's not worth it.

Description: In homage to the 1942 film "Cat People", you must beware the fury of the cat woman and the angry spirit possessing her.

Description: A cute, fun bear who doesn't really care how they look. He's just looking for some honey.

Description: A suave, debonair jungle cat of yesteryear.

Description: The predators of the sea are looking to attack. You must be weary when sailing the seas, aware of the dangers that lurk below.

Description: Confidence is in the eye of the beholder, it's faked and doesn't ever truly exist, its merely a front we all put up.

Description: The fiery spirit of the panther.

Description: Two hands, the jealous ex and the heartbroken one, fight over the hearts of those stolen away.

Description: A toad caught in some evil witch's cauldron as she brews something nasty.

Description: The spirit of summer, the magic, the mystery, the beauty and the love of it all.

Description: The colors of pride and the bear community within its most fearsome mascot.

Description: There are many people who think their self righteous beliefs will bring about peace in the world, when really it'll just lead to ruin.