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: *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: 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.

Description: The furious prom queen who seeks her revenge.

Description: The magic of an old radio and the beautiful music that it produces and how it sings.

Description: Deep down in the bayous of the south, sometimes you can stumble upon a sweet-talking, deal making, demon and perhaps live to regret it.