About MBD Monster By Design
The Artist
I am a multi-disciplinary artist based in Suffolk, with a life long fascination for the textures and forms of the natural world. My work is informed by years of experience in high stress, technical enviroments, including Scuba Diving Instructor, Rescue Cave Diver and later working as a Dive Technician for the military. I currently work for Crown Artist Brush made famous by our handmade series 7 watercolour brush.This background taught me to look at the world differently-to appreciate the quiet, alien beauty of hidden enviroments and to respect the raw power of nature..
The Philosophy
Monster By Design (MBD) is an exploration of the surreal realism found both beneath & above the surface of our oceans. My sculptures are not just decorative; they are artifacts from an imagined deep.
Every piece i create-whether a high relief clay octopus or a rusted wall-mounted creature-is crafted with a commitment to,
Surreal Realism: Creating forms that feel biological, tangible, and alive.
The MBD Brand; A signature aesthetic defined by ultra-wet, high-gloss finishes and deep textured detail.
Artisan Craftmanship: Each piece is built from the ground up, combining technical precision and organic monstrous imagination.
Why Monster ?
In my studio, the term”monster” isnt just about horror; its about a celebration of the unconventional. My work is driven by a desire to explore the fringes of the natural and the imagined. While my pieces are often inspired by the raw, alien biology of the deep ocean,they frequently evolve into something far more abstract and “out there”.
Chris Townson
