Introduction: The Origin Story

Some say that if you're ever in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day and follow a rainbow all the way to its end, you'll discover a pot of gold waiting for you. What they don't tell you is that sometimes the pot might look back.

Meet the legendary Pot 'O Freaky Gold. With a head full of Irish treasure, a grin showing off a golden coin tooth, and a strangely purple reminder hanging from its handle, this bizarre creation greets you at the end of the rainbow. Whether it feels friendly or unsettling is entirely up to the viewer.

About This Piece

Yeah... I know this is ugly and a bit hard to look at, but this monstrosity was one of my earliest St. Patrick’s Day inspired works. In Irish folklore, following a rainbow leads you to a pot of gold guarded by a leprechaun. In my version circa 2005–2007, the legend took a much stranger turn.

What started as a humorous character quickly became something far creepier than intended. Over time, it transformed into what I now call the "Pot 'O Freaky Gold," a piece that lives on in my early archives as both a joke and a warning about creative unpredictability.

The Design: From "Happy" to "Gangster"

The idea behind this drawing was to create a funny, personified version of a pot of gold. I gave it a face, a “gangster-like” attitude, and a single golden coin tooth to exaggerate its personality.

However, the final result became something much stranger. With a wide grin, a mismatched purple handle (what was I thinking?), and an uncanny expression, the character sits somewhere between humorous and unsettling. In a way, that tension is exactly what makes it memorable.

Technical Breakdown: Crayons and #2 Pencils

Like many of my early works, this piece was created using simple tools: white printing paper, a #2 pencil, and crayons.

1. Pencil Work: The loose, uneven structure of the pot came from freehand sketching without reference, giving it its intentionally “off” proportions.

2. Crayon Texture: The waxy color added a childlike contrast to the creepy expression, especially in the golden coins.

3. Color Choice: The purple handle breaks the traditional green-and-gold palette, creating strong visual contrast that emphasizes the oddness of the design.

The Importance of Humorous Art in Families

One of the reasons I still value this piece is because it became a kind of family inside joke. It was never meant to be serious or polished—it was meant to be funny.

Every St. Patrick’s Day, it would resurface as a reminder that art doesn’t always have to be perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes the “bad” drawings are the ones people remember most.

Final Thoughts

The Pot 'O Freaky Gold stands as a weird but important piece in my early archive. It reminds me that creativity often works best when it’s not overthought. Whether you find it funny, creepy, or both, it represents an important stage of experimentation in my artistic journey.

Details

Date: 2005–2007?

Medium: White printing paper /w #2 pencil and crayons

(Note: This piece belongs to my legacy archive. Integrating these [OLD] works into my digital gallery allows me to bridge the gap between my childhood inspirations and my modern professional standards, providing a complete timeline of my creative evolution.)