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（⊙ｏ⊙） .

Meet the legendary Pot 'O Freaky Gold. With a head full of Irish treasure, a grin showing off a golden ganster coin tooth, he will give a friendly (ironically Purple) reminder on his misshapen handle to wear green on this special day. This bizarre freak will forever leave a disturbing imprint in your mind 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 from 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 as both a joke and a warning about my creative unpredictability.

It went 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, and “gangster-like” attitude with a single gold tooth for that good grill.

However, the final result became something much freakier than my normal messed up mind intended. With a wide grin, a mismatched purple handle (what was I thinking?), and a slightly uneasy expression, the character sits somewhere between humorous and a little unsettling. In a way, that tension is exactly what makes it soo memorable.

Technical Breakdown: Crayons and #2 Pencil

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 any reference (typical for a child), 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 an ironic strong visual contrast that emphasizes the oddness of it all.

The Importance of funny art

One of the reasons I still love this piece soo much 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 (if not alittle freaky).

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 you remember the most.

Final Thoughts

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

Details

Date: 2005–2007?

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

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