See the Monsters Come to Life
“There’s something meditative about the line—it flows without hesitation. Each creature I draw emerges in real time, no planning, no repeats. They’re born of instinct and imagination. I don’t just doodle—I name them. ‘Two Headed Bear Snake,’ ‘Large Marge in Charge, ’ every one of them has a personality, a place, a story. That’s what makes this so alive.”
— Topher Straus
👾 Meet the Monsters
Each creature that crawls across Topher's sofas is entirely original, drawn freehand in real time. No drafts. No repeats. No second chances. Every monster is named, infused with character, and permanently part of the artwork. No two sofas are alike—Because no two days in Topher’s world ever look the same.
The Process: Art in Real Time
Topher begins each sofa with a blank canvas—no templates, no pre-sketching, just pure intuition. While the first Monster Sofas were created on traditional leather, he’s found that premium vegan leather pairs beautifully with his high-tech artist markers and protective spray.
Each creature is drawn freehand, emerging line by line in real time. Watching a Monster Sofa come to life is like watching Topher’s imagination unfold in motion. With a trained artist’s eye, he thoughtfully places and connects each character—sometimes swapping or rotating sections mid-process to perfect the flow and rhythm of the piece.
No two Monster Sofas are alike.
The final composition is always determined by the artist, ensuring every creation is entirely unique.
Once the piece is complete, Topher applies a professional-grade protective coating to seal and safeguard the artwork, repelling water and stains while preserving the integrity of each line.
Want a Monster of Your Own?
Topher is open to custom installations on collector-provided sofas (must be leather or vinyl). If you’d like to explore a commission, please use the link below to submit your inquiry.
What Topher's Collectors Say:
amazing and uniquely identifiable
"Topher's work is nothing but amazing and uniquely identifiable. He has an uncanny ability to combine the beauty of the natural landscape into a digital format, the juxtaposition is breathtaking and simultaneously comfortable. The color palette is striking, creating a fantasy world from the picturesque backdrops we all know and love. How lucky we are to have captured his work for our home!"
JP & Rachel Brewer
this is a must see experience
"Garden of the Gods. The colors are bold and vibrant, much like the artist who layers his love of life into every work of art. And in the reflection you can see off the shiny bright surface, you, too, are a part of the art. This is a must see experience for anyone who has witnessed the magic of our great outdoors."
Denny Thompson
We ended up with two!
" We were drawn to Topher's work because of the unique and modern approach that he takes to creating landscapes. Nature and technology are both important parts of our life, so we connected with the way that he blends landscape photography and digital painting. While the artwork is beautiful online, it becomes even more vibrant when you see it in person printed on aluminum with a glossy finish. In fact, we had such a hard time deciding which piece we liked best that we ended up with two! "
Marisa Martin & Patrick Hefner
INQUIRE:
For a virtual preview of how a painting would look on your walls or to ask Topher any other questions, please contact us using this form and we will attend to you as quickly as possible.