“1. A nearly 4-meter watercolor scroll capturing a day in the monster street market, from morning light to late-night tranquility. It exquisitely portrays the charm and warmth of everyday life—‘simply viewing this painting brings a sense of happiness.’

2.Over 300 monsters, big and small, each uniquely adorable and unprecedented, yet familiar enough to remind us of friends around us.

3.The back of the scroll features a thoughtfully written guide to the monster street market, immersing readers in the warm, humble, and fulfilling daily life.

4.Includes the exclusive supplement My Monster Friends, which shares the legendary stories of the endearing monsters in Monster Street Market, as well as the origin and creation of the book.”
--Editor’s Recommendation

“Centered around a day, with fresh and unconventional little monsters as protagonists, filled with details, fun, life, and genuine emotions—it feels so warm and joyful.”
--Z03923928 (Reader)

“Absolutely amazing, so good it leaves me speechless. It evokes a deep sense of emotion and happiness, like a healing blend of dreams and reality—sweet and clear.”
—S Chestnut Cake (Reader)

“Simple yet fulfilling everyday life—so wonderful! Just appreciating this painting brings a sense of happiness.”
--Qing Yi (Reader)

“Every scene feels so familiar; looking at it gives me a nostalgic feeling. I absolutely love it!”
--Leon-Chen (Reader)

“I long for the life in the painting—raising a cat, running a small shop, living a peaceful life.”
--Slurp (Reader)

“A bizarre and fantastical monster world, where everything seems ordinary yet extraordinary. Absolutely adore it.”
--Wandering Soul AA (Reader)

“Deeply moving. The entire piece is filled with vitality and a sense of déjà vu familiarity. As a beginner in design, it feels like seeing a benchmark.”
--Fan Fan Zi Shi (Reader)

“A breathtaking masterpiece with incredible endurance! So lucky to have experienced it!”
--A Dot and Ink (Reader)

★ A nearly 4-meter-long watercolor scroll meticulously depicts the monster street market from dawn to nightfall—warm, healing, and brimming with life. It is hailed as a “visually delightful feast that brings a sense of happiness.”
★ A post-90s illustrator, inspired by life in Dali’s ancient streets and markets, created over 300 monsters of various shapes and adorable cuteness! The monsters are either leisurely, busy, lonely, sad, happy, or carefree...
★ Includes an exclusive booklet: My Monster Friends, revealing creative inspirations and character stories, guiding readers into this whimsical, lively journey.

In this nearly 4-meter-long watercolor scroll lies a full day unique to the monster street market:

In the early morning, with the sky painted in sunrise colors, monsters bustle around, lingering at vegetable, fruit, and flower stalls at the morning market. At noon, under the blazing sun, a monster uncle repairs shoes in the shade, while a monster grandpa takes a nap in a cotton-fluffing shop. In the afternoon, as the sun sets, the streets are filled with long, warm shadows of monsters. By evening, as twilight sets in and the moon and stars begin to appear, the market sounds grow lively, and the night deepens...

Author Mao Maochong, with a faithful yet romantic touch, creates a dreamlike monster street market brimming with beauty and vitality. This is a work of emotion that speaks to inner visions and sediments beautiful daily life, filled with affectionate reflections on life that evoke warm memories from the depths of our hearts.

Mao Maochong
A post-90s illustrator, originally trained in oil painting, who transitioned to self-taught watercolor. Representative work: “Floating Island: The End of the World.” Currently residing in Dali, Mao Maochong is a frequent visitor to the ancient city’s streets and markets. Drawing from observations, experiences, and boundless imagination, the artist has created the vibrant watercolor scroll “Monster Street Market,” infused with the warmth of everyday life.