I love a long-standing affair with fantasy and mythological creatures of follore and legend. The particular fascination of humans throughout history with therianthropes (man and beast hybrids, or shapeshifters) seems to suggest something operating deep in our psyche. This is my version of a Men Shen, the Chinese protective door spirits. This one lives in the icy regions and watches over hoary homes.
This design looks great on all sorts of merchandise, from shirts to bedspreads to pillows and shower curtains. Here are some examples from my Redbubble store (click on any to visit the store):