Some people are totally creeped out by clowns and even terrified. It’s called Coulrophobia and J Chris has never had that problem. Emmet the Monster Clown was inspired by a paint-by-number of the famous mid-century clown, Emmett Kelly who played Weary Willie.
It wasn’t until after he drew this J Chris found out that Emmett Kelly really did try to put out a circus fire while still dressed in full clown makeup. Isn’t that strange? Maybe clowns really are creepy.