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LATEST ARTICLES ( 325 )

• Iron Knee Meets An Ellipsis Comin’ Thro’ The Rye

  

  Last summer, I did an illustration for Diplomat Magazine for their cover story on the Scottish Referendum on independence. The referendum was held on September... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• 13 Reasons To Hire An Illustrator

  I mentioned in a couple of earlier posts that I’ve been working on a slideshow. I’m happy to say it’s finally done, and I’ve uploaded it to YouTube. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• An Illustrator Walks Into A Bard…

  

  I’m not a big Shakespeare fan, but I like his plays the same way I like poetry. I may not understand it all, but I love the sound of the words. They stir the... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• I, The Illustrator: Happy Birthday, Mickey Spillane

  

  It’s been awhile since I did a birthday tribute. I decided to do one for Mickey Spillane, best remembered for his hardboiled detective novels featuring private... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Bricks, Magic Lamps, And Getting The Most Out Of An Illustration

  

  Recently I came across a quote from the late David Brinkley that made me laugh. Mr. Brinkley was an American journalist and television newscaster. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Valentine’s Day: Busker Gets Lucky

  

  Yes, friends, it’s Valentine’s Day. Busker, our favorite street musician, is out on the corner with his loyal saxophone. I’ll bet he’s playing something soft an... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Hey, Big Apple– Thanks For Sharing Your Pollution!!

  

  One of my magazine clients is Connecticut Green Guide. It focuses on environmental issues. The last time out, they needed an illustration for an article which... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• The Illustrator Said: Let There Be Cartoons!! And Lo, There Were Gags…

  

  Gags– that means jokes, not choking and retching. I hope… : ) As previously mentioned, I started out as a cartoonist. I drew a lot of gag cartoons between... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Je Suis Un Caricaturiste, Je Suis Charlie

  

  Last week, on January 7th, Islamic terrorists killed 12 people at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical weekly newspaper. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Busker Says: It’s Important To Start The New Year On A Positive Note

  

  A very Happy New Year to all my fans, friends, and followers! Thank you again for all your cheery support.I hope 2015 brings you renewed hope, strength, courage... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• This Year’s Christmas Cover: And The Winner Is…

  

  A very Merry Christmas to all my friends, fans, and followers! If you don’t celebrate Christmas, I wish you a very happy holiday season. Thank you for supportin... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Peace On Earth: You Can’t Get There From Here

  

  Here in New England, you sometimes hear the disconcerting expression, “You can’t get there from here.” It’s something said jokingly to a stranger who’s lost... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Jolly Old Saint Christmas Mailer– What Was I Thinking??

  

  First of all: my apologies for being so long between posts. I’ve just finished a challenging assignment, and must immediately begin another. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• It’s Almost Thanksgiving, Busker– Don’t Forget The You-Know-What!!

  

  Here in the United States, we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving: a day set aside for feasting, watching football on television, eating leftovers, and... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• 10 Storytelling Essentials For Marketers

  

  You’re not relying on plain ol’ boring facts for your marketing, are you? That doesn’t work anymore. It probably never did.Today, marketing is all about... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Bates Motel Pumpkin Carving Contest: Includes Complimentary Shower

  

  I have a special Halloween greeting for all my faithful readers.Are you a first time visitor? That’s OK, you get the greeting, too.It all began with a good deed... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Politicians Are Out Looking For Votes– Don’t Miss Your Chance!!

  

  Election Day is fast approaching here in the USA (it’s next Tuesday, November 4th). It will be a mid-term election, coming at the halfway point of the U.S.... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• 7 Lessons From The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral

  

  As mentioned in a previous post, I have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is a network for business professionals. It’s a good way for a freelancer like myself to... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Milkmaid Leaves House On Prairie, Scores Sunflower Wedding Cake

  

  The Rumpus is an online magazine that publishes essays on eclectic subjects. They asked me to illustrate one called In My Clothes. In it, a woman looks back on... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• It’s Hard To Pick Apples In An Enchanted Orchard

  

  Fall in New England– the most glorious time of year. Here in southern New Hampshire, we’re enjoying warm days, cool nights, and starting to see some color in th... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR