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LATEST ARTICLES ( 325 )

• Do What Gets Talked About, Talk About What Gets Done

  

  Anybody else on LinkedIn? That’s the social media site for business, as opposed to the fun and games of, say, Facebook, or a purely personal blog. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Calm Down, Dad! Here, Have A Donut– They’re Simply Irresistible

  

  As mentioned in this August post, I did some illustrations for an essay called In My Clothes. In it, the author looks back on her life, using the clothes she wa... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Scottish Referendum: The Pipes, The Pipes Are Calling… Yes And No

  

  There’s an historic vote coming up: the Scottish Referendum on independence.On September 18, 2014, Scottish voters will decide whether Scotland becomes an... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Social Media: Everything You Need To Know To Launch A Beaver

  

  Social Media. Blogging. Getting Likes. Getting comments. Getting followers…Making connections. Attracting clients. Attracting customers. Building a network…Is i... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• The Cure For Grumpy Old Men: A Curly-Headed Tap Dancing Waif With Dimples

  

  I recently illustrated an essay called, In My Clothes. In it, the author looks back on her life, using the clothes she was wearing at the time as a reference... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• A Horse And A Knight Sitting In A Bar, Discussing A Naked Woman

  

  I came across an old gag cartoon the other day. Probably at least 15 years old. The nice thing about old cartoons: I’ve forgotten most of them, so when I... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Illustration Keeps Going And Going, But Alas, Batteries Do Not

  

  I just finished an assignment for Connecticut Green Guide, which covers energy, green technology, waste management, and other environmental issues. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Wistful, Ludicrous, And Bleak– And All From The Same Assignment

  

  The Rumpus publishes a mix of essays and interviews. It’s an online-only publication.For me, a Rumpus assignment is always a stretch. Some of the material is... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Busker The Street Musician Prepares For An Explosive 4th of July

  

  Time to call Busker–everyone’s favorite street musician– back for an encore.I drew Busker for about three years, back in the 90′s. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Summer Fun At Rocky Beach

  

  It’s been awhile between posts– my apologies.Here’s an oldie. Philadelphia City Paper, an altnewsweekly, commissioned a beach illustration for the cover of thei... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Art Makes Radio Waves: If Yer Gonna Banter, You Need A Banner

  

  If you go to the website of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane, you’ll see a number of little banners scrolling across the top of the screen. One of them... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Mix Olive, Bitter Herbs, And Sausage, Sizzle And Serve On Local Stage

  

  A local theater company is staging Olive and the Bitter Herbs. I was asked to do caricatures of the cast for the poster. The poster design itself is by Ronna... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Wake Up And Smell The Candles

  

  Ever misplace your car keys? How about your glasses? Ever spend 20 minutes looking for your coffee cup, only to find it sitting in the microwave?? Good– join th... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Busker: How The Street Musician Honored His Dear Ol’ Ma On Mother’s Day

  

  As mentioned in previous posts, I did a cartoon strip about a street musician named Busker back in the mid-90′s. Busker was a little guy who wore a beret and... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Illustrator Moons Own Work, Achieves Brilliant Effect

  

  I just completed some illustrations for The Rumpus, for an essay which hasn’t been posted yet.The essay was written in stream of consciousness format, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• How One Fish Leads To Another And Thoughts Of Mortality

  

  Did you know that illustrators– especially humorous illustrators– suffer from a chronic condition called Idea Cascade?No? You’ve never heard of it? Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Easter Haiku

  

  A very Happy Easter to all my “peeps”!!  : )What’s your favorite Easter candy?Are you someone who bites the heads off marshmallow peeps and leaves them lying... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Matt Cutts Encourages Guest Bloggers To Take The High Road

  

  Recently I had a chance to team up with Angie Pascale on a post about guest blogging. Angie did the hard part (the writing), I provided the visual support... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Baby Takes Stand, Leaves Puddle In Witness Box

  

  But not just any baby. I’m referring to Baby Murloc. Or one of them anyway.If you’re not an online gamer, you may not be familiar with Baby M.Baby Murlocs are... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Dr. Armstrong Operates, Performs Extraction, Saves The Day (Again)

  

  If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “This guy is a genius!! His work is so perfect! Doesn’t he ever make a mistake?? Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR