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LATEST ARTICLES ( 325 )

• How To Recycle A Couple Of King Arthur Tin Cans

  

  OK, say you have an idea for a “knight joke,” and you draw up a bunch of knights in somewhat scruffy armor.You make your joke, but then you keep having ideas fo... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• How A Single One-Night Stand Can Lead To Nine More

  

  I was plowing thru the clutter recently, and came across an idea I’d jotted down on the back of an envelope (most of my ideas seem to wind up on the backs of... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Illustrator Wins Silver Medal At Newspaper Olympics!!

  

  I had a nice note from Kim Vasseur recently. Kim’s the creative director at Worcester Magazine, an alternative newsweekly in Worcester, MA. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Blessed Are Those Who Draw Funny Pictures

  

  A recent quick-sketch double caricature of Pope Francis, who’s often seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up.Is he really a fan of humorous illustration? That’s... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Posy Puzzler: What’s The Lone Ranger’s Favorite Flower?

  

  Whoa! Talk about an ambitious post–! I’m going to:1. tell you about a marketing project I’m working on2. pay homage to a famous American pop culture duo3. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• How To Embed A Facebook Post On Your Blog– Or Just Fake It

  

  This post was an experiment: to see if I could embed one of my Facebook posts in a blog post.Things didn’t quite work out as planned, but ultimately I succeeded... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR, SOCIAL MEDIA

• The Delights Of Modern Civilization

  

  I’m back at work on my graphic novel. Some of the panels are fairly simple, others are more ambitious.Here’s one of the ambitious ones. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Mr. Puddle Opens A Store

  

  It’s been awhile since I worked on a new header, but I had occasion to design one recently.I joined Fine Art America last year. It’s one of many sites where an... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• We Three Beards Of Orient Are

  

  The Feast of the Epiphany. When I was a kid, it was always January 6th. I can remember our church calendar used to include the words Little Christmas on that... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Busker: Never Trust A Snowman

  

  2014?? You’ve gotta be kiddin’!– how’d that happen??I’m calling on my pal Busker to help convey my New Year’s Wish for all of you: smile, get out and take a... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Illustrator Decorates His Tree, Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas!

  

  It takes a lot of time and effort to decorate a tree, but I think it’s worth it… : )Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends, fans, and followers! Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Do You Hear Somebody Singing Alleluia, Or Is It Just Me??

  

  One of my favorite year-end assignments is for the Inland Register, the monthly news publication for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane in Washington State.... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Street Musician Plays Christmas Music, Soothes The Savage Sleigh-Beast

  

  Yes, indeed– the Christmas Season is upon us!And here’s Busker, everyone’s favorite street musician, to get us in the mood.Hm. He’s attracted a listener, but... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• The Oldest Photoshop Trick In The Book

  

  Is it really the oldest trick? Probably not– but it’s up there.You can always be sure of one thing, however: no matter how old a Photoshop trick is, there are... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Illustrator Spills The Vegetables, Admits He’s Not Perfect

  

  You’ve heard of spilling the beans? Well, I’m spilling all the vegetables here, and confessing two things:1. I make a lot of little mistakes when I draw 2. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• More Strange Creatures From The Lawsuit Lagoon

  

  Time for another exciting edition of Strange Suits, sure to boost your regard for the United States legal system.Inside Counsel Magazine sent me descriptions... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Busker: En Garde, You Orange Ruffian!!

  

  Time to bring back everyone’s favorite street musician for a Halloween post. There are many ways to carve a pumpkin, but naturally, Busker has his own approach. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Little Birdie Whispers In My Ear, Inspires New Twitter Profile Header

  

  Some of my “friends” tell me it’s only natural that I should tweet, because I’m a little cuckoo. Hmm…Thanks a lot.I do have a Twitter account, and I’ve posted... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Street Musician Vs. Firewood: Busker Learns A New Chop

  

  Yes, it’s fall in New England, and the hills are alive with the sound of… chopping.Even street musicians need firewood, and sometimes they need a helping hand–... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Keeping A Promise To Love In Sickness And In Health

  

  “Sorry,” she said as she passed me in the entrance to the women’s room, “That’s my husband in the other stall. Don’t mind him.” She was going back to her car. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 CREATIVITY, HUMOR