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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22nd, 2012 | Posted in General

And Now for Something Completely Different…

November 19th, 2012 | Posted in General

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVNRW7fgf1A[/youtube] Cartoonist and animator Michael Jantze just posted the Jib-Jabish animated intro he cooked up with NCS Reuben Award’s emcee Tom Gammill to introduce the nominees of the Reuben Award this past May in Las Vegas. This played on the big screens before we were introduced. Great, fun job by Michael. He also did this looping video graphic which played on a few screens during the big MAD 60th Anniversary party that same weekend: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwAfTAqwC4M&feature=share&list=UUJIY8yGi6ppSWBimey4TakA[/youtube] You can visit his YouTube channel here. He and his partner in crime, Minnesota native animator Kelly McNutt, create some really great stuff… I especially like his animated comic strips. READ MORE

Dreaded Deadline Demon

November 16th, 2012 | Posted in General

Desperately trying to finish a MAD job by Fri morning. READ MORE

Success in Comics Seminar

November 15th, 2012 | Posted in General

I’m going to be one of several guest speakers at the third annual Success in the World of Comics Seminar, happening February 16th and 17th in Annapolis, MD. These seminars are organized by Chad Carpenter and Bill Kellogg, the pair behind the wildly successful self-syndicated comic strip Tundra. When it comes to the business of cartooning in the 21st century, when these guys talk, aspiring cartoonists should listen. Here’s a complete lineup of speakers: Chad Carpenter –Creator of Tundra, the most widely self-syndicated strips in papers Bill Kellogg – The marketing guru behind Tundra; founder of Ink Bottle Syndicate Tom Gammill – Writer/Producer of The… READ MORE

Happy Veteran’s Day

November 12th, 2012 | Posted in General

A very happy Veteran’s Day to all the brave men and women who have served our country in the U.S. military. It’s been my great privilege to participate several USO tours with other cartoonists to visit with and draw for our troops, giving me a chance to thank them for their service . . . they are all heroes. READ MORE

Caricature of YOU by me: Limited Artist’s Edition of my Book

November 9th, 2012 | Posted in General

For all those who have written me over the years asking if I do personal commissions, looking for a caricature of themselves or their family/friends . . . now’s your chance! I’ll draw one as part of a Limited Artist’s Edition of my book, The Mad Art of Caricature! A Serious Guide to drawing Funny Faces, just in time for the holidays! This Limited Artist’s Edition will be limited to 120 editions, and will feature the following: A handsome, hand-numbered bookplate on the inside front cover (see above)! signed (and personalized as directed by you) by the author (me)! a pen and ink caricature of… READ MORE

Live Caricature Gig

November 8th, 2012 | Posted in General

I’ve been working a convention live caricature gig here in Minneapolis the past few days… wrapping that up today. I very rarely do this anymore, but this one was in my backyard and paid a good rate so I took it on (I am able to charge a bit more by billing myself as a MAD Magazine artist, that adds a bit of notoriety to the equation). The company I am doing it for are very nice and fun people, and I’m bringing in crowds for them which is the whole idea. Here are some pics they took of me. That said, I am not… READ MORE

Why no post today…

November 6th, 2012 | Posted in General

Well, actually I was drawing live caricatures at a convention today, so that’s why I didn’t post. Technically I voted last week at City Hall. Still counts, though. READ MORE