A Couple of Sketches

So here are a couple of panels I did a while back. I could not decide on the captions. Originally they were going to be political, but lately I am thinking about the holidays and the temptations of all the socializing.
The first panel would be like have another beer? Or piece of cake? The second panel would be a polite refusal, but firm. Like no thanks, I am driving or something like that.........

Maybe I should call this doodle blog!

I saw a picture of this dog and decided it would be a funnier cartoon than a picture.
Anyway, I am still hanging around.



Here are a couple more. I am changing sketchbooks, so here are a few stupid ideas that I had.

A watercolor sketch of a dog

Just practicing here. I might be doing a commission of a boxer, so I thought I would get ahead of the game by doing this sketch. The photo is a bit fuzzy and shiny, but everyone should be able to get the idea.

A Halloween Cartoon

Here's one of my son, Chumley.
He was just talking the other day about Rob Zombie, so I linked to the song. It really does seem like a good Halloween song.





Today is Halloween, Friday the 31st. I thought I would add this cartoon to this post. It is one of my favorites. And the music is by one my favorite bands. Squirrel Nut Zippers. Enjoy.

Lon Chaney

I have been looking at Tod Brownings work as a movie director of the 1920's and 1930's and ran across this video of Lon Chaney on You Tube. It is fascinating.
I remember Lon Chaney Jr as a kid, but Lon Chaney was before my time I guess. From what I see he was a true artist in every sense of the word.

Here is a quick sketch I did of him. I accidently stuck a black marker up his nose, but how interesting to draw. I colored it with Gimp, a free program that is like Photoshop.

Practice Sketch for Today

Here is quick sketch I did today. I really like the way her hair looked and the texture of it. I was listening to music while sketching, so that was extra fun for me.

I was using a Pentel gel pen.
Jake

A Cartoon About us

Thirty fours years and I still get a thrill from my wifey.

Disabilities and Attitudes

I saw this girl yesterday in Portland. On the back of her motorized chair there was a sticker that said "It's All Good".

A poslitive statement from her and an uplifting message for everyone else.

Happy Birthday, Tamera. From Sketch Island!

AAAAAAAAAArrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday, to my sister.
Me and the other pirates here are hoping you have a fine birthday.
Here's us and here is a Pirate's song or two to bring you up.









Or if you prefer:

Just adding some sketches and ideas.

It occurred to me that I haven't posted anything for a while. So, here are a few ideas I had. My cat who died. My sister in law, Judi, on a post it done with a red Bic ball point pen. And, of course a funny dragon.

Maybe you could tell that I am just a bit down today, but should improve as I go through the day.











And of course the most famous Woody Guthrie song. We used to sing this in school.