Illustration Friday: Crunchy

Nothing beats the crunchy taste of Cocoa Puffs, especially if you're a psychotically obsessed red bird.

The Bunny Princess and the Infinite Caverns

Why are they being so cautious? This is why.

Illustration Friday: Craving

This week's IF topic is "Craving". In my mind, nothing says craving like a leopard seal hunting penguins.

One of the things I love to do is come up with a story for the pictures I draw. Whether or not I share the story, I feel it adds a dimension to the finished scene. (Plus, it's an easy way to visualize a film that's stuck in my head.)

If you haven't seen my previous penguin entries, here's a few of my favorites:

Springtime for Penguins
Penguin Halloween
Antarctic Romance

Look Before You Leap

Whew... It's been a crazy few months, and there's still a lot of work ahead, but I thought this little (big) guy was a perfect fit for the "Island" theme on Illustration Friday this week.

Thanks to those of you who've faithfully checked my inactive blog for the two plus months it's been this way... I promise, lots of cool new stuff in October, including some more Halloweenies!

Forgotten Villains

From the lost archives of the police files comes the worst, least effective supervillain team that time forgot.

Devil May Care - Arthur J. Deville, former city safety inspector. A tragic anvil accident drove him insane. Now he runs amok, keeping library books past their due dates and shunning the social norms.

DanDruff - One time astronaut boyfriend of the superheroine Shampoo Girl, Dan Druph returned from a space mission with a disgusting new power. Tragically, their relationship could not withstand the opposing forces pulling them apart.

Kolonel Kindling - By day, he's the toast of society. By night, a pile of sticks. And he's got a MONACLE!!!

Salmon Rushity - He's a fish that runs fast. Yeah.

Coupon Clipper - Gertrude Grosher never dreamed her thrifty, frugal nature would lead her into perhaps the least successful career as a crime boss ever. After spending twenty years in jail for passing off fraudulent coupons, she's back with a vengeance. Buyer beware!!!

CHECK OUT THEIR GOODIE COUNTERPARTS HERE!!!

Illustration Friday: Homage

Here's my homage to John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren and Stimpy. The title of this piece is "Teacher's Pet," and I've done it in a style and humor vein that I think John K would have found amusing.

I was always the kid in school that kept out of trouble, did my work, and got good grades. I kept my trap shut, and I think that gave my teachers the idea that I'd be the perfect lackey. It seems every time a teacher would have to leave the classroom for a moment, I was the kid chosen to take the names of the kids who didn't stay on task. Well, the joke's on you, Teach! I just used the time to keep to myself and doodle! Ha ha!

Illustration Friday: Plain

Okay... I will admit. I pluralized the topic and went for "plains" instead.

Every time I go to Yellowstone, I wonder how bison actually hold their heads up... They're awfully top heavy. And, even though they could flatten me in about two seconds, they give the appearance of wise old sages.

So, for this drawing, I decided to explore the idea of the buffalo as the old grandpa storyteller of the Rockies. Granted, he is a wild animal, so he may gore these cute little ground hog kids if they get out of line.

Hey, and if you haven't seen 'em yet... Here's a couple of my other posts that are in the same vein:

Davy Crockett
Fat Squirrel

Don't Grow Up!

Why grow up at Halloween? I like acting like a kid! I just love the whole concept of trick or treat! Who'd choose having their house egged over passing out delicious chocolate-y treats? Not me! To that end, I present the "Halloweenies"! Just print, cut out, and enjoy! That's how I roll!

Illustration Friday: Wedding

Back in July 2006 I told you all about Bubba, our long departed black lab, and his relationship with the neighborhood goose.

Well, looks like there's been some new developments! Bless their little hearts!

While I have your attention... If you haven't been here in awhile, here's some of my favorites from the past few weeks:

Panda Design
Production Orphans
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Illustration Friday: Suit

Remembering the Olden Days

Check out this week's Toon Club post here.

You Never Know When Love Will Sprout

The penguin and the leopard seal. Two of natures most bitter enemies. But what happens when love is blind and the only thing you have to talk about is your mutual love of seafood? Sadly, I don't think they're gonna make it.

I've done so many penguin posts, maybe I should change my blog to Toon Penguin. But that doesn't rhyme, so I probably won't. Anyway, you can check out ALL my penguin posts by clicking here!

UPDATE: Just to give you a little peek inside my brain, here's a page of doodles that became the model sheet reference for the leopard seal. I was trying to explore the feline elements of seals as much as possible, so you may notice a little bit of "Lucifer" from Cinderella influencing the design.

Illustration Friday: Gravity

Why, oh why, can penguins not fly?
They've got feathers and wings, it's not right.
Is it too much to ask
Is it too big a task
To grant fat little sea birdies flight?

Illustration Friday: The 80's

The '80's?

Hmmm....

How 'bout....

"Miami Ice"
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IF: Santa Doesn't Need Much Help This Year

Call me grouchy, but it seems like when I go Christmas shopping, there are an overabundance of unruly, apparently parent-less kids running through the store, screaming and leaving a trail of destruction.

So, I got to thinking that maybe Santa's "Nice" list has been getting a little smaller each year. In fact, most elves have probably been downsized. I don't know why Santa looks so upset in this picture... I'd be happy if I got Christmas Eve off.

More Christmas Goodies
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Illustration Friday: Might

Do mermaids live with penguins in the Arctic? Do they search for hidden treasure, led by a magic tiki necklace?

I don't know, but they might.
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Illustration Friday: Quiet

Pepe LePew

Here's my first attempt at Pepe LePew and Penelope. I suppose I shouldn't be deathly afraid of skunks, but I have Chuck Jones to blame for that. C'est le vie!

Illustration Friday: Change

Blind dates can go horribly wrong.

Illustration Friday: Farm

You can also check out some alternate farm drawings:
Hog in the Mud
Chicken Sketch
Toon Club Animal Farm


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