Second Day of Christmas

The First Day of Christmas

Thank You , Ernest !

The Mouse on the Mayflower

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches I think of my childhood and all the fun of that grand day. But I also remember the animated specials that I enjoyed and counted as part of that celebration. Most of these can only be found now on the internet. Here's one from Rankin and Bass from way back in 1968. November 23rd to be precise. Enjoy!

Belated Birthday Wishes

Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch !

Happy Life Day !

Oogie Boogie Costume Tutorial NO SEW Halloween Costume

Just in time for Halloween , kids !

Verne Lagdon- Phantom of the Organ

Cartooning Class

 The kids in my cartooning class are starting to produce some fun comics. The goal is to try to create an original idea either creating an original characters and story or using existing characters to create "fan fiction". It's simply wonderful to watch the creative process in action. We've three classes remaining for the kids to wrap things up. 

Remembering Carries Fisher

Happy birthday, Carrie Fisher.

Garfield's Halloween Adventure (special episode, 1985)

I miss the network's Halloween specials. They don't seem to produce them any longer so I look to the past , as usual, to enjoy my t.v. special, Halloween fun. This is one of my favorites from way back in 1985. For a kid's cartoon, it's got it's share of genuine spooky moments. Enjoy!

Grim Grinning Ghosts

Happy Tuesday, my ghoulies ! Nursing a nasty head cold today so I think I'll spend it drawing some of my favorite subjects: cartoons! Have great day!

THE RAVEN. EDGAR ALLAN POE. READING BY VINCENT PRICE

Nothing says Halloween like Poe and Price. Enjoy!

October Sky #1

I love clouds. Their shapes and colors seem infinite. 

1966 Was a Very Good Year

I painted this a couple of days ago. It's watercolor on illustration board. I love Cesar Romero's portrayal of the Joker. Next up is the Penguin !

October Toons

 I teach a cartooning class for kids in kindergarten to 5th grade for an afterschool program. Now that it's October, we'll be drawing a lot of Halloween related things like dragons , monsters and spiders amongst other things. The kids are great and enjoy the enthusiasm they have for drawing. It reminds me why I still make art: Because it's fun!

The War of the Worlds | Trailer - BBC

This looks like it might be a good movie. And since October is right around the corner what better time to have the latest version of the classic by H.G.Wells. 

Sunday Afternoon Clowning

 We had a lot of fun today making balloon animals for several hundred or so children and adults. It's always more fun when me and my wife get to work together too. Just the way we like it!

Saturday at the Circus

 I spent today working a clown gig at a birthday event that included a circus. The work is always great but the best part is the people you get to be around, old friends and new ones too. It's a good life. 

The Cartooning Life

At the end of cartooning class I teach, I always give the kids a coloring page they can take home. I've drawn a wide variety of characters and they generally like them. I've been cranking them out almost daily.

Clowning Makes You Smile

Pammy gets ready to make with the funny business. We had a great weekend, in fact, doing what we love.

Happy birthday Chuck Jones

September Sky #3

Autumn has been slowly making it's presence known around here. The breeze has cooled considerably and the rainfall has definitely returned. It's about time. Nothing worse than a hot, dry Fall.

Oliver the Cat

This is a painting I made of a friend's kitty whom she loved very much and is no longer with us. 

September Sky #2

Pencil Portrait

I haven't done many pencil portraits in the last few years and had forgotten how enjoyable it is.

September Sky #1

Kingdom Hearts Art

A completed commission. Acrylic on masonite. 11'' x 14''

What, Me Worry?

I made this a couple of weeks ago. It's the closest I'll come to doing a Mad Magazine cover.

May Sky #1

Oh, The Things We See

What I see on my walk to a bus stop. Neat!

Double Portrait

This was a fun piece I made of two very nice people in style I've been experimenting with recently.

Kermit Quotes

I decided it would be nice to have some Muppet magic at work so I painted this. "Keep believing , keep pretending."

Catching Up

The last few months have been pretty fun and creative. In late January I was in a short play (cast in a couple of roles) about Emma Tenayuca, Mexican American labor leader , union organizer and educator. The play was presented at the McNay Art Museum for one evening only. I got to work with a wonderful cast and look forward to being a part of this wonderful ensemble soon.