70s & 80s Halloween Commercials

I know it's a little early but I couldn't help myself. I held out as long as I could !

Drawing for the Children

One of the greatest pleasures I have in teaching cartooning for an after school program is drawing all kinds of things for the kids. They have requested so many different things from video game characters to super heroes. The wish list of requests from them might even rival Santa's list. Below is my latest drawings for my them. One is, of course a classic Disney character and the other drawing is one of my own ideas. Such fun!

Coloring pages for my cartooning students.

Saturday Night Doodles Continues

My latest Saturday Night Doodles from this weekend and last last weekend. I used pencil, ink and color pencil for the completed one and might for the other too. Though maybe I might use some color.

I'd just been drawing them in pencil over the years but I am enjoying the inking so I'll be doing that more often.

Saturday Afternoon Matinee with the Family

It's been a long time since we , as a family have sat together to watch a movie. We usually see the latest Star Wars movie together but couldn't this year. So, the stars were aligned just right today because we were all home for the entire day allowing us a chance to watch a movie. My daughter selected Tremors because , well, it looked like a good "popcorn movie", which it is ! I'd seen it and thoroughly enjoyed it so I was ready to see it again. My wife and son, though, had their doubts as to the quality of the film but by the end were completely engaged in the movie. My wife was worried primarily for Burt. Such a fun movie. I don't think it would have been as good were it not for the healthy dose of comedy that formed it's core and the solid cast. Now my wife would like to watch the sequel . I can't wait because I haven't see that one or the others but am sure I'll enjoy every minute of each of the sequels. 

Speak for the Dead (The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance) Tribute cover by Priscilla Hernandez

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 !