BOZO'S CIRCUS/ WGN STUFF

THE PREMIERE OF MY NEW COMIC STRIP, "DALTON DOG"!

Today marks the launch of my brand-new comic strip, DALTON DOG , on the Comics Sherpa website. Dalton is a big and lovable, but not-too-bright canine who is owned by the Hartford family. Simple commands like "sit up" or "lie down" are complete puzzles to Dalton, which is no surprise...so far, he's flunked obedience school five times! The Hartfords love him, to be sure, but they're also frustrated by his lack of intelligence. He's just a puppy who has never grown up! Be sure to check out the daily comic updates!

SID SIRLOIN SOUNDTRACK LP!

MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CHARACTER DESIGNS

ERIC CLARK'S WEBSITE!

I want you to know about my pal Eric Clark's website, here , which showcases this very talented artist's amazing layouts, paintings and designs. Eric has worked for Dreamworks, Warner Bros. and Hanna-Barbera as a background designer and prop designer. On top of all that talent, he is a great guy to work with as well! So, check out his fantastic site today and enjoy!

LANCE FALK'S BLOG!

Be sure to check out the new website of my pal, Lance Falk, who has worked as a writer and artist at a number of animation studios, including Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros. and SD Entertainment. Over the years, Lance has been involved in projects featuring many of the classic cartoon characters, such as the Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Pink Panther and Johnny Quest (his personal favorite). When you visit his site, you'll have the opportunity to peruse his artwork galleries, read his animation scripts or check out his blog postings, which in the future will probably cover his passion for James Bond, Marvel and DC Comics, Disneyland and just pop culture in general. So, check it out today and enjoy. Congratulations on your new website, Lance!

SID SIRLOIN GOLD KEY COMIC

FOX AND PIG CHARACTER CONCEPTS

CHARACTER DESIGNS: PIRATES AND MEECES

IVAN CAMILLI'S BLOG!

If you haven't already, be sure to check out my friend Ivan Camilli's blog. Ivan has worked for Disney Feature Animation, Warner Bros. Animation, Playhouse Pictures, etc. and has also worked as an illustrator. He's also one of the nicest persons you will ever meet. So go ahead and see some of his fine cartoons and other good stuff simply by clicking on the above link!

PAT VENTURA'S BLOG!

My friend, Pat Ventura, has just launched his great new blog! Pat is an animation director, writer, animator, storyboard artist and character designer who has worked for Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Hanna-Barbera, to name a few. In fact, Pat wrote and directed cartoon shorts for the "What A Cartoon" program on CN, and he is now sharing his designs for those cartoons on his blog. So if you're looking for some good cartoony fun, check out Pat's blog today!

ILLUSTRATION

HAPPY EASTER!

BULLWINKLE ILLUSTRATION

Here is an illustration I just did of Jay Ward's great TV cartoon character, Bullwinkle.

MARK LEWIS HAS A WEBSITE!

My friend Mark Lewis has just launched his new website at marklewisdraws.com. Mark is a superb artist in the animation industry who has worked for such studios as Warner Bros. Animation and SD Entertainment. He has also lent his talents to the world of comic books. Mark is one of those gifted artists who can draw both the humorous or "cartoony" characters, and also the realistic or superhero style of characters. On top of all this, Mark is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He is a generous artist and a solid professional who is an asset to any studio he works for. So, visit his website and peruse his great gallery work! Congratulations on your new site, Mark!

LAW DOGS

THE FLINTSTONES 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

I created the above illustration based on The Flintstones premiere episode, The Flintstone Flyer. The characters are owned and copyrighted by Hanna-Barbera and Warner Bros.

CHARACTER DESIGNS-1940s STYLE

I was just having a little fun here creating these character designs in the classic 1940s Hollywood cartoon style:

MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CHARACTER DESIGNS

LIZARD ILLUSTRATION

It was reported last week that a new lizard species was discovered in the Philippines. This reptile, which is related to the carnivorous Komodo dragon, is strictly a fruit eater. Well, maybe so, but this critter is over 6 feet in length, and if I ever see one of these the next time my wife and I are visiting the Philippines, I'll be hightailing it in the other direction!

HAPPY EASTER!

On the very top is my illustration of Peter Cottontail. Below that is an Easter Sunday B.C. comic strip by Johnny Hart celebrating Jesus' Resurrection, which is what Easter is all about. By the way, this strip was taken from the book,  I Did It His Way, which you can buy here. It's a collection of Johnny Hart's Bible-themed strips. Have a wonderful Easter, everyone!

INSECT CHARACTER DESIGN

"MOLLY AND THE BEAR" by BOB SCOTT

My friend Bob Scott is the creator of a funny and beautifully drawn comic strip titled, Molly and the Bear, which is published on the GoComics website. Bob, who is a superb artist and animator at Pixar, launched his strip in January of 2009. One can tell just by looking at the strong poses and appealing drawings, that this comic is from the hand of a skilled animator like Bob. In addition to the many animation studios he has worked for (Disney, Warner Bros., Turner, Dreamworks, Marvel and Don Bluth) Bob has also worked in the world of comic strips, including stints on Jim Davis' Garfield and U.S. Acres strips, and on the Bugs Bunny strip for Warner Bros.

Molly and the Bear is fun to read, fun to look at and can be enjoyed by the whole family. To me, that exemplifies what comic strips should be about. Incidentally, when you visit Bob's page over at Comics Sherpa, be sure also to check out and enjoy the past Molly and the Bear strips that you've missed! Best wishes to you, Bob, and thanks for creating such a great comic strip!

HEY THERE, IT'S YOGI BEAR!

I created these Yogi Bear character art pieces for Jellystone Park Campgrounds around six years ago.

ROUGH COLOR CONCEPT OF COWBOY CHARACTER DESIGN

VALENTINE'S DAY WITH THE FLINTSTONES

In celebration of Valentine's Day, I created this illustration of Hanna-Barbera's Fred and Wilma Flintstone characters. Be sure to buy your sweetie a box of rock candy (or See's Candies like the one I got for my sweetheart wife, Annette!)  Happy Valentine's Day!

SUPERBOWL!

DON'T FORGET...

 

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day, so don't forget to buy a special gift for your favorite woodchuck! 

ROUGH CHARACTER DESIGN CONCEPT: LESTER