Blog is Dead

For an article in the Las Vegas Weekly called "Blog is Dead"

Illustration Friday: Invention: Popsicle

In 1905, the Popsicle was invented by an 11 year-old Frank Epperson. He had left his fruit flavored soda outside on the porch with a stir stick in it. The drink froze overnight, and the next morning he discovered the frozen treat. He originally called it the "Epsicle" (no relation to the Epilady), which his children later re-named to the more palatable "Popsicle."

For this illustration, I was inspired by some old kids' cookbook illustrations, that were just line art and photographic items (like cakes, ice cream cones etc. If i can find them again, i'll put up a link or post them.) I ended up doing a color version too. I like the line art one better, but I figured I'd post both. Tell me which one you like better.

Illustration Friday: Thanksgiving Pt. 3: We Are Family*

I did this one for the (Portland) Oregonian last year for their Thanksgiving Food Section.

*Does anyone remember how when Pepsi Free (Pepsi without caffeine) was introduced in the 80s, the jingle was to the "We are family" tune, but they sang "We are Pepsi Free..."?

Illustration Friday: Thanksgiving Pt. 2: The Turkey's Revenge

I did this back in the day (1999?) at EarthLink for some holiday webpage. I found this in the detritus of my ftp server. If I find the vector version I'll post a larger version.

Illustration Friday: Thanksgiving

A turkey I did for YM's November Calendar Section.
YM is "Young & Modern"

Illustration Friday: Clear

I was drawing a blank on this theme. So I revamped an older illustration that
I did this for a Mother's Day/Maternity card for Papyrus a few years ago.

Drawn and the Skeleton Hootenanny

Thanks to all the visitors from Drawn.ca.
And thanks to Robot Johnny for posting my cat submission.
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Also, one more Halloween goodie: Here is an ancient flash skeleton thing i did.
Its been down/not linked to for like 5 years. But some guy just emailed me recently wanting to see it again.
So here it is:


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Illustration Friday: Wind

The kite was inspired by a combination of Pillsbury Funny Face packages and Japanese kites.

Illustration Friday: Ghost

My 4 year old daughter saw some skeletons on TV, and said "Daddy, those are ghosts without their sheets."

Illustration Friday: Smitten

Illustration Friday: Quiet

Its quiet on the moon.

Illustration Friday: Phobia

Chaetoarachnophobia: The Fear of Hairy Spiders

Bento Lunch Box

This was for an article in the Oregonian (Portland, OR) about these new cool bento style lunch boxes. The art director wanted the bento kid to look kind of anime.
This was one of my first experiments adding textures to my illustrations.

YM Turkey

A turkey I did for YM's November Calendar Section.
YM is "Young & Modern"

Illustration Friday: Smoke

Nothing like a corn cob pipe smoke while you mow the yard.
Here are 2 similar versions of a Father's Day card design I did awhile ago. Both were bought by greeting card companies. But neither were used. So both are available if any greeting card people want it.

Pacifist Gamer

For a Las Vegas Weekly article on a pacifist that likes violent video games.

HOT!

A couple of illustrations that were done for the Las Vegas Weekly "HOT" issue.

http://lasvegasweekly.com/2006/05/18/index.html

Parking Lot Paintings

For a Las Vegas Weekly article on those Painting Sales in grocery store parking lots

Illustration Friday: Change

Someone needs to change this bunny's diaper.

Book Monkey

I did this for the Las Vegas Weekly for an article about a "Book Monkey"