Hey, don’t forget to check out my LEGO Robot Santa Claus again!
Category: Not Cartoons
Gobbled
OK, I’m a little late for Thanksgiving, and there’s just two left, but thought I’d share a quick pic of some turkey cookies the Mrs. and the kids made:
YUM!
LEGO Robot Santa Claus
Performing over fifty mega-checks per second is my LEGO version of Futurama’s Robot Santa Claus:
It took me a few months and gobs of red bricks but I think it turned out pretty well for my first shot at something this big. Here’s a pic for reference:
And here’s a few closeups for you:
Now, quick, move on to another blog before he gets "jolly on your naughty asses!"
Fourth Best Doughnut
This really did happen. We were driving home and he actually says "this is the fourth best doughnut I’ve ever had!"
As soon as we hit a stop light I jotted it down on the back of a bank receipt. It sat in my office in the idea box for months until this morning at 4 AM when, for reasons I don’t pretend to understand, the other three doughnuts popped into my head.
I knew if I got up to write them down I’d wake up the Mrs, so I repeated them under my breath over and over until I figured they’d stick in my head.
I got up around 5, got my coffee, and a few hours later I had what you see above. It was so much fun to draw!
Anyway, hope you enjoy it!
2010 OSU Festival of Cartoon Art
So this weekend was the 10th OSU Festival of Cartoon Art and despite some small logistical issues it was a lot of fun.
Starting us off was Agnes‘ Tony Cochran explaining his path to a daily strip. (“How hard can it be?!”)
Next up was Slowpoke cartoonist Jen Sorensen who revealed her secret formula for viral cartoon success: Palin, Obama, and iPhones.
Sheldon‘s Dave Kellett spoke about webcomics’ counterintuitive business model. And I agree that the familiar “I don’t want to learn about business” refrain is a bulls#!t copout.
Paul Levitz showed off the new DC 75th Anniversary book (note to buyers – reinforce your shelves), and James Sturm discussed his process and the Center for Cartoon Studies. I unfortunately missed Dan Piraro’s talk.
The following day, editorial cartoonist Steve Breen assembled a Clinton caricature in office supplies, and explained the hazards of the Titanic metaphor.
Jan Eliot hosted a Stone Soup book club, and read some letters from readers who obviously have too much time on their hands.
Gene Yang explained some of his great book, American Born Chinese, and how the Monkey King loves to pee on everything and everyone.
Roz Chast brought the afternoon to a hilarious close showcasing her brilliant work.
And last, but certainly not least, Simpsons, Futurama and Life in Hell creator, Matt Groening, chatted the evening away with Tom Gamill and graciously avoided the onslaught of signature requests during Q&A.
Plus I got to hang out with inky pals Mike Lynch, Richard Thompson, Eddie Pittman, Benita Epstein, Stephanie Piro, Mike Cope, Stacy Curtis, Tom Stemmle, and scads of others. What a great time!
Now it’s back to the ol’ cartoony grind. Just three more years to wait for the next festival.