What I Draw When I'm In A Pneumonia-Induced Trance

It's true, I drew these while visiting my new friends at the local hospital. I started out with plain-old H1N1, which turned into Pneumonia (since I didn't get it treated right away-- among other causes). I'm still battling with the Pneumonia part of it, but should be recovered by Monday. I'll try to use this time to do some more posting, before things get back to normal (a.k.a.- crazy).

And... if you like a good Halloween tale, and I know you do, then you might enjoy my annual contribution to the Halloween tale telling tradition. (Yeah, I draw and write. I got A's in all my creative writing classes. Weird huh?)

You can find my short stories here:

http://golemchronicles.blogspot.com/

My Halloween themed stories are:

• Ghost Story (Not sure how to categorize this one...)

• Big Black Dog (Suspense)

• Bed (Comedy)

And just by way of fair warning, I enjoy throwing my readers off, until the very end of my stories. I like "Twlight Zone" endings, in other words.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Animal Crackers & Sketches

Once upon a time, not long ago, I considered working for a craft publisher (crafting supplies, stamps, that sort of thing). I created this in Illustrator for my portfolio.

I really enjoyed this exercise, and I'm fairly happy with the results. Not the sort of thing I do a lot of, but I had fun with it.










... and here are a few sketches.

The beaked creature I drew this afternoon, it started as a doodle, just goofing off. Guess you never know what will come of playing around.

Thanks to everyone who stops by for a visit. Have a great weekend.

Sketch Challenge-Day 9: Weiner

Apologies to those who were expecting a pencil sketch. Hope you enjoy it anyway. 

Sketch Challenge-Day 8: Dino Critter (Color Sketch)

I've been attempting to load Photoshop onto my new laptop, and it's aging me faster than normal (or Customer Service is at any rate). I'm still not there, but was able to put some color on this sketch. Hope to have more in the near future. Thanks for visiting, and for your feedback.

Sketch Challenge-Day 3-7: Alien Insectoid & friends

I can't even imagine how big the flyswatter would have to be to flatten this guy... and how upset he'd be if it didn't do the job properly. Hope to have more sketches/illustrations soon.

Sketches: June-August 2009

Sorry for the long absence, and thanks for your patience.

Ain't Love Grand?

Spring has sprung, and love is in the air... for some anyway.

And here's another illustration I'm working on. Hope you enjoy!

And lastly, but not least, Happy Father's Day to all those who 

enjoy the privilege of being a Dad.

Thanks for stopping by.

URGH!

This critters been hiding under my bed, and keeping me up, so I thought I'd get even and post him on my blog.

Sorry for the long absence. I hope to start posting more frequently soon. 

Many thanks for stopping by. 

Vampire ('Pale' Topic: Illustration Friday)

I'd be Pale too if the only thing on the menu was blood.

Thanks for dropping by. Happy 2009!

Toon Club: Me at 100 Years of Age

Over at Toon Club, the topic is "What would you look like when you hit 100 years old" this is to commemorate Toon Club reaching its 100th topic.

You say I look pretty good for a 100 year old guy, well it cost a pretty penny to look that young. Not to mention all the upgrades.

I didn't have room to elaborate on all the weapons I had installed too (including the shoulder-pack S.A.M.). I understand the future is a violent place; but at least I'll always have my music with me.

Sheriff

While waiting in line to see Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times best-selling book series, Fablehaven, I started doodling. I came up with this and another dozen or so sketches. I gave away the other sketches to kids who were bored, and/or who liked my drawings.

I borrowed a Bic pen from the ladies at the event; a medium I'm not accustomed to, but I liked it.

Thanks in advance to those who consistently come back in spite of my best efforts to avoid posting work on my blog. I'll try to be better.

Sketch Dump

Sorry for the long absence. Here's some stuff I've done just for the fun of it. Thanks for stopping by.
(Note: Action Stickmen is a Registered trademark.)

Bat Gadget Blunders

The Bat Cell Phone is abandoned after the Joker plunges 81 stories to his death, laughing all the way. Less humiliating options are being pursued.

Toon Club: Tiger

Since it's Sunday I was feeling sentimental... so here you go.


Sorry for the Copyright stuff on my image. With the new Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act and The Orphan Works Act of 2008 Bill #H.R.5889 being considered for law, I figured I'd better protect myself.
Enjoy.

The Slug vs. Frankenpillow

Can our hero survive the pummeling power of the maniacal menace, Frankenpillow?



Back in April 2006, the topic over at Toon Club topic was "Unnecessary Super Heroes". I came up with The Slug. This time around, the topic is "Unnecessary Super Villains". Frankenpillow is my answer to this topic. Sure he looks scary... if the very pillow you sleep on gives you nightmares.

Intergalactic Jug Band

Here we have Shug on the jug, Kazoo on percussions, and Moober on woodwinds. Truly great musicians. Too bad they don't play locally.

Doodlin'

A preview of things (in an ideal world) to come.
Did a bit of sketching before getting down to the serious business of sawing logs.

Just goofin' around...

Happy Daylight Savings!

Platypus: Natures masters of disguise

Robots and Mazes

I drew this robot for Toon Club.




















For those of you who have visited before, you know that I draw mazes in Church-- my kids like the distraction and it helps me to focus my somewhat unfocused mind.

These are free, but are still Copyrighted. So here's the deal: Print as many copies for family and friends as you can afford. Just please don't sell the copies.

You can click on the image to enlarge it, and click and drag the image to your desktop (if your using a Macintosh), or right click and make a copy to your desktop.
Enjoy! And thanks for stopping by.
Ken