posted: January 12, 2010

It all started with this little guy. A cute little chick I did for PETA a few years back. Back then he was adorable. Pastel colors and a tender heart.  I liked him so much I jazzed him up and made him a bit player (a talent manager) in another book I am working on. Now I added a cigar (chickens grow up so fast) and a few knucklehead friends and he is ready to roll again. He and his young cohorts are now up to mischief. The guitar guy is a distant cousin to J.D. King.

Fun to play with in between paying gigs.

posted: November 20, 2009

While carrying me over a mud puddle, my albino man servant, Olaf, told me the good news-  the book "Grubtown Tales- Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky" won the 2009 Roald Dahl Funny Prize in the age 7+ category. Nice!

When told that his book won, the author, Philip Ardagh quipped, "It was an extraordinarily strong shortlist and I really didn't expect to win. Except that my book is better than theirs." The guy just makes me laugh. I am honored to be a part of Philip's success and am enjoying making pictures for his outrageously funny books.

posted: October 19, 2009

In the last gasps of summer we found that a large swarm of bees had made a home in our backyard. We called the "bee guy". His job was to safely relocate the queen, drones and all of their waxy build-up to his bee ranch. They would be much happier there since he has horses to ride and lots of room to run. Anyway, it all went well and the bees even presented us with a lovely parting gift - honey!

Here's the thing. Bee guy use NO protection. No gloves, net hat, mask or anything. He's in his 70's and made of iron and aged leather. He looks like Willy Nelson's older, tougher brother. Like all people with such an original, unique way about them he was fascinating to visit with. It was especially odd to talk with him afterwards while he was picking live bees out of his hair and beard!! I was so impressed and intimidated that I made my son punch me in the stomach while he watched.

posted: September 14, 2009

"The Year That It Rained Cows" is book two of the Grubtown Tales series that seems to be picking up steam. The first book, "Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky" has been short listed for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2009. The category it has been selected for is The Funniest Book for Children Aged 7-14. Cool!

In book two, the inhabitants of Grubtown are startled by cows falling from nowhere. But they must be coming from somewhere! Jilly, Mango and Chief of Police Grabby Hanson try to get to the bottom of this mystery before more luckless Grubtownies are squashed under falling bovine.

When the first cow falls on Limbo Goulash, Police Chief Grabby Hanson and Constable Gelatine - emerging from The Rusty Dolphin tavern - snap into action.

"... and there, sticking up from the roof of his beloved Music Shack was... a cow"

Grubtownies watching the skies.

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