How High Will Gas Prices Go?

I drew this little doodle not long ago for the
local paper. It seems appropriate to publish it again now.

How high do YOU think that gas prices will go?

P.S. Feel free to share this one with friends and family. Yes, I admit that this is a ploy to get other people to visit my blog. But what could it hurt?

Mama's Lava Sauce

I drew this one while my wife was having radiation therapy for her cancer. We were able to stay in a housing unit provided by the hospital in Coos Bay, OR while she was under going her treatments. I had a lot of time on my hands and this was the result of that extra time.

I wanted to draw something using fire and this is what came to mind. I thought the usual drawing would have fire coming out of the guy's mouth, so I changed it to portray a fellow burping it out of his ears. The parrot came because I tried to think of something that would be sitting at the right height to get hit by the flame.

Most of my cartoons are loaded on my computer by merely taking a digital photograph of the drawing. So the quality is not the best. I need to go back and scan them all into my computer.

What do you think?

Rooster Rock

Another one of my favorite drawings, and one that others seem to really enjoy, is my Rooster Rock cartoon. I drew one similar to this a few years ago. My wife ended up asking me if she could use that one as a gift for a friend that was moving away. In time, I decided to recreate it the piece.

I actually have two versions of this particular drawing. One where the leader singer is not wearing sunglasses, and then this one with the glasses - I decided that he needed the shades. Everyone I show them both to seem to agree.

Here it is for you viewing pleasure. What do you think?

Easy Rider

I drew this last night and finished it this morning.

Marla, my youngest, purchased a Harley book for me this Christmas ( it was quite the "Harley Christmas" for me this year) and in that book was a photo of a remake of the Captain America bike made famous in Peter Fonda's movie, "Easy Rider." I've been wanting to draw a monster on a motorcycle for some time and while looking for a good photograph to use in that book I decided that I would use the Captain America bike in the drawing.

At first I didn't like how it was turning out, but before long I began to think it was turning out OK. So, I really got into the piece and it began to come together well. I like the contrast between the smooth, slick and the gnarly old creature riding it. I thought that I might make the rider purple, instead of going with the obvious green, but again, contrast was important and green seemed to express that the best for me.

I hope you like it.

Tree Eater

Welcome to my blog - my first attempt at something like this - so it is a learning experience. I am looking for a place to post some of my cartoons. It is my goal to frequently add some of my creations so that you will be encouraged to check in often. Your feed back is always welcomed and will be enjoyed by me.

This first cartoon is one of my favorites. I live in the NW and the lumber industry is a big part of the culture here. Looking at this cartoon you might think that I am a "tree hugger." But that would be an inaccurate description of me. I am just a guy that enjoys illustrating ridiculous situations in cartoon. The reason I like this cartoon is simply because I think it turned out very well. I like the color, the faces, and the humor that it depicts.

What do you think?