Brace yourself, “Mr. Dalkner” will be returning for the Fall of 2026 because I’ll be running an animation club at my children’s school. If you or someone you know is interested in starting up a similar club at a school near you please reach out. I’m happy to assist or just answer some basic questions.
Film noir Detective Percival Hardcase gives suspects a working over. Hard questions lead to hard answers and… maybe a break for coffee. Things are gritty on the darker side of Birthday Street.
Now available in print and as a digital download, you now have no excuse not to purchase your copy of Youngish #1 today!
I teased ya, now here are the goods! “Youngish” is a short 12 page comic about being young, but not that young, but definitely NOT old. Featuring loud music, energy, snark, sarcasm, and maybe colorful language.
Color cover with a black and white interior. Digital download only (for now). Published by Grizzled Mantis Press. Buy yours today.
I started a comic some odd 20 years ago. Maybe more, maybe less. I never felt comfortable with the results so it never got finished. Fast forward to now, it’s the present time and I have some new hardware and software to try out, renewed vibes, and the courage to complete it. The gist is that there’s some young adults at a music venue watching some bands play. One of my favorite pastimes as a young adult. Second only to listening to judgmental commentary (also featured in this comic). Here’s the splash page in progress.
Sometimes I wish the things I imagine would come to life on paper the way that I picture it in my head. That would be a superpower. Until then, I’m like Homer Simpson making a spice rack.
I’m reposting this because it’s timely, I added a new thumbnail image, a couple of new sound fx, a watermark, and some other little details you might not notice. You’re welcome and a Happy Sales Event Season to you all!!!
Here is another animated interpretation of Eleanor’s book covers. This time it’s for “Magick In Theory & Practice” by Aleister Crowley. Hopefully, I’ve brought a little bit of magical feeling to the original art.
I love cycling and July is a special month for cyclists because it means that it’s time for the Tour de France. Both men’s and women’s races take place during the month, although with staggered starting dates and for different durations. The racing looks beautiful with the backdrop of different French regions and mountain ranges. There’s also the human drama with stories of champions, underdogs, legends, and legends in the making. If you’re curious to learn more and experience some of the thrills there is a wonderful documentary series available on Netflix called “Tour de France: Unchained” (crudely translated from the French title “Tour de France: Au Coeur du Peloton” or In the Heart of the Peloton).
My wife and I had the privilege of taking a self-guided bicycle tour of France several years ago. The luxurious fabled time before children. Unfortunately, it was not during July so seeing le Tour first hand wasn’t possible. However, we did get to ride some of the classic terrain that the race visits often. Afterwards we came home and collaborated on a series of art prints based on what we saw and experienced. I made some translations of these pieces as looping animations. Here’s one of those pieces inspired by riding through fields of lavender. I can still remember how it smells.