The Heart

In the desert I saw a creature, naked, bestial,
Who, squatting upon the ground, Held his heart in his hand
And ate of it. I said, "Is it good, friend?"
"It is bitter-bitter," he answered; "But I like it
Because it is bitter, And because it is my heart."

-Stephen Crane The Heart

Happy Hallow's Eve

Illustration Friday: Flying

Challenge

I'm better at pencil than paint when it comes to illustration. But, I have to keep trying and look at each failure as a success or I'll never grow and I hope you do the same. Duke Nuke'm suggested I borrow from the New Yorker a contest where viewers can provide a caption for my illustrations. In response to that, anyone that submits a caption for this illo is automatically enrolled in a contest where I, as the official,will pick the best comment. The winner will receive from me: with my next submission to IF a link to their site, a redux of this post with their caption attached and a beer koozie from Toni and Chris's wedding 2006 that fits most American and European beer bottles (postage paid by winner, have you seen the price of postage lately?), and maybe a little doodle from me. How sweet is that? So, step up to the plate and give me a taste of how clever you can be. All submissions must be entered by Oct. 13, 2009 to be considered. This post can be found on digg.com courtesy of a suggestion from Margie. Enjoy.

Illustration Friday: Germs

One of the infected.

Illustration Friday: Pattern

This is my second attempt at writing a comic strip. I have much to learn I know. It is a lot harder than it seems.

The Daily Doodle

Tengo una problema con dos gatos negros. I've got a problem with two black cats. If this problem isn't resolved magically overnight the two of them are going to spend some time in the slammer with the V-E-T. Luckily, only one of them knows how to spell, guess which one. These two trouble makers are in for it. I knew something was up when the big one starting getting a little too friendly. We'll see how long that lasts after our trip tomorrow. I've separated the two to see which one will talk first. The littlest one is alone in the restroom and he is singing like a canary which makes me think the fat one is the culprit. Either way I hope the Doc can offer me a solution on how to deal with these two tomorrow, because I'm at my wits end.

Illustration Friday: Infinite

An INFINITE supply of entertainment.

I don't know why these come out so gray.