Feb 29, 2008

Alastar McComb



Cursed with a stiff, almost plastic mustache, and a soft, brush-shaped beard, Alastar took his shortcomings and invented the plastic comb and shaving brush as we now know it. He opened his first barbershop in 1873.

Feb 28, 2008

Vintage Traffic Signal Sign



When first introduced, mass chaos ensued. There were no moving parts, so drivers were unsure of what to do. They were unfamiliar with the rules of the road. This unawareness continues today...

Feb 25, 2008

Swiss Arty Knife (Multi-tool)



A very rare multi-tool by Swiss Army. I was lucky enough to find one in an old seaman's chapel in Nantucket...(can anyone name the movie where that line is from?).

Feb 20, 2008

...returns empty handed



Back from Vegas. I didn't win much because I didn't gamble much. Too many things to do and see. Here are but a few images from the trip...



No gamblin' done here...



This is where we stayed...



Lot's o' walkin. My feet and knees are killin' me. I should have bought a cane...



My wife and I after a nice, expensive dinner. As you can see, the food added to my portly face...

Feb 15, 2008

A Fool and his Money...



We're off to the Land of Milk and Honey tomorrow...Vegas.

Wish me luck!

I had a different idea for this post, but the drawing didn't work out. And, it was getting late, and this is all that I could think of. AND, we had to get up early to shovel...zzzzzzzzzzz...So, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Feb 12, 2008

Needlenose Dolphin



The Needlenose Dolphin is difficult to photograph in the wild. Usually it's found working on the hull of a boat, but is quite shy, and will swim away once spotted. They do fabulous work, and are quite modest...

Feb 11, 2008

What to choose...



Decisions, decisions...

The real inspiration behind The Thinker.

AND...



Here's my workspace. Yes, those are old school Transformers (I was 10 when they first came out, and I've been a collector ever since. No, I don't play with them)...My drawing desk is behind me, out of the picture.

Feb 8, 2008

Takin' a Knee



We've had a total of 5 feet of snow since November. Just yesterday, we received 14.5 inches...

*sigh* I'm ready for warm weather...

Feb 7, 2008

Snaggle Fish



Rare, and very dangerous. It's known for it's vicious snag...

Feb 1, 2008

Thought Bubbles



I was tired last night, so I decided to post an older illustration. I have 4 ideas stewin' in the pot, so next week there should be some new ones...