Fool Me Twice…

Such A Fool

I have a feeling we’ll be seeing this character will be around a lot. I’m often the foolish fellow.

Miracle Cure…

Miracle Cure

Ok, maybe not a cure but it sure does alleviate some of the symptoms.

Happy Birthday, Jake

Happy Birthday, Jake. Mom and I love you and miss you.

Jefferson “Jake” Heath

July 4, 1993 – August 23, 2001

The fireworks today are for you.

Wrong Ladder. Hell, Wrong Wall…

Wrong Ladder-Wrong Wall

When climbing the corporate ladder, make sure it’s against the right wall.

Bamboo Fun…

Bamboo Fun

So I got my Bamboo Fun on Father’s Day and it is cool. I really dig the possibilities but it is going to take some getting used to. The pen is touchy and it is really easy to get too thick or too thin of a line and it is easy to get used to the “undo” button. No ripping out and wadding up paper.

On Monday, I posted the “Bad Phone” cartoon. I drew it the old way, with a Shapie on my drawing pad but I also decided to try and replicate it on the Bamboo.

Here is the traditional version

Bad Phone on Paper with a Sharpie

And here is the Bamboo version

Bamboo Bad Phone

Close, but not quite to my liking. That is actually one of the better versions. There have been some fuglies. Looks like I need to experiment with sizing, too.

I think I am slowly getting the hang of it. I will never stop using the drawing and Sharpie. My plan is to draw in three steps – my practice pad, my final drawing pad and then recreate the final version on my Bamboo. Scanning and transfering between laptops is getting to be a real pain in the ass. My hope is to get to where the Bamboo is a tool to make it easier to post my drawings.

Time will tell.

Bad Phone…

Bad Phone

Gourdo is really more of an email and Twitter sort of guy, anyway.

A Walk On The Wild Side…

Wild Child

I had to laugh at myself as I snuck drawing a cartoon at my work desk yesterday. Such a rebel. I’m out of control.

Don’t Bring Me Down…

Thermos

Coffee always has my back.

Gourdo’s line is a song reference. Some may get it, if you are from my generation or older. If you  do, I apologize for the ear worm.

Let’s Pretend…

Pretend

I do like to pretend and play dress up. I’ve got the look of an executive down – nice briefcase, french cuff shirts, sharp ties, etc, etc. It’s fun. You should try it.

Coffee Zen…

Coffee Zen

I love Twitter because of all the great material it provides. This was inspired by David Morris, the CEO of Dillanos Coffe Roasters. He posted the above saying to his Twitter page last week and, of course, I stole it (with his permission). His website is Dillanos.com and he is @coffeemaverick on Twitter. Thanks, David!