This guy draws cartoons but works at a day job to pay the bills.
Who’s This Guy?
The facts: I grew up in small town in the western part of Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University. The Marines and Navy gave us the opportunity to sample the exotic tastes of Guam, Hawaii and Maryland and now we are back home in good old Michigan.
Jenny and I have been married since 1990 and we have two wonderful sons, Jake and Linc. We lost Jake in 2001 to Leukemia and that plays heavily into who we are today and our outlook on life.
Linc is about to graduate high school and will attend our alma mater in the fall.
I started doodling faces in high school as a way to pass time during class. I actually went away from drawing for over twenty years and did not start again until 2008, when I discovered the blog, gapinvoid.com. The author draws cartoons on business cards. Some of his subject matter dealt with business and at the time, I was stuck in a dead-end job and really frustrated and so I started drawing and writing here as a way to vent and rant as I tried to find a better work life.
If you look through the first posts to today, you see that the blog has evolved and changed over time. Its latest iteration is to serve as a platform to feed my addictions passions in life (in no particular order): coffee, running, and drawing.
My wife says it’s my inner child forcing itself out of my psyche after years of incarceration. Either way, it is something I have fun doing and hope others will enjoy, too.
Thanks for visiting.
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March 16th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Steve,
Just came across your blog after playing on Twitter. I love your drawings. They are GREAT! You have a serious talent. Keep up the great work. Best of luck in the Maryland Half, I’m about to make my donation.
Thanks,
Rich Scott
rich@gowagon.com
March 18th, 2009 at 6:39 am
Rich,
Thank you for your nice comments and donation. You made my day! I greatly appreciate your kindness.
Regards,
Steve
June 5th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Hi Steve! Coffee and running are two of my biggest passions too! My fiance and I are constantly experimenting with our espresso shots pre-run. I think your blog is great and your courage in continuing to pursue your passions is an inspiration. I wanted to stop by and say hi. I’m Emily and I just started my blog http://www.unrefinedathlete.com. You can also find me on twitter @unrefindathlete.
Best Wishes!
June 5th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Hi, Emily and thanks for visiting. I have read and thought about drinking coffee before a race or run but my stomach is usually too nervous and acidy on race day. I’ll have to stick to my sugar-free Red Bull.
I look forward to talking more on Twitter.
Steve
December 4th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I like your cartoons. I normally gravitate toward blogs that are lighthearted and funny anyway. I am from grand rapids, Michigan, born and raised. I am so sorry to hear about your son. My brother has cancer right now and my heart hurts for him. keep drawing!
December 4th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Cancer sucks. Nothing more to say. I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts and prayers.
April 19th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Hi Steve – love your work, and shamelessly heisted a panel to top off my post:
http://open.salon.com/blog/tenacious_l/2010/04/19/need_some_new_comedy_material_change_your_cell_phone_number
Thanks for sharing your art with us no-talents!
April 20th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Hi! Thank you very much! I’m glad you like my little scribbles. Please, shamelessly heist all you like. 🙂
May 10th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Love coffee and running too … cool blog idea 🙂
May 12th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Thanks! I’m glad you stopped by.
April 25th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Hey Steve–
We at HHC love your blog. Our passions are dogs and coffee. We’re too lazy to do the running part! I personally admire your strength and ability to put your frustrations with life (and death) into positive activities. My son has Tourettes and every day is a struggle. The coffee business is also my way of “pouring” myself into something positive.
Best regards,
Barbara
April 25th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Hi Barbara,
Thank you very much! I am very glad you enjoy my silly little drawings. I get what you mean about finding something to keep you positive. We adopted a greyhound last year and your mission at HyperHound means a lot, too. You are doing good stuff!
October 31st, 2011 at 9:27 am
Your site is wonderful! Love your cartoons…looking forward to more!!
::applause::
October 31st, 2011 at 9:42 pm
I am humbled. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your very kind comments and for visiting my little blog.
January 22nd, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Welcome aboard, Steve. It’s great to meet you … and Jenny too. (Her ‘doc’ lines are a real giggle!) We love your drawings and your humour … er, humor!
Best wishes,
Miles and Pippa
February 20th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Thank you and very nice to meet you, as well! Thanks for stopping by.