Pappy's Fishin' Hole

 Illustration I drew for a Popeye contest in Italy, but didn't submit. #popeye #drawing #poopdeckpappy

I'm still at it.

 I haven't posted much at all on this site, because honestly I haven't been doing a whole lot. But I have been working on a comic book. It's not an official thing at all, just something for me to get some ideas out of my head. It's a Popeye story (Big shock). It looks to be a three or four issue long story line. Just fanfiction. I've been posting on Facebook and Instagram every so often some of the updates. I've got one issue drawn lettered inked and colored. I'm working on issue too with the drawing lettering and inking. Here's a quick shot:

This is just a portion of a panel (I don't want to give too much away). 

I'm not a good writer, and my technical skills as a "comic book artist" is lacking, but hopefully this project will improve my weaknesses.

I'm taking a long break from doing any realism. I haven't really done any since probably August (it's the end of December now), I think due to lack of interest in my work and a little bit of defeatism. I get that a lot. I'm not done with realism, I'm just taking a break. I'll keep updating about this book and if I have any events or anything going on. If you don't see any updates on here, check out my Facebook page or my Instagram, which you can find in the links on this site.

NOW IN COLOR! From the Panels of THIMBLE THEATRE...

 I used ink and alcohol-based markers to add color. This might not be the final, or only, version of this concept.

"From the Panels of"THIMBLE THEATRE..."

 

I felt some inspiration the other day (which doesn't happen as often as I'd like), and drew this homage to the Late Dave Cockrum's iconic cover of the legendary Giant-Size X-Men that introduced the world to Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler and Thunderbird, and brought Wolverine into the fold.

If you know me, I'm obSESSED with Popeye and comic books. Popeye was introduced to the world in January 1929 in a 10 year old comic strip called "Thimble Theatre" by E.C. Segar. This strip began in 1919 with Olive Oyl, her boyfriend Ham Gravy, and her family: Castor, Cole and Nana Oyl. When Popeye appeared, readers loved him and asked for more. He took over the strip, and Ham Gravy disappeared! 

In this drawing, the original Thimble Theatre crew take place of the original X-Men, and the "Deadly Genesis" era consists of the 1st looks of the "Popeye" generation. 

The drawing isn't done, and I might make a better one. 

....maybe make a variant of it....🤔

Painting Spider-Popeye

Ever wonder who ALMOST beat Tobey Maguire to play Spider-Man??

If the video doesn't work, try this link

A dream come true

When I went to Chester, Illinois and visited the Spinach Can Collectables and Popeye Museum, I was in heaven (well, heaven would be a Popeye and Groo Museum). And then I found this.
I had this coloring book when I was 4 years old and had it until I was 14. I used to draw the pictures from this coloring book, building my love of drawing and Popeye. This book, and a few Popeye Little Big Books, taught me how to draw. I now have all the books I had as a kid that inspired me to draw.I

Postponement post

So, as is well known, most of the world is shut down due to Covid-19, including conventions and other events. So all my caricature and convention gigs have been cancelled.BUT, I've kept myself busy. Here are a few samples

Work (still) in progress....

I'm still working on my Popeye movie tribute series....
...stay tuned.

Drawing Wimpy

Video of yers truly drawing Wimpy from Popeye the Sailor comic strips, comic books
cartoons and movies! This is part of a drawing challenge to celebrate 90
years of Popeye, who first appeared in Thimble Theatre comic strip by
E.C. Segar January 17, 1929. Wimpy was created later in the strip. #2019PopeyeChallenge #Popeye90

Much like the Stan Lee January long tribute, I created a drawing challenge in honor of Popeye's 90th anniversary (1/17/2019) and Olive Oyl's 100th anniversary (12/18/2019)!!!! Each day in January, up to and including January 17th, you draw a suggested Popeye character, post it on social media and tag it with #2019PopeyeChallenge and #Popeye90! It's a way to spread word about the celebration of these LEGENDS!!!! 

I've filmed a few videos of me drawing some of characters. Day 1 was POOPDECK PAPPY!! Enjoy!

POPEYE'S 90!!!! Olive's 100!!! (well, December 18th, 2019)

Much like the Stan Lee January long tribute, I created a drawing challenge in honor of Popeye's 90th anniversary (1/17/2019) and Olive Oyl's 100th anniversary (12/18/2019)!!!! Each day in January, up to and including January 17th, you draw a suggested Popeye character, post it on social media and tag it with #2019PopeyeChallenge and #Popeye90! It's a way to spread word about the celebration of these LEGENDS!!!! 

I've filmed a few videos of me drawing some of characters. Day 2 was The Sea Hag!! Enjoy!