Workplace Cartoons, Part Five

 

Once agian, there is another installment of Workplace Cartoons up on my Substack. Yeah, yeah, there are a lot of them. I may shake things up for my next post and profile the next issue of my comic book, Second Star, in which I am now lettering. That'll shake things up. 

If you wish to read/view some of my stupid past sketches and toons, click here. I warned you, they are stupid. But, we had fun.

The Department Of Defense?

 

Right after the 'election' and up to the 'inauguration,' I was asked more than a few times when I would be starting on Sh!tshow 2, and to be honest, that question drained me. I just couldn't imagine spending all that time, yet again, drawing such shitty people. But, since then, my defiance is re-emerging, and have thought of an idea for another book. One where I wouldn't have to draw the shitty people dominating our landscape. Instead, I'm going to focus on their incompetence and those who suffered from their incompetence and cruelty. It will be a book of limericks and each limerick will have a spot drawing to go along with it. 

Here's one about a recent act of stupidity that you may have heard of.

Belleville Drink N Draw March 2025

 

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colored pencil n sketchbook

So, last night was our 2nd meet-up for the Belleville Drink N Draw at Egan's Pub, which is, in fact, in Belleville. A slightly smaller crowd this time, but entertaining, nonetheless. I worked on a few things, including this here sketch of fellow arteest, Nate. Sketchin', good conversation, grub, a few drinks, made for a good night.

Edgar Allan Poe - SOLD!

 

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watercolor on watercolor paper

Just a bit of shameless self-promotion here, but at Saturday's Meet The Artists event at the River's Edge Gallery, I found that my portrait of Edgar Allan poe has sold. 

I'm not sure how long the current art will be up, but you can see more of my watercolors if you hurry.

I just love seeing that red sticker!

Warren Elks Comic Book Show 2025, Part Two

 

Poster by Martin Hirchak

This Sunday, March 16th (from 10-4), I'll be the featured artist at the Warren Elks Comic Show. These shows focus on comic dealers and some toy vendors, but do bring in a couple of artists for each show. I'm not sure if there will be a second, or even third artist, but make sure to stop on by if comics are your thing. There's usually a pretty good attendance and plenty of comics to peruse.

I'll be bringing the usual stuff; comic books, art books, AP sketch cards, prints, stickers, original art, etc. I'll be bringing some larger paintings that I have done over the years, as well.

The Warren Elks Lodge 

25950 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI

Workplace Cartoons, Part Four

 

In continuing with the floral delivery part from the Workplace Cartoon series that I have been posting on Substack, here's more from a strip that I was doing then, called Wade's World. 

 Click here to get there.  

A Pot-ted Mantis?

 

 I debated whether or not to show this, because the client stiffed me on payment, but as far as I know, never used it as meant for. Said client never received a high-res file, so at least that cut down his chances of doing so. I did this a couple of years ago for an old high school classmate who was starting a business focused on the ganja. I even debated doing this for him for various reasons, but I liked his idea of an inebriated praying mantis and decided to have fun with it. He wanted some individuals enjoying his product, so I included three people who we went to high school with who were known imbibers at the time. I never told the client who they were modeled after and he never asked. I think that the fix was on at that point. But, said client passed away and that was that. 

So, if any pot businesses out there need a logo/mascot, you know where to find me.