What the heck is this blog about? Well, you may have asked yourself this question based on how I’ve jumped around from subject to subject. So, I’ll give you a review of what to expect. I’ll try and update this bog overview at the beginning of each new year as a reminder to current readers and an introduction to new readers.
George Comic Strip
I’m a cartoonist. So, this blog mainly serves as a showcase for my comic strip George. George was syndicated to 1600 weekly newspaper by King Features during the 1990s. After that, it moved over to DBR Media. Now, it’s nationally syndicated by Georgetoon, Inc./Georgetoon.com.
In addition to drawing George, I draw four other features for Georgetoon.com. Double Take, Word Pile, George’s Word Ladder and I Knew That!. You can get a PDF sample of these features here.
The George strips that run come directly from my archives. (All the new stuff is reserved expressly for newspapers. If you don’t have George and all the other features in your local paper, give them a call and ask for ’em.) If you look to the right of the George comic strip, you’ll see a little comment balloon called “Strip Notes.” This is where I leave commentary about the strip. Mostly, it deals with what I was thinking during the creation of the strip or how I came up with the idea, etc. I’m hoping it gives you a snapshot of the creative process I go through when putting together a comic strip.
Behind the Scenes
I’ll be sharing some of my work methods. I’ll post sketches, thumbnails, and the day to day doodles. these are the processes that that help me meet my deadlines. I’ll also talk aobut some of the software apps I use when refining and finishing a cartoon. Which brings me to…
Linux
I’m a Linux user. My brother Dave considers me to be “The Linux Cartoonist.” He doesn’t know of many cartoonists who are as enthusiastic about Linux as I am. In fact, I don’t think he knows of any cartoonists who use Linux . Because I’m using Linux every day, I like to tell people how great it is. I like to talk and highlight the advantages of using Linux over Windows, and even Mac. Folks are pretty amazed to hear that I’m using Linux to produce cartons. They automatically assume that, beaue I’m a cartoonist, I use Mac or Windows. Well, that’s the point of blogging about Linux here. To tell folsk that Linux is sed by a lot of creative people to produce professional work. you can use it , too! Besides, Linux is FREE. And being free makes it worth a try!
Technology
This topic sort of falls under the Linux category. But I won’t limit myself to just blogging about new developments in Linux. I’m intersted in any and all new tech devices that are being introduced in the marketplace. I’m sure you are, too. Well, when I come across something, I’ll post it here.
Animation, Movies, Fun Clips, and random silliness
Friends and family email me a lot of links and other fun stuff. Friends on Linux forums also post a lot of interesting articles, videos, toons, and other fun stuff. It runs the gamut from being informative to plain downright funny and entertaining. When I come across something that makes me laugh or smile, I figure it’ll make your day, to. I’ll share it here.
Here’s one as an example of what to expect. (BTW, for all U.S. readers, I’m told by friends across the pond that “Orange is one of the largest mobile services providers in Europe (except for Germany). “
So, that’s about it. The Georgetoon blog is first and foremost a showcase for my comic strip George. But, I’ll add other cartoons, sketches, and stuff related to George and my comic strip work.
Again, my sincere thanks to you for stopping by. I hope you visit every day and often.
