When I’m drawing one of my cartoon features, there are times when I need to digitally create a specific shape. Well, The Gimp can draw these different shapes. It only takes a couple of clicks. You use any of the selection tools and a command called Stroke Selection. You can use any [...]

The computer has been a tremendous help in the studio.  It’s my cartoon assistant, bookkeeper, research assistant, etc.
However, the really big advantage with my computer is having  it run Linux.
The Linux operating system has allowed me to implement some really terrific software programs. (Not to mention that it’s more stable and secure then Windows and [...]

On Tuesday, I talked a little bit about scanning my comic strip.  Back in 2009, I blogged on OneClickLinux.com about buying and setting up a new scanner.  I thought it’d be helpful to re-post the info here.

The HP Scanjet 8250 Scanner that I use in my studio.

My new (actually refurbished) scanner arrived last week [...]

Tuesday evening, I sat down to get a little work done.  I was updating my Linux computer system and hoping to work on a few George comic strip ideas.
It’s warming up here in Northeast Ohio, so I opened up a window.
About three to four minutes after I opened the window, I heard a large ruffling [...]

Here’s a quick look at how I draw George. Believe it or not, I did this in one take.  So, I may have fumbled a word or two.
Just a little bit more background regarding this video. I mentioned the Sky Blue 740 1/2 pencil. Specifically, it’s a Berol Verithin Sky Blue 740 1/2. I [...]

May 5th is Cartoonists Day.  It’s a day that draws (sorry ’bout the pun) attention to all who doodle, draw and cartoon their way through life.
Comic strips and cartoons are a uniquely American art.  Cartoons have made an amazing impact on our popular culture and society in general.  Cartoons and cartoonists have shaped public opinion, [...]

As I’ve mentioned in the blog before, I use The Gimp for all my photo editing.  I use it exclusively when creating/editing all my cartoon features.
The Gimp is every bit as powerful as other graphics applications and absolutely free!  You can download Gimp for Windows or Mac.  If you decide to give Linux a try, [...]

When I’m at the drawing board or in front of my Linux computer, I like to fill the air with some background sound.  That usually means turning on the radio.
As I’ve mentioned before, I love listening to the radio when I’m drawing or pounding out the latest blog entry.  I guess because television requires that [...]

Besides my comic strip George, I really enjoy creating cartoon game panels.  And, I draw four of ‘em for georgetoon.com.  So,  I thought I’d share another game panel feature here on the blog. (And yes, I use Linux to help digitally create and edit the feature!)
Word Pile is a fun word building cartoon game panel. [...]

One of the really fun things about being a cartoonist is coming up with new features for readers. Sometimes a new feature will just pop into your head. Other times,  the feature develops over weeks, months, or years.
When Georgetoon.com was launched, I needed one more feature to round out the package of cartoons we sell [...]