Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 20, 2009, 9:38 am
Spear-Cartoon_3560, originally uploaded by speartoons. Cartoon of boy and dad at computer. Boy says, "You're listening to classical music on the Internet? Doesn't that violate some techie co...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 19, 2009, 3:57 pm
Spear_sbook0906_pg99, originally uploaded by speartoons. Sketch of kids in a classroom. It's fun how kids are attracted to boxes. It always piques their curiosity. Even if it's empty, kids w...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 19, 2009, 7:30 am
Yesterday, I posted a new Devotoon at my sister site. If you're looking for a new cartoon, that's the place to go. Here's the link:Devotoons: Tested by PraiseSpeartoons are examples of my ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 17, 2009, 11:07 am
Bike Riding Monster, originally uploaded by speartoons. Sketch I did during a department meeting. Sometimes, it's better to avoid drawing anyone in a meeting. Unfortunately, trouble brews if som...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 11, 2009, 7:57 am
I have decided to change my blog posting focus. For the last two months, I have posted a daily cartoon on this site. While I have enjoyed that, I have decided to become more focused. Now, I am co...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 8, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of Moses and a boy. Boy says, “It’s not fair being Moses’ son! If I don’t do my chores, you send a plague." Have you ever noticed life isn't fair if you make someone work? What t...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 7, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of two boys. One says, "If a dog goes around with his tongue hanging out, it's okay. But if I do it, I get sent to the school counselor." There are so many things our pets do we think is ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 6, 2009, 8:03 am
Cartoon of boy and mom. Son says, "I don't know what the principal told you. For me, the food fight was a blur." I have to admit, I wasn't usually the boy starting a food fight in the cafeter...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 5, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of boy and girl. Boy is wearing an eagle costume. Boy says, "I agreed to be the school mascot if they would pay for my dignity insurance." You have to be a special breed to be a mascot. You h...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 4, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of boy at a computer. Mom says to him, “We didn’t get you a computer so you could learn how to call someone a moron in seven different languages.” This is an illustration I did back in...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 3, 2009, 10:42 am
Heather Castle's blog has some great information for aspiring children's book illustrators. Her latest post tackles the question, "What size should I illustrate for children's books?" Th...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 3, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of boy sick in bed. He says to his mom, "But if we have health insurance, why didn't it keep me from getting sick?" Have you ever tried to explain insurance to children? It's not the ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 2, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of girl at a neighbor's door. Girl says, “Can Michael come over and surf the net?” This is a comic I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pa...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Nov 1, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of an angel and vampire. Angel says, “Halloween is over, Bub. It’s All Saints Day. Beat it!” All the spooks and sweets are over. It's time to count the loot and bring out the saint...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a vampire and werewolf. Werewolf says, "Halloween is the one night of the year I don't have to shave." Happy Halloween. I think I'll celebrate by not shaving today! I drew this...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 30, 2009, 10:07 am
Spear-Cartoon_3551, originally uploaded by speartoons. Cartoon of girl and dad. Girl says,"I don't know. I was hoping for a Halloween costume that makes me look skinny." I've noticed Hallowee...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 29, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a trick or treating boy. Boy says, "Trick or treat! I'm dressed as your former stockbroker who fled to Cozumel." Let's face it. Finances got scary last year. I still don't wan...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 28, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a husband and wife. The wife says, “I’m sorry, Roger. I just have more fun with the Internet that with you.” This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 27, 2009, 7:00 am
Comic of a boy and a ghost. The boy says, "You're welcomed to stay here. I could always use a scapeghost." I've been on the Halloween kick. I think I just discovered a very useful occupation f...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 26, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of two archaeologists. The caption says, "Edward and Ulysses discovered the origins of the personal computer went back much further than anyone ever realized." This is a comic I did back in ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 25, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a mom and boy. Child reacts to monstrous plate. He says, "Mom! My favorite! You made Monster Mashed Potatoes!" This is what happens when I have "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett run...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 24, 2009, 7:00 am
Webcomic of two boys. One has a mask. The other says, "That's nothing. When I want to get scared, I look at Mom's to-do list." Since Halloween is coming up, I've been looking at things th...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 23, 2009, 7:55 am
Cartoon of trick or treaters. There is a clown, firefighter and a princess. The firefighter says to the running princess, “Are you saying we should skip this next house?” I drew this for Illustra...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 22, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a woman asleep at a home office. Caption says, "Carol discovers one of the benefits of a home based business." This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 21, 2009, 7:00 am
Comic of two men in a kitchen. One says, “My major disappointment from working at home is I have no one to blame for a bad cup of coffee.” This is a cartoon I did back in 1996 for the sixth edit...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 20, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of kids and a dog. Boy says, “He won’t do any tricks. Where’s the reboot button? I found the reboot technique for our dog. It's called a treat. Our puppy changes her behavior immed...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 19, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of couple looking at a flooded basement. Man says, “Instead of fixing the basement, let’s convert it into an indoor pool." This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 18, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of two men. A glowing halo floats between them. One man says, “Happy Clergy Appreciation Month! I polished your halo.” I've known plenty of pastors. The very first one was my grandfa...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 17, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a man behind a boy at a PC. Man says, “Mom told me you used the web to prove I really didn’t walk seven miles uphill both ways to school every day.” This is an illustration I did bac...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 16, 2009, 9:42 am
Illustration Friday: Frozen, originally uploaded by speartoons. Webcomic of a dad and daughter. The daughter says, "I just realized your wardrobe is frozen in time." Every dad will one day face the d...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 16, 2009, 6:51 am
This article caught my eye today. The largest Christian publisher in the United States announced they are starting a self-publishing division called WestBow Press. Is this technology that's changi...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 15, 2009, 12:10 pm
Today, I discovered the work of Ricco Schacherl of Johannesburg, South Africa. He had a delightful cartoon for Illustration Friday's word, "flying." I like how the cartoon shows the tension and ho...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 15, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of soccer boy and girl. Boy says, "We play the game. Next week we'll just do it all over again. What's the point?" What's my motivation, coach? It must be a challenge to keep earl...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 14, 2009, 2:00 pm
The Drawn blog has a post about a Maurice Sendak video. http://drawn.ca/2009/10/14/maurice-sendak-on-what-being-an-illustrator-means/ I found it interesting he didn't know how his illustrations wo...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 14, 2009, 11:00 am
Paige Keiser at the Fox in Socks blog has an interesting post on the business of children's illustration. http://paigekeiser.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-quick-tips-to-getting-published-in.html Not only...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 14, 2009, 7:00 am
Comic of two men walking. An older man says, “I once had a fit body like yours. Then my warranty expired.” This is a cartoon I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Inter...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 13, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a boy at a computer. Boy says to Mom, "I'm writing a blog. Does your family or Dad's have the most sordid details?" There are no sordid details in my blog... at least none I'm ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 12, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a press conference. A reporter says, “Senator! Any truth to the rumor you exchanged political favors for RAM?” This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the ...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 11, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of two mice at a bonfire and a cat. A mouse says, "Nothing like a bonfire with friends, is there?" The thing I like about bonfires in autumn is the mysterious, spooky feeling. I can see w...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 10, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a couple in garden with giant fruit. Guy says, “Just what kind of fertilizer did that guy on the gardening site recommend?” This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edi...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 9, 2009, 8:12 am
Cartoon of injured boy. He says to another, "I learned even if it feels like you're flying, it isn't worth it to jump off a swing in mid air." Yes, I tried this a few times as a child. The swi...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 8, 2009, 7:00 am
Webcomic of a mom and boy with guitar. The boy says, "Let me serenade you before you see the mess in the kitchen." Music can cure the savage mom. Just be sure to sing something she likes. I know, it m...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 7, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of man with wrecked computer. He says, "It wasn't working so I converted it into a fine arts piece." This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider'...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 6, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a grandfather and grandson. The grandfather says, "Anyone who tells you to act your age is a boogerhead!" Advice can be quite subjective. I have often wondered if I've given the correct...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 5, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a couple at a computer. The man says, “At our current savings rate, we should be able to retire in three hundred and twenty-seven years.” This is a classic cartoon I did back in 1996 f...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 4, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of a boy with a bike and a helmet. Boy says, “Whenever I wear a helmet, I have a taste for adventure.” Clothes make a man. A helmet makes for adventure. I've had issues with bike helm...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 3, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of two men next to an Victorian-looking computer. One says, “There’s a good chance your computer isn't environmentally friendly.” This is a classic cartoon I did back in 1996 for t...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 2, 2009, 1:37 pm
Cartoon of a germ and a boy. The germ says, “Don’t be a germaphobe, kid. What did we ever do to you?... I mean, besides that illness thing?” I drew this comic for Illustration Friday. This week...
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Kevin S. posted an article on Speartoons - Oct 2, 2009, 7:00 am
Cartoon of an alligator and Noah. The caption says, "Despite Al's friendly manner, Noah turned down his request to room with the sheep." Whenever I heard about Noah's Ark, I often wondered how...
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