Monthly Archives: September 2011

Monkey & Bird – Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Monkey & Bird by Joe Willams & Tina Garceau continues TODAY at CO2 Comics. Click HERE to see how Mickey and Sylvia’s starlit rendezvous is going!

Posted in Monkey & Bird, News | Tagged Cartoon, cartoons, CO2 Comics, comic, comics, digital illustration, humor, Illustration, Joe Williams, jungle, Monkey & Bird, romance, Tina Garceau, webcomic, Willceau | Leave a comment

Sketchbook Slipcase

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This one’s for Ricky Rotten.I ran into Ricky Rotten recently who reminded me of an old sketchbook cover/slipcase I used to carry with me. He wondered if I still had it. I assured him that I did, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook | Tagged Gerber, letters, machine, protect, sign, sketchbook, slipcase, vinyl | Leave a comment

Truck Mascots – Kermit

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another in our series of Truck Mascots. This time it’s Kermit lashed to the front of a huge commercial garbage truck that we spotted on 9th Street in Philadelphia’s Italian Market.

Posted in Truck Mascots | Tagged Italian Market, Kermit, Muppet, Philadelphia, trash, truck | 3 Comments

Brick Path Quilt

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tina

This was my first attempt at quilting, a gift for a new addition to the family. I wanted to create a one of a kind piece that was cheery, with bold patterns, and no pastel colors. Since the sex of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged baby, brick path, crafts, designer, DIY, fabric, gift, handmade, quilt, Sewing, Tina Garceau | 2 Comments

Fissionable Material Not Included

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joe_Williams

I know that all the kids out there who came across this ad lusted after the idea of becoming the envy of the neighborhood with this baby. I think I begged my parents for this more than once, but their … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1971, ad, comic book, nuclear, Polaris, SGT. Fury, submarine, torpedo, vintage | 2 Comments

Soap is for Sissies – Movie Matinee

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Wash, wash, wash! They just want me to be a sissy! We’ve all heard that cleanliness is next to Godliness, but it’s also next to homosexuality in Billy’s mind. So instead of washing up, he plays cowboy all by himself … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matinee, Mrs. Crankipants | Tagged 1951, camp, cowboy, dirt, dude ranch, educational, filth, germs, sissy, Soapy The Germ Fighter, social engineering, vintage | Leave a comment

Who Doesn’t Love A Bag?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Tina

Today’s post features Nancy, pride of the Lone Star State, a self proclaimed bag lady, and a genius!

Posted in Sewing | Tagged bag, crafts, DIY, handmade, Nancy Durant, purse, recycle, repurpose, Sewing | Leave a comment

Information Tsunami

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Joe_Williams

This was an illustration I did for The Jewish Exponent back in the 80s. It was for an article on the incredible surge in the amount of printed information. It went on to detail the trials and tribulations of researchers … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past | Tagged 1980s, books, Cartoon, cartoons, ephemera, humor, Illustration, Joe Williams, newspaper, technical pen, tidal wave, tsunami | Leave a comment

Jerry Blavat Loves Me!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Tina

Jerry Blavat Loves Me!

Posted in News | Tagged autograph, book, Jerry Blavat, music, Philadelphia, rock and roll | 4 Comments

What Do Luke Skywalker and Buddy Holly Have In Common?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hello, one and all, it’s Mrs. Crankipants, and unless you’re in a coma or think V.O. is part of a complete breakfast, you know it’s that time of year again!. It’s the Fall! If you’re a parent, you’re probably … Continue reading →