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Scratching a Scratchboard Itch

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Joe_Williams

The recent closure of The University of the Arts has set me careening down memory lane like a runaway train crashing into memories of my days at The Philadelphia College of Art. The Philadelphia College of Art mutated into the … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Joe

The old It CameFrom the Sketchbook page was a bit of a mess that was desperately in need of a polish and shine so I have organized my scribbles into categories. You can start on the landing page HERE where … Continue reading →

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It’s Lent, you know!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Joe

Tina and I exchange cards we make ourselves rather than go on a mad dash for that elusive perfect gift or trying to get reservations on the worst restaurant night of the year. We call them Drawer Cards. Earlier Tina … Continue reading →

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School Days – The Swinging Algebra Teacher

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Joe

School days, school days, dear old golden rule days, Readin’ and ‘ritin’ and ‘rithmetic… Yeah, right. We’ve arrived at ‘rithmetic with The Swinging Algebra Teacher.

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Fuxi Sketchbook • 09-01-2023 to 01-02-2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Joe

I thought this cheap, Chinese-made sketchbook could possibly be the next Sketchbook from Heaven, but not quite. The size, shape and country of manufacture were the same as my favorite sketchbooks, but it wasn’t quite as magical as those earlier … Continue reading →

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Turning the Page on 2023

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Joe

Happy New Year! I finished 2023 sitting on the couch with a cat and a spouse scribbling away in small, cheap sketchbooks, and I have resolved to do the same thing in 2024!

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Cosmic Maaaaaannnnn Sticks Around for Another Birthday

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Joe

As I have written before, it’s Tina’s and my tradition to exchange birthday, anniversary and holiday cards we have illustrated ourselves. It’s more personal and making your own cards is a lot cheaper than a Hallmark card from one of … Continue reading →

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