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Tag Archives: Sketch
In Search of the Jersey Devil
Remember that show In Search of which ran in the late ’70s? Leonard Nimoy did the voice-over. It was sort of a Chariots of the Gods for syndicated television. I found some sketches that predated the full figure sketch of … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged 1980s, Joe Williams, monster, Sketch, sketchbook, technical pen
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Punk with a Gun
Sometimes I come across a sketch and have no idea what it was for or what I was aiming at. Such is the case with this punk with a gun. I just thought it was kind of neat so here … Continue reading
Posted in It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged Cartoon, Illustration, Joe Williams, Sketch, sketchbook
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Demon
Another demon/gargoyle from my sketchbook drawn during the mid-’80s. Once again, I think this is when Dan Platt and I were hanging out and shooting the breeze about monsters. I think this was another attempt at the Jersey Devil, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, demon, Joe Williams, monster, Sketch, sketchbook, technical pen, Willceau
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The Fried Shrimp Lady or Just Some Doodles from 1985
While perusing Flickr, I came across the fabulous photos posted by olga-saglo. She posted images from "Carnival of Blood" which I remember seeing years ago on a low-rent local cable channel. I remembered doodling the "Fried Shrimp Lady" while watching … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Illustration, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged humor, Joe Williams, monster, Sketch, sketchbook, technical pen
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Still More Origins of the Species
Once again we are looking in to the prehistory of Monkey & Bird with another drawing from the ’80s. Seems like I’ve been doing less evolved self-portraits of myself for a while. This was from a handmade birthday card I … Continue reading
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Tagged CO2 Comics, Joe Williams, Monkey & Bird, Sketch, sketchbook, Tina Garceau, Willceau
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It Came from the Sketchbook!
I was thinking of formalizing the posts to Willceau Illo News by making regular features. I want to make Monday It Came From The Sketchbook day and post some doodles Tina or I made in a sketchbook and forgot about. … Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, It Came From the Sketchbook, Sketch
Tagged demon, Joe Williams, monster, Sketch, sketchbook, Willceau
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Vinny Valentine Sketch
Sketch of Cupid’s replacement – Vinny Valentine.


