Cave Stupids

50 years ago I wanted to do a comic with cave-girls, but never really got around to it, other than doing silly character sketches. I like coming up with designs but then I don't do much with them.

The idea was called "Cave Stupids" and was going to be exactly how it sounds- stupid prehistoric people doing stupid stuff. Since lately I have my job and Skadi as priorities, and then 2 personal projects I'm trying to keep quiet on the side, I thought I'd at least do some redesigns for fun since I want to have something to post here. Here they are! New cave-stupids for you!



The girl above is named Yark (duh). I'm not sure about her, I suppose she's the sexy one? I don't know, can you have a horizontally oblong head and still be sexy? Or have grey skin and be cute? I don't know!




Meet Miak. She also lives in a cave and is also stupid!




I imagine this one is some sort of medicine (wo)man. I gotta come up with some guy characters too- so far the sketches all look like a weird Captain Caveman. Euuurrrghghghghg!

OK now for some last minute weirdstuff, here are some original drawings I did from '03 or '04, I'm not sure.

OLD DRAWINGS ALERT!!!!!!!
(I don't want anyone thinking these are modern >__<; )

I think Skadi's design evolved out of this redhead girl.




I like these but they're kind of generic or something. I prefer marker coloring still, but when you're confined to the computer all the time, real coloring and drawing becomes a luxury!





This green-haired girl's attitude reminds me of Skadi, too.





Actually I kind of like this one! I wish I had a bone guitar.

Ok that's it for old and new Cave Stupids! I hope you like them! Maybe if I get a break sometime I'll do some little mini-comics? I don't know, will there ever be time?? *sob*

Christmas Axe Murder

Here is a late holiday story for you, because right now the only acceptable drawings I have to show are from secret projects! It was inspired because my brother Pete and I found a cool looking axe in the backseat.

When winter winds blow cold and food is low, one must look elsewhere for meat!

shhh...

unsuspecting...

RARRRR!!!!

There is no where to run...

The first blow

Anguish

Pulling the axe out is hard work...

nom nom nom

You'd be next, but this meat will last me the whole winter...

Adding insult to injury

stab stab

*phew*

Dump the body where it's closer to home...

One last bite to tide me over for the time being

After a hearty meal I enjoy rolling around next to my food.

Shit!! He's not all the way dead!!

Thanks Pete for making this with me!

Actual drawings coming soon! Work and other life stresses are making casual drawing a bit difficult at the moment, but I'm working on it!

2009 NIGHTMARE THEATRE

For some reason I have this problem- when I go home to see family in Tahoe, where it is beautiful, and I feel happy and contented, and am surrounded by beauty, I ALWAYS have weird dreams and nightmares while I am sleeping there.

So of course I had one this Christmas when I was visiting! This retarded and frightening dream took place in 1998 or so, hence the highschool version of me, which is smaller and cuter than the one that exists today. I know there are people out there who HATE dream stories (hi Luke), but I like hearing other people's as well as talking about my own, so here is one for you! You're getting veeeeeerrrrrrrrry sleepy...............

(check out that retarded arm on Kathryn- hooray for failing at drawing fundamentals!)

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...and that's when I woke up. Drawing "scary" is really not something I'm very good at, so I cheated and added some photoshop spooky blobs and crap to the drawings of the little dead schoolgirls. I didn't draw it, but I want to add that as well as the first group of dead girls that came off the bus, there was also a group of about 5 short little dead chola girls who showed up. Maybe I'll draw them sometime.

Ok that's it! More people should draw their dream stories!

**UPDATE**
For those who haven't been checking up on Dumm Comics, Skadi is now battling sexy one-boobied Amazons!

Resolutions and first drawings of 2009

**Update!**

Luke and I just introduced a new character for Skadi on Dumm Comics- Princess Boudica, arch-nemesis to Skadi!! Go check her out, and read a little about her in the news post there!




Anyhow, happy 2009! Here's a fresh 2009 doodle!



This year had better be good. I made some resolutions, although I'll probably go back and edit these as I come up with better ways to improve myself (I stole this idea from Steve Lambe).

RESOLUTIONS

1. Get better at drawing
2. Dispel the rumor that I dated John K (been with Luke almost 8 years now, no room to date ex-bosses- stop emailing me about this please! T___T )
3. Be more positive about living in disgusting Los Angeles (or maybe make progress towards getting out of this horrible city)
4. Be more positive in general
5. Eat more green stuff (like mint chip ice cream)
6. Be less nervous around people I perceive as more sophisticated than myself
7. Experiment more with painting and animation
8. Get going on the "personal projects" I am always talking about
9. Spend more time with hobbies besides drawing, like dancing or voice lessons
10. Get better at returning phone calls and emails

Ok, enough serious stuff...here are some pictures



I'm starting the new year by drawing with pencils! It sounds stupid, but after drawing with pens for so long, pencils feel great and new and fresh.




I always color the ones I like, but Luke always likes the ones I'm not so crazy about! Weird...actually, sometimes I get more comments on drawings I think will be boring to people.


I like the one on the right




I like the girl on the top, Luke likes the other one. Of course! :)


What do you think?

Anyhow, I hope 2009 starts out great for everyone, and stays that way. It seems a lot of people had a weird 2008...screw 2008! 2009 is the year for wonderful things!!!!!!!! Right?? RIGHT???!?!?!