Bloor West Toonin'/Town Cryin' 10
I got to double my pleasure this month! Two cartoons for the Town Crier. The first one I drew because as we all know, summer is all about dogs. They are everywhere (and hopefully on leashes) running about, sniffing, barking, and gernerally having a grand ol' time. I'm sure they don't miss wearing silly coats and booties during those cold winter months. And yes, I drew a pug in the pic again. I can't help myself – I really wanna pug! Sniff!
The other cartoon is to honour the wonderful Ed Mirvish, who passed away last month at the age of 92. He did so much for this city – giving birth to the Entertainment District, revitalising the live theatre industry, giving out those free turkeys every Christmas – a man who came from nothing and contributed so much. He will be sadly missed. I'm not entirely thrilled with the drawing of him, but it was the best I could do under a tight deadline. He was hard to draw, I confess, and for some reason I keep thinking of Zippy the Pinhead when I look at the drawing. Mea Culpa, Ed!
You want a pug?? I'm a dog lover but...
Ah, never mind, they are cute in a weird sort of way.
And, yes, Ed Mirvish will be missed. I remember going to Ed's Warehouse as a kid. It was my introduction to fine dining - seriously.
Posted by: Beth | August 07, 2007 at 07:29 PM
Oh Ed's Warehouse was wonderful. It was so kitsch, it was classy. Loved those great big Chinese vases.
Yeah, yeah, I know what you were gonna say about pugs. The hubby says it all the time. Hey – they're so ugly they're adorable, that's my comeback.
Posted by: Patricia | August 07, 2007 at 07:33 PM
I love all the action in the first one. I knew of Honest Ed's but I have no idea what he looked like, so I assume you did a fine job (despite the tight deadline!).
Posted by: John Mutford | August 07, 2007 at 10:34 PM
I love the dog cartoon---you've quite the talent and skill!
Posted by: Heather | August 08, 2007 at 01:01 PM
He looks like himself to me.
I do enjoy your cartoons.
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 08, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Aw, I love your dogs. The looks on the faces of the chihuahua and the spotty dog are priceless. My puppy's not at the park, though, I see... :)
Posted by: Kate | August 08, 2007 at 10:49 PM
OMG - he DOES look like Zippy (amazing that I even got that reference - I owe it to Liam to know about anything related to comic books)! ;-)
The illustrations are great - I love your style.
PS - thanks for the linky love.
Posted by: chandrasutra | August 09, 2007 at 11:40 AM