KK Reference

Hey, this is my 600th post. It lines up neatly with the 10th anniversary celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants. So, in honor of that, I'll give you glimpse into WHAT IT TAKES to make a cartoon. I made this little cheat-sheet to help out with the drawing of the Krusty Krab.

This, of course, probably belongs to Nickelodeon, so don't use it to make money.

I Sing Pretty

The question I get asked more than any other is, "Sure, we see that you like to draw, but are you able to improvise lyrics and carry a tune?" Well, my answer is, "That's up for interpretation."

Anyway, here's what this is: For the past 9 years or so, my friend and coworker, Tom, has periodically gathered together people from work to have "jam-sessions" at his house during our lunch hour. The participants in this ritual are hardly ever the same group from one session to the next (variety being the spice of life, and all that). The quality of musical talent varies greatly, but usually the resulting recordings are somewhat listenable. The music (and lyrics-- all of it) is totally improvised and unrehearsed-- right on the spot. The participants usually switch from instrument to instrument, and to microphone, between songs. Whatever gets recorded is whatever happens in the moment. It's kind of a cool idea, isn't it?

This song is from a jam session that occurred a couple years ago. The song is called "Alcohol", and the "band" is called "Tomorrow's Regrets." On this song, Tom played bass, Jay played drums, Brian played guitar, and I did the, um, singing. Enjoy...but don't use it without permission from Jerk Records.

(Click anywhere on the above text to download the song. I hope this works, let me know if it doesn't.)

Idea

Hope

It's funny 'cause it's true.

Look What's Here...

It's a great way of looking at the world and all the things in it. "Look what's here that wasn't here before!" Everything you see, compare it to the VOID. It will restore your sense of wonder, you dried-out husk, you. Where there could have been infinite lack and utterly cold emptiness there is instead THIS. Whether it be an anatomically incorrect-but-sort-of-passable drawing, or a leaf, or an automobile-- there it is! It IS. It has sprung forth and defies the emptiness. Appreciate it, thou introvert bag of dread and secret horror! Take a moment out of your puny stage play and bask in the mystery-- behold even in the mystery of your stage play!

Who cares what it means? Look what's here that wasn't here before, or might NEVER have been!

Jupiter

Think good thoughts, OK? (And, I did put my phone number on the original flyer. I just removed it here because I don't want to get phone calls from whatever Anonymous Trolls like to stop by Kenny's Korner).

Elements

Here's a drawing I did a couple weeks ago.

No One Moves...

Thou Art Slain, O Monster!

A beastly summer cold has been terrorizing our household since last Thursday. But, the buck stops here, Mister! I WILL defeat the beast and stay healthy!!! I felt it's puny, miserable assault last night, but today I feel normal. I shall prevail!!!

I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT A BITE FEELS LIKE!!!!

Some kid bit Cooper in the face at school today. Yes, bit him in the face.

Dealing with stuff like this is part of a parent's job. Dealing with it in the right way can be tough. Emotions and all that stuff-- they can cloud the judgment. This image represents my emotions upon hearing what had happened. If I had actually been there, I know I would have kept my head, but hearing it over the phone adds a distance that magnifies the feeling of helplessness at not being able to do anything-- not even comfort Cooper. So, the (normal, I think) feeling of anger had extra fuel supplied by the feeling of helplessness. I was QUITE ANGRY! But, after awhile, the anger subsided. It's hard to justify wanting to strangle a 3 year old kid for very long. Still, that kind of behavior has to be snuffed out early.

It was sort of synchronistic that I had a documentary about psychopaths running in the background while I was working at the time I got the call. Did you know that, in Great Britain at least, a child CANNOT be diagnosed as a psychopath or as having a personality disorder? I guess that, if the monster is a kid, we somehow hold out hope that he can change. (It doesn't seem to be the case, though). Anyway, the little person at Cooper's school probably isn't a psychopath. Probably.

Oh, and I'm not either.

Advice

I dedicate this gentle visual taunt to "Anonymous" who left a comment on last Wednesday's post. Rest easy, friends, the woodcut/scratchboard look is probably just a phase. Don't freak out! Experimenting with different styles can only help me improve as an artist.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho...

Happy Father's Day

This is something Cooper and I created together. It started out as a scan of a paper napkin.

Skin Deep

Sometimes it's best not to look too deeply into things (unless one is prepared to face some uncomfortable truths).

DoodleDum

This is part of what was a much larger drawing. It's really pretty bad, isn't it? Sorry you had to look at it.

The Girls

We adopted a couple doggies this past weekend. They're a mother/daughter pair. They are really affectionate and good with the kids.

It almost feels like it's too soon after Pepper's passing, but I think it will work out. They are a good fit.

Rain?

Could it be? There's a chance...

Frankenfoods

I read a really disturbing article on Cryptogon.com this morning about genetically modified (GM) foods. The original article appears at Seedsofdeception.com

I'd recommend reading the whole thing (it's not that long). And, if you don't have time to read it, but you do think that GM foods are potentially dangerous, then you can download a Pocket Non-GMO Shopping Guide from the Institute for Responsible Technology here.

Timeless

He forgot his watch! I didn't, though. It's 5:58pm! Stupid alien.

I Know What You're Thinking...

...You're thinking, "I'd like to wear a T-shirt/sweatshirt with this design on it!" Or, possibly, "I sure wish I could have this on a coffee cup!" Maybe even, "What I wouldn't give for a messenger bag emblazoned with this image!"

Well, my friends, today's your lucky day. Click HERE to order things of that nature. Be the first on your block to own one!

Elixir of Life

I do covet thee, O bitter brown. Thy loving heat doth sustain, and thy chemical makeup doth stoke greatly the guttering flame of this, mine frail constitution. Thou dost bear me up.

Please, Come In..

Hey, I've started a second blog called "Kenny's Kloset" where I can put "Family-Unfriendly" images! Oh boy! Get ready to cringe and vomit!

There's a link over there on the right. Enjoy.

Self Portrait?

Maybe I'll look like this when I'm older. I don't think I'll be so sinister, though.