A Tree to Sit Under When I'm Lonely

 This pic is a bit of an art test using simple shapes with lots of texture. The previous style I used for the strip utilized a more traditional cartoon art style.

Finnigan Doodles: Which Bear Should I Choose?

I found these doodles in one of my scanners yesterday. They're a few months old, and rougher version of these characters, but I like them. Esau the Donkey is always fun to draw.

Here I was experimenting with the look of some of my bears. I threw Finnigan and Orange in just to provide some interaction. I'm really torn on the look I want for Carl the Bear (The second and third bear designs) Any feedback would be helpful.

Which Carl is more appealing?: The squat bear with shorts on the left, or the taller, more inquisitive version on the right?

IF: Trail or: Esau Watches Smoke As He Contemplates His Mortality

He slumped dejectedly on the small pub stool as his eyes traced the sweet trail of cigar smoke as it drifted to the sky. Alas, Esau the Donkey had landed himself in a pickle once again. In his enthusiasm, he bet Carl the Bear that he could quit smoking in one week if Carl could just overcome his vices and finally give up ice cream.

 Regrettably, it would no longer be trails of smoke that marked Esau's passage, but trails of regret. Esau was no quitter.

Slither- Or: Pinkerton the Snake Gets Stuck in a Tree

Oh, poor Pinkerton! He somehow slithered up the tree, boot and all and got stuck up there again. I wonder if Skelly will go get help.

 At first, I was a bit stumped for a drawing for this week's Illustration Friday topic, but then I remembered good old germaphobic Pinkerton from my comic strip, "Finnigan" and came up with this picture. This marks the first time Pinkerton has appeared in color as well.

 Thanks for taking the time to look at my entry. Comments and suggestions are always welcomed.