more rejects

The turkey gag is actually a contest loser from a WNYC radio thanksgiving contest. I like the word "Giblets"

another reject

my room mate just folded up the tree and put it in a box. I think it took him 4 minutes. Whata scrooge. It's gotta still be Christmas someplace.

rejected gag

I've been trying my hand at gag cartooning. I love doing these things but I haven't cracked in just yet. A couple fellow cartoonists suggested that I try switching from brush to pen. It's tough, baby. I just love my brushes. I went out and picked up about a dozen different pens from micron pigmas to rapidographs and uniball styles. I love them for sketching and roughs but it's tough to make the switch on my finished stuff. I can see how pens will be faster but.... When I feel happy about my pen finishes, I'll post one. In the mean time here's a rejected brush and ink effort.

recent editorial cartoons

Window Paintings. Finally a post!

Finally, some photos

Here are some of the windows that Smith-Grasdal painted up over Christmas. We had one of our best seasons ever and had the chance to paint for some really great clients. We've been painting windows for around 15 years and this may have been the most fun we have ever had