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Fox Mascot

bluemoonpaul — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:43:38 +0000

I did this cartoon fox mascot for a construction company some years back. Their last name and company name was Fox, so they knew what animal they wanted to use; a natural. Because the character would most times appear very small in printed logos, business cards and brochures, we stuck with very simple and flat color.

I never got the chance, but it would’ve been fun to do a series of poses of this Fox at work and in action.

Sketches: Jack Lemmon in The Apartment

bluemoonpaul — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:53:33 +0000

I watched Billy Wilder’s The Apartment last night, the latest of many viewings. As good as the story and dialogue are, the players bring it all even more to life: Shirley MacClaine believable both as as the respectable girl next door and flawed wanderer; and Jack Lemmon as a doormat/schlub/corporate climber and lively, nice guy character.

The dialogue by Wilder and collaborator Diamond sparks and crackles, with a rhythm and cadence all it’s own, repeated phrases used effectively for humor and depth. The supporting players are perfect, especially Ray Walston and Fred MacMurray. Upon first seeing the latter in this movie, I was taken aback at what a jerk he was, having grown up knowing him as the gentle and kindly Dad on My Three Sons.

I found a thoughtful take on the movie, wherein blogger Will sees Wilder’s The Apartment as a precursor to today’s Mad Men.

Jewish Comics: Mitzvah

bluemoonpaul — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:50:47 +0000

I’m tardy in posting this strip we did last August for Kid’s Zone magazine. This one focused on doing good deeds for those in need, so the star, Joey and his pals get together to raise money.

They get some good advice from someone who may look a tad familiar, though for the final art they had me add a top hat.

And here’s a sneak peek at the layout for page 2 (of 3). At this point I still worked the old-fashioned way, scribbling with a marker with a board on my lap. My process has since changed, which I’ll be sharing soon on this blog.

Read the ">whole comic (and those done previously) in our Prime Projects section, or at my Facebook page.

Lovely Rita

bluemoonpaul — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:19:07 +0000

When I’m 164

bluemoonpaul — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:01:28 +0000

Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop

bluemoonpaul — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:46:40 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day, All!

The unfortunately named Landon Pigg caught my ear this past year with a sweet tune, Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop. Click that link to play at lala.com, or watch the vid.

And check out our previous Valentine’s-related posts right here at the Blue Moon Blog.

Spy of The Ring

bluemoonpaul — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:27:06 +0000

A quick sketch of a spy from Chuck; both B&W and color versions.

Who’s On Stage?

bluemoonpaul — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:34:27 +0000

I’m not planning on watching the Super Bowl, but I may tune in for The Who at halftime. In their honor, here’s a funny cartoon routine called Who’s On Stage, featuring Slappy Squirrel and her nephew, Skippy from the Animaniacs, riffing off the original Who’s On First? routine by Abbott & Costello, also posted below.

Maybe the latter only plays with a crowd my age - my daughters were bored with it and bailed half-way through. And you have to know the three band names used in the Who routine, but I find both timeless and funny.

Delbert McClinton Sketches & Video

bluemoonpaul — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:02:01 +0000

More of Delbert: a singing pose, with blue overall for the blues man; also presented in straight and stark black & white.

This video of one of his early hits, Givin’ it Up For Your Love is a good place to start, and maybe a best of album. But it’s hard to go wrong with his more recent Acquired Taste, Room to Breathe and Nothing Personal. This man’s been doing it for decades, and it shows.

Blues Man: Delbert

bluemoonpaul — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:45:55 +0000

Sketching Delbert McClinton while listening to him. More tomorrow.