Fergus Pennybottom
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
It's a hobo redo!
Thanks to everyone who has already ordered a monkey. You are in on the ground floor of what promises to be an incredibly fun project. For me and hopefully for you. Unless you don't like monkeys, and if you don't like monkeys, what are you doing here?!?
On a completely unrelated note, should I sign up for twitter?
...about one minute into this clip from his cinematic debut.
Also, it's kinda weird to hear him swear.
Monkey!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Of all of the pictures on my site, this is the one that gets the requests for re-use most often.
With that in mind, my next custom postcard art project deal is dedicated to ever-lovin' monkeys. You name 'em, I draw 'em.
Tell your friends.
A couple of notes:
I still have a handful of fairy tale pictures to draw and send. I will keep the fairy tale art project open for a couple more days.
I do have other freelancings to attend to, so even though orders for monkeys may come in this week, I will start drawing them next Monkey. I mean Monday. The 7th of Monkey. I mean May.
Thank you.
The End Is Near
Originally uploaded by p...kin...e.
The custom fairy tale project will be winding down over the next several days, and in it's stead will be yet another opportunity for you to own your very own postcard sized drawing. It is far too early to tell you any more about it though.
If you saw the list of submitted hobo names from last month, however, the subject matter will come as no surprise.
Drat! I've probably said too much.
the Juniper Tree
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Look it up on wikipedia. It's kinda sad.
Johnny RnR and his Secret Whiskey Still
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
This is based on a title submitted by johnnyrockandroll. Thanks!
Rita and the Enchanted Cupcake
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
This is based on a title submitted by johnnyrockandroll. Thanks!
in progress
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Here's a preview of what will be posted late tonight.
in progress
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Here are a few of the upcoming illustrations you can expect over the weekend. A couple of questions have been raised in the comments:
What about folk tales?
Myths?
A fairy tale I wrote?
All of these are acceptable. In the case of stories you may have made up, please provide a link.
Thank you.
At long last...
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Coming to DVD in July: Ace in the Hole, directed by Billy Wilder. And a Criterion DVD no less.
My day has been made.
Harlem Globetrotter Souvenir Program
Originally uploaded by Jeffrey Was Here.
I saw him play once, in St. Louis in 1994. That day my interest in sports was awakened.
The next day it was quickly snuffed out, never to return.
More info about the good Mr. Lemon is available here. Yes, he is still alive, and no he has not had his forearms replaced with comically oversized basketballs, as depicted above. That's a trick played on you by a wiley photographer. Perhaps Walker Evans.
this clock is incorrect
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
If you have ordered a fairy tale illustration, you can expect it to be in the mail within a week or less.
Once again, thank you.
p.s. Happy Birthday Meadowlark Lemon.
the Stonecutter
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stonecutter
Harley and Grace visit the three bears
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
In progress
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
for three bears, two baba yagas, a couple of big fat dummies, and much more.
End results and colors will vary greatly from those depicted here.
lost at sea
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Answer: On the way!
Jazzy Pink the Scooter Kid
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
For Mike. Check out his awesome work here.
ronco
Originally uploaded by ChristopherNYCK.
There are a couple of hoboes that have fallen through the cracks! Whoops! Sit tight and I will get right to them, cigars and all.
To those who have ordered a hobo, they should be in your mitts by Friday the 27th at the very latest. Email me via my site if not.
To those visiting from boingboing.net this lovely evening, the hobo project has come to an end. Would you care for a fairy tale?
On a side note, does anyone know what Ron Popeil is talking about in the photo above? Does he have something that will prevent natural disasters? Does it fit in your pocket? I can only assume it is not sold in any store.
Finally, thank you all.
Wee Jenny Tuppence
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
My only redo (so far), due to a mailing error on my part.
Diversified Dave
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
A little hobo, a little pirate, a little robot, a little zombie...
Jotting Labcoat Jim the Pensive Yank
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Heather the Mouthwash Martini Mixer
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Matthew Matheson, the Pacifier Kid
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Kilim Kevin of the Bamboo Backpack
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
L'il Red-Haired Melindy and her faithful dalmation-colored greyhound Zigs
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Kind-Hearted Chris the Hobo Santa Clause
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Rev. Franklin Einstein the Anti-Christ
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Expedition Erica the Hobo Magellan
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Hansel and Gretel
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Maybe I am bad at hints.
Here's the solution: Fair + E + Tail
See sidebar at right for more info.
As for you, dear hobo namers, they are almost alllll drawn and are awaiting colorification. Expect continuing updates, including a ninja.
at the fair fair fair fair fair fair fair fair fair
Originally uploaded by TWO-FIFTY-TWO.
I didn't take this photo, but it serves my purposes well. Thank you TWO-FIFTY-TWO (assuming you are a human entity capable of being thanked, and not just a three digit number.)
Skull-collectin' Harriet Hobnobbegin
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Recusant Reprobate Robin and his trusty mutt Penny
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
another hint
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Here is another hint regarding the next custom postcard art opportunity. Think on it.
a hint!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
The custom hobo art project is coming to an end and I will probably finish the last of the 200 by this Friday. But do not despair!! You, too, will soon have the opportunity to own your own piece of cartoonery. Details will be forthcoming. Till then, perplexing hints to anger you.
Luke, Master of all Penguins (and Sandwiches)
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Colonel Samuel Clipstipple, Lord of Discarded Office Products
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Timothy the Just, the Self-Proclaimed Hobo King
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
See Beautiful Rock City To-day
Originally uploaded by Brent and MariLynn.
More hoboes are on their way later today and possibly well into the night.
Also! Soon I will be posting hints about project #2, wherein you, dear reader, will once again have the opportunity to own an original (non-hobotic) piece of artwork. I would tell you more, but I fear I have said too much already.
Patches McGinnis the Feral Cat Whisperer
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
002_apelad
Originally uploaded by xadrian.
I am a robot!
Fellow 700 Things artist extraordinaire Ben Rollman, aka "xadrian", is taking orders for robotic portraits of you or your loved ones. From his blog:
It's simple. You send a photo or link to a photo and $10 and I send you a robotized version of the photo in the mail. How simple could it be?
Each drawing will be on 5x9 inch bristol stock and I'd expect about a 10 day turn around.
If you don't have a photo and would just like a random robot, feel free to send a short description or even just a single word and I'll throw down some creativity and get you something snazzy.
Thanks!"
Awesome.
Also, more hoboes tonight (or very early tomorrow-even robots need sleep), including another monkey!! And a dinosaur!! And a guy with a beard!!!!!!
Sir Merson the Most Curious Little Person
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Jezebel Jefferson Jones the Girl-rilla
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Ol' Railhead Shorty
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
The project has reached the halfway point! My hobo drawing days are soon coming to an end.
Tikirobot Raj and his Superdog Zara
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
egg in sunrays
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
More custom hobo art is on it's way this evening. Including another monkey.
Bearded Bespectacled Bicycle Ben the Bum
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
Skinny Weddle, the Nitpicking Grammarian
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
For the full text of the message she is correcting, please see page 123 of The Areas of My Expertise, by John Hodgman.
The hoboes are coming
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.
I have quite a few hoboes on the drawing board, 90% of which are 90% done. If I had layed out fewer, they would be 100% done.
They will get the best of me yet.
