Thursday, July 19, 2007

Your questions. Let me answer them.


shirt!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

As promised, there are a few more products available via my store on zazzle, including this shirt, suggested by a pal on flickr, which has an image on front and back. The previous post this evening shows the dizzying array of Kitteh and Pip swag now available. Also an apron suggested by a fellow flickrer.
Now, on to the questions that have made their way to me via flickr and email and comments here:
Q: Can I get [insert image name], on a shirt/cap/something on zazzle?
A: Sure! Let me know what you would like to see on what and I'll do it.
Q: Where is the cartoon I ordered?
A: There are about 4 left in the queue, so chances are it's in the mail or on the drawing board. Every cartoon posted here is in the mail.
Q: [Insert aggressive naysayer remark questioning the veracity of the history of these characters and the integrity of my personality. In the form of a question.]
A: [a hug]
Q: Can you help me get something posted on BoingBoing?
A: No. They have a submission form.
Q: Can you help me get something posted on Drawn!?
A: Maybe, but I make no promises. Your best bet is the submission page there too.
Q: Can you introduce me to John Hodgman?
A: No. We've never met in real life.
Q: When are you going to stop drawing monkeys?
A: Oh, I'm not sure. Is there something else you would like me to draw on demand? Something not pirates?
Q: Why not hoboes again?
A: hmmmm.... maybe eventually.
Q: Weren't you going to post some monkeys tonight?
A: I still might, but we keep losing power due to lightning. Central Florida is the lightning capital of the United States, or so I'm told.
Q: Did people really ask you these questions, or are you just talking to yourself?
A: All of these questions are real, except this one.
Q: What are you doing?
A: *sigh*


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Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #104


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #104
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #103


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #103
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #102


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #102
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #101


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #101
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Coming soon!


Zazzle
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Today:
More cats!
More monkeys!
More t-shirts and sundries on zazzle!

The Original Laugh-Out-Loud Cats, Film #2

Another film of the Original Laugh-Out-Loud Cats being drawn in an old timey fashion.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Hey, it's me!


Hey, it's me!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Tonight I finally got around to updating my contributor profile on Drawn! Sorry for the delay, those of you who were wondering who exactly I am.
On a side note, this drawing is already out of date. I shaved my head completely bald this evening. Because I'm a man, that's why.
Also, I don't have that shirt anymore but I really miss it.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Another question or two!


National Archives - Public Vaults
Originally uploaded by melissaofthesea.

The archives. Where are they?
Here.
If I order one, how long will it take to get to me?
Anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks, unless of course you need it sooner. I am very accommodating.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #100 and FAQs.


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #100
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here it is, the 100th installment of the Original Laugh-Out-Loud Cats.
And, some questions:
I don't get these. Can you explain them all to me please?
Google the word "lolcats", or look it up on wikipedia. The information you find there will surely neglect to mention the true history of the internet phenomenon, but it'll give you a good background.
Can I have one of the ones I've seen posted?
Actually, anything you see posted here or in the set on flickr has been sent to the person who ordered it via the box on the right. But I got a million of 'em, so order one and see what I come up with.
Well, wait--can I have one similar, or one based on a particular lolism?
Sure! I don't really want to redraw an exact scene, but I'd be happy to reimagine something for you and will do my best to honor these requests. Or you can leave it all up to me.
How long do these take you to draw?
I do several at a time usually. Each takes about a half hour or so. I'll have a video up of my process in the coming days.
What about the archives? I thought these were found in your great-grandfathers collection.
Well, no. This project is an officially sanctioned extention of Aloysius' comic strip, fully licensed by the Koford Estate.
Is that true? I can't seem to confirm any of the history you've been spouting.
It is as true as you allow it to be.
Can I use these on my website/blog?
Sure. They're all under a creative commons license which allows you to share them as you like, with a credit back to my site. It doesn't allow you to remix or profit off of them though.
How long are you going to keep doing this?
As long as there is interest. I am having a wonderful time.
Why are you doing this?
I am a cartoonist.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #99


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #99
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #98


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #98
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #97


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #97
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #96


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #96
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #95


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #95
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #94


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #94
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #93


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #93
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #92


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #92
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #91


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #91
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Coming sometime today: #100!