Friday, August 31, 2007

The secret is revealed! Why Kitteh hates teh ducks!


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here is the 200th Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comic, currently up for auction on ebay with a starting bid of $0.99.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #222


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #222
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #221


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #221
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

No cats today...


detail, p 33
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Sorry. There will be some tomorrow, and maybe the ever-elusive #200.
In the meantime, enjoy YOU WILL GO TO THE MOON.
And to answer the most recent question posted in the comments wondering if some sort of familial relationship between Kitteh and Pip will be revealed in #200: NO! It's about ducks!*
Good night all.


*not to belabor the point, but over on flickr someone expressed concern with the rough handling ducks** have been receiving in the comic. I don't condone duck throttling any more than Hagar's creator encourages the sacking of London.
**No actual ducks have been harmed in the creation of the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comics.

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Another Preview of #200
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #220


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #220
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

#200 currently in production


Exclusive preview of the #200!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here are pertinent details regarding the previously mentioned Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200:
It'll be in color.
It'll be larger than usual.
A secret will be revealed!
It will be put up for auction on ebay.
Pip will not be appearing.
I'm not sure when it'll be up.

The zombies are dying!


The Zombies All Live in New Jersey Because They Can't Afford the Tolls for the Lincoln Tunnel
Originally uploaded by jawboneradio.

Well, sort of. Len Peralta, of monsterbymail.com is about to wrap up his creepily successful Summer of the Zombies. You have until Friday to order one if you haven't already.

Bichon in the Mist


Bichon in the Mist
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

This and the preceding two posts were created as part of the ongoing "Critters, Creatures, and Assorted Varmints" custom postcard project.

Widget, a monkey


Widget, a monkey
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Dogfish the Cat


Dogfish the Cat
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #219


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #219
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Monday, August 27, 2007

What goes on?


Just what is going on here?
Originally uploaded by anyjazz65.

Here is an update in list form:
1. A few more cats drawn, waiting to be scanned. Thanks again to everyone who has ordered.
2. It has come to my attention that one of the cartoons ordered in early July never made it to it's destination. This should not be so and I shall rectify it shortly. If you ordered a cartoon prior to August 21 and have not received it by the end of this week, please let me know.
3. I finally finished Harry Potter. I totally figured out something about the ending. My wife hates when I do that.
4. I played a wii for the first time this evening. Some friends brought it over. I rock teh golf. Much more so than in real life, where I merely stink up the links.
5. More information regarding the yet-to-be-revealed Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200 will be made known tomorrow. Here's a little teaser: after reading it, perhaps you too will hate ducks (at least within the confines of this little world I've created. Please do not harm any real ducks on my account. Unless you need to in order to survive.)
6. Finally, I have no idea what's going on in the photo above. Enjoy!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #202


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #202
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #201


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #201
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Last "300" reference, I promise.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200 ---Under Construction


under construction
Originally uploaded by gullevek.

The 200th installment will be posted early next week. I'll try to make every 100th comic something special.
Thanks. Now where was I....

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #199


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #199
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #198


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #198
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #197


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #197
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #196


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #196
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #195


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #195
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #194


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #194
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #193


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #193
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #192


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #192
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Shiny Things


Teh Wrong Boxcar
Originally uploaded by Shiny Things.

Flickrer Shiny Things sends along this photo of teh cats in their new home, perched atop a keyboard!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #191


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #191
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

12 Thing About the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats
1. I use Faber Castell PITT pens, sizes B and S. B for brush, S for small. I've heard the pentel brush pen is nice, but I haven't been able to find one locally.
2. I don't use a model sheet or a turnaround of any kind. Their sizes are probably inconsistent from comic to comic, but I don't mind if you don't mind.
3. I still haven't quite figured out their hands.
4. Sometimes I forget the tails. In those cases, just assume they are sitting on them.
5. I try to include both Kitteh and Pip in each comic. There will be exceptions to this in the future (see #10).
6. No close ups. Even when one is in the foreground and obstructed by something, I make sure that if they were unobstructed you would still see teh whole cat.
7. Kitteh has a fang.
8. I need to include more females.
9. Pip is very much based on my youngest son, and his voice is the voice I hear in my head when I write 'em.
10. Earlier this evening I figured out how it will end. Not when, but how.
11. There are currently no plans to publish these in book form. That doesn't mean there won't be, but I don't want to self publish.
12. I had no idea it would ever come this far and have no plans on quitting.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #190


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #190
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

10 till 200! Will it be up this week? Probably.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #189


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #189
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Now with more bacn.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #188


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #188
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #187


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #187
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Number 200 is fast approaching. I'll try to have something special for the momentousness.
A couple of quick points to make for those who may be new to these parts:
1. You can own an original Laugh-Out-Loud Cats drawing like the one you see here. See the button at right, near the top, for details.
2. But you can't own this one. Here's how it works: I get the order, I draw teh cats. Then I send it. Everything you see posted here or on flickr has been sent or is about to be.
3. I'm happy to oblige requests, within reason. I won't add ads or anything like that, but if you have a specific LOLism you like, I'll see what I can do. I'm also trying to keep things on the all-ages level, though there have been some rather oblique references along the way.
4. Once again, and I cannot say this enough: thanks!