Mission Accomplished

I drew this cartoon eight years ago and sent it off to Bob Mankoff at my favorite magazine. Actually, I realize it was almost eight years ago today that I drew it. It was never published. America was immune to ironies at the time. I don't feel celebratory today either. It's all too somber. It's no time for hubris or cheers or feeling satisfied. We and the world deserve better. Luckily we have more serious leadership now.

Palm with a Dry Brush

There is a texture you can only get with a dry brush. It's hell on the brush, but the effect is interesting and delicate. I think this would be an interesting image for the cover of a book. It's a palm tree viewed through parted curtains, at night. One of a series painted for gallery sale.