Sunday, December 8, 2013

Happy New Year From The Gingerbread Buns

Gingerbread Buns Cartoon
What better way for a cartoonist to say 'Happy New Year' than with a cartoon? I have a complete selection of 3D Gingerbread Buns People available, one for each major holiday, and each available on a large variety of everyday products like shirts and water bottles. These are available from here through these direct product links to Cafepress Buns Listing and Zazzle Buns Listing. Happy Holidays from CreativeQuickies.com!


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Cafe Press, Zazzle, Kokopelli Korner, Brocades and Accolades, and Goosing Mother Goose.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

An Intimate Look At Holidays

Slippery When Wet - Holiday Snow People In Love
There are many facets to the holidays, some being intimate and personal rather than social or commercial. I created this drawing for people wanting to send a more personal holiday message. These snow people are available for purchase on greeting cards and other items in my stores at Cafepress and Zazzle. Happy Holidays, everyone. And don't forget I offer 20% off all custom artwork with a holiday theme.


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Friday, October 11, 2013

Updating Traditional Ideas

Christmas Santa - Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than You Think
Sometimes it's really hard to put a new spin on an old idea, but it's not impossible. Christmas is sneaking up on us again and I wanted a new cartoon to make that announcement for 2013. So I borrowed something old and something new to come up with this. This image is already listed in the Holiday departments of my stores, and I also want to remind everyone about my non-stop holiday special. I always offer 20% off any custom artwork or caricatures with a holiday theme, 365 days a year.




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Friday, October 4, 2013

Unfair Animal Names - Simple Can Be Funny

Unfair Animal Names - by Gary Larson, The Far Side
I didn't draw this cartoon, Gary Larson did. I've forgiven him, though, even after this 'unfair' reference to my name. Gary Larson's 'Far Side' was one of the best cartoon series ever created. Unfortunately for us, Gary retired in 1995. But I since bought all his books and I still enjoy them. I even had this particular cartoon on my office wall for years. Anyone not familiar with Gary's work should look into it. A few of his cartoons can be Googled on the web and his compilation books are still in the book stores.


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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Pure Michigan Bumper Sticker

Pure Michigan and University Of Michigan Wolverines Bumper Sticker
I maintain internet stores at both Cafepress and Zazzle to sell my cartoons, caricatures and cartoon logos on retail products. The inconsistency between Cafepress and Zazzle often bewilders me. Each has occasionally taken their turn at removing items from my store, supposedly as copyright infringement, but it appears they sometimes just overreact more from paranoia. But each has also accepted images that were rejected by the other. If I've learned anything, it's to not give up. When one chickens out of accepting an image then the other will likely accept it.

This 'Pure Michigan' bumper sticker is only the most recent of my cartoons to be handled differently by the servers. Cafepress accepts it, Zazzle does not. For interested persons, I offer this cartoon in my Creative Quickies store on bumper stickers, magnetic signs, and car window flags. Click here to visit the product page.


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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Creative Quickies On Twitter

I opened a Twitter account a couple years ago but never really started using it. At the time, I seemed to have everything covered without it. But since I ditched Facebook, and since Twitter now easily allows posting images, I have begun displaying my art on Twitter @creativequickie. Twitter only accepts 15 characters in user names so I had to drop the 's' from the end of mine. Otherwise, it's the same name. I only post fun stuff, with an occasional announcement when I run business related specials, and I never collect information or spam anyone. Stop by. I left a light on for you.

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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Tis The Season For Holiday Specials

Flu Season Or Flue Season?
Holiday Specials Are 20% Off!

I have always offered holiday specials throughout the year. Any cartoon advertisements, cartoon logos, caricature advertisements, or caricature logos ... in fact, any artwork I produce is ALWAYS 20% off when it contains a holiday theme. You don't even have to ask. Just order any custom artwork with your choice of holiday theme and I automatically provide the 20% discount. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. 

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

I'm Not Just Cartoons!

1960 Volkswagon Station Wagon Bus
I avoid precision art for the same reason I avoid fishing. I get bored sitting in one place too long. Hence, my love of cartoons. But I can do illustration very well and my pen is always available to create yours. This drawing replicates my dad's VW microbus, circa 1962, drawn as memorabilia for family members.



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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Back To School Special

Barak And Michelle Obama
Caricatures can be superimposed over other cartoon logos, too. As an example, here's our nation's First Couple drawn over the Presidential Seal. As of today, I'm ending my store rebates and beginning a new special ... Caricatures of your favorite students superimposed over cartoons of their school logo. These caricature logos can be framed, applied to shirts, water bottles, or nearly unlimited other items.

Until September 15, 2013, All cartoon logos with a school or university background are 25% off and the background is free. Two specials in one!



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Friday, August 9, 2013

The Cartoonist Turns 62

Jumping From My Own Birthday Cake
Normally I never bother with such things as my birthday, but this one is significant. I just became eligible to retire and draw Social Security. As recently as 5 years ago, my plans were to retire today. But then I started this gosh-darn business of drawing caricatures, cartoons, cartoon logos and cartoon advertisements. So for now I no longer have any retirement plans. It's going to be a quiet birthday, though. My wife will be taking me to dinner and a movie. She told me she won't jump out of a cake for me, though, so I'll have to jump out of it myself.

Which, by the way, also demonstrates the ability to use my caricatures in custom greeting cards.

Whatever your artistic needs, whether cartoon logos and cartoon advertisements for business, caricatures for greeting cards or other memorabilia, or cartoons for just plain fun, I can help you. Write or give me a call.


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Sunday, June 16, 2013

I BAILED OUT OF FACEBOOK

Skydiving; I would rather be falling.
I had a Facebook account for several years, including a dedicated page titled 'Creative Quickies' for displaying my artwork. I even payed for ads on Facebook to promote my business. But Facebook didn't represent me well. The last straw was when they began placing ads in my time line. So bye-bye Facebook. From now on I plan to work here within my blog. I create fun cartoons, cartoon logos, cartoon advertisements, caricatures logos, caricature advertisements, and share them here when it does not violate clients' confidentiality.


I am presently offering a 20% rebate on all orders made through my Creative Quickies store at Cafepress.
TO EASILY CLAIM A REBATE: Just link to my Cafepress store here, or visit any time using the link www.cafepress.com/creativequickies, and make a purchase or multiple purchases. Please note there is no rebate offered for sales in my Zazzle store, and no rebate for sales made directly through Cafepress own site. Eligible sales must be made through my Cafepress store link as shown above. After the purchase, send the purchasers' name, the order number(s), and a valid Paypal account link to my email clarence@creativequickies.com and request the rebate. I will issue all eligible rebates for purchases made under the name provided. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Allow six weeks for rebate to arrive. This offer is valid until cancelled in this blog. Any number of sales and items are eligible, there is no limit. This offer cannot be used in addition to, or compounded with, any other offers. No rebate will be issued if order is returned or cancelled. Rebates are sent via Paypal only, requiring the claimant to have access to a valid Paypal account.


NATIVE AMERICAN KOKOPELLI FIGURES

Kokopelli Hunter
One of my most popular images recently is the 'Kokopelli Hunter'. I have a growing series of Kokopelli figures, as well as many other amusing images, available in my stores for purchase on tee shirts, water bottles and many other everyday items.

Starting in June of 2013, I am offering 20% rebates on all sales through my Cafepress store.

TO EASILY CLAIM A REBATE: Just link to my Cafepress store here, or visit any time using the link www.cafepress.com/creativequickies, and make a purchase or multiple purchases. Please note there is no rebate offered for sales in my Zazzle store, and no rebate for sales made directly through Cafepress own site. Eligible sales must be made through my Cafepress store link as shown above. After the purchase, send the purchasers' name, the order number(s), and a valid Paypal account link to my email clarence@creativequickies.com and request the rebate. I will issue all eligible rebates for purchases made under the name provided. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Allow six weeks for rebate to arrive. This offer is valid until cancelled in this blog. Any number of sales and items are eligible, there is no limit. This offer cannot be used in addition to, or compounded with, any other offers. No rebate will be issued if order is returned or cancelled. Rebates are sent via Paypal only, requiring the claimant to have access to a valid Paypal account.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Celebrate Everyday

Tracking Dogs
Special things happen all around us every day, and art creates a commemorative keepsake of our lives. When my daughter and grand daughter found two lost dogs on the railroad tracks and took time to locate the dogs' owners, I created this cartoon for them. These wonderful ladies created their own memory but I bronzed it for them. What special things can I show to the world about you?

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Introducing Joe And Yulanda

I can't normally share my commercial projects because of confidentiality agreements, but it's fun when I can. Introducing my friends Joe and Yulanda who commissioned this cartoon logo for their candle business. It took several back-and-forth conversations to fine tune it, but I provided them with two finished versions ... one with the circular pink background as shown here and a second with completely transparent background for printing on colored flyers, etc. Thanks, Joe and Yulanda, for including me in your business. :)

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