@daverclarke.myatproto.social
Artist, illustrator, teacher, storyteller. I used to think I was interesting then I realized I was just an old dude telling the same stories all the time. He, him. Currently living in Shawnee, Cherokee territory.
A tuxedo cat sits on its haunches reclining on a puffy armchair, it’s legs draped casually on the armrest. It stares directly into the camera a languid, indulgent look upon its face.
And what is it you seek of your king?
A pencil sketch of frogs falling from the sky, their legs outstretched, bodies at different angles with an umbrella and a person looking up aghast from beneath another umbrella await them (the frogs) below.
Raining frogs (i’ve got frogs on the brain it seems)
A tiny sketch of a toad’s head and neck wearing a wing-collared shirt and a bowtie with a fancy cigarette holder sticking out of its mouth. Sketched while trying to focus on my teacher’s discussion of the Finnish plu-perfect.
No really I’m paying attention in class
Only in Kentucky would ”gifts from the gods” be chunks of mysterious meat
QRP with your skull art
It’s fun being in a place where my blue hair is umremarkable
Pencil sketches of a Fowler’s toad and an American toad seen from above and to the side. The Fowler’s toad is very tired of being stared at and all me. The American toad looks surprised.
A pair of pencil sketches in a small sketchbook of a Green frog and a Northern Leopard frog. They are both seen from above and slightly to the side and are looking to the left.
A few frog/toad sketches to warm up today
A small pencil sketch of a fallen tree extending out over a reservoir. Most of its bark is missing and the wood has been weathered grey by the sun.
Like a dog, I’m easily distracted by a stick
If you have not read Persepolis you should, it is an extremely powerful graphic novel thats available for free on the Internet Archive: archive.org/details/pers... Though I would also highly reccomend supporting Marjane directly and purchasing it as well.
If you want the scoop on what’s happening in #KYGA2026, keep your eyes on our Bill Tracker: kftc.org/billtracker. It gives a summary of each bill, where it is in the process, & actions you can take in support or opposition. Updated regularly.
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HR 7661 is almost the same as the Hungarian laws that declared being asexual a "sexual propaganda" and "gender ideology" crime.
Except our police refuses to play KGB. I doubt US police won't play KGB is allowed.
"Artists peak at 30", "30 under 30", "by 30 you should" ridiculous. Arts industries capital craves young people to exploit and burn out. It doesn't want older artists thriving and guiding the young. It also doesn't want artists to exist. Stop letting cannibals tell you you only matter on a plate.
The tiny fuzzy head of a two day-old tuxedo kitten pokes out from the crook of an arm. His eyes are closed. The head is mostly black with a white triangular patch between the eyes that leads to an all-white snout. In the center of the snout is tiny, pink nose.
Happy 2nd birthday Scampus!
Two cats sit atop scratch towers facing each other. In the foreground we see from behind a black cat. Facing him and us, lying on his side is a tuxedo cat with his left paw raised in anticipation of striking out at the head of the black cat. The tuxedo cat’s face shows no malice or anger, just a slightly bored, trying to start something neutrality.
Here comes the boop
Jacques is a fantastic writer and creative with a wonderful soul that pours out into every story he makes. He also is a fantastic collaborator who takes care of his creative teams.
Go check out his books. You will not be disappointed.
Rock
Soul
Punk
Country
The thing that bothers me is that people are still reading paperbacks. The publishers don’t want to make the change they get from the mass market books. They hit on the prestige format (originally only for hot properties like Stephen King and Anne Rice) and now all paperbacks must cost a fortune.
One more bit of pointless meanness especially combined with the news out of publishing:
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
The Muppet in the Iron Mask
A Muppet for All Seasons
Manchurian Muppet
2001: A Muppet Odyssey
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Muppet
The Maltese Muppet
A small American Robin stands on a concrete walk, its head turned so it stares directly at the viewer. An American Robin is a medium-sized plump songbird with a round deep rust orange (similar to burnt sienna) with dark grey hood and wings and a yellow to tan beak.
For 35 minutes this little dude has been standing in the same spot staring at the door and I’n beginning to think this is some sort of omen
In the teacher’s VW Rabbit with two other students in the back I was asked to parallel park behind an enormous 1974 Thunderbird. Up to then. I was the only one who had successfully parallel larked. And then I took the back bumper fully off that Tbird.
Some rough numbers:
Arts contributes about $131B to Canada's GDP on roughly $1B in subsidies
Oil & Gas contributes about $200B on roughly $30B in subsidies
Arts supports about 1.1 million jobs in Canada
Oil & Gas supports about 900K jobs in Canada
Also, the arts just makes our lives better.
I know folks who won’t discuss them for fear of “getting” them
This super sweet female young cat was found in Bushwick. She's currently staying on a terrace because the cats living in that house are not very friendly, and she is looking for either a foster or a forever home. If anyone can help, please send me a DM
Now you’ve got me checking all my old favorites for any possible, um, issues.
It’s never to late to consider a career change
You know what would be "exceedingly reasonable"?
Demand the dissolution of ICE and the immediate prosecution of every single crime its agents have committed.
Your statement is insulting. Shame on you.
