Drawings, Poems and Comics from my Instagram

Remember kids, some fruit doesn't like to be hugged. This comic started as doodles of Doug squishing different things. I thought the banana was the funniest. And yes I've continued Doug's hugging addiction in the graphic novels. . . . #comics #Sophie #makingcomics

Quick Break: Your Boss Won't Mind This (Promise)😂

our productivity is important, so we prescribed some laughter. 😉 Our latest newsletter (full of new Sophie comics) is the perfect quick break from your to-do list! Tap the link in our bio to subscribe and get these guilt-free giggles delivered every week! #Sophie #Comics #ComicArt #Distraction #Giggles

This is one of my favorite Sophie-isms. I especially loved drawing the cats randomly in the background with a drone. ". . . . #comics #Sophie #webtoons

@CBCBook’s October Hot Off the Press features BOOK TITLE by @dogeatdougcomics http://bit.ly/1dCTqYI #mustread #kidlit #CBCHotOffThePress Thank you to the team @marblepress_books for making this possible!

Not that I needed an excuse, but just popped by the local shop to sign some books for Sunday's event. Hope to see you at @fredandjunes ! And yes, each one has a drawing of Sophie. . . . #indiebookstore #Sophiethedog #Bookstagram

Reposted from @marblepress_books Our favorite bookstore in Mooresville, NC @fredandjunes is getting ready for a book launch of Sophie 3: Wags to Wishes and drawing lesson with @d@dogeatdougcomics this Sunday, October 19th at 2pm Join us at our Mooresville location for an exciting cartooning class with author and illustrator Brian Anderson, celebrating the launch of his latest work! This fun, interactive event is perfect for kids ages 8-12, where they'll learn the basics of cartooning from the creator himself. Brian will guide participants through character creation and drawing guidelines. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your child's creativity with a super talented and local author and cartoonist! Fred and June’s is proud to bring Brian Anderson in store for this class to help celebrate the launch of the newest title in his middle grade graphic novel series, joining Sophie: Jurassic Bark and Sophie: Frankenstein’s Hounds, it’s Sophie: Wags to Wishes! Tickets are required for this free class as space is limited. A pencil and paper are included in the class. Drawing time to last approximately 20-30 minutes. Praised as “reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes” by Kirkus Reviews, and “the perfect mix of heart, humor, and hilarity” by Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce, this comic strip-turned-graphic-novel series hits the sweet spot for both kids and any pet-obsessed grownups.

There are fates worse than being eaten by a cat. I've always loved the weird psychological angle to Equi and Chewy. It's something I'm getting to explore and expand on in the graphic novels. Right now I'm working on an homage to the Matrix that involves the cats and their mind control virus. Oh and also the Dog Father. . . . #comics #Sophie #graphicnovels

It's Launch Day! Sophie, Book 3 Is Here!

Reposted from @marblepress_books We are thrilled to announce today's publication of Sophie: Wags to Wishes! From the creator of the much-loved web comic Dog Eat Doug, the hilarious new graphic novel series Sophie is a sendup of family life from the perspective of one snarky dog who wants nothing more than to have everything―without ever having to share. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Praised as “reminiscent of Calvin and Hobbes” by Kirkus Reviews, and “the perfect mix of heart, humor, and hilarity” by Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce, this comic strip-turned-graphic-novel series hits the sweet spot for both kids and any pet-obsessed grownups. Wags to Wishes, Book 3 of this middle-grade graphic novel series starring Sophie the chocolate lab, pokes gently at family power structures. Still reeling from all the new additions to her family (a human baby along with various stray dogs and cats), Sophie decides that – as the alpha – it is up to her to protect them all. And so she tries . . . from an island of temptation made entirely of desserts, to an army of discarded chew toys seeking revenge for lost squeakers, to the cats’ unending pursuit to rule humanity, Sophie’s adventures are epic, fun, and funny. @dogeatdougcomics @jrlibraryguild #comics #sophie #graphicnovels

A Poem for Halloween

Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween! Thought I'd reformat Sunday's comic to make it easier to read. I think you can tell I based the art on my favorite movie of all time, "Pan's Labyrinth". Well, it's tied with "The Nightmare before Christmas" but obviously it's impossible to compare the two.

Also, thought I'd share a link to a lovely bit of Halloween history, courtesy of History.com. The Irish roots of the holiday are almost as fun as free candy. Part of me wishes we kept some of those old traditions:

Click here for the history of Halloween.

Also wanted to add this fantastic article on a bunch of fun stuff to do with your dog during the best holiday of the year:

7 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Dog

And of course, it's the only time of year when it's socially acceptable to share my deep love of vintage Halloween photos. If you've never ventured down that rabbit hole, I highly recommend taking a stroll down the path of the creepiest, most unsettling images you'll ever see. I'll leave you with one of my favorites:

Have fun tonight and stay safe.