"That's the true harbinger of spring, not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of a bat on a ball."
- Bill Veeck
Thought you might like to see my (fifth annual!) celebratory Pitchers and Catchers Report Day illustration. Happy spring training!
3 months ago
the finest muffins
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Neat picture!
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
Mailed to you?
Are you one of my 6 or so valued customers who aren’t related to me?
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Feel free to put a link and some copy up there about where we can buy prints
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 19, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks! I don't want to overstep any bounds, so I usually bury that a bit.
Prints for sale are just two clicks away from here: click on “fifth annual” above and then on “fine art prints available” on my blog post.
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
You didn't draw his avatar for him, did you?
I think that is what he’s referencing.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Feb 19, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, got it.
I always assumed his daughter had drawn his avatar.
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
I already have A Beautiful Day framed
but I’d probably buy a poster with all of your baseball themed art on it together. Just sayin’.
Follow on Twitter: @jluckhaupt. Buy The Wire-to-Wire Reds today!
I am ingrigued by your suggestion and will give it great thought.
And I don’t get details of who’s buying from me, or else I’d have said thank you long ago. THANK YOU, f’real!!
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Great stuff
- Guy is a stand-in for the Cubs, right?
I rarely invoke this power, but I order you to begin work on an Opening Day illustration.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 19, 2012 11:30 AM EST reply actions
I'm not going to lie, I didn't even think of the Cubs. Just an aesthetic choice!
But of course, I expect Reds pitchers to strike out lots of Cubs this year, so let’s go with it.
I might consider doing an Opening Day illustration. Any requests, boss?
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny Cueto mowing down Marlins with a machine gun
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
A little too Columbine for my tastes.
PETA might also have a problem.
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Feb 19, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Anything Hirshbeck-related would probably be in bad taste.
But morbidly hilarious.
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
by PeteyHendrix on Feb 19, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
I'm so excited,
my bellybutton has been puckering and unpuckering all day.
Nice work, Muffins!
by Joe Nolan's Neckbeard on Feb 19, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions
Ignatius Reilly'd?
My valve has shut completely.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 19, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Crank up the cloyingly optimistic pop anthems
with explicit exhortations to fun-having.
“Walking on Sunshine” on infinite loop on my Zune.
Mgr., Red Reporter
"Bootsy, you're a superstar right?"
"Twinkle, twinkle, babble."
by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Feb 19, 2012 1:35 PM EST reply actions
So you're the guy who bought a Zune.
"Good luck, National League managers – I have no idea how you’re supposed to get this guy out." - Dave Cameron on Joey Votto
by Grahamophone on Feb 19, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
walkmen don't come with gigabytes
The good ones come with auto-reverse.
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
I had so many problems.
And then I got me a Walkman
I really liked it a lot
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Feb 19, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Zune > iPod, technically speaking
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Love it!
Spring es aqui!
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. - Dave Marshak
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Feb 19, 2012 2:07 PM EST reply actions
Very nice, Muffins!
Keep ’em coming. I admire anyone who can draw, play an instrument or do math.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Feb 19, 2012 2:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Agreed
But I want to add Cook to the list. There are people who cook and there are people who can cook.
by jacob brumfield on Feb 19, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I am envious of anyone who can make money quickly
If your the artistic type like myself, music and food, It’s almost a death sentence for your pocketbook.
crashtestnipplechip citymoron
Looking through your art,
my wife and I decided you need to make some children’s books.
by jacob brumfield on Feb 19, 2012 4:16 PM EST reply actions
Thanks! Really!!
Neither of you happens to be an art director for a children book publisher, do you? (ohpleaseohpleaseohplease)
by the finest muffins on Feb 19, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
Sadly,
everything I know about children’s book publishing comes from the movie elf. But surely RR has some sort of publishing connections. I mean I bought Slyde’s book, so he pretty much owes me a favor!
by jacob brumfield on Feb 19, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Jacob, your wife (and you, although I suspect it is mostly your wife...lol) has a keen eye.
Your style is perfect for a children’s book.
You also are, I believe, a slumbering writer…why not give it a shot ?
Good stuff, Miss Muffins!!!
How to make your marriage work:
TELL YOUR WIFE SHE LOOKS PRETTY, EVEN IF SHE LOOKS LIKE A TRUCK.
Ricky - age 10
Art AND a Bill Veeck quote?
Oh, Muffins, how you spoil me!
"If she’s already pregnant, you’re gold." - Hawkeye00
I love the colors in this one
Just gorgeous.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I want to take up ribbon dancing myself...I think I could become famous...
How to make your marriage work:
TELL YOUR WIFE SHE LOOKS PRETTY, EVEN IF SHE LOOKS LIKE A TRUCK.
Ricky - age 10
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