As some of you may already know, I belong to a group called the Mid-South Cartoonists Association. On February 11 we are joining an art show with the DeSoto Arts Council showcasing the process we go through in creating our cartoons. It’s called Drawing Inspiration: From Idea to Reality. I will have a piece there showing my initial thumbnail sketch all the way to the final lettering and digital coloring. This will be my first foray in presenting Spud Comics to a real world public audience (as I also hope to attend other shows and conventions around the country this year).

Last night we had a meeting and brought our artwork that we’re going to display. There’s going to be some amazing things at this show and I’m very excited about being a part of it! If you live in the West Tennessee, North Mississippi, East Arkansas area please come see us. I’d love to meet you.

Hey guys, you may have noticed there hasn’t been any new toons in a while. Sorry about that. I decided to take a break until after Christmas to recharge the ol’ batteries. Just like you, I’m sure, things get a little hectic around here what with all that bustling (a verb which seems to only apply to this time of year). So, there will be new comics starting December 26.

The Spud Comics Top 3 Comics Contest is still going on! I will pick the lucky winner on Christmas Day and inform them via email that they have won a signed copy of the new book Spud Salad and a hand-drawn copy of one of their favorite comics. So there’s still time to enter. Just email or message me your top 3 favorite Spud Comics from the last three years. That simple.

Thanks, everyone! And I’ll see you all next week. Happy Holidays!

I missed Thursday’s post this week, so there will be a new comic on Saturday which hasn’t happened in a while. Sorry for those of you looking and wondering if there was something wrong with your reader. Nope, it was just me, your absent minded cartoonist.

To help celebrate Spud Comics third anniversary, I’ve decided to come up with a contest. It’s pretty easy. All you have to do is tell me your three favorite Spud Comics out of the 643 posted so far. You can look through the Old Spuds or hit the Random Comic button up there at the top right. Send them to me by title. You can either email them to me, tweet them, Facebook message, Google + message, comment here, or whatever. I just have to be able to contact you back. And one entry per person please.

The winner will be randomly selected from ALL entries. He or She will win a signed copy of Spud Salad and a hand-drawn original of one of their favorite Spud Comics. Sound good? Then send in your lists already. The contest will end Christmas day!

Some of you may have noticed there was no Spud Comics website most of the day today. Well, after a lot of programming and complicated computer tinkering (i.e. renewing the domain name) I was able to bring it back! And just in time too. Today is the 3rd anniversary of this silly thing that I hope has put a smile on your face once or twice since 2008. After 641 comics, it’s had it’s ups and downs (like anything else) and I’m glad you all have stuck by me through all of it!

There are a lot of ways to support Spud Comics that are totally free. You can follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Google +, leave comments here, share posts with your friends, and now you can even subscribe through your own email. Believe me, all of this helps and is more valuable than you might realize.

Thanks again for reading and making it part of your daily routine. I truly hope you can stick around for another three.

Hey, subscribers! I’m aware that the RSS feed is showing double posts of the comic, and I’m trying to work it out. I appreciate your patience. I’ve got a crack team of engineers sorting through this annoying problem (not really, but it sounds cool). Thanks!

Please help support the release of this documentary by going to this site and making a pledge:

Presenting the all new Spud Comics collection: Spud Salad! 104 pages of the best cartoons from this very website. I’ve been putting this book together for over a year and trying to get it available at an affordable price. Which is why I’m happy to say that right now, you can get it for just $9.99 (plus shipping, of course). Click on the Spud Shop tab at the top or you can buy direct from here. I’ll also have them available at the shows and conventions I’m planning to attend next year. Stay tuned!

I know it’s been awhile since there were new comics posted. But there’s good news! I’m building up a buffer! For those of you not in the know, a “buffer” is webcomic slang for a stockpile of cartoons yet to post so the cartoonist can create even more in the hopes that there will be a seamless stream of hilarity to follow. I want to thank you all yet again for your patience. I also want to welcome all the new Facebook fans. Thanks for signing up. I want to make sure you won’t regret it!

Starting Monday, August 9th, I’m beginning a new personal project for the site: 100 Comics 100 Days.

That’s right, I’m going to attempt to post 100 new Spud Comics for 100 days in a row, including Saturdays and Sundays. So from now until November 16, you can expect a new cartoon from me EVERY single day. This is just my way of paying back the folks who have stood by me when things got a little rough around here a couple of months ago.

Thanks for continuing to read and I hope you enjoy the ride!