Gert provides transportation and protection. Sara keeps the hair out of Gert’s eyes. (repost from March 2023)

The emergence of Nadine and her rampage mentoring program:

Nadine and the Rampaging Lesson

The emergence of Clarence and his precipitously pommed hat:

Clarence has grievously underestimated the gravity of his pompom.

The emergence of Morgan, who only wears headphones so he can focus on his dancing:

Morgan doesn't actually listen to music; he just doesn't like to be distracted while he's dancing.

The emergence of Roland, who is extremely open-minded:

Roland owes his carefree disposition to an open mind and a few loose screws.

The emergence of Roger and his successful rerouting project:

Roger had a very productive weekend.

The emergence of Cyril's visit with Grandma:

Visiting with Grandma (repost from March 2024)

The emergence of Josie and her oft-interrupted storytime:

Josie's story time is once again derailed by Q&A.

The emergence of Alice and her anticipatory pinwheel for the winds of change:

Alice is preparing for the winds of change.

"Nadine and the Unexpected Spa Day Companion," drawn in February 2024 and an appropriate nod to the rain we're getting in southern Michigan these days. It's also the cover artwork of my 2026 calendar, which is currently on sale for 20% off! zinnart.com/products/str...

The emergence of Hattie the Indefatigable:

Where breakthroughs are concerned, Hattie is small but indefatigable.

The emergence of Sluggo and his favorite of all the root vegetables:

Find someone who looks at you like Sluggo looks at turnips.

The emergence of Sebastian, who is hoping someone will tell him if he has flies in his teeth:

A rare photo of Chappies the Gum-Nose Terrier, who appeared out of nowhere one day last June, barked that I don’t use enough magenta, and ran off.

Sebastian is nervously hoping someone will tell him if there are flies in his teeth.

I just now restocked these two prints at zinnart.com; you can find them along with other nature-themed street art here: zinnart.com/collections/...

The emergence of Becky, whose fingers and toes get cold but her tail prefers a breeze.

Becky's fingers and toes get cold but her tail likes a breeze.

The emergence of Nadine clearing a clog from the gullywasher:

Sluggo takes great pride in starting his day with only one cup of coffee.

Nadine Navigates a Gullywasher #clearingaclog

The emergence of Philomena, checking on whether it’s time to take flight or if this is just a regular possible day:

Philomena checks on whether it’s time to take flight or if this is just a regular possible day.

"Heartdangler Lizard," drawn in 2023 and tidied up in 2025 as the ivy creeps in

The emergence of Nadine and her speed-reading companion:

Nadine and the Speed Reader

The emergence of two siblings at the very, very beginning of their rivalry:

It was clear from their first day who would be the rabble-rouser and who would be the rousee.

The emergence of Jen and her snowdrift-stomping boots:

Jen’s response to winter is to wear big boots and keep on stomping.

The emergence of Dewey, waiting for springtime and practicing his bunt:

Dewey is hoping to join a baseball team that likes to bunt.

The emergence of Keith, who is a commanding presence for his height (which isn't saying much):

Keith is a commanding presence for his height, which isn’t saying much.

The emergence of Nadine and her stormy-weather friend:

Nadine Waits Out the Storm with a Friend

The emergence of "Wooly Winter Plumage," drawn in February 2022 and reposted today for obvious reasons:

"Wooly Winter Plumage," drawn in February 2022 and reposted today for obvious reasons.

The emergence of Alicia, who will not tolerate any snide remarks about her booties:

Alicia would like you to repeat your last remark about pink booties.