Ricky waits patiently every morning for a High Two.

Hannah’s smile is equal parts endearing and enduring.

The emergence of Fritzi and the Little Red Wagon of Great (Potential) Speed

Fritzi passes the time by imagining great speeds.

The emergence of Roland Zbigniew, Keeper of Lost Petals:

Roland Zbigniew, Keeper of Lost Petals

The emergence of Ron and his ladybug staring contest:

Ron had been trying to win the ladybug staring contest for ten minutes before he realized he had been staring at spots instead of eyes.

The emergence of Ellis and Stella on their attempted staycation:

The only thing Ellis and Stella agree on is that they should have left the nest at home.

Sluggo has invented space-age technology that lets him sing show tunes anywhere at any time as loud as he wants.

The emergence of Hattie and her most recent breakthrough:

When big breakthroughs are required, Hattie can't be stopped.

The emergence of Nadine and her impending duel with El Pollo Morado:

Nadine Confronts el Pollo Morado

The emergence of Aiden and his end-of-summer hairstyle:

Aiden's hairstyle is "party in the front, party in the back, and unbridled chaos on the sides."

The emergence of Greblix, who is stalk-eyed with excitement about his first day of school (despite lacking the shoulders for a backpack):

Greblix is stalk-eyed with excitement about his first day of school.

The emergence of Leonard, whose toes and tail don't like to get wet:

Leonard likes baths but his toes and tail don’t like getting wet.

Sluggo knows how to take full advantage of summer floating opportunities! This collaborative work with Joe Iurato was created at BOOM! 2024 in Salina. Kansas winters notwithstanding, it's one of the only places where Sluggo has persisted beyond a rainstorm. www.boomsalina.art

The emergence of Ida, who knows from rugged experience that nothing gets paved for good.

Ida knows from rugged experience that nothing gets paved for good.

Nadine and the Piscibus (repost from March 15, 2021)

"A Long Climb Over Shortcomings" - chalk and charcoal on brick at the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library for Willoughby Arts Collaborative's Chalk Fest!

Lydia takes great steps to ensure no one falls into her pool.

The emergence of Nadine and her very large but also very small book club:

Nadine and the Very Large, Very Small Book Club

The emergence of Patrice and her green summer bonnet (which may or may not be the result of her getting stuck in a hedge):

Truth be told, Patrice got stuck in a hedge this morning, but she is nonetheless accepting compliments on her new hat.

The emergence of Ursula, proud representative of the bear minimum:

Ursula prides herself on representing the bear minimum.

The emergence of Gordon and his emotional support apatosaurus:

Gordon accesses his lizardy terribleness through Pat, his emotional support stuffie.

The emergence of Nadine and her effusively feathered friend:

Nadine and the Effusively Feathered Friend

I can never be 100% sure that Sluggo will make an appearance in a drawing… but if there’s a grill, he’s more likely to turnip.

The emergence of Heavy-Hat McGee at the Berkley Street Art Fest:

Everyone enjoys the impeccable manners (and surprising arm strength) of Heavy-Hat McGee.

The emergence of Sluggo, who is still trying to decide what to draw at the Ann Arbor Art Fair July 17-19. www.theannarborartfair.com/art-activiti...

Sluggo hasn’t decided what to draw yet, but we’re both going to be at the Berkley (Michigan) Street Art Fest on July 12 and the Ann Arbor Art Fair July 17-19!

The emergence of the combined forces of Hansel and Mutzi in backpack mode:

Hansel has felt much more confident since he started carrying his little sister Mutzi in a backpack.

Fun Summer Fact: Sluggo's eyes double as flotation devices and he can breathe through his soul.

The emergence of Clyde and his overambitious double-scoop purchase:

Clyde and the Prophetic Pink Splodge

time-lapse chalk art video of a gruff-looking horned beast sitting on a small rock in the forest:

Sylvia is a fierce protector of all woodlands, starting with this rock.

Andy is feeling awkward because his summer wings haven't come in yet.