💙I believe that
@JohnFetterman
is going to come out of these moments even stronger and on some whole other level of human being. And I cannot wait. Sometimes life throws you these curveballs and we use the lesson to level up! Never let the bastards get you down
@giselefetterman
Today is the service for Cartoonist Ed Piskor in Pittsburgh. I’m out of town, but I wish I could hug some of my Pittsburgh Art Friends today.
Love to Ed’s family, friends and fans today. We lost a hell of an artist and a good man.
Don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
I
Just heard the news about Ed Piskor. Very sad. 😔 RIP. gotta process this a bit. People are allowed to make mistakes. People deserve second chances. He was a human being, and a damn fine cartoonist. Ugh.
A lucky 5 got a last glass standing original ATC , and hopefully ya got it signed by
@garyvee
as well. It’s the first time our names are both signed on something
@veefriends
. Thanks for saying hello and the kind words. 🙏
#littlemaven
#secretwineparty
2024 is going to be your year … 2024 is the year of the hungry … be like brave bison 🦬 and eat your compassionate catfish aka all the 2024 opportunities
Can comics change the world? I think so. I can’t wait for you all to read this issue later this year. (I wrote it. And Chris Fason doing interiors. ) it might be one of the best things I’ve ever written or came up with. Wild to have
@JScottCampbell
cover art. Dude is a legend! 🐐
1st Issues as Collectibles
Comic books are tangible artifacts of pop culture & cherished art pieces that hold historical & sentimental value for collectors worldwide. 1st editions mark the debut of characters, storylines, or groundbreaking teams, adding to their desirability.
I never expected that going to
@veecon
would inspire me to a major lifestyle change… but here we friggin are. My afternoon snack while I write/draw thanks
@garyvee
and
#veefriends
for inspiring me in many ways. 🤘🏻
Sunday's
@veefriends
comic is EPIC. Don't miss it! Here's a wallpaper y'all can use to help promote :D (and make your twitter profiles look B.A.
#makingcomics
#dailycomics
First official VeeFriends Artist Trading Card. It pays to watch the live drawing streams 🤘🏻 -
@VLenler
bought his first
@veefriends
digital collectible and hoodie (a Radical Rabbit) while watching me draw live and earned ATC # 001.
Drawn with
@Blackwing
602 pencil
The deeper I get into reviewing the behind the scenes notes and ideas for
@veefriends
characters and world, the more excited I am. It’s incredible. And… no I can’t tell you. Just watch, and stay sharp! 👀✏️
Stopped by the
@everbowl
in Columbus, Ohio. The promotion begins tomorrow but the manager gave me a token when I asked and told them I draw the
@veefriends
comic. Ohio friends, visit that location this week!🤘🏻
#veefriends
So excited to see VeeFriends partner up with Moonbug. Amazing folks behind the scenes. This is BIG BIG BIG. Can't wait for you all to see the cartoons they are making. Really special!
That was a super fun hanging with the GIFT GOATS,
@garyvee
and
@JScottCampbell
- my highlights:
- Gary dropping that fire knowledge on Art Adam’s and the first appearance of Longshot (X-men)
- Gary was our “comics dealer” 😄
- Me trying to talk J.Scott into a daily Danger Girl
My friend and Cartoonist Ed Piskor tragically passed away last week. His fam has a gofundme and could use some help if you can spare a dime or two. Come Back Ed. 😔
Favorite part of the night, learning
@hianthony
said he WAS a cartoonist before. There is no was, only IS! I asked him to draw his old characters. Snapshot of JOY.
#veefriends
who wants to see Anthony making some new comics? ✋🏻
💚ENCOURAGE & 🚫ELIMINATE - my 2024 Goals & Intentions. I don’t do “resolutions”, I like to set intentions and goals.
Notes:
1- stoked to give that all I got with
@veefriends
🤘🏻✏️ already begun.
2- I want more of my art friends to realize the skill/gift they have is MAGIC and
QUIT all the things that don’t serve your life and well being. 🔥
I’m down 8.2 lbs since
@veecon
- basically just doing these small things:
- quitting sugar in my coffee and zero sweet drinks.
- cutting out “snacks” junk food
- adding more walking blocks into my day (40
Limited time offer at the secret wine party. Secret back room . Come and get a drawing of a
@veefriends
torn directly out of my notebook 😂✏️🤘🏻
#veefriends
#384
CONGRATULATIONS FAMILY
@djcoffman
for being Veefriends newest comic strip hero!! I love you and wish you the most successful career and happiness because you deserve it!!
@garyvee
@veefriends
DRAW. EVERY. DAY. 💚🙏🤟 YOUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!!
#ArtByTena
My wife got a case of Minis for my birthday. So expect to see some of these toppers in future comic Makin’ streams 🤘🏻✏️
@veefriends
- also so much fun to open. Like a bunch of kids over here 😂
I try to surround myself with the history’s BEST cartoonists.
My wife got me the complete Calvin and Hobbes hardcovers for Christmas. It’s closest you’ll ever get to hanging out with Bill Watterson himself. Which is highly unlikely to do in real life, even though I know he’s
My drawffice today. Training it up to NYC. I enjoy the train because I can keep on working. Cant do “finished” art because it’s a bit bumpy but perfect for ideation, writing, and rough pencils 🤘🏻🤘🏻
When there’s darkness, ya gotta be the light. My comic artist friends…many are declaring leaving social media over the Ed Piskor tragedy. I’d like to implore good people to STAY on social media… because we need more good guys and gals in the room, more maturity.
Anyways…
This is so very relatable to me. I got some messages about how lucky I am to draw for Gary. :D I do have tremendous gratitude. Best job ever... BUT... I've been drawing comics pro for 25 years. Projects people have never heard of. Putting the lines in. Drawing EVERY DAY for 25
All those people you call an "overnight success"? They worked.. every day.
Luck has nothing to do with it. Nothing happens overnight. Find what you love and put in the work!
Creators, never put all your eggs in one basket. Diversify. And more and more, you REALLY should own your own website and stop building your empires on other people's land. You know? YOU HAVE THE POWER.
#creatoreconomy
#creators
I wish we could solve the mental health crisis in the world, that not many want to talk about. Be KIND to each other. Instead of making fun of people, how can we try to help? Flip the script!
My real “unfair advantage” is that I grew up in the 1980s, with so many amazing comics and cartoons. Real Saturday morning cartoons! and we used our imagination and played outside a lot. 🤘🏻✏️
Hey! Here’s the rest of Feb Comics stream schedule! I’ll be live today at 10am-10:40am EST on all channels spell. Reviewing this weeks comics AND working on a new one! A character I’ve not drawn yet!
@veefriends
#veefriends
#makingcomics
#comicstrips
@SethAbramson
What happens if he removes Mueller? Can like Generals or something step in and stop this madness? How can the president keep getting away with this nonsense?