What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 1
So...what have I been up to, cartoon-wise? I'm animating a Mother's Day special called "The Mother of All Days", where the mom cha…
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Write the Vision? Why Not Picture It?
Well, I did it. Last month I created a vision board in my bedroom, filling it with all the things I want for my cartoon business L…
The "For Love or Money" Dilemma
I thought I had settled things within myself. I thought I was all right with the idea of being a paid artist, making good money. N…
It Ain't All About the Money--Really!
In my last blogpost, I seemed to be going on and on about getting paid for my cartoon work. I was thrilled when I got three figure…
Feelin' Like a Pro!
Well, yesterday I finished, turned in and got paid for the illustrations for the Christian children's book, "A Wren Named Ben". Th…
Get a Life, Upshaw!
Right now I should be working on the rough drafts for my children's book illustrations for Bertha. I have all the text written out…
I Move 'Cause I Got a Purpose in Life
From 1982 to 1988, I was in the United States Army Reserve. My Basic Training was at Fort Dix, New Jersey. My clearest memory of B…
One Blessed 'Tooner
I'm recalling another episode of "Good Times". In this one, J.J. Evans starts his own creative business, the "Dy-No-Mite Greeting …
Old Fogey vs. New Fogey
I really like the Internet. It gives me a chance to show my work in a way I couldn't back when I was young in the Eighties. Mind y…
Am I a 'Tooner or Do I Just Work as One?
I recall an episode of the sitcom "Good Times" where Thelma's husband, Keith Anderson, started drinking to numb the pain of losing…
