Category Archives: Creative process
A career path in the rear view mirror
It recently occurred to me that I had a path toward Baby Blues even before Baby Blues existed—before I even knew I had a path. In the few years before Jerry and I became … Continue reading
Filed under Baby Blues history, Cartooning, Creative process, Drawing, Freelance, Rick Kirkman
Rick Kirkman of Baby Blues interviewed by Mr. Media
I wish I had a nickname like Mr. Media (Bob Andelman), although in my case it would probably be something like Mr. Big Nose. If you like watching other people draw—I know I sure do—or like to see a little … Continue reading
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Filed under Advice, BBXX, Cartooning, Creative process, Drawing, Jerry Scott, Rick Kirkman, Strip process
A very special Baby Blues Thanksgiving memory
With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d find a Baby Blues strip with a Thanksgiving theme and write about how it all came about and the meaning of it to our family. Something poignant and funny. I started by searching through … Continue reading
Filed under BBXX, Cartooning, Creative process, Drawing, Family, Holidays, Jerry Scott, Rick Kirkman, Strip process
Hmmm. 7 Weird Things Babies Do and Why—Parenting.com
Jerry and I are always on the lookout for subject matter for the strip. No offense, but generally, stories about something funny your kids said or did don’t cut it. They’re usually only funny to the family. That goes for … Continue reading
Filed under Creative process, Jerry Scott, Parenting, Rick Kirkman, Strip process
