I started a category of posts called Creating Equals Playing. It’s all about doodling for the sake of having fun.
The idea behind it came from an episode of The Brain Science Podcast (episode 60). Dr. Ginger Campbell interviewed Dr. Stewart Brown. He talked about the importance of play to brain health.
Today’s doodle is also a continuation of an idea of creating a comic strip based on the adventures of a cat and dog character. I’ve named the cat Finny, and the dog’s name is Wood – so the name of the strip will be “Finny and Wood”. I don’t plan to create a formal schedule for Finny and Wood, because I want to keep it playful, but if you want to follow this series, I plan to label it with two categories and tags, which you can find on the left sidebar, “Creating a Character”, and “Finny and Wood”.
interesting (~_~) I have a dog and a cat, my wife and I laugh, they act like they hate each other, but when no one is looking they eat from the same bowl and play with each other… like they don’t want any one to know they are friends. Mr. Wobbles the cat and Princess the dog (chuckles)…I look forward to seeing this develope
Art~
Hi Art, That is funny that they pretend to hate each other. These characters haven’t really formed full personalities yet, but I’m hoping as I create more drawings over time, they will reveal themselves.
Tim
So fun! I really love the names you’ve given them! Big smiles for this one…thank you! BTW…I love the way you doodled your tree! 🙂
Hi Nancy, I’ve been enjoying drawing trees lately. Hope you had a great weekend!
Tim
I love this Tim. I’m definitely an animal lover. I have two beagles. I would love a cat but I think the beagles would go nuts and drive the cat crazy too so I settle for petting the neighbors cat. 🙂 The character you created “Wood” is so darn cute. I love his little face. I look forward to this category whenever the mood strikes you. Busy day yesterday and today. Going back to the huge yearly craft show in a quaint little town here named Bell Buckle. Gorgeous weather for it. I didn’t get to post on yesterdays sketch but I think it’s adorable. I love the little bee and you are so right about the water. I drank a ton of it walking around the show yesterday. Have a terrific day. 🙂
Hi Laurie, Neighbor’s pets are a great way to get a pet fix without all the work. My neighbors have a yellow lab – great dog! Bell Buckle is a great name – I hope you had a great time at the craft show.
Tim
Another great idea! It will be fun to watch the characters grow. Love the names you picked for them.
Hi Linda, Thanks for the feedback. I think it will be fun. Part of me always wanted to create a comic strip, but my career took me on a very different path, so this is my chance to see if I have it in me.
Tim
Love this Tim! Finny has the typical arrogant look that cats usually do and Wood looks like he is thinking “What’s wrong with this picture?!”. Very much look forward to seeing more of this category.
Hi Bonnie, Thanks for letting me know you’d like to see more!
Tim
Finny and Wood are so cute. Love the idea of a series. You’re such a talented individual. I love seeing your work. ~ hugs, lorraine
Hi Lorraine, Thanks – hugs back to you!
Tim
Hi Tim,
I’m so glad you are taking time for yourself to play in your artwork. Enjoy the journey down your creative path! 😉
Nicole
Hi Nicole, Yes, this blog is all about playing – I have no clients to answer to here – it’s all for the purpose of playing at creating.
Tim
I love these 2 guys!!! When I saw this I had to smile so I know you had fun creating it!!
Hi Andrene, Thanks for the feedback. I love it when a post makes someone smile – thanks for letting me know!
Tim
Love it! I’m looking forward to seeing the story and drawings unfold.
Hi Fergiemoto, Thanks for following!
Tim
I am guilty! I have not been able to comment until today, so I am behind, again. I love it. I am an animal lover as well. Lets see…I have 4 dogs, 3 exotic parrots, 55 gal tank od guppies, a pond with 2 beautiful Koi’s, a parakeet, and 11 Rhode Island Reds. That should give you some ideas for future sketches. LOL. TFS! {{{{Hugs}}}}
Diana/b4ustamp
Hi Diana, Plenty of ideas there!
TIm