The Ink Blog

May 5, My Cartoon Character

Wed, 5 May 2010 10:39:19 -0400

When I was a kid I used to love watching cartoons. I loved to watch them because of their simplicity and humorous characters. I can still remember how

Mar 14, Animals Giggle Gallery

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:49:48 -0400

This gallery is filled with all the cartoons that have appeared in the Daily Giggle that have featured animals!

Mar 14, Daily Giggle Gallery

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:49:18 -0400

If you need some extra laughs, here's the entry page for my galleries, filled with all the cartoons that have appeared on my Daily Giggle Page!

Mar 14, Cartooning History

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:48:43 -0400

Cartooning history is long and noble. From cave drawings to Egyptian hieroglyphics to newspapers and film, cartooning has always been an intricate part of society.

Mar 14, Cartoon Hands

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:47:58 -0400

On this page you'll find examples of some of the many different cartoon hands you can draw using my step-by-step method!

Mar 2, Contribute To Cool Cartooning

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:30:28 -0500

Would you like to share your knowledge about cartooning? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.

Nov 19, So Long, Folks...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:40 -0500

I'm sorry to say, dear fans, that I am closing down CoolCartooning.com at the end of the month. It's been a lot of fun, but my health continues to deteriorate, and I'm not able to keep up with the needed updates. I'd like to thank everybody for their patronage. I hope I was able to give you all a few laughs, and some helpful tips. If you're a fan of my newsletter, "The Inkblot", I'm sorry to have to cancel things so suddenly. I've really appreciated your readership, and hope you got some good out of it. If some day the doctors figure out what is wrong with me, and I am cured, I'll return. Until then, you can still see my cartoons and other work at my online gallery. Go to www.wanyheadpress.deviantart.com. You can also buy things like mugs and prints and other gifts with my cartoons on them there. So, until we meet again, Keep Drawing! Michael

Nov 10, Science and History Giggle Gallery

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:10:03 -0500

This gallery includes all the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle page with a science or history related theme!

Nov 10, New Giggles Gallery

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:06:58 -0500

This gallery includes all the newest Giggle Cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle over the past month! Come share some giggles!

Nov 10, The Daily Giggle

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:59:19 -0500

The Daily Giggle page will bring you a new cartoon every day! We aren't here to change the world; only to bring a smile to your busy day.

Nov 4, Holidays Giggle Gallery Page

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:10:47 -0500

If you need some extra laughs, here is the Holidays and Seasons Gallery, filled with all the cartoons that have apeared during the holiday seasons on the Daily Giggle page!

Oct 29, Office Humor Giggle Gallery

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:18:40 -0400

In the Office Humor gallery you will find cartoons about humor in and around the office!

Oct 27, Miscellaneous Giggle Gallery

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:23:40 -0400

This gallery includes all of the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle without a specificly categorized theme, or that are just plain weird!

Sep 30, Family Giggle Gallery

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:37:24 -0400

This gallery is full of all the family related cartoons that have appeared on The Daily Giggle page!

Sep 9, What is Cartooning?

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:35:38 -0400

Cartooning is a fun and exciting way to express yourself through art. It's a simple and elegant way to tell a story, or describe the world.

Sep 9, About Cool Cartooning

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:32:35 -0400

What is this cartooning site all about? What makes me tick? How did I create this website? Find out here!

Sep 9, Contact Us

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:30:56 -0400

If you have a question or comment about our site, or about any aspect of cartooning, contact us here!

Sep 9, Cool Cartooning Site Search

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:25:27 -0400

On this page, you can search CoolCartooning.com for the specific cartooning items or topics you are looking for!

Sep 9, Comic Books

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:21:06 -0400

Here you will find many of the original comic books and related art I've created over the years!

Sep 9, Cartoon Figures

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:14:53 -0400

This page shows some examples of the different cartoon figures you can draw using my step-by-step method!

Sep 9, Sketchbook Pages

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:06:36 -0400

Here you will find links to actual pages from my personal sketchbook! If you would like examples of the cartoons you can produce by following the drawing lessons, visit here!

Sep 9, Drawing the Head in Side View

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:59:33 -0400

On this page, you'll find easy step-by-step instructions for drawing a cartoon character's head in side view!

Sep 9, Drawing the Head in Three-Quarter View

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:55:07 -0400

This page includes easy, step-by-step instructions for drawing the basic cartoon head in three-quarter view!

Sep 9, Cartoon Faces Page

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:35:02 -0400

This page from my sketchbook shows only a few of the different cartoon faces you can draw using our easy step-by-step method!

Sep 9, Drawing the Head

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:29:19 -0400

This page inclues easy, step-by-step instructions on drawing the basic cartoon character's head, in fronal view!

Sep 9, Drawing the Body

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:14:04 -0400

This page includes easy, step-by-step instructions on drawing the basic cartoon character's body!

Sep 9, Drawing Hands

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:09:55 -0400

In this drawing lesson, we'll learn to draw the basic cartoon hand!

Sep 9, Drawing lessons

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:01:37 -0400

On this page you will find a variety of cartoon drawing lessons, which will take you from drawing the basic head all the way to drawing a full-blown cartoon!

Aug 21, Aging Giggle Gallery

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:09:13 -0400

This gallery includes all the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle related to aging or growing older.

Jul 27, A Moment of Silence, Please

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:41:57 -0400

I must apologize to all of you, for the stagnation of this website recently. I promise that I do have the next issue of The Inkblot completed and almost ready to send. I just have to add the graphics. I'll probably be sending it off tonight. But I have to tell you why I've been late, and haven't updated the Daily Giggle in a while. A dear friend of my wife's, and a good friend of our family, recently passed away due to complications with brain cancer. It's very sad, and so we made a beeline to Utah to be with the family. If anyone is interested, below is the link to Julie's obituary. Otherwise, hang tight, the new Inkblot will be out tonight, as well as a new Giggle! Thank you for all bearing with me! It's your support and frequent visits to the site that has made CoolCartooning.com what it is, and what it will become!

Jul 20, Cool Cartooning Shops

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:48:53 -0400

Here at CoolShops, you will find excellent deals on drawing and cartooning books, art supplies, how-to videos, and more!

Jul 17, Spitballs Comics

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:44:22 -0400

Here are only some of the many comics I've created over the years. Come and see!

Jul 15, I Might Be Sticking Around A Bit Longer!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:06:16 -0400

Good News! I may not have to cancel the website after all! That's right. And old High School buddy of mine, who is now in business management, emailed me recently, and expressed interest in my work! He hired me to illustrate the children's book he's writing, and agreed to help me promote my work better. Totally awesome isn't it? Anyway, yes, I am available for anything you need drawn! My terms are extremely reasonable and pretty cheap! Just email me and let me know! To those of you who subscribe to my newsletter, yeah, I know I'm very late with the new issue. I've been sick and have had other problems. But never fear! I'm writing the new issue now! It should be ready by Friday! If you haven't already, check out the new Daily Giggle!

Jul 11, Time to Say Good-bye...

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:15:03 -0400

I'm sorry to say that I will be shutting down CoolCartooning.com at the end of this month. I do not have the funds to keep the site active, and my health is deteriorating, so updates are becoming more difficult. It's with great pain that I've come to this decision. Perhaps things will improve, and I'll be able to put the site up again in the future. Until then, thank you all for visiting, and making CoolCartooning.com so much fun! My gallery at www.wanyheadpress.deviantart.com will remain active, however, so you can still see my work there. As always, keep drawing! Michael Richards

May 30, CoolCartooning.com Search Results

Sat, 30 May 2009 09:11:10 -0400

This page displays the results of your CoolCartooning.com search!

May 2, Monsters and Aliens Gallery

Sat, 2 May 2009 14:53:18 -0400

This gallery includes all the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle with a theme having something to do with monsters, aliens, or really weird stuff!

May 2, Crime and Punishment Giggle Gallery

Sat, 2 May 2009 14:51:38 -0400

This gallery includes all the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle page with a theme related to crime or punishment of crime.

Apr 10, New Giggle and More to Come

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:24:02 -0400

I must apologize to you all for my lack of frequent updates, especially to the "Daily Giggle" page. I've been very sick lately. In any case, I've just posted a new Giggle cartoon, so please take a look. And stay tuned...later today I will be adding a new Drawing Lesson! Also, in the coming week, look for Inkblot Issue 8, where we'll continue our discussion on how to come up with ideas for cartoons. Enjoy!

Jan 20, Coming Soon...Interview With Cartoonist Brian Crane!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:09:39 -0500

I must apologize to each of you on being late in delivering this month's issue of The Inkblot. This will be a special issue, however, featuring an interview with cartoonist Brian Crane, the brilliant mind and pen behind the nationally syndicated comic strip, "Pickles"! This issue will be completed soon, so keep checking your email! If you haven't signed up for our monthly newsletter, do it now!!

Jan 17, Politics Giggle Gallery

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 23:32:32 -0500

This gallery is filled with all the cartoons that have appeared on the Daily Giggle page that have a theme relating to politics, the environment, or current events!

Jan 16, Sports Giggle Gallery

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:41:47 -0500

This gallery contains all the cartoons that have been on the Daily Giggle page with a sports related theme!

Jan 12, Giggle Frequency

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:28:56 -0500

Sorry about the recent lack of Daily Giggle cartoons, folks! I've recently been having trouble with chronic fatigue. I've been undergoing many different medical tests, and so far the doctors think I might have Multiple Sclerosis. This has made it difficult on some days for me to draw, or even to move! I'm going to continue to fight to keep the Giggles coming every day, but if I miss a day or two, you'll know why.

Dec 11, Homepage Update

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:31:54 -0500

I've recently updated my homepage with an entirely new introductory message. This better introduces the website and it's content. It's informative and fun. Check it out!