Max Gerskin Illustration
In 2006 when Chattanooga Pulse writer Max Gerskin wrote a humorous story about ridding his neighborhood of stray cats, he was taken seriously by the Chattanooga Police and promptly investigated. I was asked to do a cover illustration of Max for the in-depth scoop The Pulse ran about the issue (some details about the incident can be found here). I am reprinting the illustration because I always kind of liked it and I now feel ready to publicly admit the body I drew is 100% based upon mine.
“Grand Ole Sopry”
In 2010 Nashville, TN experienced a devastating flood which caused extensive damage to homes and businesses including The Grand Ole Opry House and the luxurious Opryland Hotel. I drew this cartoon as a tribute and despite listing the text number for people to donate to the Red Cross, I was still accused of making fun of the situation.
Appeared May 5, 2010 in The Chattanooga Pulse.
Read More“Junkie”
I’ve learned that whenever one does a cartoon with a message about guns some people immediately get offended even if they don’t know what the cartoon is about. It’s as if they only see two sides of the issue and can’t look at any of the areas within that aren’t about “for” or “against.”
I drew this cartoon during a time when there seemed to be a lot of stories about shootings in the news yet there were also stories about laws being passed allowing guns in public parks, restaurants, etc. I started getting the idea of the typical junkie who wanted to control his habit, yet couldn’t and that eventually became a cartoon of the state of Tennessee literally “shooting up.” Not a pro or anti-gun message. Just an example of someone not ready to take care of obvious problems that are out of control.
Appeared April 21, 2010 in The Chattanooga Pulse.
Read More“Winston the Car-Eating Dog”
Winston the pit bull mix took a bite out of crime fighters.
Appeared March 17, 2010 in The Chattanooga Pulse.
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