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My Ha-Ba-Da-Bee live drawing from July 18th: Along the cobblestone road.

by on Jul.31, 2020, under Cartooning, Illusration

My Ha-Ba-da-Bee live drawing from July 18th.
 
This was one of the days I wasn’t feeling well and set aside the usual audience contributions and just started drawing an elephant. The rest I made up as I went along.
 
Someday soon I’ll post a sped-up video of me drawing this.
 
This is 16″ x 20″. Various brush pens on heavy paper.
Drawn in about an hour.
 
Next Ha-Ba-Da-Bee: Saturday at 3pm. About an hour.
Live Warm-Up: Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 1pm.
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This shy bear is what I doodled during my live Warm Up video earlier Thursday.

by on Jul.23, 2020, under Cartooning

This shy bear is what I doodled during my live Warm Up video earlier today.

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My doodling during my live Warm Up Video Wednesday.

by on Jul.23, 2020, under Cartooning

My doodling of Jackie Harris as she is, a member of the Buffalo Soldier motor cycle group tearing across US95. I drew this earlier during the live Warm Up video earlier.

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Ha-Ba-Da-Bee #33 – Live Drawing Live Drawing I did July 5th.

by on Jul.10, 2020, under Cartooning

Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Live Drawing #33

Live Drawing I did July 5th.
Next one is Saturday, July 11th, 3pm.

Made up as I went along from words given by those watching. All taking just over an hour. All improvisation with no pencils or preparation. Just ink on blank paper.

The story: Marjorie Stoneman Douglas takes a ride in the wilds of Florida.

Thanks to all who participated!

– Trisha Kirby: Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
– Bro Kevin Thomas: Grizzly Adams, Liberty Bell
– Rich Scott: Art Grindle jumping on cars, Sailfish, Waterfall,
Panther, Deer, Bill dance
– Marguerite Cavanaugh: Flying on a broom.
– Christopher Mykel Smith: Florida gator, orange blossoms
– T. Allan Smith: Perelman
– Ena Faye Eseme – Mockingbird
– Mysteri Barnhilll: Chicken

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If you’d like to help contribute for the pens & paper for this: https://checkout.square.site/…/b64dc85d7a0447b3b6ebe915a30e…

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My illustration from live session with national organization!

by on Jun.14, 2020, under Cartooning

Here’s an illustration I did live via the Zoom program for a national organization. My friend Sarah Bu invited me to entertain and interact.
This group tossed in zebra, bees, giraffe, Orlando city Hall. Even palmetto bugs! 🙂
 
My computer issues held me back from posting it sooner.
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Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Live Drawing #19

by on Apr.24, 2020, under Cartooning, Illusration

Here’s the Ha-Ba-Da-Bee #19 Live Drawing I did Tuesday.
Made up as I went along from words given by those watching in a bit over an hour.
All improvisation with no pencils or preparation. Just ink on blank paper.

Next live Ha-Ba-Da-Bee broadcast: Saturday at 3pm here.
Come on by and let’s see what we come up with then!

The stetting was set by previous contributions from last Saturday I didn’t get to, which were all underwater. So I prepared to draw the setting underwater (See the video). In the end, I drew none of the earlier specific requests. 

Thanks to all who participated!
Steve Voorhies: Steak ‘n Shake
Monet Humbled : Bald Eagle, Otters, Jellyfish, Crabs
Bill Dussinger: Football Player
Carrie Markle Thomas: Catfish, Mullet, Basset Hound
Eric ThumL Penguin
Steve Daniels: Walrus, Sea Horse
Janice McGovern Moffitt: Cat

Due to popular demand –
If you wish, you may contribute whatever you want for these hi-jinks:
https://www.patreon.com/RobSmithJr

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My Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Warm-Up illustration for April 23rd: A Batman Owl!

by on Apr.24, 2020, under Cartooning

Over on Twitter, a Twitter friend was Tweeting of usually seeing an owl perched on a stop sign while walking his dog. Instead there was a falcon. This lead to asking about masks and gloves, in which my Twitter friend respond: “Lol. Yeah. A mask like Batman tho.”
 
Thus, my warm-up subject for Thursday morning! 🙂
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My Daily Warm-Up Live Video on Facebook Today at 3pm!

by on Apr.20, 2020, under Cartooning

The first of my Daily Warm-Up Live Video is at 1pm here.
This will be shorter videos of about 15 minutes or so.
Each day I’ll be drawing something to get the day started…mostly due to my day typically ending around 5am. 🙂
Feel free to jump in. Often i’ll take suggestions from those coming by. We can also chat a bit. 🙂
 
Then at 3pm today I’ll follow up on my new Cartoons by Rob Smith, Jr. page where these warm-ups will regularly be just about every day.

You can see it here:
https://www.facebook.com/CartoonsByRobSmithJr

 
That page will also have longer live video of me working on projects.
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My Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Live Drawing #18 from Saturday!

by on Apr.20, 2020, under Cartooning, Illusration

Here’s the Ha-Ba-Da-Bee #18 Live Drawing I did Saturday.
Made up as I went along from words given by those watching in a bit over an hour.
All improvisation with no pencils or preparation. Just ink on blank paper.

Next live Ha-Ba-Da-Bee broadcast: Tuesday at 3pm here.
Come on by and let’s see what we come up with then!

Thanks to all who participated!
I’ve included links to those with sites I know & think you all should support.
Those held over from Tuesday –
Julie Stephens Pointer (Julianne’s Coastal Cottage): Hillsborough River State Park (The setting)
Terisa Glover (http://bomartrophyshop.com/): Bubblegum blowing dragon, Viewmaster, Harmonica, Trilby
Diana u’Rico: Zuber, the cat.
Janice McGovern Moffitt: Flowers
Sharon KnowsNothing Baker: Hummingbird
Gar Thaddeus Gernstein: Harmonica
Melanie King: Butterflies
Angela Powelll: Shih Tzu
Contributed Saturday –
Karen Rontowski: Octopus, Cell Phone
Nancy Ingle Kiffer: Puppies
Bill Hinds (https://www.gocomics.com/tankmcnamara/) : Flying Monkeys
Denise Lappe: Giant Mutant Mosquito
Leann Handley: Shark
Mike Wilke (https://tinyurl.com/yc9dzpyf): Cuppa Coffee
Bill Johnston: Two Triceratops Wrestling
Gregory J. Canales: Sandwich,
Barbara Harris: Manatee, Mushrooms

Due to popular demand –
If you wish, you may contribute whatever you want for these hi-jinks:
https://www.patreon.com/RobSmithJr

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Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Live Drawing – Saturday – 3pm!

by on Apr.18, 2020, under Cartooning, Illusration

Ha-Ba-Da-Bee Live Drawing – Saturday – 3pm!
On my Facebook/RobSmithJr page!

I’ll be live creating an illustrated story entirely based upon the interactions I have with those of you that tune in.
No telling what will happen and what i might draw!

I’ll be over in my neighbor’s garden with the babbling fountains…where i’ll be babbling, too.

Forecast is for rain. If that happens, i’ll move it all inside….
and babble there instead.

I have some news to babble about.

Below, please type a thing or two I might start with to create the story.

For your consideration: https://www.patreon.com/RobSmithJr

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