Winston Wednesday (9.11.13)

It's tricky to solve a crime, to solve a crime with a swine, it's Piggy (Piggy) Piggy (Piggy)!

Work continues on Issue #3 of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs". I'll be sure to post the newest scans as soon as I finish them. If you haven't bought the first issues of the book you can do so by clicking on the links at the side of the page. Until next time!

Winston Wednesday (9.4.13)

It's Winston Wednesday so I'm updating the website today. Today I thought I'd share a couple of colored panels from the Issue #2 of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs."  The first two issues to this story arc are currently on sale and I encourage you to buy them if you haven't thus far. If you do you'll get an original sketch with your purchase! Issue #3 is coming along well and I hope to post some panels in the very near future. Until next time!

Chevalier and Firenza Giancarlo

Snugs making sure Winston gets the "point."

Trading Places (8.28.13)

It's August 28^th which means it’s Winston Wednesday! Today I thought I’d share some art I’d been working on which finds Animal City’s greatest detective duo swapping wardrobes. Hope you like it.

As always Issues #1 & 2 are onsale and you can buy them HERE.  With your purchase you'll receive an original sketch from me! I’m drawing up Issue #3 and plan to have it out to your guys soon. Check back often and if you think a friend would like the comic send them over to my site. Until later!

Winston Wednesday (8.21.13)

It's Winston Wednesday so I thought I'd provide you with some sketches I've done in the last few days. If you purchase Issue #2 of Elijah Snugs online you'll receive an original sketch with your purchase! That being said work on Issue #3 is ongoing and the book should be out in a few weeks. I'll update again soon.

~SS

This little piggy went to market...

A hole in the floor...

First rule of Book Club...

Winston Wednesday (8.14.13)

Hey everyone, it's been a crazy week so for the Winston Wednesday site update I decided to include a picture of our piggy pal eating his lunch (that I drew on MY lunch). Hope you like it. Also, if you haven't bought Issue #2 of The Casebook of Elijah Snugs you certainly can do that by clicking on the side of the page or the "SHOP" tab at the top of the page. Enjoy!

Winston Wednesday (8.7.13)

Happy Winston Wednesday to everyone! Now that issue #2 of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs" is complete and on sale I figured I'd hit the ground running with work on the final book in the "Absent & Opulent Ovum" mystery. Check out the art from the first page of the 3rd issue, it features Winston looking pretty angry while holding something familiar to readers of the comic.  Enjoy!

ISSUE #2 NOW ON SALE!

Happy Winston Wednesday, everyone. I'm very happy to say that The Casebook of Elijah Snugs Issue #2 is now finished and ON SALE!

To buy the second part of the "Absent & Opulent Ovum" mystery just CLICK HERE or hit the "Add to Cart" button on the side of the page.

Here's the deal, people: if you purchase one of the first 25 copies of the book I'll send you a PDF version before you receive your physical copy in the mail AND you'll receive an ORIGINAL HAND DRAWN SKETCH WITH YOUR ORDER! What's not to like?

I'm very proud of this issue and I think you'll really enjoy it, so please check it out and tell your friends to check it out. Also, if you haven't done so already, PURCHASE ISSUE #1, it makes understanding Issue #2 that much easier!

PURCHASE ISSUE #2 TODAY

Winston Wednesday (7.17.13)

Hey everybody, it's Winston Wednesday so it's time for a website update.  I have some cool news: You'll be able to order "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs" Issue #2 through this website on Monday July 29th!  Sorry for the delays on this issue, but I've had numerous setbacks with technology the past month and a half. I'm really thinking that the turnaround time on Issue #3 should be somewhere around 6 weeks, so let's keep our fingers crossed.  If you haven't already bought Issue #1 you can do so by clicking the "Add to Cart" button on the side of the page. Below you'll see two pictures of our favorite piggy pal trying to stay cool in this sweltering summer heat.  Enjoy!

Winston Wednesday (7.10.13)

Well, it's Winston Wednesday and as promised here is a website update. I know I say this every week on the site but the second issue of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs" should be done VERY soon and available for purchase.  As a show of a good faith I've decided to post the first 2 pages of the new issue.  I hope you enjoy them and I hope they keep you in good suspense for the full issue.  I can't imagine the wait will be very much longer.  Enjoy and stay tuned for more news.

Winston Wednesday (7.3.13)

Happy Independence Day, guys!  This pig is feeling like a "boss."  Have a safe and happy holiday!  More Snugs soon!

Winston Wednesday 6.26.13

It's Winston Wednesday, so here's a bit of an update for the new comic: had to re-install some computer programs and recolor a number of panels but the 2nd issue is coming along.  I seriously (seriously) hope to have it for order in the next 2 weeks.  Since last week I had a birthday and camping trip, so it hasn't all been frustration.  Below is a colored version of one of the panels from the new book.  If you haven't already ordered Issue #1 you can do so by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button on the right side of the screen. Until next time!

Winston Wednesday 6.20.13

It's Winston Wednesday, so here's a new site update.  Below is a colored version of the first panel from Issue #2 of the Casebook of Elijah Snugs.  Still putting the finishing touches on the book but it should be available for order very soon.  Thanks for the patience.  Anyhoo, if you haven't already ordered Issue #1 you can do so by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button on the right side of the screen. Until next time!

Winston Wednesday 6.12.13

It's Winston Wednesday which means it's time for a site update.  I've decided to share the first 10 pages from the first issue of The Casebook of Elijah Snugs in case people haven't read it so far (it can be purchased by clicking "Add to Cart" on the right side of the page).

I've had some computer problems (including the website) over the last 3 weeks, but I'm closing the gap and coming very close to finishing off Issue #2 and it should be out before the month is over.  Thanks to everyone for their patience and I'll be sure to let you know when it's ready for order.  Talk again soon!

Winston Wednesday (June 5, 2013)

Hey guys, it's Winston Wednesday.  I decided to color a couple of the panels from the upcoming issue that wouldn't give too much away in terms of the story.  Hope you like them.  I should probably be taking orders for the next issue on Monday, June 17th, but that may be moved up a couple of days or moved back a couple of days.  I'll keep you all informed.  For now, if you haven't ordered the first issue of Elijah Snugs, you can do that by clicking the "Add to Cart" button on the side of the page.  Hope to update very soon with more content and news about Issue #2.  Be good!

Winston still waiting for breakfast

Snugs talking business with the clients

The new cover for Issue #2

It's Winston Wednesday which means I'm updating again.  I'm happy to say that I have a full color version of the cover for "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs" #2.  It's an interesting teaser of what's to come in the Case of the Opulent & Absent Ovum.  If you haven't read issue #1 you can order it online by clicking "add to cart" on the side of this page.  I'll be taking pre-orders for the new book in the next week or so, so stay tuned!

Chevalier

It's Wednesday, so here's the website update as promised.  I was going to post the cover for issue #2 of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs", but I wasn't 100% happy with it, so I figured I'd share an image of a new character from the upcoming issue instead.  I don't want to divulge too much, but his name is "Chevalier."  I hope to finish the comic in the next 2 weeks and begin taking orders for it then.  Remember, if you haven't ordered issue #1 you can by clicking the "Add to Cart" button on the side of the page.  More information very soon.

Also, in keeping with the spirit of "Winston Wednesday" please enjoy these pictures of itty bitty Winston when he was just a young piglet.

Eric "Hambone" Winston as a child

Eric "Hambone" Winston as a child

A look at Issue #2

Hey guys, it's (Winston) Wednesday which means I'm updating the website again with a sneak peak at the upcoming issue of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs."  I'm really trying to stay on top of things and keep with the updates so we'll see how that goes.  Below are some pages from my sketch book that show some of the rough drawings of panels that will be included.  They're not yet inked and will require some eraser work, but they're there for you to look at.  Also included is a colored image I posted on my facebook fanpage last week I forgot to include on the site.  In case you haven't ordered Issue #1 you can do so by clicking the "Add to Cart" link on the right sidebar.  Hope you like them and stay tuned because I'll be taking pre-orders for Issue #2 in the coming weeks.

May Day (Winston Wednesday!)

It's Wednesday, which means it's "Winston Wednesday."  Here's a pic of our piggy pal singing his heart out at karaoke night.  Don't forget you can buy the first issue of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs" through this website by clicking on the PayPal link on the side.  More news on issue #2 coming soon!

Winston in "Any way you slice it"

Here's a comic strip I did for the first issue of "The Casebook of Elijah Snugs".  It appears in the final two pages of the comic is unrelated to the main story. It's meant to be a throwback to those little unrelated side stories in "Archie Digest".  This one's in full color whereas the one in the book is rendered in gray scale.  Also, I should mention that you can now buy the first issue of "Elijah Snugs" online!  You'll notice an "Add to Cart" button on the side of your screen.  Just follow the directions and you'll be the proud owner of a new indie comic in no time!  Hope you enjoy it!

The Casebook of Elijah Snugs #1

Hey guys, just a reminder that tomorrow is the first day of the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair at Karpeles Manuscript Library where I'll be releasing the first issue of "The Casebook Elijah Snugs."  Below is the cover of the debut issue.  I had a lot of fun writing & drawing this book about a koala and pig detective team and I hope you enjoy it.  I should also mention that I'll be selling a number of framed working sketches from the comic, pins, bookmarks, and some of my older comics and zines.  I'll be sure to post pictures from the event next week.