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Why do they throw MY TOYs here

Strange Critters cartoons

13 total reviews 
Comment from Jewell McChesney


The title, Why Do They Throw my toys here?, is great. Congratulations on artist of the month! Again, your Bic Pens and Sharpies have done you well! You are so talented!

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2025


reply by the author on 10-Jun-2025
    Can you believe this is the 1st time ever artwork of the month. Hundreds of drawings and after 14 years I finally got one right. I really thought I never would be considered since I am a cartoonist and folks when the vote, they always vote on artwork. So yeah I was shocked but thankful. Glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the awesome review
Comment from queenjoanie2


For fun, for excercise and to make us laugh , you think? lol, love this one. Very stunning facial on this dog. Wonderful perspective-viewing by the angle you used. Master Artist you are. The added pool bottom design is supreme. Highly presented. Awesome nose, wow!!

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2025
    have ever called your boss a dog? well check the new post titled "He is a slave driver" and let me know if it makes ya chuckle. glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the awesome review.
Comment from ABG Photography


I just love this piece Mark and I am so glad that you won the prize this month. This is so adorable and whimsical and so well detailed. It really evokes a lot of emotion from the viewer.
Because you have given us the dog's point of view when his toys are thrown into the pool. I doubt anybody has ever had that thought cross their mind. Great job! Great piece! Congrats again.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jun-2025
    Well I have been called a dog before..at least a time or two..lol. glad you have enjoyed this and thanks for the awesome review
Comment from Contests


A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanArtReview community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 06-Jun-2025


reply by the author on 06-Jun-2025
    I have been awarded many 7 stars over the years but what has impressed me that in the past 14 years this is the first drawing that ever earned Traditional Artwork of the month. Thanks so much for the 7 star review.
Comment from helvi2


They throw your toys in the pool because they know how much fun YOU HAVE retrieving them! Love your pooch's expression! I also like the way the fur on his head and ears has the flotation look of being underwater. I think the water on the surface has some nice movement to it!
Nicely done on all counts!
:o) Nancy

 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.
Comment from Kirsten Shonle


This is great. I love how the dog is so close up. I love the big nose. The dog is coming right off the paper. The background also adds real dimension. Overall a great composition. Thanks fr sharing.

 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.
Comment from Ray Gordon


Mark you are definitely a riot and you have the ability to put yourself into you character and bringing life into your work. I like this one all the magnifying, make this one work, so cool. Very nice. Ray

 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Cute drawing of this pup as he is waiting for something to play with.
Great details and copy with contrasting background that shows the fog even better!

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 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.
reply by JirinaInspire on 31-May-2025
    Absolutely my pleasure
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


I really love this. The expression that you've created on this dog's face and the wonderful shadows and lights within the water. Really mesmerizing piece here. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


The way you bring life to paper with just pens and Sharpies is unrealâ€"who needs a full palette when your lines and shading do all the talking? Michelangelo had frescoes; you have fine liners! Here is my 6 for you,bro.Cheers!

 Comment Written 25-May-2025


reply by the author on 26-May-2025
    glad ya like this..oh btw i post a new cartoon that is ad for a new cat..check it out and see if this the kinda of cat you wanna own. wink. thanks for the awesome review.