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The Great Convergance

Stowe — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:40:45 +0000

Apparently the stars have aligned in the correct unholy configuration because today CLAW celebrates not ONE… not TWO… but three member’s birthdays. Please join me in spreading the joy to #6, #7 and #9 on the event of their extremely unlikely conjoined birthing miracle.

Scholarship Winner 2010

RR Anderson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:48:22 +0000

ARISE: Amelia Davis, young cartoonist of the future!

Every year The CLAW selects one lucky “at risk youth” (at risk of being seriously awesome) and awards them the YOUNG CARTOONIST OF THE FUTURE Scholarship consisting of a over-sized novelty check for photographic purposes and a large sum of money. This year The CLAW was able to AWARD $370 dollars to Ms. Amelia Davis, an art student at Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, California.

While Amelia tries to eat her novelty check, why don’t you browse her inventory of amazing illustration art here at http://lupis-fox.deviantart.com/ Yes!!!! Excelsior!

Learn more about the CLAW scholarship and see past winners here.

Sneak Peek at Monkey Tiles #30 and #39

Stowe — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:18:09 +0000

Sneak Peek at Monkey 91 and 95

the jinxmedic — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:29:29 +0000

Drawn during the Secret Meeting, here is a Sneak Peek at two of the Jinxmedic’s Monkey tiles.

One may ask, “What else is there to come?”

The Jinxmedic answers: “That is not for us to know at this time. For now, we must be content basking in the mystery of not knowing until all is revealed in the due course of time. (and if you don’t like that answer, too bad for you.)”

Respectfully Signed,

The Jinxmedic

Making Fezzes look good since 2009

The Robot Month of MOBILITY

the jinxmedic — Mon, 03 May 2010 04:27:54 +0000

One of the requirements that makes a robot a robot is the ability to move independently, and alter its course without outside control. In Aerospace, the change in velocity required to manuever to a higher or lower orbit is simply referred to as Delta Vee. Therefore, The Robot Month of Mobility is represented here by the formula for Delta Vee, and a cool little guy with a flying helmet.

Robot Month of POWER

thoraxotool — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:01:33 +0000

The frequently high… and sometimes mighty Council of Four Eyes has declared 2010 to be the Intergalactic Year of the Robot. Even though we know there are no coincidences in the Universe, as it happens the standard time measuring unit in this quadrant of the Virgo Supercluster is only 13 seconds longer than an Earth-Year. Thus, we can easily be joined by our extraterrestrial and robotic kin in celebration of the Year of the Robot.
As such, the Talons of the CLAW have been working feverishly in our secret underground studios beneath the old jail cells of Old City Hall. We’re producing a Robot Zodiac in celebration! The Month of POWER is Thorax O’Tool’s contribution to the zodiac.

For maximum viewing pleasure, please turn on your Tesla Coils to maximum power and then dim the lights.

Stan Shaw in CLAW

Stowe — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:59:02 +0000

Here is a hastily done sticker design made to shame (force) (convince) (muscle) (no… shame) noncommital Tacoma based illustrator and urban hipster Stan Drawstanley.com Shaw to join the esteemed ranks of CLAW. Please join in this campaign by writing Mr. Shaw and expressing how much you think he should, in fact, JOIN CLAW.

His email address is drawstanley@harbornet.com

Fly, my pretties, fly.

Introducing- Member number 10!

the jinxmedic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:01:17 +0000

Last night’s secret meeting of the CLAW saw the induction of CLAW member #10.

Inductee recieves one last warning before continuing with the irreversible induction process.

Don’t read it! Just Sign!

They didn't say anything about THIS stuff. What am I getting myself into?

Welcome to the fold. Mwuhahahaha!

Too late for second thoughts now!

You have been assimilated- there is no escape for you now.

Otto Ball, The Self-Propelled Bowling Ball Buddy

Briller — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:09:37 +0000

Otto Ball

Sample of the detritus expelled at last night’s C.L.A.W. Open Swim Meeting at the Mandolin Cafe!

CLAW’s February Open Swim Theme is Wednesday 24th @ 7:30

MarkMonlux — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:43:49 +0000

The CLAW (Cartoonists League of Absurd Washingtonians) will be having their Open Swim this Wednesday evening. The high and mighty council of the Four Eyes has decreed that each open swim will have a theme for attendees to participate in, if they so choose. This month’s theme: Bowling! Drawings will be judged by all those attending, with the WINNER being announced. The Open Swim is for both member and non-members. Anyone who wants to be part of the festivities is welcomed. Besides the usual hijinks of doodling and preparing the path for the robotic overlords, there just might be a secret ceremony performed. The time and location are:

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. January. 27th 2009
The Mandolin Café
3923 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(In the New and Improved back room, to the left of the performance stage.)
RSVP if you can, space is limited. Feel free to bring a friend, but as this is an adult only event, no kids.

Another Flag of the CLAW

the jinxmedic — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:58:29 +0000

I’m working on a couple of these, here’s the first one:

TOT’s CLAW Flag

thoraxotool — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:33:39 +0000

I’ll post up a color version sooner than later. In the meantime, enjoy!

TOT CLAW flag

The Last Duet on Earth

MarkMonlux — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:47:37 +0000

Zombie P.I.

thoraxotool — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:21:08 +0000

Too good to pass up… film noir plus zombies! What promises to be an amusing series of short films

Hamilton Carver: Zombie PI Trailer 1 from Granite Kiss on Vimeo.

Website

Zombies are People Too – Not!

MarkMonlux — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:05:43 +0000

Third Place Winner for Theme: Robots

MarkMonlux — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:59:46 +0000

The Theme at the last CLAW’s Open Swim meeting was: Robots. The drawing of Robots was fast and furious. Especially for James Stowe who produced ten images (a series). The voting was just as entertaining. Each attendee was give three so they could cast for their favorites. The sketches produced at the open swim will be posted here through the month, starting with the winners. There were two Third Place Winners, Kevin Freitas and James Stowe. Proving once again that quantity, speed, and professionalism is just as good as what Kevin drew.

Sad Mac by Kevin Freitas

CLAW-bot #1 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #2 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #3 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #4 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #5 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #6 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #7 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #8 by James Stowe

CLAW-bot #9 by James Stowe

CLAW-tron by James Stowe

The CLAW plans on auctioning off the artwork generously donated by all the participants to send the funds to Haiti. If you have suggestions on how to conduct such an auction, we would be glad to hear it.

Another Vision of the Coming of the Robotic Overlords

MarkMonlux — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:05:02 +0000

Why is it so many folks envision the coming of the Robotic Overlords as a bad thing?

Another idea for a CLAW flag

the jinxmedic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:29 +0000

definitely not a pipe...

Back of the G&G CLAW Flag!

Briller — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:27:55 +0000

Just because I couldn’t resist.

^0^

Mark 9

The Great & Glorious Flag of The CLAW!

Briller — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:33:44 +0000

#9's Consept Art For The CLAW Flag

Here’s my idea for a flag for The CLAW! I envision it made of nice, thick material with the design elements made of cut out and painted felt! Ooooo. It will be nice to have on display at events where CLAW is represented, and besides–we ca’t take over the world for Our Robot Overlords without a flag! Just isn’t done!

CLAW’s Great Yearly Ceremony for 2010

MarkMonlux — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:26:30 +0000

Elliot Trotter, Mark Monlux, James Stowe, RR Anderson Photo by Kevin Freitas

Rumors have been flying for the last month about the CLAW’s Great Yearly Ceremony. For a secret society that has been not-so-secret with its secret ceremonies, this secret ceremony was kept…well…pretty secret. In fact only a select few other than the membership were invited to the event, which was his in the historic Knights of Pythias Temple in Tacoma, Washington on the dark and gloomy evening of January 4th 2010. The extravaganza showed the changing of the guard with Two of the Four Eyes stepping down, and Two new victims being called into leadership.

Unlike other organizations, which have a democratic process to determine leadership, the CLAW thrust leadership upon its hapless membership. When you are called, you serve. Bu wa ha ha ha ha ha!

Shaking their mantle of responsibility were Elliot Trotter and RR Anderson, the masterminds behind the CLAW’s conception. Now sharing in the wealth of chores and labors are Jeff Hawley and Michael Shaudis. Remaining on the council for another year of sterling leadership are Mark Monlux and James Stowe.

The CLAW also took this time to semi-publically thank the Friend of CLAW, individuals who proved themselves to be very strong supporters of the CLAW. You’ve seen the invites, now you get to meet the recipients:

Kevin Freitas, Warren Caves, John Munn and Dave L. Photo by Kevin Freitas

Kevin Freitas – Photographer Extraordinary, and creator of FeedTacoma.com
Warren Caves – Owner of Tacoma Art Supply
John Munn – Owner of Comic Book Ink
Dave L. – A Really Good Guy

Yet more rumors abound! It’s possible that the CLAW might make next year’s Great Yearly Ceremony available to the public. If you think that tickets, supporting the CLAW Student Scholarship Fund, would be a good idea, then let the CLAW know.

The CLAW sends a special thanks to the Knights of Pythias. The CLAW encourages its reader to check out the Knights of Pythias, who believe the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship.

And here is Adam the Alien’s special Vlog-Tag of the event”

CLAW represented at the Luzon Show

the jinxmedic — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:37:41 +0000

On Thursday, December 17th, 2009, CLAW was well represented at the gallery opening for the “Make No Small Plans” show- a show highlighting the life and times of Tacoma’s historic Luzon building which was recently lost to (for?) a developer’s view.

Present at the show were CLAW’s own RR Anderson and Michael Shaudis, who were both invited to share a number of their Luzon-themed cartoons.

There was a nice crowd present for the opening, and the first two items to sell that night were one work each from our CLAWtonians. Good work, Sirs!

Proceeds from the show benefit the Historic Tacoma foundation. The show runs through sometime in January. (After Sunday December 20th by appointment only.)

Official Friend of CLAW #2

MarkMonlux — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:00:12 +0000

Friend of CLAW #2 by #3

Today (actually yesterday) this was delivered to the second of four Tacoma individuals officially recognized as a Friend of C.L.A.W. This person is a huge supporter for this cadre of comrades. And I, the 3rd, all the all seeing eye of C.L.A.W, created this fine bit of what-not. Stay tuned as in the coming weeks the identities of the four chosen Friends of C.L.A.W. will be revealed as others receive (note the correct spelling here #4) their tokens and are also officially recognized. Are you one? Only time will tell.

Official Friend of C.L.A.W.

Stowe — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:55:03 +0000

Today this was delivered to one of four Tacoma individuals officially recognized as a Friend of C.L.A.W. This person has supported this august absurdity through 2009 and this is a small token of our esteem created by me, 4th all seeing eye of C.L.A.W. In the coming weeks the identities of the four chosen Friends of C.L.A.W. will be revealed as others recieve their tokens and are also officially recognized. Are you one? Only time will tell.

Secret Induction Ceremony

the jinxmedic — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:14:51 +0000

Are you intrigued about the highly ceremonial induction ceremony for the Council of the Four Eyes?

Well, you should be- it’s a secret.