Saturday, 9 June 2012

IF Shiny (Queen's Jubilee)





                                                                Size: A4
                                                                Media: Pen and Ink
                                                                Pens: Dip Pens
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As it was the Queen's Jubilee this week I thought I would take the Illustration Friday theme word 'shiny' and do something patriotic for her. A first for me in the comic strip style...I know.. don't give up your day job!
Three cheers to the 'Baked Bean' and three cheers to all who bothered to come here! Thanks Rod

Edit: (13th June 2012)
I noticed that this cartoon didn't open in lightbox very well so I have disabled view images in lightbox until
I can find a better solution...Now if you click on the comic it will open a window offering you a plus or minus zoom on the cursor..By zooming...it brings the comic up to a more readable size. If anyone knows a better solution please let me know. (I drew the original on international A4 size and scanned it in at 600 dpi).
Posted by Rod MacGregor at 00:26
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29 comments:

  1. Elizabeth Rose Stanton9 June 2012 at 00:37

    ...a shiny, tiny Jubilee tragedy (so well drawn). Thx for the hip hip hoorays :)

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  2. Ces Adorio9 June 2012 at 01:08

    Oh yeah! Oh yeah! First: The banner rocks!
    Then the strip is great. Hahahah! Aaaawwww. Rhis is a no no no. You make me laugh and then make me sigh. Actually, that's the best cartoon humor of all. Got me! Nice one Rod!

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  3. Ces Adorio9 June 2012 at 01:10

    I mean "This". This coffee is making me talk funny.

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  4. Admin9 June 2012 at 02:08

    All hail the queen and her shinnies! :) Very nice comic!

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  5. Patti9 June 2012 at 03:36

    This is great!

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  6. Cynthia Schelzig9 June 2012 at 11:08

    Thanks so much for always bringing a smile to my face....I love it!

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  7. roberto M.9 June 2012 at 17:10

    OH, Esto está buenísimo, Amigo jajajajajajajajajaajajajajaaa!!!!
    Me gusta el humor de este estilo, cuando el humor hace que nosotros nos riamos de las cosas estructuradas
    Te felicito!
    Sorry for writing in Spanish, but I made sure that if you put it on Google will translate it into English for you to understand :)))))))))))))))
    Buen fin de semana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Unknown10 June 2012 at 03:31

    Very cool!

    I love the comic strip, it's great. Love the characters too

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  9. Cindy D.10 June 2012 at 05:23

    Hahaha, oh dear. Hilarious! Note to self, when not actually robbing things, best not to dress like a robber. :D

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  10. Ted Blackman10 June 2012 at 19:26

    Ha, it's TOO GOOD!. Rod, what took you so long?? Do more cartoon strips.

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  11. Claire Wildish11 June 2012 at 23:50

    So very very funny! Love the cartoon strip...works perfectly with your mad characters and crazy sense of humour.

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  12. Richard Ewing12 June 2012 at 08:03

    actually, I think that day job can be put on the short list..
    fun to read both images and text.... Although I've never heard a queen reputed to say "ain't"... especially a British queen...

    fun. more please.

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    1. Rod MacGregor12 June 2012 at 09:17

      Thanks Richard. "ain't" was used as a sort of reference to a supposed commoner background amongst other things!

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  13. Rod MacGregor12 June 2012 at 09:21

    Thanks Elizabeth (strange that someone named Elizabeth should be the first), Ces, MiDesigns, Patti, Cynthia, Roberto, Alex, Cindy, Ted, Claire and Richard for your kind comments...maybe I'll have another go at comic strip style as I received so much encouragement from you all!!

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  14. Ted Blackman12 June 2012 at 23:53

    A Gerard comic story forthcoming? It simply has to be.

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    1. Rod MacGregor13 June 2012 at 09:12

      Wow Ted...you must have read my mind...although I suppose that a Gerard comic wouldn't have surprised anyone...I am thinking now...maybe if a Gerard comic was successful, one one my best blogging buddies(Yes you Ted) could have a word with his boss at Warner Bros and we could discuss the rights to use Gerard in a film!!!!....:)

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  15. illustration poetry13 June 2012 at 04:15

    heheh, you silly xDDDDD
    if i were the thief i'd keep calm and fake a british accent

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    1. Rod MacGregor14 June 2012 at 10:50

      Faking an accent could also be considered theft!

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  16. Bill Jaynes13 June 2012 at 13:15

    Very Funny and a insightful comment on power. But where did the thief get his shiny crown? hum?

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    1. Rod MacGregor14 June 2012 at 10:48

      Thanks Bill..Stolen from a crown shop of course.

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  17. Etudesque13 June 2012 at 14:59

    hahaha "shiny hat" - something my 2-year old cousin would say :) Thanks for posting, this gave me a good laugh!

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  18. Sasa Saastamoinen13 June 2012 at 15:13

    Excellent, so cool cartoon! And happy ending too, the queen wearing her shiny hat again :-P

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  19. Coreopsis13 June 2012 at 15:23

    Oh dear! This made me laugh. Very funny (and sharp) cartoon.

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  20. nelleke13 June 2012 at 19:36

    hihi, great character the queen :-)

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  21. Koosje Koene13 June 2012 at 21:36

    Haha! 'shiny hat'! And 'orf' with his head! Too funny. Great cartoon.

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  22. LuTi14 June 2012 at 10:29

    "My loving people, we have been persuaded by some, that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. "



    I am waiting for more movements from your pen, Mr.Penmover!

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    1. Rod MacGregor14 June 2012 at 10:55

      How can we distrust the shiny daisy protector designer?

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  23. Rod MacGregor14 June 2012 at 10:53

    Mita, Bill,Etudesque,Sasa,Coreopsis,Nelleke,Koosje and Art for your kind comments!!! You Guys give my mind fuel...

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  24. Ana M.F.21 June 2012 at 14:09

    haha, this is great, Rod!!
    If I ever go to England I'll try to keep myself away from shiny objects :D

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Thanks Guys!!

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