Nov. 2 /DAY-2 of countdown–– enjoy "Powerful visual puns, raw & off the wall!"–– 'TOONS," by artist C.G. Simonds.
FULL 'TOONS book: <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7MCG5RG>.
Pages excerpted from 'TOONS by C.G. Simonds, Lightvideo Books, ©2023).
CLOVEN HOOFER
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COAT OF ARMS.
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CRYPT TICK.
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DAFFY IN THE TAFFY.
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THE DANCNG OPTIMIST.
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DARKLING PLANE.
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DEVIL IN THE BALANCE.
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DUD.
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EL SOMBRARO MACHO II.
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EXCLUSIVE CLUB
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Through the centuries, professional artists of the highest caliber have temporarily entertained themselves by diverting focus from their major oeuvre, to entertain their inner-passions of one kind or another. C. G. Simonds is no exception. This slim volume reveals both his stinging wit and his skills as a master draughtsman. He has the ability to create powerful visual puns, raw and off the wall, reshaping our preconceived notions of such subjects as “Polly Ticks” (mouth the words), serious occupations; “Arc O’ Texts,” or just fun topics like, say, “Left Behind” (use your imagination…). It's worth adding that these humorous asides are a carryover from Simonds' serious Fine Art activities; he's a devoted sculptor and craftsman, fashioning his wood and cast metal fabrications into world-class works of art.
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'TOONS BY CHUCK: SPECIAL 1st US Edition, paperback <(PAPERBACK available from Walmart)
OTHER BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY by C.G. Simonds (Author) Format: Kindle Editions.
Visit his website TO VIEW his major DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES:
C.G. SIMONDS/ https://www.cgsimondssculpture.com/early-works-19702002
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Reading the sentence "just fun topics like, say, “Left Behind” (use your imagination…). It's worth adding that these humorous asides are a carryover from Simonds' serious Fine Art activities;" I am reminded of a quote from my literary demi-god, Tom Robbins: "A sense of humor, properly developed, is superior to any religion so far devised." Amen.