CYB EASTER EGG HUNT POSTPONED


Sad news folks. The Easter Egg hunt scheduled for April 5th at Beaudry park has been postponed until 2:00 Sunday April 6th. Unfortunately, I won't be able to be there to draw caricatures due to a prior commitment. My friend Chris Wyatt will be filling in for me so if you're looking to get a FREE caricature stop by and see Chris! Happy Easter! 

Every so often my regular day job offers me the opportunity to design something I think is kind of a big deal. This week I got to do a design for the Boston Red Sox promoting David Ortiz. Even though I am a Yankee fan, I still gave it my best effort.
Just posted this SWEET ACEO sketch card at my Etsy site. Perfect for that Giant Robot lover in your life. I'd say it was perfect for that World Conquering Alien lover in your life, but seriously, who loves World Conquering Aliens.

Is it me or is Larry King starting to look like a skeksi form the movie the Dark Crystal or maybe the Buzzard from Eric Powell's comic The Goon?
At the Maple Festival this weekend a tree will be planted in memory of Wendy Thibault. I met Wendy when I was attending the McGraw United Methodist church. She was a wonderful person and I am proud and honored that I had the opportunity to have known her.

2009 MAPLE FEST


This weekend I will be in Marathon New York for the Central New York Maplefest. If you've never been to this event I highly recommend gather up the whole fam damily and head on in to the sleepy little village of Marathon. Take Rt. 81 to exit 9. This is a fabulous event for the whole family. There are tons and tons of things to see and do. The Maple Fest home page has more info. I will be in the High School gym where I've been for the last 5 years. Stop by and get a $5.00 caricature!

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Hi! My name is Jim Coon (aka Jim8ball) and I'm a cartoonist/caricature artist Based out of Cortland New York. My dream is to one day be able to shake the stress and pressures of the 40 hour a week grind and be able to get up in the morning, sit down at my desk and draw all day in my underwear...well, maybe that was too much information. Anyway, that's where YOU come in! If you need a quick illustration or you're looking for a caricature artist for your next party please contact me! You can reach me via e-mail at jim8ball@twcny.rr.com or call me evenings after 4:30 pm at 607-756-7791.