Hi All,

Brian has been very brave and honoured me by allowing me to host this Cartoon Challenge.

I have been hosting the Childhood ATC Swap and while tripping down memory lane I came across a favourite comic series of mine from when I was very young. The Harvey Comics stable of Stars were a staple in my home.

Harvey Comics were founded by Alfred Harvey in 1941, and his brothers Robert & Leon joined him soon after. Their most prolific artist was Warren Kremer, and their logo is the well known Harlequin Jack-in-the-Box:
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The best known Harvey Comic's characters are Casper the Friendly Ghost, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Richie Rich, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, Little Dot, Little Lotta and Hot Stuff the Little Devil.

I remember all of these from my childhood, but if the cute little smilies don't appeal then you can always hunt up Sad Sack another of the Harvey Comics Star performers.


The Challenge

All levels of skill are encouraged to participate.

Simply draw one of the references I have provided below or create your own or use any reference you wish. Please no computer graphics in this challenge. All drawings must be hand drawn. If you wish to use your computer for color or text, please post your original drawing first.

Ready?

Just grab your pencil, pen or brush and let´s cartoon!

And remember the cardinal rule is to have fun!!

Sue


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Well I thought I should post the ATC that I did of Little Dot (col pencil).....

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This is the image that got me thinking of Harvey Comics..........and I promise I will do more pics too.

Sue

Hi all,

I am at work now and just saw this,

WOW way to go SUE! this is beautiful, I can't wait to get started on a drawing, I always loved these characters as a child and grew up with them, I also love your Little Dot she is adorable.

I hear my Boss so I better go...

Thanks so much for doing this Sue and for hosting, moving this to the top,

Happy drawings,

Brian.

Pleased to do it Brian, and I can't wait to see everyone's versions of these guys!!

Hello Sue! Great challenge you got here!
I loved your references and specially your Little Dot!! She´s absolutely adorable!
Since I am going away on holidays, I don´t know if I will manage to join you, but I will certainly try...

Hugs,
Sonia.

Just a quick one I tried this morning,

I look forward to the drawings this week,

thanks for the challenge Sue,

hope you can fit one in Sonia,

best wishes,

Brian.

Sonia, have a lovely break, and even if you don't get to do any pics I hope you'll pop in and see what we are all up to.

I just had to laugh at that Brian! I would have expected to see a Woodstock on his shoulder, like a pirate's bird - but I love Snoopy's intellectual look with the glasses.

Hey here are a couple of my favorite characters from Harvey comics. I remember reading these as a kid. Sorry for the low quality, my scanner is busted.

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Thanks Sue,

cool sketches crashman891,


My attempt at another, this was challenging, I am way out of practise,

poor ol Snoopy what have I done this time.

I will try, Brian...
I promise to, at least, check your challenge whenever I can, Sue!

Happy cartooning to everyone!

Hugs,
Sonia.

Thanks Sonia

Cashman, they are looking good - glad you were able to get a pic even if your scanner isn't playing speaks with you.

Oh Brian..........poor Snoopy...........I can hear his theme song now........"workin' for the man...."

Great challenge, Sue! And fabulous drawings, everyone!

Here's my contribution

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Have a nice day!

Hi Sue,
Hosting another challenge so exciting!!
I'm gonna give one of these a try
Will post it when i'm done!
Great theme

Hi guys, Im new to this. And stumbled upon this thread I love cartoon drawing.
How does this work ? Do I just pick a piece and copy it and then post the result ?
Is there a time limit ?
Thanks

So, Shadesofblue. You can draw one of the references given, find your own ones on the internet or create your own characters. There are only three basic rules:
1. stick to the theme (this time it's Harvey Comics);
2. no computer graphics (at least the line drawing has to be done on paper);
3. have fun!

And no, there's no time limit. You can submit your drawings whenever you want

I'm looking forward to seeing your drawings TaniaBee and Shadesofblue

Here is my first attempt at a challenge and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I sketched in pencil and then coloured with my daughters Crayola crayons, which were really nice to use.
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Sorry the image is so large. Having problems with my scanner.

Here are 3 I did for the Childhood ATC swap.

Great ghost Audrius, I used to love the Ghostly trio that Casper lived with.....they always seemed like they loved their haunting sooo much!

That's a good looking Wendy, Shades.............if you look up Crayola Artist on Google you'll see the work of a guy who does the most amazing work in crayons. Its well worth a look to see the fabulous stuff that can be done with them!

Good to see you here Tania, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Great to see the cards Jeanne...........I always love your bright colours and I am glad you did Sad Sack for someone different from all the "smiley" kids I posted as examples.

I admire all the drawings from Siksno, Shadesofblue, and Jangra....outstanding!

Jangra got me thinking of Sad Sack, so I thought I would try a quick sketch,


Happy drawings,

Brian.

Oh dear Brian...........looks just like the type of trouble that Sad Sack would get into!!

Well I got on a roll yesterday and kept drawing Harvey comic characters..........Baby Huey, Little Lotta, Casper, the Ghostly Trio, Ritchie Rich, and Wendy, all colored pencil and watercolour pencil.

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Everyone's drawings are fantastic.
Thanks Bigs for telling me about the crayola artist. I found it fascinating. I've never heard of him until now.
The crayons are so nice to use.

Its gone quiet again.....I maight have to get drawing again and give it a kick-start until we get the next one off the ground.

Thanks to everyone who has played so far!

Hi all,

Sue I have been wanting to draw your reference of Baby Huey, finally had some time to draw this morning, here is my version,

best wishes,

Brian.

oh so cute Brian.. I love the way you integrate yourself into your drawings
Kat

Hello friends, forgive me for the delay, I had some problems with my broadband service provider, why not posted before, the work is great!

Let me help with my version.

Big hug to everyone.

A curiosity here in brasil the Hot Stuff was known as "Brasinha".

a contribution .. one I loved as a kid..and still do

Hey great to see you Wosniac, outstanding drawing!!!

Thanks for your kind words Kat, I still love Casper too adorable and sweet drawing you did.


Brian.

Brian, I just had this "mini-me" thing in my mind when I saw Huey & Woodstock

Wosniac, that is a great pic, and thanks for letting us know his alias down there in Brazil!

Kat, that is a nice Casper.........you did so well with his shape ...........it is really hard to get his head right isn't it? You can't even hide a mis-shape under some hair