June 22, 2006
more lithographs…
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I’m in London today, signing ANOTHER THOUSAND lithographs for the Stormhoek 100 Geek Dinners etc.
This time we’re doing a green [white wine] version of the “Puppy” cartoon.
Not exactly the most fascinating task in the world, so to make time go by quicker I listened to Michael Arrington, Doc, Steve Gillmor et al go at each other over at The Gilmor Gang podcast.
[Getting into the groove etc.]
While listening to these chaps talking, I’m thinking to myself, “Now here are some guys trying to change the world. Rock on.”
Rock on, indeed. Changing the world is a good thing. And one or two of these chaps might actually pull it off. Heck, even trying to change the world and failing nobly is a good thing. Inspiring stuff for Your Poor Cartoonist, stuck under a stack of signature-requiring art.
Of course, “Changing the world” and “The world is changing” are both very common themes in the blogosphere. If you read Jeff Jarvis you’ll know all about it. In spades.
BUT…
I’m getting less interested in changing the world. It’s just too damn big and messy. I’d rather just change a small part of it. In my favor.
Hence the “sliver” cartoon, republished above.
Hence why I’m getting more and more interested in the wine business. Changing that business, even in a small way, is both tangible and doable. And getting more groovy to me by the day.
We live in intreresting times.
Hugh, don’t belittle having to sign just 1000 lithographs.
If I had 1000 people wanting ANYTHING of mine, I’d be chuffed!
Being unique is enough to change the world and you’re doing a great job at that!
Rock on.
Well said Hugh. A big bunch of doable “slivers” can achieve a hell of a lot more than looking for the next “big” idea.
Doable just seems to get way more appealing around a certain age.…:-)
I’m digging the new look (goatee?)
Hi, I enjoy your cartoons immensely ever since I discovered the loop you created.
Please join, share, post, etc.
To stay in touch I created a new loop from the RSS feed. It will update automatically
http://invite.filmloop.com/x?R1CHaHMD-s180a8p9rW9smwI/r968DVQ
Thanks,
Eugene
Wisdom that works!( pun intended)
Now you can promote Stormhoek as Wine that makes geeks bent on changing the world wiser.
And for all you know, it might click — due to Network effect.
I recommend “Brain Salad Surgery” instead of a podcast. See the backgrounder at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Salad_Surgery
We need a wine tasting party here in Texas next fall after the heat disappears.
As already indicated, your cartoons rock Hugh.
Hugh — rock on.
Puppy is still on the wall, but I’m thinking I need to find a place to print (and a place to hang) a wall-size Sliver …
Love this one! so true! so true!