"Bear-ing Strait"

Stemming from an initial idea about climate change, this cartoon went down a different path entirely than what I had in mind. Just goes to show how important to the process it is to let it take you where it needs to go, as opposed to flogging it to fit where you want it to. The Russian translation is a solid fit too.

The original concept sketch featured a entirely different cast of characters, the Castor Canadenisis critters, but after the quick sketch it was obvious who needed to be telling the joke. Yet another reason to let your doodles play themselves out. Bonus Trivia: See if you can spot the Fozzie homage. 

(promotional excerpt)

And this is as good a place to park this panel, since it'll never go beyond a doodle. It's riffing off the adage "polar bear in a snowstorm" as a smartalec turns in a blank sheet of paper to the critique. Har har. Nobody will ever get it so now it's another exclusive here on Ink & Snow: CHEERS everybody!