I’m an artist who specializes in illustration and cartooning. I also love music, reading, gardening and goofing around with my piano and trumpet. On this site I plan to share my drawing work, other stuff I’m getting into with family friends and other projects. I also have a little store where I sell things I make from time to time.
I created this website to try and tip the balance away from spending my time on, and donating my creative energy to social media.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at mikeshort42@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by.
- Back in the Shed – November 7, 2024
Catching up on the last 6 weeks in pictures. It’s been hectic but a lot of cool stuff too. First thing is the hot-tub. We I spent a good deal of AugustContinue reading “Back in the Shed – November 7, 2024” - Back In the Shed – September 26, 2024
Lucky enough to have a great friend in Ann Arbor that can get tickets to see Michigan Football games. We try to get in for a game every year and this yearContinue reading “Back In the Shed – September 26, 2024” - Shed Zen: Lake Michigan Waves
- Back in the Shed – August 22, 2024
Last week I took a sort-of-spontaneous trip with my Mom and Dad as they were passing through town on their way to the U-P to stay at my Uncle Bill’s cabin onContinue reading “Back in the Shed – August 22, 2024” - A Final Goodbye to Pebbles: Our Loyal Protector
I had planned a longer post to cover some of the things I did this week, but that will wait. For now, I want to say farewell to my old dog, Pebbles.Continue reading “A Final Goodbye to Pebbles: Our Loyal Protector” - Back in the Shed – August 4, 2024
Weekend Bits: I slept terribly on Thursday night, so I ended up taking a sick day from work to rest. Colin was home, so I went with him and Danette on someContinue reading “Back in the Shed – August 4, 2024” - Back in the Shed – July 29, 2024
We finally got a heavy rain early last week after weeks with barely a sprinkle. The last time we got a decent rain feels like it was in early June. Back thenContinue reading “Back in the Shed – July 29, 2024” - July 20, 2024 – Back in the Shed
Spent some time in the backyard with my plants today. I’ve got a few I’m kind of excited about – Joe Pye Weed and this Tall Coreopsis. Joe Pye Weed is namedContinue reading “July 20, 2024 – Back in the Shed” - July 18, 2024 – Back in the Shed
Holy crap this weather. I know it gets hot every summer but the combination of the lack of rain and the heat is rough. I like to get out in the backContinue reading “July 18, 2024 – Back in the Shed” - July 14, 2024 – Back in the Shed
Back from vacation yesterday with a cold, feeling tired and fat. Trump got shot at a convention and I’m feeling like unplugging from politics and focusing on some personal goals for theContinue reading “July 14, 2024 – Back in the Shed”
