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 – March 19, 2025
Ran two miles yesterday. Swift as the wind – if the wind was very light, or maybe like, no wind. It was slow and tough. But the weather wants to be warmContinue reading “Back in the Shed – March 19, 2025” - Art Projects: The Dragon (2)
3/10 Sharing a decent drawing of a dragon I made in February and finally made a scan. 16×20, Ink on Cold Press illustration board. - Back in the Shed – March 8, 2025
Random things. Mostly in a bit of a panic the past few weeks. Thought maybe I’d make a post to look back at the good things that I’ve been doing lately: - Art Projects: The Dragon
Doing some research/practice for a project with another artist around dragons. Here’s a sketch. Hopefully this project goes somewhere and I can push out a few cool drawings. - Back in the Shed – January 12, 2025: Imperfect Action
Snow still on the ground here. Trying to find some time and energy to move forward on three projects I’ve been stuck on for a minute. Found a little inspiration in JessicaContinue reading “Back in the Shed – January 12, 2025: Imperfect Action” - Back in the Shed – January 5, 2025
[Ipad| Procreate| digital sketch] It’s 2025. No big declarations here. 2024 was a fine year and I had plenty to be thankful for. I think for 2025 I’m just going to tryContinue reading “Back in the Shed – January 5, 2025” - 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”
