IF: Contagious

Why is yawning contagious? Some scientists say it is a subconscious message spread amongst a pack of animals to communicate tiredness levels. Other theories suggest it helps cool the brain to try and stay awake. I'm not sure what to think, I'll sleep on it...

IF: Theatre

New drawing for Illustration Friday theme, 'Theatre'.

IF: Impossibility

Is it an impossibility that aliens exist? Huh? I dunno! Hopefully they do, it would spice things up a little. What do you think?

IF: Fleeting

A new drawing for Illustration Friday's 'Fleeting' theme. Er, I misread the topic as 'Flighty' and have only just realised, oops, oh well, guess this works for 'fleeting' too... as in, King Nigel often made regular but fleeting appearances astride his beloved giant blue chicken.

From the Attic: American Kid

Went to visit my parents in my home town of Ripley, Derbyshire last week and after doing a bit of hunting in the attic managed to dig out this early comic. Think I must have been around 9 or 10 years old when I did this. It's inspired by American TV programmes like The Wonder Years and Roseanne that I use to watch all the time. Apologies if it offends any US readers! I think it says a lot about how I viewed the town I grew up in.

You may notice that the sixth cell is drawn in a slightly different style. This is because my older brother hijacked the strip and decided to draw it for me - I've even tippex-ed out what I think must be swearing and added cleaner dialogue.

IF: Intricate

A new drawing for the Illustration Friday theme, 'Intricate'. This is my first proper go at a comic book narrative, possibly inspired by the release of the new Watchmen film I'm looking forward to seeing.

IF: Breezy

A new entry for Illustration Friday's theme 'Breezy'.