Kevin Spear

Spear-Cartoon_3560, originally uploaded by speartoons.Cartoon of boy and dad at computer. Boy says, "You're listening to classical music on the Internet? Doesn't that violate some techie code of conduct?"I drew this comic in Adobe Illustrator CS2. It also is for Illustration Friday. This week's w...

Spear_sbook0906_pg99, originally uploaded by speartoons.Sketch of kids in a classroom. It's fun how kids are attracted to boxes. It always piques their curiosity. Even if it's empty, kids will wonder what's going on, especially when it wasn't there before.Speartoons are examples of my sketches an...

Yesterday, I posted a new Devotoon at my sister site. If you're looking for a new cartoon, that's the place to go. Here's the link:Devotoons: Tested by PraiseSpeartoons are examples of my sketches and cartoons Please respect my copyright and ask first before you would use them.All art copyright 2...

Cartoon of three boys. One is acting cool. Another boy says, "He's been that way ever since the teacher praised him for his clean desk."The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,        but man is tested by the praise he receives. Proverbs 27:28 (NIV)Some peop...

Bike Riding Monster, originally uploaded by speartoons.Sketch I did during a department meeting. Sometimes, it's better to avoid drawing anyone in a meeting. Unfortunately, trouble brews if someone still believes I was drawing them in the form of a monster.Speartoons are examples of my sketches a...

Cartoon of  a boy and girl. Boy has his foot out and is about to cross a line. The boy says, "Is THIS the line you told me not to cross?"The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat f...

Cartoon of Moses, Aaron and Hur in Exodus 17. One guy says, "Come on, Moses! We want the home team to win!"As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it u...

I have decided to change my blog posting focus. For the last two months, I have posted a daily cartoon on this site. While I have enjoyed that, I have decided to become more focused.Now, I am concentrating my new comics at my other blog site. I will be posting three days a week to http://www.devo...

Cartoon of a boy in a trap and another boy. Trapped boy says, "OK! I admit the trap was meant for you. Now will you please let me out?"If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him. Proverbs 26:27I used to love to watch the Warner Brothers' "Roadrunne...

Cartoon of Moses and a boy. Boy says, “It’s not fair being Moses’ son! If I don’t do my chores, you send a plague."Have you ever noticed life isn't fair if you make someone work? What they're really saying is "It's only fair if I don't have to lift a finger!" Oops! Looks like I better change my ...

Cartoon of boy and mom. Son says, "I don't know what the principal told you. For me, the food fight was a blur."I have to admit, I wasn't usually the boy starting a food fight in the cafeteria. I was the kid observing the whole melee, hiding and admiring the troublemaker for his chutzpah. It's m...

Cartoon of boy and girl. Boy is wearing an eagle costume. Boy says, "I agreed to be the school mascot if they would pay for my dignity insurance."You have to be a special breed to be a mascot. You have to be able to fire up the crowd while ignoring those who fear you or want to humiliate you. It'...

Cartoon of boy at a computer. Mom says to him, “We didn’t get you a computer so you could learn how to call someone a moron in seven different languages.”This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pages."I envy today's kids. The Internet ...

Heather Castle's blog has some great information for aspiring children's book illustrators. Her latest post tackles the question, "What size should I illustrate for children's books?"http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2009/11/03/faqs-what-size-should-i-illustrate-for-childrens-books/The biggest t...

Cartoon of boy sick in bed. He says to his mom, "But if we have health insurance, why didn't it keep me from getting sick?"Have you ever tried to explain insurance to children? It's not the easiest thing. One would assume health insurance would keep you from the flu bug. Then again, that same log...

Cartoon of girl at a neighbor's door. Girl says, “Can Michael come over and surf the net?”This is a comic I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pages."New Rider's Publishing and me own the copyright to this web comic. Please do not use without permission.Sp...

Cartoon of an angel and vampire. Angel says, “Halloween is over, Bub. It’s All Saints Day. Beat it!”All the spooks and sweets are over. It's time to count the loot and bring out the saints again. Only fifty-five days until Christmas. It will take that long to get the saints in order. I drew thi...

Cartoon of a vampire and werewolf. Werewolf says, "Halloween is the one night of the year I don't have to shave."Happy Halloween. I think I'll celebrate by not shaving today! I drew this in Adobe Illustrator CS2Speartoons are examples of my sketches and cartoons Please respect my copyright and a...

Spear-Cartoon_3551, originally uploaded by speartoons.Cartoon of girl and dad. Girl says,"I don't know. I was hoping for a Halloween costume that makes me look skinny."I've noticed Halloween costumes have gone from the old, traditional creepy crawlies to the more... oh... bewitching. Come one, pe...

Cartoon of a trick or treating boy. Boy says, "Trick or treat! I'm dressed as your former stockbroker who fled to Cozumel."Let's face it. Finances got scary last year. I still don't want to look at my 401k. Hopefully, most of the spooks have left Wall Street, but I'm not holding my breath.I drew...

Cartoon of a husband and wife. The wife says, “I’m sorry, Roger. I just have more fun with the Internet that with you.”This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pages."I hope Roger and Carol got back together. The Internet is fun for a wh...

Comic of a boy and a ghost. The boy says, "You're welcomed to stay here. I could always use a scapeghost."I've been on the Halloween kick. I think I just discovered a very useful occupation for spooks. Everyone could use a scapegoat, why not use a translucent specter for one?I drew this cartoon i...

Cartoon of two archaeologists. The caption says, "Edward and Ulysses discovered the origins of the personal computer went back much further than anyone ever realized."This is a comic I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pages."It amazes me how much we forg...

Cartoon of a mom and boy. Child reacts to monstrous plate. He says, "Mom! My favorite! You made Monster Mashed Potatoes!"This is what happens when I have "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett running through my mind. I better stock up on some more candy. I drew this in Adobe Illustrator CS2Sp...

Webcomic of two boys. One has a mask. The other says, "That's nothing. When I want to get scared, I look at Mom's to-do list."Since Halloween is coming up, I've been looking at things that bring me fear. And yes, to do lists are at the top of my fear list. I drew this in Adobe Illustrator CS2Spe...

Cartoon of trick or treaters. There is a clown, firefighter and a princess. The firefighter says to the running princess, “Are you saying we should skip this next house?”I drew this for Illustration Friday. This week's word is "Fast." I'm guessing the girl is clocking in at sixty five miles per h...

Cartoon of a woman asleep at a home office. Caption says, "Carol discovers one of the benefits of a home based business." This is an illustration I did back in 1996 for the sixth edition of the "New Rider's Internet Yellow Pages." New Rider's Publishing and me own the copyright to this image. P...