Oosterschelde and You(sterschelde)

A Patron presentation about rounding Cape Horn aboard the Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde!

Sail Cargo Resurgence

Some say transporting cargo under sail is a thing of past. I spoke with mariners who believe otherwise for this comic.

New Comic: A Week at Sea with OHP

Hi everyone! I just realized I never posted a direct, public link to the online version of my latest travelogue comic, A Week at Sea with OHP, so here, without further ado, is that thing! This comic is the product of a trip I was able to take aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry back … Continue reading New Comic: A Week at Sea with OHP

Time-Lapse Boats

I had a ton of fun wrapping up these watercolor paintings for my top-tier backers on the Baggywrinkles Kickstarter last week. Here’s a look at the final lineup of paintings: Clockwise from upper left, we’ve got El Galeon (hiding behind PDX YAR’s First Mate), L’Hermione, Brig Niagara, and Kalmar Nyckel (in disguise under a different … Continue reading Time-Lapse Boats

Baggywrinkles Release Party in Portland THIS WEEK

Hi Patreon Pals: This is your official invite to the Baggywrinkles book release party at Floating World Comics this Thursday! We will have: DRINKS (BOOZY AND NOT-SO-BOOZY)! SNACKS! SPARKLY NAUTICAL TEMPORARY TATTOOS! COPIES OF THE BOOK! PEOPLE IN COSTUME! ORIGINAL ART! SCURVY! Want to RSVP through Facebook? You can do that here. If you got a copy … Continue reading Baggywrinkles Release Party in Portland THIS WEEK

New Comic: Sail Cargo Resurgence

Hey friends, Fittingly, I’m writing this blog post from the deck of the Oliver Hazard Perry, a new tall ship in Rhode Island that I’m currently working aboard as a visiting artist. But that’s secondary to the following exciting news of the day: I’ve got a new comic up on The Nib! For the last few … Continue reading New Comic: Sail Cargo Resurgence

New Merch: “Fair Winds” & “Blissful Indifference” Postcards

I’m releasing two new postcard designs this week! They’ll be coming in sets of 5 for $5—a mere buck-a-postcard—so hop over to my store to pre-order, or read on to learn more. Many moons ago I drew this in a sketchbook to celebrate the passage of time and its marvelous effect on giving a shit about … Continue reading New Merch: “Fair Winds” & “Blissful Indifference” Postcards

New Comic: Scurvy Dogs

Hello, Patrons (and Curious Fans) — Scurvy Dogs, the newest installment in the Baggywrinkles series of maritime history comics, is now live for your reading enjoyment over on Medium! I do hope you enjoy it. Eriq Nelson and I spent a lot of time and love crafting a history of this nautical nuisance that would … Continue reading New Comic: Scurvy Dogs

T-1 Week to the Baggywrinkles Kickstarter!

Ahoy, friends! I am so, so excited to announce that Baggywrinkles: A Lubber’s Guide to Life at Sea will be hitting Kickstarter July 20th. What is Baggywrinkles, you ask? Why, it’s my educational, autobiographical comic series about living aboard an 18th century tall ship! You can read the first five issues online for free, and check … Continue reading T-1 Week to the Baggywrinkles Kickstarter!

New Comic: Definitely-Not-Filthy Sailing Terms

Another week, another new comic over on The Nib! I decided to settle the matter of people always asking me about these perfectly innocent nautical terms. Seriously you guys, there’s nothing dirty about a Lubber’s Hole at all. Read the comic and all will be revealed.