Woodchuck Chuck and Friends

Woodchuck Chick

2010-04-10T23:29:00.000-07:00

Woodchuck Chuck's sister - Woodchuck Chick!

Comic Strip

2009-08-13T19:38:00.000-07:00

I drew this little sequence as an example for the cartooning class I teach.

The Woodpeckermedian

2009-03-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

More Watchchuck. This time, Wally Woodpecker as The Woodpeckermedian.

Who Chucks the Woodchuck...Chuck

2009-03-08T22:41:00.001-07:00

Woodchuck Chuck as Dr. Manhattan, with special guest The Pink Poodle as the Silk Spectre!

Battle for the Chuckle

2009-02-23T20:37:00.000-08:00

In honor of the next major money sucking...I mean time consuming...I mean fan ravaging...I mean terribly confusing...head scratching...unbelievable...out of character...

Let's start this one over again, shall we?

In honor of the next huge world shattering comic book crossover event, simply known as Battle for the Cowl, Woodchuck Chuck has offered up his services, should the regular Gotham City vigilantes be unable to carry the weight of the loss of their hero Batman.

Or in the unlikely event that the battle with Gotham City's seedy underbelly should bleed into the redwood forest.

"I'm the gull-durned Batchuck!"

Technical Difficulties..

2009-02-23T20:31:00.001-08:00

A Blogger error tweaked all my followings (and maybe some followers) - I finally figured out that I had somehow been automatically switched to "Anonymous" on all the blogs I follow today!

I swear I love you all! I've switched back to "Public," so hopefully things will return to normal.

They control the horizontal...they control the vertical...

Chuck is a Twit(ter)

2009-01-08T17:58:00.001-08:00

A little illo I did for the background of my twitter profile.

Luke Woodchucker

2008-12-30T21:33:00.001-08:00

A long wood ago,
In a galaxy chuck, chuck away...

Woodchuck Chuck & Phil

2008-11-09T16:30:00.000-08:00

Woodchuck Chuck is often assisted by a forest spirit named "Phil."

Phil manifests himself as Woodchuck Chuck's shadow.

Phil comes and goes at his own leisure, but is often able to assist Woodchuck Chuck when the (wood) chips are down.

Phil has no power in total darkness, but even a small candle or match can be enough to call Phil forth.

Phil is a trickster, and can at times frustrate Woodchuck Chuck.

Phil is especially unwelcome when Woodchuck Chuck is merely "Chuck." Phil sees Woodchuck Chuck/Chuck's secret identity, and his attempts to maintain it, as just another game.

In fact, it often appears as though everything is a game to Phil. But his assistance and friendship are invaluable, and his thousands of years of wisdom are not to be underestimated. He fully recognizes and respects Woodchuck Chuck's "good fight" and will stop at nothing to assure that the forests remain safe for everyone and everything.

Double "oh" Chuck

2008-11-08T17:03:00.000-08:00

If Woodchuck Chuck were in a James Bond flick, what would it be titled?

The spy who Chucked me
You only Chuck twice
From Russia, you can see my house
Woodfinger
Leaf raker
The Chucking daylights
License to Chuck
Chuck another day
Live and let Chuck live too

Woodchuck Palin

2008-09-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

At first I didn't think Chuck had enough experience. Then he told me he could see Russia from his house.

He lives in a tall house.

Another Halloween idea for Chuck...

2008-09-24T19:48:00.000-07:00

It could work...if Disney would ever return my calls ;)

Thinkin' About Halloween...

2008-09-23T22:30:00.000-07:00

Just a sketch of Chuck as Frankenstein's monster.

Pencil Test - Woodchuck Chuck!

2008-09-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick little animation of Woodchuck Chuck chucking wood.

How much wood would Woodchuck Chuck chuck if Woodchuck Chuck chucked wood?

The world may never know.

The Dark Chuck Returns

2008-04-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Just a little DKR homage ala Chuck. I've got Batman on the brain ever since...well...forever.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2008-03-17T22:27:00.000-07:00

In honor of his great-grandfather Seamus O'Chuck, Woodchuck Chuck raises his Guinness, and wishes all a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Woodchuck Chuck - Elseworlds

2008-01-10T11:26:00.000-08:00

What if Woodchuck Chuck lived in the Wild West - or during the era of the great Pirates?

Keep on Chuckin' - in color

2007-08-09T21:56:00.000-07:00

Keep on Truckin' - so sixties. 2008 is all about "Keep on Chuckin' "

Daily Chuck 8/09/07

2007-08-09T16:42:00.000-07:00

There aren't any Piranha in Gosh Lake...or are there?

Daily Chuck 8/08/2007

2007-08-08T17:28:00.000-07:00

Here is a sketch of the Peck-Car, Wally Woodpecker's Hot Rod, loosely based on (what else) a Plymouth Superbird.

Included are a few of the Peck-Car's technical specs. Look closely - a couple of it's hidden gems are revealed!

Daily Chuck 8/07/07

2007-08-07T21:57:00.000-07:00

Today's "Chuck Work" was all about the written word. Getting all those mad ideas out of my head and onto paper. Today I worked on character descriptions for an upcoming studio pitch. Here's an insider's glimpse at Woodchuck Chuck:

Woodchuck Chuck is the superhero protector of the Redwood forest. His personality is a cross between the sly wit of Droopy and the energy of SpongeBob Squarepants. His appearance is of a human in a woodchuck costume. Throwing sticks is his shtick. Woodchuck Chuck is always smarter than the bad-guys, but isn’t always spot on with his aim. Known affectionately as “The Sliver Surfer” when on his skateboard, used when the forest becomes too thick for The Chuck Truck. He is never seen out of costume.

Inspirations: Droopy, SpongeBob, Superman, Spiderman, Lone Ranger

Keep On Chuckin' - Daily Chuck 8/06/07

2007-08-06T16:05:00.000-07:00

and here it is...

"Keep On Chuckin'"

2007-08-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

Yup, I missed my "Daily Chuck" yesterday. I was busy driving the day away. But I did have time to think about WCC a bit - and came up with the perfect slogan:

Keep on Chuckin'

I imagine it'd make a great T-Shirt, with Chuck leaned back in imitation of the old "Keep on Truckin" logo.

It'd look great on mud flaps too. Especially on logging trucks.

Daily Chuck 8/04/07

2007-08-04T20:46:00.000-07:00

Saw RUSH last night - part of the stage show has the South Park characters on screen pretending to be RUSH. Although I am not a particular fan of South Park, the skit was hilarious, and prompted me to envision Woodchuck Chuck as Neil Peart, Wally Woodpecker as Geddy Lee, and The Beav as Alex Lifeson. I tried to exaggerate the drum kit, but I think I actually fell short of reality.

I give you CHUK!

Now get ready to RAWK!

Daily Chuck 8/03/07 - ten minutes early!

2007-08-02T23:49:00.000-07:00

...because I may not have time tomorrow (going to a RUSH concert!!!) - I give you tomorrow's Daily Chuck, today! (now nine minutes before "tomorrow")

Daily Chuck 8/02/07

2007-08-02T20:34:00.000-07:00

The Beav on his preferred mode of transport - "The BeavWheel"

Teen Termite!

2007-08-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

I was never really happy with the original design for Teen Termite, which is why he only appears in one tiny spot here on this blog.

I redesigned him today, and I think I like this one much better!

So I give you Teen Termite 2.0!

Daily Chuck 8/01/07

2007-08-01T16:54:00.000-07:00

Bigfoot has a love for Woodchuck Chuck that borders on obsession. Bigfoot is also very jealous of Teen Termite, and Teen Termite isn't terribly fond of Bigfoot either. I think it's a height thing.

Anyways, here's WCC getting a surprise as Bigfoot attempts to become his next sidekick.

Daily Chuck 7/31/07 - Introducing "Fetch"

2007-07-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

I've mulled this one around for a while - it was even suggested by a friend at one point - should WCC have a dog named Fetch? Yes, the comedic opportunities are endless, but my concept of who/what Chuck is does not lend itself to him being a dog owner, or even to dogs being a part of his world.

Today I thought it through a little more. Maybe instead of a dog, Woodchuck Chuck has a pet raccoon. But I've already conceptualized anthropomorphic raccoons as part of the world in which Woodchuck Chuck lives. Should I relegate raccoons to a lower echelon of existence?

Then I realized that although Goofy and Pluto are both dogs, Goofy walking Pluto on a leash is perfectly acceptable. Evolution is a cruel mistress in the cartoon world.

So if I do decide to further develop Fetch as a character, there will be different levels of "raccoon" in the world of Woodchuck Chuck.

I'm okay with that. Besides, they already wear those cool little masks!

Daily Chuck - 7/30/07

2007-07-30T19:57:00.000-07:00

A little bit of Monday Chuck for y'all.

The Sliver Surfer

2007-07-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

Woodchuck Chuck never ceases to amaze me. I'm not sure whether or not I am drawing him or channeling him. Seriously. So many ideas have just "happened" - I start to scribble and suddenly I have this (to me) brilliant little sketch/concept/idea.

Here's one from today that expands on the WCC mythos: Woodchuck Chuck's little wooden skateboard, for those times when the forest gets too thick for the Chuck Truck. "Meh" you say? Well how about this: When on his board, Woodchuck Chuck is affectionately known as "The Sliver Surfer." Hahahhahaha - Get it? Brilliant, I say!

Daily Chuck - 7/29/07

2007-07-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

Sunday is always a good day for baking cookies.

Homage to Krazy Kat

2007-07-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a little homage to Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse that popped into my head today. If you've never heard of the comic strip Krazy Kat, go do some learnin' here.

Satur-Daily Chuck 7/28/07

2007-07-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

As you all know, Saturday is "Bath Day!" Yipee!

Friday 7/27 - Daily Chuck

2007-07-27T17:00:00.000-07:00

Today's Daily Chuck - Chuck playing with his Chuck Truck playset and Wally Woodpecker and The Beav action figures. He calls it "Strategic Planning" - but we know the truth ;)

Animation Magazine's Sixth Annual Pitch Party

2007-07-26T16:18:00.000-07:00

Animation Magazine's August issue is out now! Once a year, artists are able to purchase discounted ad space to present their ideas. They call it the "Pitch Party."

The ads/ideas are reviewed by a panel of judges...Woodchuck Chuck didn't win this year, but what's this? Maxwell Atoms, creator of "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy" chose Woodchuck Chuck as one of his two top picks!

Not too shabby! Here's the ad as it appears on page 31 of the August 2007 issue of Animation Magazine. Get yours TODAY!

Daily Chuck

2007-07-26T16:05:00.000-07:00

Part of my developmental regimen for 'ol Chuck is to sketch a little bit of Chuck (or other WCC elements) every day. Here is Chuck's reaction upon reading the results of the Pitch Party he recently took part in. (FYI, the winner was entitled "King of the Universe.")

2006-11-10T10:02:00.000-08:00

Here are a collection of poses put together as the first Woodchuck Chuck model sheet. The center image, the first ever drawing of Woodchuck Chuck, is ironically "off model" - he's evolved a little since that first day in the coffee shop, sketching the "next big thing."

Who is Woodchuck Chuck?

2006-11-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

As head of sales and service for Quality Used Trees, Chuck leads a blissfully boring life while leading his company to #1 in customer satisfaction.

But boredom abates and excitement escalates when nature calls...for HELP!

That's when Chuck charges to action, hurls off his horn-rimmed spectacles, and becomes the laudable log lobber Woodchuck Chuck!

"Who knows how much wood Woodchuck Chuck would chuck? Woodchuck Chuck knows!"

With credo echoing through the leaves and logs flying hither and thither, Woodchuck Chuck breaks through the branches to thwart the nihilistic plans of nefarious nere-do-wells like Wally Woodpecker and The Beav!

Speeding through the trees in his super-modified Chuck Truck, Woodchuck Chuck fights the boundless battle to keep the forests safe for innocent woodland creatures, majestic redwoods, and even icky banana slugs.

Joined by his sometimes sidekick Teen Termite, Woodchuck Chuck maintains his marginal masterhood over evil while at the same time avoiding the amorous advances of the mysterious Bigfoot.

He can also get you a great deal on a lightly used Redwood by the riverbank!

2006-11-10T09:56:00.000-08:00

Here are the first few Wally Woodpecker sketches, gathered together as a preliminary model sheet.

2006-11-10T09:55:00.001-08:00

Here are the first few Beav sketches, gathered together as a preliminary model sheet.

2006-11-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

Here are the first few Bigfoot sketches, gathered together as a preliminary model sheet.

Bigfoot is never seen above the neck - a little "homage" to Tom and Jerry.

2006-11-10T09:54:00.001-08:00

Here are the first few background cast/subordinate woodland creature sketches, gathered together as a preliminary model sheet.

2006-11-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

Just a couple ideas - including a Chuck Boat floating in Gosh Lake. The Dam (Gosh Dam, to be exact) has been sabotaged!

2006-11-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

Model sheet for the Chuck Truck. I want a toy of this so bad!