Thursday, July 31, 2008

Ham Solo and Retro Sci-Fi Robot

Ham Solo and his PKM25c


Ham Solo, rogue member of the Rodent Alliance, begins to doubt the wisdom of selecting the economical coin operated PKM25c robot.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Captain Capybara and the MIXBOT2e

Captain Capybara is assisted in his work as Rodent Alliance Recon Officer by the MIXBOT2e. The MIXBOT2e also makes fine doughs, batters and extra fluffy meringues.

Rex Menaced by the Principle of Buoyancy!


When people describe Rex (proud member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police) as "dense," they're not always referring to his mental agility.

Friday, July 25, 2008

IF: Canned: Retro Sci-Fi Robots

Hedgehog and PC23Q


Space going beasts have enlisted robots, such as PC23Q, to overcome their lack of thumbs. The robots can be programmed to tackle difficult tasks such as tying shoes, dealing cards and spreading peanut butter. The laconic PC23Q model is also especially useful when it comes to intergalactic canning and preserving.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Bears!

Multiple Choice Captions!



This painting represents:

A. Baby Bear with his empty porridge bowl.

2. A scene from the musical production Olibear!

C. Just more pandering to bear collectors.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Retro Sci-Fi Ray Guns: Space Doggity

Wiener Dogs in Space!


Space Doggity

Ground control to Wiener Dog
Ground Control to Wiener Dog
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on.
Ground control to Wiener Dog...

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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The Bird

Bodega Bay School House With Raven


Alfred Hitchcock makes a cameo appearance in the eye of the raven. If you look carefully you might also find Suzanne Pleshette with her eyes pecked out.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Retro Sci-Fi Ray Guns: Deep Space Dolphin

Deep Space Dolphin


Don't be fooled by his friendly marine mammal smile. Deep Space Dolphin is ruthless and deadly accurate with his Retro Sci-Fi Ray Gun.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on Paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Retro Sci-Fi Ray Guns: Astro Armadillo

Astro Armadillo


Astro Armadillo is equipped for inter-galactic battle with his natural defensive armor and his shiny new Retro Ray Gun.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Retro Sci-Fi Ray Guns: Cosmic Crow

Cosmic Crow!


Cosmic Crow, defender of the Home Planet Corvidia.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Retro Sci-Fi Ray Guns: Ham Solo

Ham Solo


Ham Solo is a roguish lettuce smuggler who, through a twist of fate, became involved in the Rodent Alliance against the evil Feline Empire. Ham is a loner who realizes the importance of being part of a group and advancing the common good. Jaded and sarcastic, he's as quick with a quip as he his with his Ray Gun.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Friday, July 04, 2008

Henry I of England and a Surfeit of Eels

Henry I (c. 1068/1069 – 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his eldest brother, Robert Curthose, to become Duke of Normandy in 1106. Henry died of food poisoning from eating "a surfeit of lampreys" (of which he was excessively fond). Henry's last words were reported to have been: "I can't help myself. The eels, they keep calling my name...."

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Thursday, July 03, 2008

Opie's Ugly Brother

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Major Ursa, Space Command

Battle hardened and space weary, Captain Ursa of Space Command patrols the galaxy.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Captain Capybara and Meteor Mouth Mouse!

Captain Capybara tries to calm his excitable and loquacious Communications Officer, Meteor Mouth Mouse.
"But Captain, don't you think this helmet makes my ears look big?"

Mick Reasor
Gouache on Paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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