Reptile Dysfunction: Thuguana

Sure, Thuguana has issues. Abandoned by his mother at birth and nearly eaten by his father, is it any wonder he exhibits maladaptive behaviors?

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Great Moments in Advertising: Smokey Bear

Research into the shady annals of advertising reveals the original Smokey Bear was an edgy, leather clad tobacco product user with an attitude. Early market research indicated a less than successful campaign. The ursine spokesman traded in his leather jacket and ubiquitous pack of smokes for a ranger hat and shovel and a Twentieth Century advertising icon was born.

Cue Jingle: "Smokey the Bear!
Smokey the Bear!
Growlin' and a Prowlin' and a sniffin' the air."

This item comes from a smoke-free studio. Smoking is very bad for you.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Animal Anomalies: PufferCat

Biologists believe the puffercat, also known as the blowcat, developed their famous “inflatability” because their laziness makes them vulnerable to predators. In lieu of escape, puffercats use their highly elastic stomachs and the ability to quickly ingest huge amounts of food to turn themselves into a virtually inedible ball several times their normal size.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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Big Bad Wolf!

The better to etc. etc. etc.

Mick Reasor
Gouache on paper
2.5 x 3.5 inches

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