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Saturday, July 24, 2010 5:06:36 AM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Hamster Sam joins Professor Garfield!:
Dave said, "Garfield the cat isn't one to show too much excitement, unless it concerns lasagna, but I can assure you that Hamster Sam is thrilled. I am pleased to announce that I am now a featured artist at www.professorgarfield.org! The Professor Garfield..." more
Monday, June 28, 2010 9:38:28 AM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Sketching at Library event:
Dave said, "In case you missed it; the kids Mini-Con at Union-West Regional Library in Indian Trail, NC was a huge success! Hundreds of kids and parents came to meet and talk with artists, celebrate comics and graphic novels, win free stuff and collect..." more
Saturday, June 19, 2010 6:52:04 AM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled :
Dave said, "Calling all East Charlotte/Indian Trail and Monroe-area kid cartoonists and comics lovers! This coming Friday and Saturday, bring your parents along to the 2nd annual Mini-Con for a summer blast of comics, artists and more! The RETURN of..." more
Monday, May 31, 2010 9:25:09 AM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled :
Dave said, "Take a look at a portion of the new mini-comic "Vincent van Doodle, Boy Cartoonist" that I'll be handing out at this weekend's HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC. This preview marks the debut of Vincent van Doodle in comics form, and the 8-page mini comic..." more
Monday, April 26, 2010 2:42:44 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled DVD- Comics Workshop Kits for Kids!:
Dave said, "It's been a while since my last post; but it's been a busy spring with school residency programs and other fun stuff! In fact, the image you see was taken from the DVD I recently produced, and it is part of a "Cartooning & Comics Workshop Kit"..." more
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 4:59:06 AM
Dave McDonald added a picture to his Profile Gallery
Title: DVD production still
Description: Taken from the DVD included in the upcoming "Comics Workshop for Kids" cartooning kits.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:24:55 AM
Dave McDonald commented on Maggie Stiefvater's Profile:
Dave said, "Congrats, and best of luck to you!"
Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:24:12 AM
Dave McDonald commented on Leisl Adams's Profile:
Dave said, "Congratulations, and best of luck!"
Thursday, March 4, 2010 11:23:02 AM
Dave McDonald commented on Rachel Russell's Profile:
Dave said, "Congrats! wishing you the best."
Friday, January 29, 2010 6:46:40 AM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled School Library Journal Review:
Dave said, "Hamster Sam has received his first major review on School Library Journal's "Good Comics for Kids". Overall, I am very pleased with reviewer Katherine Dacey's assessment, especially given the new direction I am taking Hamster Sam in for his next..." more
Friday, January 29, 2010 5:31:36 AM
Dave McDonald commented on Dave McDonald's Profile:
Dave said, "I have received my first major review, at School Library Journal's "Good Comics for Kids", and overall I am very pleased! Here's the link: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/540000654/post/1270052327.html
I appreciate your comments!"
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Welcome to the Studio!:
Dave said, "Hello educators, parents, young readers and newcomers to the world of Hamster Sam Comics! Welcome to the studio...the drawing board...the place where you can "think outside the cage!" My name is Dave McDonald, and I'm a cartoonist and the..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Cartooning Programs!:
Dave said, "I had a blast this summer presenting cartooning programs in schools, museums and shown here; libraries. Imaginon in Uptown Charlotte is the result of the combined forces of the Children's Theater and the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Teen Program:
Dave said, "In keeping with the "Cartooning Programs" theme, I wanted to share some pics from a summer teen program I did in Florence, SC at the beautiful new public library (hint: don't walk on the grass!). Teen Librarian Julie Vaught and crew were forced to..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Hamster Sam takes Bronze Medal in Moonbeam Children's Book Awards!:
Dave said, "I am thrilled to announce that "The Secret Adventures of Hamster Sam: Attack of the Evil Boll Weevils!" has just been honored with a Bronze Medal in the 2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, in the category of comic/graphic novel. I am especially..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Poster Art Tease...:
Dave said, "In preparation for 2 statewide conferences coming up, I have been busy doing production work on a "Hamster Sam Discovers South Carolina" Poster that will be given to those who attend my sessions. I am presenting at SCIRA next month, and at SCASL in..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Teacher Workshops:
Dave said, "I recently led a series of workshops in cooperation with the education team at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History in Dallas, NC. "Bringing Cartooning and Puppetry to the Classroom" was a workshop series made possible through state and..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled 3rd Grade Student Art:
Dave said, "This past week I visited the Blue Riboon Award-Winning Pontiac Elementary School in Elgin, SC, and presented cartooning programs during their arts day celebration. Students were very excited to draw Hamster Sam, Miles the inchworm and Eli the..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Artist in Residence:
Dave said, "I have just returned from a 3-day residency at a Middle-High School south of Orangeburg, SC, where I worked in the art classroom to teach drawing cartoons and creating comics. I introduced them to drawing and creating characters by starting out..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Conference & Wren Elementary visit:
Dave said, "This past week I was a presenter at the state conference for school librarians (SCASL) in Greenville, SC. I had a blast in my session with a group of media specialists; demonstrating how to draw cartoons and discussing ways to incorporate comics..." more
Sunday, January 17, 2010 1:19:10 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Joseph Beth Books Event:
Dave said, "This past Saturday was a perfect day to be indoors; it was unusually cold & rainy. But inside at Joseph Beth Books in Charlotte, groups of young cartoonists were heating things up at the drawing board! Family Fun Day is an annual event at this..." more
Saturday, March 19, 2011 2:26:17 PM
Dave McDonald wrote a blog post titled Charles M. Schulz Museum- Cartoonist in Residence:
Dave said, "After quite a long pause in posts; I have returned to share my exciting time at the..." more