Robots or Nobots.
Sam Brown’s EXPLODINGDOG cartoons employ similar humor to many of today’s web sketchers. His ability to blend adult intellectual themes with childlike images and characters so seamlessly makes for a witty, addictive cartoon for the Far Side generation (RIP Gary Larson, we’re still crackin up). While I prefer black medium point sharpies he differs between the electronic drawing tablet and good old fashioned pen and paper.
So, what’s the difference between a successful internet based cartoonist and a struggling geek hustlin for a laugh?
Merchandising.
Among other things (notoriety, artistic ability, dedication, etc.), merchandising is what sets Sam Brown apart from the cornucopia of low-level doodlers like myself. Before you can convince the uber critical internet community that your crap is more worthwhile than everyone else’s crap, you first have to convince yourself. EXPLODINGDOG has taken advantage of it’s marketability and recognition by branding t-shirts with various images and custom prints of his drawings. You may say, “so what, everyone’s got that shit.” Well, maybe they do, but not everyone has their graphics plastered on iPods, cell phones, and laptops across the country. EXPLODINGDOG does. Recently the doodle pro landed a deal with MusicSkins, offering two of his graphics custom fitted to any iPod, laptop, and cell phone. While rival artists offer the standard merch package (tshirt, hoodie, mug, blah blah blah) Brown has a unique product for fans to cling on to in support of their lovable laughmaster. The skins are sleek, stylish, and fully removable. Electronic media has become an enormous venue for marketing which MusicSkins has taken advantage of by offering exclusive designs from artists, bands, rappers, and models that look incredible, protect from scratches and dings, and set your electronics apart from the sea of generics.
Check out the EXPLODINGDOG skins at www.music-skins.com/explodingdog and show some love for a modern artist making things happen and making people chuckle.
If i was a rapper, my name would be THA FLOWBOT.
