Stool pigeon
Tag / Sandy
Before and after
I took some reference photos of Alexandra Park in order to compose the background for this strip. As you can see, I’ve edited the background slightly to make it a bit easier to read, in effect editing out two trees and a bench from the middle ground behind the bridge. The sewage pipe had to go as well.
As I took this photo a very large bull terrier was splashing around in in the stream behind me, while its owner was frantically trying to coax it out again with a ball.
Stickier
I see so many stick-hounds when I’m walking through the park. I’ve even seen a Border Collie proudly carrying half a tree in its mouth, which directly led to this cartoon. The walking stick and the estate agents’ board which lead up to it are my own invention, but the punchline is true.
Stick
Krak!
Disguise
This storyline appears to be a bit grim, but it’s not really, I promise. I have an entire Sandy plotline mapped out with a happy ending all lined up, but it’s going to take three years for it to all happen, and we’re halfway through year two.
Misplaced Loyalty
I’m using an inferior Bristol Board at the moment – the italic fountain pen I use for lettering has taken against it. So apologies for the spidery lettering in the next twenty strips or so. I’ll be back to the decent stuff from Daler-Rowney as soon as I locate some more.
The Find My Master Game
Shake
Rescue dog
