I’m an artist who specializes in illustration and cartooning. I also love music, reading, gardening and goofing around with my piano and trumpet. On this site I plan to share my drawing work, other stuff I’m getting into with family friends and other projects. I also have a little store where I sell things I make from time to time.
I created this website to try and tip the balance away from spending my time on, and donating my creative energy to social media.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at mikeshort42@gmail.com. Thanks for stopping by.
- Back in the Shed – January 11, 2026
More insanity happening this week in the world. Sort of feels like we are living in bizarre movie plot (“Wag the Dog” maybe?) but what do I know….I’ve been really busy atContinue reading “Back in the Shed – January 11, 2026” - Back in the Shed – January 4, 2026
Super weird typing, “2026”. Ok whatever. I got a drone for Christmas and at first was disappointed because I live too close the Reagan Airport to fly it at my house. Then,Continue reading “Back in the Shed – January 4, 2026” - Back in the Shed – January 1, 2026
It’s January again and I’m eager to look forward. The past few weeks have been really nice with the kids coming home and spending time with family and friends. I made aContinue reading “Back in the Shed – January 1, 2026” - Back in the Shed – December 5, 2025
Snow day. Came out to the shed, cleaned up my desk, got some inking done on a Wandering Cities drawing, and updated a few things on the website. Work has still beenContinue reading “Back in the Shed – December 5, 2025” - October Horror Movie List
Last week I spent a little time putting together a list of horror movies to watch during October. I’ve got 9 so far and that is probably plenty for the month. IContinue reading “October Horror Movie List” - The Wandering Cities!
Will Davies and I are launching a Kickstarter for “The Wandering Cities” zine project we have been kicking around for a little over a year. The preview page went live today andContinue reading “The Wandering Cities!” - Back in the Shed – September 13, 2025
Saturday morning here in the shed. Just spent a little time decluttering getting ready to watch Leeds. 108 square feet isn’t a lot of space and there is a palpable weight inContinue reading “Back in the Shed – September 13, 2025” - Back in the Shed – September 7, 2025
Took a few weeks off of my normal routines to shake things up and I’m happy to say it’s been a really nice. Especially the last 10 days or so: Anyway, thingsContinue reading “Back in the Shed – September 7, 2025” - Back in the Shed – August 10, 2025
Quick post for Sunday night to wrap up the week and look forward to the next one. Times are still hard in the federal contracting world and next week will be anotherContinue reading “Back in the Shed – August 10, 2025” - Back in the Shed – August 3, 2025
Just got back from vacation and for the second year in a row we went to the U-P (upper peninsula of Michigan). Land of the “Yooper”. This was a trip that IContinue reading “Back in the Shed – August 3, 2025”
