
By Gary Martin
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com
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you can always recognize a Martoons cartoon! It’s the hat.
Also love the look on the dog’s face.
This cartoon reminds me of any living 4-legged creature who feels imprisoned indoors. Escapes to the outdoors and is buried in snow. Aaah….quick u-turn, shakes the snow…..”I like this prison better.” We all adjust , nothing is perfect all the time.
That’s an indignant dog.
lol!
Great idea for making an impact!
Dogitude
OMG, Gary is the best!
😂 Love it! (The expression on the dog’s face is priceless!)
Wellllll – you got me to chuckle. I am so over the cold so thanks for that Gary!
Gloves?
Oh, c’mon — this modest snow cover pales in comparison with the Blizzard of ’96. Stay strong, people.
Love that dig’s eye roll!!! lol
Good advice . . . or stay cozy inside.
Perfect— as always!
Another good cartoon from Gary. Keep ’em comin”.
Love the dog watching his master have a good time. Gary gives me a chuckle every week.
So cute!
Again, you came up with another clever offering, Gary! I do look forward to receiving your weekly post. Thanks.
Good advice
If you reversed the roles, this happened to me! Why must small dogs have bigger-than-life egos?
I know I am probably in the minority here…but I LOVE winter and snow. Thanks, Gary. I feel seen.