Bumpy Planet

Before its destruction during the Filop Wars, Wabulix was known throughout the Smythe Galaxy as one of the bumpliest tropical planets. The ground was covered in colorful bumples and the planet is divided into 13 continents (called Bumplewhips). Each Bumplewhip was covered in different colored bumples which could clearly be seen from high above by space travelers. Wabulix was a popular tropical getaway for inhabitants of the snowy planets that lie in the outer reaches of the Smythe Galaxy (Such as Shiverton 5, Shiverton 4 and also SamuSamu Land).

This picture is thought to be a depiction of Wabulixian scientist Trovy Pecal Igstilviklapklapklap. Dr. Trovy was credited with several inventions used throughout the galaxy such as the Huffle Puff, the Frumpington Pup and the Nuffer Puff. He also invented the Microsonic Hyperponic Deathylaser, an invention which many historians say led to the planet's destruction.

This picture was purchased by a tourist and is one of the last known Wabulixian art works in the entire Smythe Galaxy. It is part of the Smiterion Collection and can be viewed at the Museum of Planets Past in SamuSamu Land. However, this piece is currently on loan to the Cade Gallery, in Phoenix Arizona, a small, deserty metropolis in the primitive MIlky Way Galaxy.


Artist: Killibisish Fillisip Xto-KlapKlapKlap
Medium: Bumplet pigment juicel on Shirap leave
Size: 7 Pelipiso x 3 Pelipiso

Ken and Takeo at Torrance ARt Museum Charity Event

On March 26th TAkeo and I visited an art charity event at Torrance Art Museum. I had a few pieces in the show that I posted on my blog a while back. The event was a big success and raised more than $7000.

My t-shirt event from a few weeks ago also raised $400. I'm happy to see so many people donating their work and money to help.

Takeo has also been active in organizing and donating.

If you don't know Takeo, here are a few videos we have made together.


I first meet Takeo



We made this "How to speak fluent Japanese" without saying a word video



We made these songs

Aquarium Day Planner

Alexander Box Turtle is a practical turtle.

Box turtles are known for their tidiness and their fondness for making lists.
For a box turtle, there is nothing more satisfying than crossing out the items on your list one by one at the end of a lovely day.


I originally drew this picture of Alexander, but when I held up to his aquarium glass, he made a sort of turtle grimace, which I took to mean that he was displeased, so I decided to start over. It isn't easy to please a box turtle.

Immature Greater Squirrel Cat

This is a portrait I drew of an immature Greater Squirrel Cat that I saw at Koganei Park in Tokyo. The Greater Squirrel Cat is not a native species of Tokyo (although the Common Lesser Squirrel Cat is). I was surprised to see him there.

He was scratching playfully at the bark of a maple tree and his cheeks were full of pudge from the nuts he had tucked away inside.

I didn't want to frighten him away before I could draw his likeness, so I sat very quietly, hidden behind a beer vending machine.
When I finished I stood up, but before I could call out to him, and ask his name and other business, he scurried off at great speed. He glided over the surface of a pond and then waved his bushy tail around till he propelled himself up into the air, towards Tokorozawa.

I ran to the Hana Koganei Station and took a Kyuukoo express train towards HonKawaGoe hoping I might catch sight of him out the window. I thought I saw him as I passed Sayama but when I held up my binoculars I found that it was just a ruddy kingfisher. I rode the train all the way to HonKawaGoe and walked down to the old town street where they sell the famous sweet potato candies. I kept thinking I would find my squirrel Cat, drinking tea and eating bean cakes in one of the touristic tea shops...but I never did see him again.

In Space, no one can hear your jump rope songs.

I found this drawing at an imaginary estate sale in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. This is a drawing of Russian Astronaut Jacoby Denisovich.

In the early 1970's the Soviet Union launched a secret space shuttle (Utkanos) into space. The mission was to try out various children's games in zero gravity to see if they were more fun, less fun , or the same amount of fun as when performed on Earth.

Hula hooping, yoyoing and jump rope proved to be "Much more fun" while multiple attempts at playing Jacks and Twister proved unsuccessful and nearly resulted in the death of Mr. Denisovich.

This was the first and only Russian mission to employ an on-board illustrator who captured the tests in ink and watercolor. Illustrator Zlatina Velasko defected to the United States shortly after returning from space. This illustration was the only one that she was able to smuggle out, the rest remain stored in the Kremlin's top secret "vault of illustrations and children's drawings".

Someday I hope that the information is released and scientists around the world can better understand the varied fun-ness of playing different children's games while floating high above the Earth.

What game would you like to play in space?




Upon returning