I hand-draw all of my cartoons on a digital tablet. A cartoon can take anywhere from an hour to 8 or 10 hours, depending on the complexity. Using digital technology allows me the flexibility to change colors, add backgrounds and effects, and deliver a cartoon, all electronically.

I have been asked if any of my cartoons is my favorite. The honest answer is 'no'.

It's sometimes ironic, because a cartoon that I feel is really well thought out, really clever and aesthetically pleasing gets passed over by the editor... and they choose one that was a throwaway, and sent as an afterthought. Go figure.

In addition to Christmas, I create cartoons for all the major holidays. I find humor in all of them, so I stay pretty busy all year long.

I've been doing this for quite a while now. I am most comfortable when I am in my studio creating cartoons. Of all the careers, why cartooning? I don't know, I guess I'm just drawn to it!