Monday, August 18, 2008

Free Postcards!


Boring Backstory: Almost two years ago I was asked by BYU's Visual Arts Department to submit a few of my drawings for a book they were assembling that would highlight the work of some of their former students. I sent them a few things I'd recently drawn for my blog, and then I completely forgot about the whole thing for a very long time.

Incresingly Boring Continuation of Story: A couple of weeks ago, I got a package in the mail from BYU that contained a copy of the book they made along with 300 postcards... 100 for each of my drawings that was included in the book. My first thought was, "Where did they get these drawings?" Before I had time to remember that I had sent them a long time ago, my next thought replaced the first: "What do they expect me to do with 300 postcards?" I considerend sending them all back to BYU, one postcard a day for the next 10 months, but I wasn't able to convince myself to spend over $80 on a gag that only I would enjoy, so I've decided to go with "Plan B."

Plan B: Today I went to the less-than-efficiently run post office and bought 100 over-priced postcard stamps, and I am going to send postcards to the first hundred people who tell me they want one. This is quite possibly the most creative, time-consuming way I've ever come up with to waste $27, and YOU can be part of it!

Instructions for Receiving Your 100-of-a-Kind Postcard: 1) Leave a comment here on my blog saying you'd like one, mostly so I can see if I can get up to 100 comments on one blog post; 2) Click here to send me an email that includes your name, your address, and which postcard you want (shark, monkeys, or polar bear). It's as simple as that! I'm stopping at 100 postcards, though, so send me an email soon if you want one. And don't worry... this won't put you on some weird, junk-email list, and I won't be sending you any Christmas cards or anything else in the future. It's a one-time postcard... just because I have a bunch of them and "Plan A" fell through. Also, I'm sorry, but I'll only be sending postcards to addresses in the United States... not because I'm patriotic, but because I'm cheap.

Closing Remarks That Aren't Worth Reading: I'm sending these 100 postcards to thank those of you who come to my blog for for your continued support... even these last few months while my blog's been mostly dead. We're almost done with the Bolt video game, and then I'll get back to posting regularly again. Hopefully a personalized postcard will hold you over until then. My apologies to those of you in other countries... you deserve a postcard too. Maybe another day.

120 Comments:

Blogger Rachel Hope said...

AWESOME!!!! Thanks for sharing your work...one way or another! I have you on my Google Reader and enjoy all your updates!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Jason said...

awesome!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Ryan said...

Cool! I'd like one! By the way, I love your work!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Aisleen said...

Ooooooooh I'd love one of your awesome cards! I'll send you an email asap. Good luck on the video game, by the way!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Adrian Ropp said...

I'm not sending you an email with my address, but I want a polar bear one.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Kellette said...

What a great idea! You have been very inspiring to me and my work as an artist and art teacher. I will be sending you an email for a postcard! Keep making awesome work!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Brynn said...

Can I have one?? I would especially like the monkey one cuz you are a monkey. You know my address. What a fun game:)

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Brian said...

I'd like one too please! Emailing forthwith.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Stacy said...

Cool!!! My friends and I love your website! We get a kick out of your stuff!!! Thanks for the chance to win a postcard!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger nicole falk said...

i adore your work - i would love your postcards..emailing arriving sooooooon!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Robbie said...

Yes!!!! I've been telling people about your blog.... great art and funny little stories. You Da Man Lewis!!!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger madj00ks said...

I would like one as well. I'm a huge fan of your blog, thank you for sharing your wonderful art. :)

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Jank said...

Another fan from Google Reader. Got introduced to your awesome stuff by a couple of friends. I'd definitely love one of the postcards!

Good luck on the game!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Andy J. Latham said...

I'd definitely like one! What a wonderful idea!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger superguy said...

Hope I can get one love your art.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Jamie said...

Ooh, I want one.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Heather D. White said...

ME ME ME!!! I definitely want the monkey one if I have to choose. But if I don't have to choose, I want all three...and a Christmas card. LOL! ;-) Glad to see you posting. Saw the pic of you SLEEPING on the job on your Facebook. Must be crazy lately to put an entire crew to sleep! ;-)

August 18, 2008  
Blogger NAlton said...

Hey, I want one...and I think as Lindy's friend I should still get a Christmas letter...

And, I like the shark one...since I'm currently still a student...

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Alan Bradshaw said...

Hey Shane! you really have come a long way since you were my intro to animation instructor in 2005! I would love a post card! Thanks

August 18, 2008  
Blogger pencrush said...

I would LOVE a postcard! Keep up the great work...

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Nikki said...

I want a polar bear postcard....

Long time lurker! You have the best commentary of any blog I watch!!!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Emily said...

I totally want one!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Meridth Gimbel said...

gimme! :)

August 18, 2008  
Anonymous jeremiah stewart said...

ooh, me!!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger The Youngs said...

Shaner, I/we would love one.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger - Tim - said...

Sweet!
The tough part is picking just one. Or to put it another way, to reject the other two so that they grow up with a low sense of self-worth and a resentment of authority figures which culminates in a career of heinous crimes... or something.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Kris said...

I need one, or all the ones leftover as I am your mother! Love ya.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger David Malan said...

Lame. I don't want one.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Ben Reynolds said...

Dude, I totally want one!! Sign me up!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Ben Reynolds said...

i want one, but I live in Canada..and you hate everyone that isn't american. Thats clear from reading your post.

August 18, 2008  
Blogger sep said...

I want one toooo!!!But I stay in the UK :( oh well!

But I have a silent reader for a while and I totally adore your work :)!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger Marie said...

I will keep and cherish a postcard that you send me, and although I would like all three, I will take...the... oh, it's so hard! The polar bear. Thank you!!!

August 18, 2008  
Blogger John Nunnemacher said...

Oh, wow! I'll take a polar bear please. :)

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Katrina said...

I would adore one of your cards. I just started reading your blog, at the advice of my husband, and have already gone through most of the older blogs in my attempt to catch up with him.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Jonathan said...

Woo Hoo!! Send me a post card. What a great Idea.

Thanks,
Jon Little

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Jeremiah said...

This is an awesome idea.

August 19, 2008  
Anonymous Andy Bauer said...

I want one... I want one... I want one! wheeeee....

I never get fun mail anymore. Just bills.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Jarrod Gecek said...

This is a great idea!
Make sure your mailbox is ready
because my email is getting made up all pretty for it!

-Jarrod

August 19, 2008  
Anonymous TatrD said...

I was really hoping for another "Shark Week" blog but won't harass you too much as it sounds like you've been working hard. I'd love a postcard - you can surprise me with whichever one you want. Thanks!

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Brittany Rogers said...

Send us one!

Brittany Rogers
BYU Magazine
218 UPB
Provo, UT 84604

August 19, 2008  
Blogger dwilson said...

Shane- as your official previously invisible biggest fan, I would love a set of your postcards. Who knows, you may have just begun The Great Postcard Swap!

Thanks for being so generous we your $27, you've just added a smile to 300 faces.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Katie McDee said...

ooOOoo gimmee gimmee

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Jay Brushett said...

I'd like one please!
Email is on its way to you.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger nate said...

Long time reader, first time commenter. I just couldn't pass up a chance to have some of your great art.

Thanks.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Rich Faber said...

Hey Shane,

I'm a big fan of your work, and I'd love a postcard, so I'll send you an email. More important, though, I hate the cricket chirps my illustration blog seems to elicit in the comments section, so in that spirit, I'd like to contribute to your 100 comments. Maybe someday you can return the favor, if I ever have something free to give away to bribe people to come to my blog... ;-)

In any case, it's a cool offer, so thanks!

Best,
Rich Faber

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Zach said...

Me wanty! Me Wanty! I would love a postcard so I'll go ahead and do what you have asked. Muchas Gracias!

August 19, 2008  
Blogger The Jorgensen's said...

The Jorgensen's want one, of course! It'll go on our fridge along with all other things/people we are proud of.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Michael said...

Now I can finally get something in the mail that isn't for "current resident" or from a credit card or magazine company. Thanks in advance for the postcard I will be receiving soon.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Marilyn said...

I'm a regular reader and am always excited to see you've posted. I'm excited to see those monkeys on a postcard! Thank you!

August 19, 2008  
Blogger chasgrits said...

i like your style :)

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Kim's Collection of Stuff said...

I visit your site all the time for inspiration. I would love one. Polar Bear please.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger GhettoFab said...

free shwag!!!!! you are top shelf classy! If I ever get a chance to do lunch with you again I would love one of these hotcake items

August 19, 2008  
Blogger keegan said...

Polar bear postcard! My life will finally be complete.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger Will Terrell said...

Coolers! Definitely count me in!!

I still think you should go with Plan A... only pick one random person out of the phone book to send them to.

August 19, 2008  
OpenID picklewagon.com said...

I'm impressed by the number of comments you're getting! Looks like things are going well.

August 19, 2008  
Blogger the cat is back said...

I sent you an email, but would love one too! Your work is amazing and no doubt some of the best I've seen! Thanks for always updating your blog, way more than I have been. New babies sure do take up time! I like the monkey one or polar bear best. :)

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Charity said...

You're cool. I want the polar bear post card - it makes me so happy! I'm sending an email now...

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Steve-o said...

How wonderful

August 20, 2008  
Blogger mo duinne. said...

OOOO pick me pick me! what a great idea to thank your fans!:)

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Bobbi-Jo Grunewald said...

I would absolutely LOVE one. I LOVE your drawings! So generous to send them out to your fans. Thanks!

August 20, 2008  
OpenID artsymommachic said...

Whaat a great and generous thing to do!! Count me in! Off to send you my address.

Have a great week!

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Brian and Sandy White said...

Me two! I'm commenter #62. :)

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Ben Reynolds said...

I'm just trying to help you reach 100.

August 20, 2008  
Blogger flashfox said...

Hooray for lovely maily-things. I already sent my email but I have to comment so you can reach 100 comments. :P

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Deeners said...

I would love to have one of the postcards. I check your blog at least once a week and I love your art and your comments. Always sure to be funny. I'm sure I would have enjoyed hearing about Plan A, but I like this better.

August 20, 2008  
Anonymous Donna said...

I sent an email, I am so excited!

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Matty said...

Bring it on.

August 20, 2008  
Anonymous Jason said...

I'd love to have one

August 20, 2008  
Blogger rabidmilkman said...

Whoa! I'd better act now before it's too late! I'd like one!

August 20, 2008  
Blogger StatCraze said...

I'll take your 70th postcard, if you please.

August 20, 2008  
Blogger Barbi said...

I read your blog all the time and I love your drawings! And this (postcards) is great thing to do.

I am just sorry that I don't live in USA. :)

August 21, 2008  
Blogger K.Johansen said...

Hey, I love your work and I'd love to get a postcard.
add one more comment towards your goal

August 21, 2008  
Anonymous Sam's Wheat said...

If all these comments don't give you an ego boost, I don't know what will. I've been a lurker, uh...I mean, admirer of your blog for a while now and would love a copy of your work. It would make a great conversation piece for me and the chick in my neighborhood who's blog I found yours through (friend of a friend of a friend of a friend). Anywho, thanks for the offer. Your artwork is incredible but your perception of the world and your comments are why I laugh. And after all, isn't thay why we're all here? To have a good laugh?

August 21, 2008  
Blogger Adam Ford said...

I want free stuff!

August 21, 2008  
Blogger MJ said...

do it do it...and say hello to your wife for me. I'm a little sad one of the postcards doesn't say 'fat pig.' I guess that drawing is saved for Gwen's onesies...sigh, she gets everything I want.

August 21, 2008  
Blogger Jim Rice said...

Dude! Hook me up! You know I love your work.

August 21, 2008  
Blogger Amber Monette said...

I am a fan, I would love one!!!!!!!

August 21, 2008  
Blogger Heather Keele said...

What a cool idea - I definitely want one!

August 21, 2008  
Anonymous Teri said...

I believe you will make it to 100. Your artwork is so fun! Thanks for sharing it.

August 21, 2008  
Blogger Debra Cooper said...

Your work is fantastic and what young kids dream of doing. Heck I still dream of creating work like yours. To have a sample of your work would be just thrilling. So thanks, I hope I make it on your list.

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Jaylan and Rebecca said...

Sounds like fun. I'd like one too.

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Kenny Durkin said...

Big fan here. Your artwork is inspiring! I hope I'm not too late for a postcard.

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Liz said...

Ooooh! Pick Me! Pick me! I want one!

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Rachel said...

YAY! Me too! I made it under 100!

August 22, 2008  
OpenID mrpib said...

Yes! I would like one!

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Seth Hippen said...

I almost missed this one. Sheesh, when I don't blog for a few months then finally post something, I'm lucky to get a few distant chirps from the lost crickets who stumbled my way accidentally. But you get at least 86 posts! I want the shark.

August 22, 2008  
Blogger Brice DEKANY said...

I am the 87th !! I hope there is polar-bear still!!
Good job

August 22, 2008  
Blogger tinylittlesandra said...

Wow! Your making some headway getting to 100! Good luck, and thanks for the sweet gesture!

August 22, 2008  
Anonymous Aj said...

Dang, looks like I got in under the wire... but live too far away! Ah well. Will just add a little "love your work" while I'm here :-)

August 22, 2008  
Blogger jonathan c. haeger said...

It would be very cool to have a postcard. I really do enjoy your art.

August 23, 2008  
Blogger Austin said...

I'd Love to have a post card (if you have anymore)! Thanks.
And good luck with sending everything. Long process, I imagine.
-Austin

August 23, 2008  
Blogger Dobberfam said...

Darn, you must have known I would request a postcard to be sent to England.

August 23, 2008  
Blogger RichVintage said...

Yahoo! Shane count me in. It looks like I barely made it. If I tried this on my blog, I would get one comment, from YOU! Sharks rule. Make sure to include your sweet Herbie Hancock on it as well. I might try to sell it on ebay one day.

--A.J.

August 23, 2008  
Blogger Nathan Lindsay said...

Am I too late? that would be so sad. Hey if I miss this opportunity I'll just shuffle around your desk and find some nice sketches for my collection.

August 23, 2008  
Blogger Meeshi said...

I'd love to have one of those postcards. Send me one please.

August 23, 2008  
Blogger Lillian said...

If there are any left, I'd love one please.

August 24, 2008  
Blogger Ken said...

aaaarrrggggghhhh!!!!!!!!

I dont live in the USA!

They look awesome. Can I BUY one???

August 24, 2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'll take a polar bear please.

August 24, 2008  
Blogger steveandsteph said...

Shane,

We would love a post card (shark one)

Thanks,

Your biggest fans in East St. George

August 24, 2008  
Blogger jae said...

Whoo hoo! 100th comment!
Hope I'm not too late!
Pretty please!!!
I would like a Shark postcard!

August 24, 2008  
Blogger Jenny said...

Dang, I missed out :( Regardless, I love reading your blog! My husband and I get a good laugh out of all of your rants, because we relate to them so well. I really am bummed I'll miss out on your 'Plan B', maybe next time ;)

August 24, 2008  
Blogger Penelope Crackers said...

Hey Shaney-poo. I thought if I gave you a pet name you'd send me one even if I am 102. It looks to me like a few comments are from out of the US of A soooo maybe just maybe you have one for me. :) Actually I guess Seth and I could share a shark one. They are the most loving,snuggly sea creatures aren't they? I'll bet you could do a fun post about them some time. hahaha jk. Well thanks for the years of entertainment and congratulations on being so popular.

August 25, 2008  
Blogger Cody & Fe said...

thanks for the comment..I'll write one about John Denver someday!:)

August 25, 2008  
Blogger John said...

Even though I sent you a free copy of my magazine and never heard a word back from you, and even though I didn't make your Top 100 list, I did want you to know how much I enjoy visiting your site and looking at your 'toons! And I'd STILL like to profile you in an upcoming issue of "Stay Tooned!", hear?

August 26, 2008  
Blogger B Beach said...

Holy Crap! That's a lot of comments! Well, I'm obviously too late for a post card, but I wanted to congratulate you on the comments! I'm 105! Great work, I guess I better stop by more often so I don't miss out again! This is a lot of exclamation points!

August 26, 2008  
Blogger Adam Ford said...

hey Shane, check this out:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/

look at the number of comments for the kitchen-aid giveaway

August 26, 2008  
Anonymous ross said...

does plan C have anything to do with sending the next 100 postcards? :D
(alas I'm in Canada)

Anyways, I always enjoy checking out your blog-- keep up the great work.

August 27, 2008  
Blogger Rebecca Davidson Photography said...

I think the last person wants plan "C" because Canada begins with "C", haha..get it? I know. Incredibly lame. Lame is a great word for how I feel right now because Im WAY TOO LATE!!! I don't care, Im sending you my address anyway..maybe I'll get a small letter...

August 28, 2008  
Blogger L. D. Torres said...

Why did I have to leave town the week that you did this?!?!

August 29, 2008  
Blogger Ken Chandler said...

Dang, I think I've missed my opportunity to get your autograph. It'll never happen again. Maybe next time.

August 30, 2008  
Blogger Titus Todd said...

Darn! I always miss out on things like this. I visit regularly but there has just been too much going on lately.

Your biggest fan in ...er... Central St. George.

August 31, 2008  
Blogger Jamie said...

Love your work! We were viewing your blog at work today. If theres any left I'd love a Polar Bear postcard.

September 02, 2008  
Blogger h0neyb03 said...

Ooh ooh, pick me, pick me! You're an amazing illustrator, I could look at your work all day long!

September 03, 2008  
Blogger BB Whimsies said...

Oh noes! I just found your blog today! I'm sure the excellent postcards are gone, but what a cool thing to do for your fans. The Monkeys are to die for, although my friend Liz loves the shark.
Have you visited Terry's website? http://bentobjects.blogspot.com
You both have a wonderful, whimsical sense of humor. Thanks for the fun! Keep it up!

September 05, 2008  
Blogger Natalie said...

Crap, too late!

September 07, 2008  
Blogger Tammy said...

Oh great...I have been slacking on my blog stalking so I'm too late. I am impressed with the readership on your blog though - what a following!

September 09, 2008  
Blogger Annemarie said...

Nooooooo! Too late... Rats.

September 22, 2008  
Blogger heri said...

Love your work

-heri

September 24, 2008  
OpenID artsymommachic said...

Sorry it took so long, but thanks agian for the great postacard! My kids keep trying to sneak off with it!

September 25, 2008  
Anonymous Aparna said...

These postcards are awesome

March 24, 2009  

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