Wally World

March 6, 2007 6:00 PM

Tom Edwards: "I'm pretty sure I am the only cartoonist in the world who distributes his one-panel cartoon almost exclusively on wheel-thrown porcelain pots. It is the combination of these two humble art forms that makes for an odd way of making a living.”
posted by fandango_matt (11 comments total)

I used to work at a gallery that sold his work. Damn, that must have been (counts fingers and toes) 16 or 17 years ago. I'm astounded that he's still making a living doing this.
posted by lekvar at 6:18 PM on March 6, 2007

Well, he's got my vote in 2008, no matter what Ann Coulter says (or doesn't say, technically).
posted by Eideteker at 6:21 PM on March 6, 2007

I'd eat my dinner from it, but there is little merit beyond that. In the past I have eaten my dinner from the floor of a bus.
posted by fire&wings at 6:48 PM on March 6, 2007

Eideteker, that's the first thing I thought of too. Well, the name similarity, not whether I'd vote for him.
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 7:14 PM on March 6, 2007

I bought one of his mugs almost 20 years ago as a gift. The recipient still has it. How many handmade mugs do you get with cartoons of televisions being used as teleportation devices? Not a lot.
posted by cali at 8:30 PM on March 6, 2007

I'm usually drinking from one of his mugs when I read Metafilter. He seems to be a nice guy, too.
posted by gamera at 12:33 AM on March 7, 2007

I like the I Scream bowl. I can usually take or leave this kind of pottery, though.
posted by OmieWise at 5:20 AM on March 7, 2007

I'm pretty sure I am the only cartoonist in the world who distributes his one-panel cartoon almost exclusively on wheel-thrown porcelain pots

well, in this millennium maybe.
posted by gwint at 6:11 AM on March 7, 2007

There is NO WAY that this is his sole source of income.
posted by tadellin at 7:37 AM on March 7, 2007

As soon as I saw his work I bought a mug online and sent it to my mother. He absolutely makes money as the 3day shipping option was $18 + $26 for the mug...ouch. Happy Birthday Mom!!!

As a link to other good humorous gifts, I also give these...

AgooArt

my fav..

Portrait of M.C. Escher Sketch
posted by RumorControl at 9:50 AM on March 7, 2007

I'm impressed he makes a living at this.
posted by jenfullmoon at 10:19 AM on March 7, 2007