The Secret of Drawing is a four-part mini-series from 2005 by the BBC about the history of drawing and how it has been and still is an integral part of our lives. Whether it be the telling of stories, creating technical plans for architecture, or as a tool of exploration, drawing is an important part of the human experience. Parts 2, 3, and 4 are available on Google video, but unfortunately I cannot find part 1 right now. Video after the cut.

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For over a decade Max Cannon has been writing and illustrating one of my favorite comic strips, Red Meat. I remember reading it online, as well as in the Metro Times while in Detroit. It also appears regularly in The Onion’s A.V. Club. After not checking out any new ones for a while, I went to the Red Meat website to discover some funny stories with my good friends Milkman Dan, Ted Johnson, and Bug-Eyed Earl. I also noticed that Max Cannon has been working on an animated web comic for Comedy Central called Shadow Rock. Although not quite as funny as Red Meat, the shorts are equally as twisted and it’s worth watching a few if you think dead clowns are good for a laugh.