One of my Stickmen Goes Public in Atlanta

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   Mark Ewbieposted 10 years ago

   I started drawing when I started at HP.  Through encouragement from kind HP people (of course) I carried on and found a new hobby.
   
   I don't brag about my achievements much.
   
   That's because I don't have any.
   
   But this guy is now appearing as a warning poster for a pizza restaurant chain in Atlanta.  The owner of the chain likes my stickmen!
   
   I am rather pleased.
   
   
   
   
   Oh bother.  The pic is in negative thanks to a gif conversion problem.
   
   Try this...
   
   
   
   
   

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      Grey Templesposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!!! I have the one you sent me in a frame lol.  This is wonderful news Mark, way too cool

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      Motown2Chitownposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Mark, you are a treasure! And I get to say I knew you when...
      
      Congratulations!

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      This is wonderful news, Mark -- congratulations.

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         It must be hard to let your first stickman leave home to find his fame and fortune.  And to know it all started here on HP ....

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      ramericanposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Cool!  I saw that at Felini's the other day....

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         Solarasposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Are you in Atlanta too???

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   Solarasposted 10 years ago

   Awesome!! I am here in Atlanta; which Pizzeria is it?

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      Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Fellini's.

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         Sed-meposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         I always knew you'd make it. Rooting for you.

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            Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

            Lol.. thanks!
            
            And for anyone who really wants to delve... here is a link to an interview about the guy.  He also put my stickman on his CD cover a while back.
            
            http://www.insiteatlanta.com/clayharper.asp

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               Solarasposted 10 years agoin reply to this

               Amazing - I guessed it was Fellini's.  They had the best pizza in town until Anticho Pizza hit the scene (Antico was ranked best pizza in the entire USA last year). Fellini's is still ultra yummy traditional pizza.
               
               At Fellini's you order your pizza at the counter and they give you a wacky postcard in a picture frame (it could be Elvis, a tricked-out low rider or a cherubic 6 year old boy from the 1950's) and that's how they find you in the restaurant to deliver your pizza. 
               
               I thought they had the right sensibilities to appreciate your art!

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                  Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                  Oh great... thanks Solaras!  It is a small world.  Thanks ever so much for adding some local knowledge And yeah, slightly wacky - sounds right.

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   LeslieAdrienneposted 10 years ago

   Congratulations Mark... see in the bubble

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   ChristinSposted 10 years ago

   That is very cool Congrats Mark.

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   habeeposted 10 years ago

   Way to go, Mark!

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   LuisEGonzalezposted 10 years ago

   God that is so super cool!!!!
   
   
                                                      
   

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   Mark Ewbieposted 10 years ago

   Aw, thanks you guys .  I feel like a schmuck for mentioning it now.
   
   Not really!
   
   I'm brilliant.
   
   
   
   
   Not really.

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      rebekahELLEposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Tell us the story.  How did he find you?  Very exciting for you.  Your stickmen have such charisma and charm.  Always a fan!

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   AliciaCposted 10 years ago

   A big congratulations to you, Mark!

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   missoliveposted 10 years ago

   very cool! Congratulations!

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    Rochelle Frankposted 10 years ago

    That's great, Mark.
    I was thinking that stickman would be a great gunfighter.. so little target area. Don't let him eat too much pizza.

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Ah very good Rochelle.  Yep he could dodge those bullets - no problem.

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    waynetposted 10 years ago

    Awesome Mark! Well done!

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah cheers Waynet - dragon man.

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    Victoria Lynnposted 10 years ago

    That is super cool! I always knew your stickmen would make it big!!

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       paradigmsearchposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I found one under my bed last night. I gave him a cookie.

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          Victoria Lynnposted 10 years agoin reply to this

          haha! Good! He deserves it!

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    wildernessposted 10 years ago

    WTG Mark - that is unbelievably cool!

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Cheers Wilderness - that is how I felt.  Did a dance of delight.  Thankfully not videoed.

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    Fiction Tellerposted 10 years ago

    That's super awesome.  I was thinking it was Mellow Mushroom and your Rasta Man...

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       That would be cool too. Cheers.

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       Motown2Chitownposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       That would be so perfect! Are you talking Mellow Mushroom in Jax?

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    LongTimeMotherposted 10 years ago

    So now you've turned professional.    Congratulations.
    
    Is he paying you with cash or pizzas?

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Well pizzas would be cold by the time they get to England so we agreed on PayPal.

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    WryLiltposted 10 years ago

    I'm not sure I can talk to you anymore. I may have to go through your secretary. You're far too famous and I am far too scared to talk to someone of your standing.

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Lol, well so far I have managed to cope with exchanging a couple of emails Wry. If I sell another one in the next four years I may need additional resource.

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    Torrs13posted 10 years ago

    I do believe a huge congratulations is in order!!! Keep it up!

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    snakeslaneposted 10 years ago

    Way to go Mark! The gun totin' stick man poster looks great!

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Snakeslane!  The "gun" words he added make the whole thing work I think. And you are still just about the only person ever to have bought a fridge magnet! Rarity guaranteed.

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          snakeslaneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

          My fridge is a Mark Ewbie mini gallery, but I'm missing a few good ones.

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             Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

             You are too good to me.  And thanks once again

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                snakeslaneposted 10 years agoin reply to this

                Awww, still wishing I had got 'The Scream' stickman.

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    lobobrandonposted 10 years ago

    That's super cool Mark
    
    Go get yourself some pizza on the house

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    jansharesposted 10 years ago

    That's great news, Mark. Following your recent HOTD, you're on a roll now! Congratulations and hopes for more gigs to come.

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    PegCole17posted 10 years ago

    Congrats, Mark. That is awesome and stickishly great!
    

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    aa liteposted 10 years ago

    That is awesome mark. Congratulations!

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    Prosperity66posted 10 years ago

    Wow! Big congrats! You start as a Hubber and you turn into a celebrity.
    Like this stickman, though. I've always found these types of drawings charming.

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    WriteAngledposted 10 years ago

    Brilliant! Could be the start of something big...
    
    Randy sends his congratulations too, but is unable to do so in person on this forum!

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    CMHypnoposted 10 years ago

    Congratulations Mark!  Soon all we will see on every high street across the country is Ewbie stickmen (and women)

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    Mark Ewbieposted 10 years ago

    All you HP types.... thank you for all your comments.  It shows what a supportive community this is - much appreciated.
    
    As of this moment I am still pleased by single dollars so will probably be around for a good while yet.
    
    Thanks again.

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    Marcy Goodfleischposted 10 years ago

    Mark - I still think there's a big market somewhere for your stick humor.  Greeting cards?  Books?
    
    So glad the pizza guy saw a winner & gave you some exposure!
    
    FYI - I was thinking of you this morning - two dear friends each lost a parent this past week or so, and the most tender thing I could think of to share with them was your story of Pooh and Christopher Robin. So I've sent it to them.
    
    Yes, I know they will cry, on top of the tears they've already cried, but it will be healing tears that recognize, in your story, the fact that we all reach a point where we need to go home.

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    grand old ladyposted 10 years ago

    Congratulations Mark Ewbie! As you know, I've always been a fan:).

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    sassypieholeposted 10 years ago

    Very cool! Which restaurant? I'm sure it's one of my dive's, congrats!!

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    Kimberleyclarkeposted 10 years ago

    Fanbloomintastic! Well done Mark. Viva your Stickmen!

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    sassypieholeposted 10 years ago

    Of COURSE it was Fellini's -- our favorite! Nice work, Ewbie! ;-) Do the cards... You could do very well!!

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       Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       You too in Atlanta!  Jeez it is a small world.  Or Atlanta is a big place I guess.  As for doing very well.  I'll just keep on and earn another dollar next month maybe.

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          sassypieholeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

          I bet it was one of my FB friends who saw you via my feed (I have a few who do PR for restaurants, etc.). ...just sayin'  If you're ever down this way, you'd better look me up! ;-)

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    The Examiner-1posted 10 years ago

    Congratulations Mark! Like rebekah said, how did he find you?

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    LeslieAdrienneposted 10 years ago

    Yes, please tell us the story.... write a Hub

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    Abi Helenposted 10 years ago

    Congrats !!! The stickman is looking cool ^^

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    Mark Ewbieposted 10 years ago

    Here is my guy for real trying to stop lunatic gun owners in Atlanta entering Clay's Pizza shops...
    

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       Solarasposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       In Kennesaw its the law.  Everyone must own a gun (just 20 minutes North of the Big A). They say crime rates dropped there after the law went into effect....
       
       Your Stickman looks awesome!

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       Abi Helenposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Cool ^^ congrats

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       The Examiner-1posted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Cool Mark!

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       rebekahELLEposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I see potential for a viral Stickman with this particular sign.  You realize how this is a hot topic regarding establishments allowing or not allowing guns,  Target being the biggest recent news with their statement that guns are no longer 'welcome' in their stores.  Make a name for your stickman photo and use social media with targeted (ha) hashtags.

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       sassypieholeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I lived next door to Clay back in the early 90's but I doubt he'd remember. Fellini's has changed a lot over the years; the walls used to be graffiti and the one in Little5 was filled with hippies and skinheads. Now the walls are painted and full of yuppies. I miss the old Fellini's. It had WAY more character then, but the food still rocks. ;-)

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          Mark Ewbieposted 10 years agoin reply to this

          Oh well wow - that IS a small world.  Clay mailed me two years ago - asked for a stickman gunfighter.  A pic for his CD.  I thought it was probably a wind-up, a scam but I did it anyway. He put it on his CD and sent me a copy!
          
          So wind forward a couple of years and now it seems everyone knows him!

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             sassypieholeposted 10 years agoin reply to this

             Atlanta is freakishly small. Six degrees. ;-)

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