Hello! I’m Doug Savage. I’m a cartoonist / author / illustrator, perhaps best known for drawing goofy-looking googly-eyed animals.
In November 2021, Andrews McMeel published the fourth graphic novel in my Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy series, Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy: As The Deer Flies. The series, which is about a moose who shoots lasers out of his eyes and his rabbit sidekick, began with the publication of the first book, Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy, in September 2016.
I’m also the creator of the popular comic Savage Chickens, which I publish every weekday on www.savagechickens.com (my archives appear on GoComics.com).
I feel extremely grateful for all of the creative projects in my life. I’m doing stuff that I love to do and loving every minute of it!
Interviews and Appearances
Want to interview me or invite me to your event? Give me a shout! Here are some things I’ve done in recent times:
- Broccoli and Ice Cream
Interview on comedian Myq Kaplan’s excellent podcast. November 2021. - Vancouver Public Library – Writing and Book Camp
Workshop Leader, for a week of workshops teaching tweens how to make comics. August 2021. - Gotham Reads
Reader, in a prestigious group of readers that also included Henry Winkler, Jane Fonda, Steve Buscemi, Kamala Harris, and more. Jul. 2020. - Vancouver Writers Festival
Guest speaker, virtual school visit for the festival’s “Writers in the Classroom” series. May 2020. - Vancouver Fan Expo
Guest, Feb. 2020. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Fraser Valley Public Schools in Langley, Mission, Port Coquitlam, Hope, and more. Nov. 2019. - Hal-Con 2019
Special Guest, October 2019. - Rose City Comic-Con
Special Guest, September 2019. - Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2019
Exhibitor and panelist (with Kazu Kibuishi, Faith Erin Hicks, Tony Cliff, Mariko Tamaki, and Ryan North), May 2019. - How To Write Humour
Presenter, Vancouver Public Library, VanCAF, May 2019. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Opus Art Supplies, May 2019. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Rideau Vista Public School and St. Edward’s Catholic Public School, Westport, Ontario. Apr. 2019. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Westwind Elementary School, Feb. 2019. - Maple Ridge Bookfest
Featured Author at Bookfest, plus presentations at 10 schools in Maple Ridge. Nov. 2018. - Vancouver Fan Expo
Guest, Oct. 2018. - How To Write Humour
Lecturer, University of British Columbia, Oct. 2018. - How To Write Graphic Novels
Lecturer, University of British Columbia, Oct. 2018. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Opus Art Supplies, Feb. 2018. - How To Write Humour
Lecturer, University of British Columbia, Feb. 2018. - How To Be A Cartoonist
Presenter, Laura Secord Elementary School, Feb. 2018. - Vancouver Fan Expo
Guest, Nov. 2017. - Kelowna Comic & Collectibles Expo
Guest, Oct. 2017. - Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2017
Exhibitor and panel discussion moderator (with Faith Erin Hicks, Katie Shanahan, Kean Soo, Kelly Tindal, and Mike Lawrence), May 20-21, 2017. - Vancouver Sun
Interview, May 2, 2017. - Vancouver Fan Expo
Guest, Nov. 2016. - Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2016
Exhibitor and interviewer (with Lynn Johnston), May 21-22, 2016. - Vancouver Sun
Video interview, May 18, 2016. - Carded!
Group gallery show, Apr. 2016. - Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2015
Exhibitor and panel discussion moderator (with Ian Boothby, Nina Matsumoto, Joy Ang, and Lucy Bellwood), May 22-23, 2015. - Unearthed Comics “Best of Webcomics” series
Interview, Jan 2015. - Where Monsters Dwell
Podcast interview, Dec 2014. - Hal-Con 2014
Special Guest, November 2014. - Hot One Inch Action
Group gallery show, Sept 2014. - Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2014
Exhibitor and panel discussion moderator (with Kris Straub, Ian Boothby, and Angela Melick), May 2014. - Meet Your Creator
Guest post on GoComics blog, May 2014. - Carded!
Group gallery show, Apr. 2014. - Comics Coast to Coast
Interview, Dec. 2013. - Hal-Con 2013
Panelist (Webcomics panel), Nov. 2013. - Emily-Con
Exhibitor and panelist, Emily Carr Art School comics show, Sept. 2013. - Working on the Web
Presenter, Opus Art Supplies, July 2013. - San Diego Comic Con 2012
Special Guest, July 2012.