Ryan Shane Middaugh Illustration

I went to see the fantastic Mad Magazine exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum yesterday. It was sponsored by the Norman Rockwell museum. If you have an opportunity to see it, it is well worth the visit.

I participated in 2026 Hourly Comics Day. The busiest part of my day was making the comics about my day. It’s always fun to do when I have the opportunity .

I made this drawing for the prompt (Kidlit Games)

I’m proud to contribute a print to

“Proceeds from the auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to Minnesotans in urgent need due to ICE’s activities.”

You can bid on this 16 x 20” signed print (and many other fantastic items from the Kidlit community. ) The link is located . Auction starts at midnight EST on January 28th and ends on January 30th at 11:45 pm

We are a group of authors, illustrators, agents, and editors who believe the time is now for collective action. In response to ongoing ICE raids and federal actions causing harm to immigrant communities and our neighbors across the country, we are organizing this auction to raise funds for those most impacted. Proceeds from this auction will support organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.

The snow shining on Mount Hood over the last few days reminded me of this snowshoeing winter scene.

Happy 2026 everyone! Thank you for the friendship, support and inspiration. I’m excited for things to come.

Re-Posting this Boxtroll costume I made for the .

Cut paper creations from a card making party this weekend! It’s fun to make art and eat cookies with friends.

I wasn’t able to finish this one yesterday, but hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Turkeys are like drawing modern dinosaurs. I love it!

I created this piece for the Dream project promo. I would love to illustrate a picture book version of the George Harrison classic, “All Things Must Pass”. The song and album have really meant a lot to me over the years.

This is Mei Mei based off of a photo provided by . I love Mei Mei’s side eye no nonsense expression.

Happy 10th birthday to Agnes. She’ll enjoy many treats today.