The Al Welch's Bungo Workshop

Ever felt that 2016 was a crap year? That what I felt. And to prove this, here's my look on 2016, complete with those who no longer with us. If you don't know any of those, look it up. I'm listening to Jools Hollands' Hootenanny now, and I'll see you next year. (Geddit?)

Well, after submitting my dissertation in (25 hours before the deadline), I'm back and so is Root Beers. So, get ready for a mega load of humour galore and stuff, once I recovered from researching and typing stuff up. So, be perpared and stay tuned! Thank you.

Hello, there. Well, I've just returned from my week's holiday up in Penrith, Cumbria. Despite the some of the poor weather up there, I've enjoyed some of the attractions. If you like Lego, then Rheged, a popular visitors' centre near Penrith, has got a special Lego exhibition called 'Bricks in Time' (see this link, http://www.rheged.com/bricks-time-hands-history-lego, for more details). Anyway, if you're probably be wondering, "Hold on, Al. I cannot see any regular Root Beers comics on Saturday. Can you explain to me and my boys, what's in Celestia's mane is going on?" And I replied, "Sergeant Poodle, of  course  I will explain." Now, the regular Saturday comics won't be on, on a regular basis, until 17th September 2016. Until then, the Root Beers Summer Special will be coming up from 1st August 2016, all the way until 17th August 2016, with just one comic a day. Meanwhile, during the hiatus, Midweek Root Beers is still go...

Hello, everyone. Me again. As everyone knows, this is turning out to be a poor year, so far. The main reason is that some of the deaths that affected the world. Recently, Alan Young (Mister Ed, DuckTales) is gone and so is Burt Kuowk (The Pink Panther series), as well. Also, there are other things, like the attacks in Brussels and the junior doctors' strike, as well. But, there are positive things this year. Recently, the Co-operative Group bought back their original cloverleaf logo from 1968 and it's on not only the branded food and drinks but also the bags for life, receipts, and promotional stuff, as well. Anyway, back to me. I have recently finished a Critical Discourse essay, concerning Ludwig Bemelmans and his Madeline book series, and prepared a Dissertation proposal, concern the status of the funny animal from classic cartoons and comics to today's graphic novels and webcomics. Also, I'm planning a new series of Root Beers comics, starting on 17th September 2...

Hello, there. Welcome to my first  newsflush  of the year 2016. First, I am doing well on my Illustration course at Southampton Solent University, as I received good markings for an essay concerning contemporary illustrators with an environmental theme, including Daniel Mackie. Search him on Google and you'll know why I liked his artwork. Also, I'm also expressing how a bit sad I was on hearing some of the greats whose lives have taken by cancer. Those including David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Terry Wogan. Hopefully, one day, some scientist will have found a cure to end all of cancer, for good. Finally, I'm planning a sort-of art jam on DeviantART and it will be spring-themed, so stick with us. That's all I could think of. So, until then, buy my stuff at Red Bubble under the name 'rootbeers1992'. Kind regards, Al Welch

Well, I stayed up for 2016, watching Jools Holland's Hootenanny, followed by the bongs of Big Ben. Then, I just finished watching the Vienna New Year's Concert, direct from Vienna, Austria through the Eurovision link. Anyway, here's what 2016 has to offer. Hopefully, something safe in fact. Happy New Year to you all.