Dave Stevens
Illustrator/Cartoonist/Artist

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(posted on 14 Oct 2024)

The wording of this title made me think of a magician with his paraphernalia. His wand,
rabbit, pigeon, cape and top hat.. The sign gives the info for the cartoon hence the
“Great Blu Heir Ron” Heron was reduced to “Heir Ron”.

Herons tend to collect in rookeries, such as the grey herons in the trees just before the
causeway leading to the Tswaassen ferry. Their quano covers the lower branches so
even if they are away foraging for shallow water aquatic creatures you can see where
they build their nests. For this reason I would not want to be one of the late nesters.

I will be participating in the ArtWalk in Nanaimo this year at St. Andrews United Church,
315 Fitzwilliam St at Wesley St in the Old section of town. It’s the building that has a
steeple and stained glass windows. The goal is to pair artists with businesses along the
downtown core, Commercial St., and the Old City.

I realize not everyone is in the area but please drop in if you are. All are welcome.
This will be the only place I display this year and your only chance to get the books I
illustrated and to see what I’m doing with my paintings.