Paul Hammond, but better

@paulghammond

Senior Artist at @maxinfernogames.bsky.social Artist & Illustrator & whatever. (he/him) • NO AI

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Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· 7d

I’d like to thank @agoldman.bsky.social & the team at @hyperfixedpod.bsky.social because I genuinely think that their two part episode about FIP, played a major role in this insanely cute little weirdo (my parents 1 year old cat Bentley) being alive & thriving today.

An american short hair cat with brown Tabby patterning, big, wide set eyes and a smushed little nose, reclining on a wooden coffee table, totally unaware of how close he came to shuffling off this mortal coil

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· 13d

Listen I know ad*be is awful, but if you need to use it for work, here’s something I wish I’d known SO LONG AGO. If you go to the align panel, choose "Align to Glyph Bounds", and then select "Point Text” then you can actually properly center text vertically! Imagine!

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 6

Just impressed my coworkers by knowing this guy’s full name right off the dome, (it’s Michigan J. Frog) if you were wondering what I bring to the table as an employee.

Michigan J Frog, the dancing frog from Warner Bros. cartoons. An illustration of a green cartoon frog, standing on a tightrope wire, with a cane and top hat, kicking his leg up, illuminated by a spotlight.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jun 17

Here's a poster I designed/illustrated for this year's Sappyfest in Sackville, New Brunswick. Lots of fun little critters getting sappy, making music, having fun! A variation of this will be available as a limited edition screen print as well at the festival.

A poster for a music festival called Sappyfest, in Sackville New Brunswick. The poster is framed by a wiggly yellow arch shape, with 3D lettering in an arc spelling SAPPYFEST at the top. The poster is illustrated in bright yellow, pink, and green, on a cream background. It features a grouping of illustrated flowers with faces, with leaves reaching all over the page, and populated by small critters who are making music, celebrating and enjoying the summer sun. The dates of the festival are July 31 - August 2, 2026. The lineup of the artists includes: Sofia Alarcon, Jordan Beulieu, Bibi Club, Bon Enfant, Misha Bower, Boyhood, Jennifer Castle, Brighde Chaimbeul, C. Ruth & the Mango Street, DJ Mommy & User 9, Green Eyes Witch Hands, Steve Haley, Whess Harman, HRT, Jane Inc., Joyfultalk, Kxng Wooz, Lucky Line Dancing, Andrew Maize, New Chance, Eliza Niemi, Annie France Noel, North Barn Theatre, The Orchids, Piss, Potions, Ribbon Skirt, Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits, Sappy Mail, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Freddy Hyun Smith, Status/Non-Status, Teagan Stewart & Jacob Puffer, Stone Bonnet Choir, Surprise Pink, Swamp Magic, Zamani

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a frog on a bicycle with a bullhorn, and a little flag on its bike that says "OKAY", a pink chickadee waving it's wings, a mouse with a hat and mailbag that says SAPPY MAIL delivering a letter, a roly-poly bug, a caterpillar and a daisy with small beady eyes.

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a sweet little frog playing a pink guitar on a leaf, a yellow fuzzy caterpillar, two daisies with beady little eyes, two shrews cheers-ing with canned beverages, a snail, and a ladybug.

An illustrated detail of the poster featuring a small white mouse playing a pink drum on a leaf, and three little mushrooms.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jun 2

Major congratulations to this ridiculous little face - my parents kitten Bentley - who was just declared by their veterinarian to be making “incredible progress” after a very scary, nearly fatal bout of FIP. Not quite out of the woods yet, but he's on his way! ♥️

An adorable kitten, smol boy, Brown with Tiger stripes and an adorably smushed face. Get a load of this little dude.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· May 13

Pretty exciting that @carlagillis.bsky.social's teenage band is getting the box set treatment! The gatefolds were designed by myself & my pal Seth in 2016 (fun fact, this is how Carla and I reconnected which led to us getting married!) & this year I was asked to design the box for a new pressing!

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· May 5

Hiya! Today is publishing day for Worm On The Job! Happy book-birthday to my fav little Workin' Worm - written by Maureen Fergus, illustrated by this guy. It’s a really fun story about a confident little worm trying out various jobs, including night security guard despite being told he’s too small.

A man with pale skin, medium length brown hair and a beard holds up a hardcover children's book, titled Worm On The Job. The cover features a darkened room with a worm wearing a security guard hat and utility belt, holding a flashlight, shining the light across the page. The man wears a yellow shirt and sunglasses in hopes that you will focus on the book and not his awkward face. The book is written by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Paul Hammond

The cover of a children's book called Worm On The Job. The cover features a darkened room with a worm wearing a security guard hat and utility belt, holding a flashlight, shining the light across the page. The book is written by Maureen Fergus and illustrated by Paul Hammond

An illustration in a cartoon style of a row of job applicants seated in chairs in a maroon hallway with blue carpet. The first is a large muscly, bald man with tattoos. The second is an older man with a moustache, wearing an orange plaid shirt, jeans, work boots and a trucker cap with a peace symbol on it. The third in line is a small worm holding a clip board and pen that are bigger than him. He wears a neck tie.

A confident worm stands on an office desk, in the shadow of a manager, in a job interview. His body is contorted into a knot to give the appearance he is cruising his arms. He's wearing a blue tie with pink polka dots, and his bushy eyebrows are furrowed in determination. There is a stapler, and a stack of paper on the desk as well, both much larger than the worm.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Mar 17

Bob Newhart on the phone in the opening credits of the 1970s Bob Newhart Show

Captain Culpeper screaming into two telephone receivers at the same time from the world's best movie, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Mar 17

I'm sorry but this simply can't be part of god's plan.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jan 14

The episode of @vipeopleshow.bsky.social with Archimedes and Ollie is maybe the funniest thing I've ever seen in my life.

Two adult men (Brennan Lee Mulligan and Jacob Wysocki) dressed in elaborate prosthetic makeup and costumes to look like giant horrifying babies.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Dec 26

The wonderful @carlagillis.bsky.social drove to Tantallon in a rain storm to get me this bonkers little cutie teapot from the 1940s & that's why she's the best. ♥️🎅🏻🎄

A perfect little teapot shaped like a black and white cat wearing a red bow around it's neck, holding its paws up, making the spout.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Dec 17

Hey guess what? I have a new kids book coming out this spring, & here's the cover! It's called “Worm On The Job”, written by Maureen Fergus, & published by Kids Can Press. It’s a fun story about a confident lil worm trying out jobs, including night security guard despite being told he’s too small.

An illustrated book cover for a kids book, sitting on a reddish background. The cover shows a darkened room, with a cartoon worm in the foreground, wearing a security guard's hat, and utility belt, holding a flashlight with his tail. The beam shines across the cover. The title, in a rounded, hand-drawn bubble lettering says WORM ON THE JOB. Written by Maureen Fergus, and illustrated by Paul G. Hammond.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Dec 7

Absolute home run of an early xmas gift from my parents.

A 1978 The Muppet Show mug by Kiln Craft featuring an illustration of Animal holding drumsticks and grinning like a maniac

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Oct 22

One positive thing is that I ended my presentation with this slide which I still feel really good about.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Sep 19

I don't want to brag, but when you order enamel pins from my shop (no US orders still, sorry) this tiny pizza box is what they ship in (inside an envelope).

A hand holding a tiny kraft Brown box that is shaped like a miniature pizza box, stamped in green ink with an illustration of a cat holding a giant pencil, and the words "BE NICE, HAVE FUN, MAKE GOOD STUFF" on the top.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Sep 15

Carla went to the paint shop to get some paint mixed, & the person working asked her about the Peace Worm pin on her jacket. Then asked "Wait is it wearing a hat?!" So she said "My husband makes them, & sells them on his website" to which this awesome person replied "WHERE IS THIS FUCKING WEBSITE?!"

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Sep 2

I've had a few people ask me about this Big Suit (So Making Sense) pin recently, which I'm sold out of. Keeping in mind that at the moment I'm not shipping to the US, should I make more of these? (I'm still looking into options for shipping small things lettermail to the US if possible)

A small enamel pin of an illustration based on David Byrne wearing the Big Suit from the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense. The pin is on the pocket flap of a black denim jacket.

Close up photo of a hand holding a small enamel pin of an illustration based on David Byrne wearing the Big Suit from the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Aug 11

I am once again asking for your strength and support in refraining from buying these haunted boys.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 30

Friends, family, well-wishers for my finger.. the cursed tool that slashed me up, despite a complete lack of sharp edges or corners.

A stupid little tool with a wooden handle in the middle and a small metal wheel on each side, neither of which is sharp at all, but both of which succeeded in slicing my finger with great prejudice.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 29

Here's a little in-progress detail from a fun project I'll be sharing tomorrow. 🐇🐸🎶

An illustrated snowshoe hare playing a tambourine and leopard frog playing a kalimba. Green, yellow and teal on a black background.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 17

What if I bought this haunted painting on marketplace? (I'm not going to, but what if I did)

a very unsettling painting that appears to show a Victorian maid or schoolteacher who has captured two ghost children and is holding them against their will. Set in an ornate wooden frame covered in gold leaf. Definitely haunted.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 8

So, there ya have it! New stuff in the shop! T-shirts are printed on-demand & shipped by ArtOfWhere in Montreal. All other stuff is packed & fulfilled personally by little old me. Thanks for checking it out!

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 8

I also still have a number of these very handsome A Little To The Left "Cat Constellation Chart" letterpress prints & boy could they ever use a good home! paulghammond.bigcartel.com/product/a-li...

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 8

So, if you were ever considering purchasing a print, a pin, a shirt, etc.. May I humbly & without pressure suggest that now would be a lovely time to do so? Here's a few of my recent favs! paulghammond.bigcartel.com/product/no-b...

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 8

Hi! Here’s a little personal peek behind the curtain for you - I just got hit with a BIG tax bill that I was unprepared for.. Poor planning? Yes! Unreliable executive function skills? You bet! And so I have added a number of new things to Ye Olde Shoppe! paulghammond.bigcartel.com

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 6

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Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 6

My sister and I have a new game that she invented where we text her 12 year old kid random Gen Alpha slang and she does not care for it.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jul 1

I need to curb my impulse to buy silly things on marketplace but also I need these handmade chicken planters

Handmade folk art wooden planter shaped like a blocky/geometric chicken. Black, red and yellow.

Two handmade folk art wooden planters shaped like blocky/geometric chickens. Black, red and yellow.

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· Jun 25

I've never seen him but wanted to for like 25 years!!

Paul Hammond, but better@paulghammond· May 30

Just saw an ad on marketplace for a "Never Worn ALF Hat" and you can't imagine my disappointment to learn this is what they were talking about.