The cartoonists were broken into three groups and each group was led by a master artist. My group was led by Craig Thompson -- the other groups were led by Paul Pope and Svetlana Chmakova.

Here are the three master artists posing for the camera (not mine):



On the second day, Craig took us to the beach (the beaches were amazing and warm and full of jellyfish):



Giant insects were plentiful:



Here's where Craig's group worked, chatted and arm wrestled:



On the second night (I think), I went on a mischievous bike ride with new pals Pat and Dave:



Here's another pic of Dave as we collaborate on a drawing together:



Here we stand just before Svetlana (not pictured) gave a talk at a local library (her fans love her!):



A pathway through the jungle at the ACA:



Life in the trees:



Life by my feet: