
Had some fun with my seafood art series. “Shark shirt” was too obvious…
#sharkshirt #crablegs #seafood #illustration #animalartist #sharkartwork

Had some fun with my seafood art series. “Shark shirt” was too obvious…
#sharkshirt #crablegs #seafood #illustration #animalartist #sharkartwork
Got our fill of clams this weekend in Mystic at #costellosclamshack, then had to burn it off with a run. Picked up a cool hat at #trovemystic then filled up on dounts from #youngbuns. Good things usually come with a cost, and mine was a "Whole Belly." Thanks to Christina and Rick for hosting us for a sunset river cruise on "No Plan"! Made for a pretty perfect weekend!
#clam #quahog #seafood #seafoodart #illustration #animalartist #seafoodshirt #wholebellyclams #whimsicalart

Got our fill of clams this weekend in Mystic at #costellosclamshack, then had to burn it off with a run. Picked up a cool hat at #trovemystic then filled up on dounts from #youngbuns. Good things usually come with a cost, and mine was a "Whole Belly." Thanks to Christina and Rick for hosting us for a sunset river cruise on "No Plan"! Made for a pretty perfect weekend!
#clam #quahog #seafood #seafoodart #illustration #animalartist #seafoodshirt #wholebellyclams #whimsicalart
Headed to the coast this weekend to grab some "Fish & Chips.” My favorite haddock better be "all in" as the fish of the day! Win big Haddy!
#fishandchips #fishdinner #art #fish #haddock #casino #illustration #seafood #seafoodart #animalart #animalartist #fishshirt #mystic #draw #drawing #watercolorpencils

Headed to the coast this weekend to grab some "Fish & Chips.” My favorite haddock better be "all in" as the fish of the day! Win big Haddy!
#fishandchips #fishdinner #art #fish #haddock #casino #illustration #seafood #seafoodart #animalart #animalartist #fishshirt #mystic #draw #drawing #watercolorpencils
It’s been a while for a post,
but here’s the latest shirt design. Had some fun with it mixing up my parents favorite SoCo Manhattan, garnished with a cherry. Shrimpy’s got to have a little fun shaking it up out there on the beach. Happy Summah!
#shrimp #shrimpcocktail #manhattan #shrimpshirt #illustration #watercolorpencils #drawing #art #animalart #animalartist

It’s been a while for a post,
but here’s the latest shirt design. Had some fun with it mixing up my parents favorite SoCo Manhattan, garnished with a cherry. Shrimpy’s got to have a little fun shaking it up out there on the beach. Happy Summah!
#shrimp #shrimpcocktail #manhattan #shrimpshirt #illustration #watercolorpencils #drawing #art #animalart #animalartist
The majestic cow takes a "scenic drive."
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#cow #majesticcow #cowgolf #golfingcow #pasturegolf #golf #golfswing #golfshirt #illustration #scenicdrive #childrensillustration #prismacolor #animalartist #animalart #farmlife

The majestic cow takes a "scenic drive."
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#cow #majesticcow #cowgolf #golfingcow #pasturegolf #golf #golfswing #golfshirt #illustration #scenicdrive #childrensillustration #prismacolor #animalartist #animalart #farmlife
So I had this idea since my Dad hasn`t got to the ocean in a while... bring the taste of the ocean to him! I knew Captain Jack`s Roadside Shack was going to be in Chicopee on Saturday, so we packed the kids and the dog, ordered up his favorite roll and made a house call. His face got covered with Lobster and it was awesome! I also made him a gift as a memento for the occasion. I titled it "Lobster Roll." It`s a riff on another piece I did. If you can`t get to Captain Jacks or your favorite seafood place, feel free to give your dad or yourself a version you can mail. Happy Father`s Day Weekend and I wish you good eaten! Roll on Lobster! Love you Dad!
https://hambonepicklebottom.threadless.com/designs/lobster-roll/mens/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=navy&fbclid=IwAR3fC6oue2YdLDIHzYCTqdXkzuXntMqlIV_13k3bXhnOEc-yN3RSGSllgRQ
#lobsterroll #lobsterridingabike #lobsterart #fathersday #illustration #watercolorpencils #westernmassart #captainjacksroadsideshack

So I had this idea since my Dad hasn`t got to the ocean in a while... bring the taste of the ocean to him! I knew Captain Jack`s Roadside Shack was going to be in Chicopee on Saturday, so we packed the kids and the dog, ordered up his favorite roll and made a house call. His face got covered with Lobster and it was awesome! I also made him a gift as a memento for the occasion. I titled it "Lobster Roll." It`s a riff on another piece I did. If you can`t get to Captain Jacks or your favorite seafood place, feel free to give your dad or yourself a version you can mail. Happy Father`s Day Weekend and I wish you good eaten! Roll on Lobster! Love you Dad!
https://hambonepicklebottom.threadless.com/designs/lobster-roll/mens/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=navy&fbclid=IwAR3fC6oue2YdLDIHzYCTqdXkzuXntMqlIV_13k3bXhnOEc-yN3RSGSllgRQ
#lobsterroll #lobsterridingabike #lobsterart #fathersday #illustration #watercolorpencils #westernmassart #captainjacksroadsideshack
After a long day of work, Jeff and his buddy love a ride on their favorite trail. Be like Jeff and don`t forget your suds! Just remember to alway wear your lid and maybe get that buzz when you finish your trek you "Rat Bastard." New art in the shop.
#moutainbike #mountainbiking #rat #ratdrinking #ratbiking #beer #illustration #animalartist #animalart #watercolorillustration #doodle #drawing #animalartist

After a long day of work, Jeff and his buddy love a ride on their favorite trail. Be like Jeff and don`t forget your suds! Just remember to alway wear your lid and maybe get that buzz when you finish your trek you "Rat Bastard." New art in the shop.
#moutainbike #mountainbiking #rat #ratdrinking #ratbiking #beer #illustration #animalartist #animalart #watercolorillustration #doodle #drawing #animalartist
Cowabunga Dude. Cheddar hits the waves on her newly fabricated cheese board! It`s almost summer! (New Tee in shop.)
#cow #surfing #illustration #surfstyle #waves #farmlife #animalillustration #surfboard #surfboardart

Cowabunga Dude. Cheddar hits the waves on her newly fabricated cheese board! It`s almost summer! (New Tee in shop.)
#cow #surfing #illustration #surfstyle #waves #farmlife #animalillustration #surfboard #surfboardart
Welcome to Hambone Picklebottom’s Art Emporium with fantastic works by Artist Joe Bessette.
Joe is a local Westfield Artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Educated as a painter, illustrator and designer, Joe’s current creative path focuses on whimsical themes which his children have named “Hambone Picklebottom”, a humorous and amusing mishmash of creatures and their desire to live a day in our shoes. His latest theme “Let Them Eat Cake” focuses on the simple celebration of noshing on the most wonderful of confections. Past themes have taken the viewer to another world with a “Space Opera”, motived exercise with “The Active Cow”, and given the alphabet a boost with “A-Z.” Oh yes, and then there’s also the still life work. “Shrimp” was drawn for his daughter who can’t eat enough of it. More can be seen throughout this website!
Joe is the owner and Creative Director of Get Set Marketing in Springfield, MA. His wife and children have been supportive in his creative endeavors, even though they haven’t seen the bills for his art supplies. Thanks for stopping by to check out the work!