Stumper and Beans

 Stumper and Beans is inspired by my love of illustrated children's books, my two Corgis, Lueintant Dan and Daisy Mae, and my daughter's tiny little parakeet, Elu.

Stumper is an extra-large, extra-fluffy corgi on the go -- he loves to use his imagination to fuel his adventures. With a change of hats, he can be an archeologist discovering ancient ruins, a dreaded pirate captain, or a gaucho in the mountains of Argentina. His closest friend, Beans, tries her best to keep him out of trouble, but things can get out of hand when he teams up with his clever hedgehog friend, JR. Beans' constant companion is a tiny parakeet named Elu. Each of the three friends brings their unique talents to any adventure. Beans love rules, science, and cooking. JR is an artist, inventor, and poet. Stumper is the visionary. Anything is possible in his world.

The trio resides in the charming town of Dazeville, surrounded by a vibrant community. Lama siblings Joules and Quark manage the Dazeville Science Museum, adding a touch of curiosity to the neighborhood. Grannie O'Me, the integrative wellness practitioner, and her twin sister Grannie O'My, the local restaurant owner, bring health and a touch of pizazz to the town. Martin, a curious chick, is the town's news reporter who is always looking for the latest scoop while the three mischievous squirrels, Sih, Boom, and Bah, are ready to play a practical joke on anyone but especially on Martin.

To round out the neighborhood is Carmen, who envisions herself as a podcast host and internet sensation. Backing her up is her first-generation AI assistant, JOSÉ (Joyful Online Shopping Experience), who is madly in love with Bean's next-generation advanced AI assistant, JOSIE ((Joyful Online Super-Computing Insightful Expert). 

Lurking behind the scenes is Remy, the outlawed rooster, who occasionally makes an appearance to check on his son Martin, and a band of protesting crickets who love to pick up the latest social protest slogans even if they don't know what they mean.

Quark and Joules