Drawn by Fire - Paul Combs

Here’s a little levity in these strange and challenging days. However, the message holds true: you can never be too careful and protect yourself, your family, and your crew the best you can and don’t take your good health for … Continue reading →

March Fire Engineering Magazine editorial cartoon: Cover Judgement.   There is so much more to know and learn about the people around us if you only take the time to dive deeper than their facade. Sometimes folks are very open … Continue reading →

Here’s to launching a new print just as a pandemic is declared! Ah, timing is everything.   However, when a Coronavirus gives you limes, you just keep drawing. So…   Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! To help celebrate this year … Continue reading →

If you are not open to positive and constructive criticism, then you are not willing to grow and mature as a leader. Be open to criticism, but don’t be emotionally effected by it – learn and grow from it! ___ … Continue reading →

Happy early St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! To help celebrate this year I have created a special edition of For The Love Of The Fight. What’s more, if ordered before March 17th, you will receive an 11×14″ signed print of my … Continue reading →

NEW Fire Engineering​ blog post and cartoon: No Connection. The kitchen table conversation has become a lost art in some firehouses, replaced with social media images and endless cat videos. Never underestimate the power of great conversation while breaking bread … Continue reading →

NEW Fire Engineering blog cartoon: Cupid’s Dilemma! Here’s a not-so-supple Valentine’s Day card. STAY FIRED UP, and get into the job! ______ See more Drawn by Fire, here: www.ArtStudioSeven.com

February Fire Engineering Magazine commentary: Problem Solved.   I know a few who know this view all too well! If what you’re doing isn’t working… well, you can guess the rest!   ________   To see more Drawn by Fire … Continue reading →

by Mike and Anne Gagliano  Firefighters form very tight bonds with each other because of the unique nature of the job.  It is a paramilitary organization of shiftwork at a firehouse where firefighters eat together, sleep together, and sometimes die … Continue reading →

Fire Engineering Magazine January editorial cartoon: Wishful Thinking.   There are no shortcuts or granted wishes in life. If you want success, in whatever you are trying to achieve, you have to earn it – everyday.   STAY FIRED UP, … Continue reading →

Three volumes with 500 total pages of cartoon thumbnails and sketched ideas are literally in the books. Welcome volume #4 – can’t wait to see what we discover together!

I am proud to introduce my NEW limited edition print, MAD MACK, for immediate pre-orders! Order today and get the signed and numbered 16×20″ print, plus a signed 8×10″ MAD MACK mini-print, and an extra gift. All for $75.00 (plus … Continue reading →

As 2020 approaches and I close out my 10th year of creating editorial cartoons for Fire Engineering Magazine, I feel incredibly grateful to be a very small part of this magazine’s 142-year journey. So many fire service icons have graced … Continue reading →