The Three Little Pigsburghers, as told in Pittsburghese
A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Joe Wos000days
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Latest News
Today is the last day and I just want to say I owe you a really Pig Thanks! 
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you. It is the final day of the Kickstarter for Three Little Pigsburghers and there is only one thing left to say... Thank you. Joe (Read More)
Little Redd Up Riding Hood and other Yinzer Tales...
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a little over one day left in the Kickstarter and I have already started working on ideas for the next book! I am pretty sure that Wuff will return in Little Redd Up Riding Hood, but this is Pittsburgh how can I not include a Troll under the... (Read More)
Opening Day for Pirates Monday! Closing Day for Pigsburghers Tuesday!
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's go Bucs! The Pirate kick off opening season as our Kickstarter comes to a close! Thank you all for the support you have shown for this fun project. Just a few more updates left as we get to the close of the Kickstarter. After that you will... (Read More)
Happy Something on a Stick Day!
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Something on a Stick Day! Yes that is a real thing! As if we needed something to celebrate!? The Kickstarter is just 4 days away from coming to a close and the book closer to reality! Thanks for all your support! If you happen to be going... (Read More)
Just one week left! Till closing day for Pigsburghers and Opening Day for Pirates!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Just one week left! As the Pirates kick off their new season the Three Little Pigsburghers Kickstarter will come to a close! Thank you all for your wonderful support of this project and for helping spread the word. Thank you. Joe (Read More)
Mayor Peduto supports the cartoon arts and Three Little Pigsburghers!
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Even the Mayor is a fan! Mayor Peduto has always been a fan of the comic and cartoon arts, as well as a supporter of the ToonSeum. Not only is he seen here with a 3 Little Pigsburghers Button and Bookmark, but that comic he is holding is "What... (Read More)
Update... It's Snowing???
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
It's snowing? really? it's snowing? What happened to spring? With just 10 days left I am looking forward to spring and to reaching new heights and goals with the Kickstarter! Oh well... time to go dig the parking chair out of the garage again! ... (Read More)
12 days and so much to do! Spread the word! Coloring book on the way too!
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Just 12 days left!!!! Let's kick this kickstarter into high gear! I will be at the Pittsburgh Indy Comix Expo this Saturday drawing alongside the real talented member of the Wos family, my daughter Lida! If you supported the book and come by Pix... (Read More)
The Three Little Pigsburghers! Now in living color!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Pigs in Color! So far I have only given previews of what the pigs look like with a very flat color. I've never been much at coloring! I can never stay in the lines for one thing and after I am done with a drawing I am always anxious to move on... (Read More)
Springtime in Pittsburgh! Dating advice for Yinzers video!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It's springtime in Pittsburgh when a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love n'at. Here is the latest video on Pittsburghese! Hope you enjoy it. We are a mere 102 dollars away from reaching the $8000.00 mark! Thank you for being a part of this... (Read More)
Making sense of it all, through non-sense.
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
city chicken I have been getting a lot of questions from my non-Pittsburgh friends! What is this supposed to mean? What is Pittsburghese? Whats a Yinzer? and it usually ends with me stating a perfectly logical explanation and them responding "That... (Read More)
Three Little Pigsburghers in the News!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are in the final two weeks of the Three Little Pigsburgher's campaign and we have gotten some great press today! Geek Pittsburgh has a wonderful article at http://www.geekpittsburgh.com/blog/1403001.htm Here is a great snippet from the story on... (Read More)
Three Little Pigsburgh on Pittsburgh Today Live March 18th
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Be sure to TOON in to Pittsburgh Today Live on KDKA Tuesday morning! I will be on the air talking about the Three Little PIgsburghers and drawing too! http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/pittsburgh-today-live/ It's a great way to kick off the final two... (Read More)
You can go home again.. We bilt this city on arn and still!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I drove through Braddock, where I grew up. I was on a mission to find a copy of the Valley Mirror which did an article on the Three Little Pigsburghers. I was listening to mp3's of old tv show themes (about 600 of them on the... (Read More)
New Rewards added! Joe explains and illustrates your idea, company or product in a video!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A new perk has been added! You may have noticed the videos I have been posting explaning Pittsburghese, or showing my creative process! A few people have asked if they could get a video like this for their own presentation or marketing. The answer is... (Read More)
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Here is a Pig Dancing a Jig!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Saint Patrick's Day weekend everyone! If you are in Pittsburgh look for me downtown tomorrow I'll be handing out bookmarks and if you supported the book and see me let me know and I'll give you a free Pig Pin! We still have 18 days left!... (Read More)
Happy Saint Patrick's Day video
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm taking a short break from drawing pigs to draw a leprechaun and to wish you all a very happy Saint Patrick's Day! I hope you enjoy this short video. I will be dahntahn during St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday handing out free bookmarks to... (Read More)
Contest to name the Three Little Pigsburghers!
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio? Moe, Larry and Curly? Great things come in threes.. including the Three Little Pigsburghers! But what to name them? I am having a contest to name the Three Pigs! Lawny, Dawny and Rawny? or perhaps name them all... (Read More)
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Take Rivalry to Children’s Books via Kickstarter!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Cleveland and Pittsburgh Take Rivalry to Children’s Books via Kickstarter! The Three Little Pigsburghers, a children’s book written in Pittsburghese, by Joe Wos, has been lighting up Kickstarter! It reached its goal in just 3 days and... (Read More)
It's all about family....
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Pig Arn I did this quick sketch this morning for the Valley Mirror, my hometown Braddock newspaper. My dad worked at ET Works in Braddock for over 30 years. His name was Ron. As I was drawing this I remembered all the nicknames they had at the mill,... (Read More)
Cleveland beating Pittsburgh????
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are doing great, the buzz for the book continues to grow... But I just found out a children's coloring book about Cleveland fans is actually doing better???!!! They are now funded at over $20,000.00 Could it be Cleveland is actually beating... (Read More)
New video on how I create the characters, early sketches, and the gift of Dyslexia.
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
) Today I thought I would share a little bit about my process. This video features me drawing two of the characters: The Big Bad Wuff and Pig #2 (Dawny). It also shows a quick look at the original script and thumbnails for the book! It's a quick... (Read More)
Holy Chipped Chopped Ham Sammich! Our project is at 193% funded!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Pork Knight Rises The Three Little Pigsburghers is at 193% funded and rising! It looks like we will be reaching at least 200%. This really elevates the project to new heights! Everyday I am delighted to upload some new fun sketches, videos and... (Read More)
New options added by popular demand
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have had several request from people wanting to receive two or more copies of the book! Now you can! There are now support options for two or three copies of the book via Kickstarter. You can also always add to your support amount $15.00 per book... (Read More)
Still going strong! So now what?
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
With 22 days to go and having exceeded our goal in the first three days you might be wondering...so what happens when you exceed the goal? Well, don't worry I won't be using that extra dough for a flight to vegas and placing it all on red! For one... (Read More)
New video, How to prepare for Spring in Pittsburgh! and link to PG column today!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
A new video is up, this one is a short on how to prepare for Spring in PIttsburgh! You can also view a new column by Brian ONeill in the Post Gazette at ... (Read More)
Three Little Pigsburghers in the Post Gazette today!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a great piece by Brian O'Neill in today's Pittsburgh Post Gazette! Be sure to pick up a copy to read the article. I will be posting a brand new video later today! It's a short video on how to prepare for spring in Pittsburgh! I hope you... (Read More)
Part of the process. PIGS in 3D!!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It sometimes helps me draw to imagine what the character looks like in 3 dimensions, so I'll make a small clay sculpture of the character just to serve as reference. I never share these, but thought it would be fun to give a little more insight... (Read More)
New article from Pittsburgh Magazine on Three Little Pigsburghers!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A new article from Pittsburgh Magazine looks at the Three Little Pigsburghers success which continues to grow! Share this article with friends and followers!... (Read More)
How to Speak Pittsburghese Part 1: To Be or Not To Be?
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the latest video! This is part one in a series on how to speak Pittsburghese! Be sure to share! Thanks, Joe (Read More)
Bookmarks are here! New video on Pittsburghese on it's way!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
bookmarks Hello all! The bookmarks are here! I will be distributing them around town today.The are a nice high quality glossy cardboard bookmark. You can get yours at the ToonSeum. If you want some for your local library or group drop me a line at... (Read More)
New Perk added! Share the book and live performance with your local library or school!
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
New perk added at $250 level!!! Share with your local library or school library! You will get two copies of the book, one for you and one for your local library or school library. The library will also receive a live performance of Once Upon a... (Read More)
New video: How to make a Pittsburgh Sammich.
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Part of the fun of this project has been a return to "just drawing" for me. I have recaptured that magic of just putting a pen to paper and seeing what flows out onto the page. My brain and mouth also tend to spit out a lot of odd ideas too. It's... (Read More)
We ain't askared of no Wuff! Who yinz ganna call?
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Who Yinz ganna call? Who yinz ganna call? I called on all of you to help with this exciting project and you came through! Now I am asking you to call on your friends to help spread the word! This is not only a great way to show support but to... (Read More)
We did it! Goal reached in just three days! Keep it going!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Yinz Did It! Yinz Did It!!!! Within just three days we reached out goal of $3000 to publish the Three Little Pigsburghers! I love you Pittsburgh! I know this is your way of showing your Pittsburgh pride and I am deeply grateful to be a part of... (Read More)
The Three Little Pigsburghers trailer!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Everything in life seems more exciting with a movie guy voice over. So here is what I imagine the Three Little Pigsburghers trailer would be like! Enjoy..and share! (Read More)
Thanks for your support! Please share this project with random strangers!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for being the very first to support the Three Little Pigsburghers on Kickstarter. The official press release and launch will be on Monday March 3rd. I hope you will all help in spreading the word! Ill be posting regular updates,... (Read More)
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