Local artist and writer teams up with Asheville dog tag maker to launch web comic series

“Pia is a graphic designer and head of artist relations at Dog Tag Art. She is a really talented artist. She’s working with my hand-drawn strips and digitally coloring them with painstaking care, making them look amazing! This American Dog wouldn’t have happened without Pia’s support and enthusiasm, and I’m so grateful for our collaboration.”

Ira G. is named after Ira Glass, the host of NPR’s This American Life. McCafferty, a big fan of the program for years, decided to loosely base the new comic strip format on the radio show. “This American Life is traditionally done in four acts,” explained McCafferty, “although there is some deviation. This American Dog will follow the same school of thought and is a simple, four-paneled comic with a lot of heart.”

The new web comic series will feature insights about everyday life from Ira G.’s unique point of view, with his signature wry sense of humor. This American Dog will launch on Dog Tag Art’s website on Memorial Day 2013 to much fanfare and a special “Ira G-approved” pet ID tag sale. Dog Tag Art believes that the new comic will not only give customers a cute and colorful story to follow, but will also establish Ira G. into the hearts of their large fan base.