Peanuts is back for another San Diego Comic-Con. As before, their offsite in 2026 is on MLK Promenade across from the San Diego Convention Center. With its big Snoopy graphics, you can’t miss it!
Lovers of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang will enjoy photo ops, but more importantly, exclusive merchandise.
You can “adopt” one or all of Snoopy’s siblings: Spike, Belle, Olaf, Marbles and Andy! The plush dogs for purchase even come with adoption papers, I was told!
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During Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego, the public has a very special opportunity to experience extraordinary art and artists!
The Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village has daily free activities you don’t want to miss.
Today, Wednesday, I got to speak with Craig Kausen, grandson of legendary animator and director Chuck Jones. (That’s Craig in the above photograph.) I was also privileged to see original works by Chuck Jones from the family archives, including pieces that have been exhibited in museums around the world.
Craig Kausen was so generous with his time, speaking enthusiastically about the life and work of Chuck Jones, showing me works of original art from different eras, different projects.
Some of these original works will remain on display through the course of Comic-Con.
Craig spoke about the creative process, how Chuck Jones paid special attention to detail, even in his most simple drawings. Every line and curve convey subtle but exact feeling, just as carefully chosen words convey a specific meaning when writing.
I loved it when he explained how his Chuck Jones Center for Creativity has inspired countless kids to be more creative and appreciate art. His business card reads “Exercise Your Genius!”
I’m not exaggerating when I say he was truly amazing.
Here’s a sign in front of the Chuck Jones Gallery with the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Line Up. Expand the image to read it…
I was also super lucky to meet and speak with artist Stephen Reis. That’s him in the next photo:
What a cool guy! What a dynamic personality! He an artist on The Simpsons who does mostly storyboards. Some of his original art is on display in the gallery and available for purchase. With his art he has generously helped raise funds for the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.
Did you know it takes about 8 months for a single The Simpsons episode to become fully developed and completed? That’s one of many things I learned.
I also enjoyed looking at shoes he has hand painted based on Looney Tunes characters, such as Marvin the Martian. If you come by on Saturday when he’s presenting “From Sketch to Screen” at the Chuck Jones Gallery, he’ll no doubt show you, too!
Now tell me: would you like to meet some important artists and see fantastic art? You know where to go!
Stopping by the gallery today made my day. Thank you!
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This coming Wednesday, July 22, 2026, during the evening of Comic-Con Preview Night, lovers of Chuck Jones art have a very special opportunity.
Craig Kausen, the grandson of legendary animation director Chuck Jones, will be visiting the Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village.
He’ll be showing rare, original artwork from the Chuck Jones archives between 5:30 and 9:00 pm!
I learned about this super special event during my visit to the gallery this afternoon. I took a photo, too. As you can see, the gallery is getting ready for Comic-Con, now less than a week away!
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Attending Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego? Got some extra time? You might want to head up to Balboa Park, where the Comic-Con Museum now features a number of cool exhibits, including a big one all about Doctor Who.
The Comic-Con Museum’s newest exhibit showcases the art of Charles Addams, who is best known for his popular creation The Addams Family. It’s titled Chas Addams: Family and Friends.
You’ll see a huge selection of his artwork. His wry, dark, humorous images might bring back memories of the Addams Family television show or the movie.
A variety of other subjects in his art might give you a chuckle, too!
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Futurama and Bob’s Burgers have appeared again on San Diego trolley wraps for Comic-Con!
The long running shows have been fan favorites for many years now. Whether conveyed by Fox, Disney or Hulu, their popular animated characters predictably appear on San Diego trolleys during Comic-Con.
The funny Futurama graphic on the wrap declares Blob-o-rama! The characters have been placed in an old school platformer video game!
The adjacent Bob’s Burgers image is titled Burger Quest! The Belcher family appears to be ready for battle!
I caught these images on the fly. I’ll endeavor to update this post with more photos…
UPDATE!
I caught the opposite side of the wrap. It promotes The Simpsons and King of the Hill!
Better pics…
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Wile E. Coyote was spotted today chasing Road Runner through Seaport Village!
I noticed the crazy pursuit directly in front of the Chuck Jones Gallery. After stepping into the cartoon art gallery I learned these two fun sculptures were placed outside today!
I also learned the Chuck Jones Gallery will host a variety of artist events during Comic-Con, which is in a little over two months. Those activities are listed here.
If you love Looney Tunes, Dr. Seuss, Peanuts and other popular art, cartoons and animation, you need to pay a visit!
Lovers of Comic-Con in San Diego should head over to Balboa Park. The Comic-Con Museum recently opened a new exhibit called Cover Story: Six Decades of Comic-Con.
The lower level of the museum now features tons of artwork representing years of creativity and fun at the world’s biggest and best popular arts convention.
Visitors can look closely at original art used for the covers of Comic-Con souvenir books and other publications, beginning back in 1970 when the event was attended by only 300 fans. There are fine examples of interior art, too. You’ll see the work of legendary artists, from Jack Kirby to Frank Miller to Alex Ross.
Fans of DC and Marvel superheroes will love this exhibition. As will fans of fantasy, and science fiction, and comic strips, and cartoons . . . All things pop culture are celebrated!
Here are only a few examples…
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A super fun mural was painted in North Park last December in time for the holiday season. Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the entire Peanuts gang are now frolicking on the side of 420 Smoke Shop, at 2559 University Avenue!
The talented artist’s Instagram is @cravemoreart. The artist identifies as Scenic Painter for Haunted Trails of Balboa Park 2025. Very cool!
I hope this art remains on the building, even as seasons change and San Diegans dream of sunny, warm beach days–not of Christmas trees, snowmen, winter snow and ice.
Is that Santa and his reindeer up there in the starry sky?
This mural is simply too much fun!
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