This one should be a dead giveaway. There were many correct guesses! Yes, I was in Havana, Cuba with a group of cartoonists from the Schulz Museum (all perfectly legal, I assure you). I return today. READ MORE
This week’s subject is Star Trek’s new Uhura, actress Zo?¬¥ Saldana. She also “played” Neytiri in “Avatar”, but as she was a CGI blue alien the entire movie it’s hard to recognize her from that role. READ MORE
Q: My question is about the placement of the people you draw in a humorous illustration. I know you have to deal with art directors that probably help a little, but how do you decide where to place the people, props, etc? And is there a way to learn how to get to the “placement” decision faster and at the same time relaying the message you are trying to make to the viewer? Is there a book or coarse that will help, or just keep looking at the art of other artist like yourself? A: Composition is one of those things that is difficult to… READ MORE
I’m out of town for the week, and thought we’d play a little game… just exactly where am I? More pictures to come. READ MORE
The deadline is looming large for this year’s Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship from the National Cartoonists Society Foundation. From the NCSF Website: Jay Kennedy Scholarship The annual Jay Kennedy Scholarship, in memory of the late King Features editor, was funded by an initial $100,000 grant from the Hearst Foundation/King Features Syndicate and additional generous donations from Jerry Scott, Jim Borgman, Patrick McDonnell and many other prominent cartoonists. Submissions are adjudicated by a panel of top cartoonists and an award is given to the best college cartoonist. The recipient is feted at the annual NCS Reuben Awards Convention attended by many of the world’s leading cartoonists.… READ MORE
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