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March 3rd, 2017 | Posted in News
The National Cartoonists Society just released the names of the nominees for the 2016 award for “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year”, also know as “The Reuben”. Quite a slate of talent: Lynda Barry Stephan Pastis Hilary B. Price Mark Tatulli Ann Telnaes Follow this link for some short bios on each nominee, The Reuben is meant as a recognition for outstanding work in the year in which the artist was nominated, in this case 2016. The statuette was designed by Rube Goldberg, thus the name “The Reuben”. Congratulations to the nominees! The winner will be announce at the 71st annual Reuben Awards banquet on May… READ MORE
February 21st, 2017 | Posted in News
The registration page for my Munich, Germany caricature workshop is now live! The workshop will take place July 7-9th, 2017 at the Leonardo Hotel Munich City South. That’s a Fri, Sat and Sunday. This will be my one and only workshop in Europe in 2017, so if you are interested in participating don’t miss out. Visit the workshop page for more details! Also, there are still plenty of spaces available for my workshops here in Minnesota in late April/early May. The MN workshops are unique in that the Friday night event takes place in my home and studio, where I demonstrate my drawing, inking and… READ MORE
February 17th, 2017 | Posted in News
I’m honored to be a special guest and The Lakes International Comic Art Festival in the Lakes District, Kendal, UK on October 13-15th, 2017. The guest list is gigantic and full of world class comics creators (and me). One of the biggest features of the event this year is the appearance of MAD legend Sergio Aragonés, who will be bestowing the newly minted National Cartoonists Society‘s “NCS Sergio Aragonés International Award for Excellence in Comic Art”. In attendence will be a number of NCS folks including former NCS presidents Steve McGarry and Rick Stromoski. This is the fifth annual “The Lakes International Comic Art Festival”,… READ MORE
February 14th, 2017 | Posted in News
Now available for registration–my caricature workshop in Long Island City, NY, Aug 8-10th, 2017! This 3 day intensive workshop will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Long Island City, located just a 5 minute walk from the Queens Plaza subway station, and only 5 miles from La Guardia airport. Get all the details and reserve your space here! There are also spots still available for my two Minnesota workshops in late April and Early May. Not only are these $100 per student cheaper (no travel or shipping expenses here in MN), but it also features an evening in my studio to see lots of… READ MORE
February 10th, 2017 | Posted in News
Just a test to see if I am altering the real or the former version of my website… reminder that the National Cartoonists Society Foundation’s benefit auction featuring some very cool and very rare pieces of original cartoon art ends on Sunday at various times, some items bidding ending as early as 8:00 am . All the proceeds go to the NCS Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity that works with the NCS on several worthwhile programs like the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, which provides a $5000 grant every year to a student of cartooning; the Cartooning for Kids program with sends cartoonists to children’s hospitals… READ MORE
February 8th, 2017 | Posted in News
I’m currently in Sin City conducting a caricature workshop with a great group of participants. I have several other workshops either already set up or in the works. Check out my Workshop page for locations and details, and to reserve your space! READ MORE
February 6th, 2017 | Posted in News
The National Cartoonists Society Foundation is holding a benefit auction featuring some very cool and very rare pieces of original cartoon art. All the proceeds go to the NCS Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charity that works with the NCS to promote education in cartooning, encourage aspiring cartoonists through scholarships, and to provide assistance to cartoonists in need. The NCSF has several worthwhile programs like the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, which provides a $5000 grant every year to a student of cartooning; the Cartooning for Kids program with sends cartoonists to children’s hospitals all over the country with goody bags full of art supplies and comics… READ MORE
February 3rd, 2017 | Posted in News
I have just confirmed two weekend workshop dates for here in Minnesota this coming spring: April 28th-30th May 5th-7th Both will take place at the Quality Inn and Suites in Eagan, MN. Tuition is $500, with a refundable $100 deposit to reservce your space. The Minnesota workshops are unique in several ways: First, they only cost $500. My out-of-town workshops are going to be $600 from now on due to the time involved, travel costs, shipping costs, and the higher costs of the venues. Here in MN I can keep the costs lower and pass that along to the students. If you are local or… READ MORE
