According to the AAEC web site, Jeff Darcy, editorial cartoonist for the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio, will resume his duties at the paper sometime in 2007 after suffering a stroke in early November of this year. He quips: “This means that from now on I can only draw cartoons on the right,” he quipped […]
According to a story in the Indianapolis Star, Bruce Tinsley, creator of Mallard Fillmore, was arrested on the 4th of this month on for driving while intoxicated. His blood-alcohol level was .14 – twice the state level.This is his second DUI in the last four months. The previous incident occurred on August 26th.
Rob Cabrera writes in to tell me that the final days of his Silo Roberts comic was dropped from comics.com due to a “major glitch.” Fans of the strip that have been left hanging from the last installments can head over to Rob’s web site to see the last printed Silo Roberts.
Just went over to GoComics to check out Matt Davies first foray into comic stripping as he temporarily takes over on Scott Stantis‘ Prickly City for the next week. Looks like today’s toon is mostly a set up the rest of the week, but his depiction of Winslow and Carmen are good.
The Library of Congress has posted video of the speakers of the opening of the Cartoon America exhibit in the Library of Congress. Speakers included: Jules Feiffer, Brian Walker, Ann Telnaes, and Kevin Kallaugher. Running time is 46 minutes.
Newsweek magazine (at least its online edition) is looking at the evolution of editorial cartooning from print to animation. Interviewees include Walt Handelsman, Ted Rall, and of course the pioneering Mark Fiore. Newsday’s Walt Handelsman isn’t as grim about print. But the Pulitzer Prize winner is online now, tooâ??a year ago he taught himself Flash […]
Today in cartoon history marks the death of Thomas Nast, who is best known for his cartoons regarding Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. He is also credited for creating the images of the modern Santa Claus, the Democrat’s donkey, the GOP elephant, and Uncle Sam. He was born September 27, 1840 in Germany, came to […]
E&P has caught up with Bill Amend to talk about the announcement made earlier this week that Bill was ending the daily version of FoxTrot and going Sunday only. Also revealed is that the change has been on his mind for at least three years now.
The Laurel Leader-Call has a write-up on Marshall Ramsey, editorial cartoonist for The Clarion-Ledger. Topics include his latest book and how well he’s done as a cartoonist in Mississippi.Says Marshall: “I realize this place is paradise for a cartoonist,” he said. “I’ve been really lucky, because I’ve had some great characters. I feel sorry for […]
E&P is reporting that Wisconsin State Journal is seeking a temporary editorial cartoonist to fill in for Phil Hands who getting married this weekend. The “Fill for Phil” ontest generated some 75 entries and readers can vote online for their five favorite. The winner will receive a sketchbook, pencils and a lunch with Phil.UPDATE (Dec […]
J.D. Crowe, editorial cartoonist for the Press-Register will be teaching a semester at the Bayside Academy on the topic of editorial caricature. The weekly class will learn also learn how to develop cartoons on societal issues.
Daryl Cagle has posted his answer to an age-old questions: “what kind of pens, papers, inks to you use to do your cartoons.” The surprising answer is that he doesn’t ink his drawings. After he does a his pencil sketch he does: At this point most cartoonists would pull out their pen, brush and ink […]
In response to Stephan Pastis using the term “Bite Me” in his December 2nd Pearls Before Swine, Amy Lago, comics editor at Washington Post Writers Group, has posted her comments on the quirkiness of using off-color language on the comics page. How DO newspapers compete with other forms of entertainment that are attracting the very […]
The movie Over the Hedge – based on Michael Fry and T. Lewis’ strip of the same name – has been nominated for eight Annie Awards including Best Animated Feature. Steve Moore creator of In The Bleachers has two animated features also up for awards. Steve was the executive producer of Open Season which is […]
Bill Amend has announced that December 30 will be the last daily for his popular FoxTrot comic. Reruns of the daily will be available on web. Says Bill, “After spending close to half of my life writing and drawing FoxTrot cartoons, I think it’s time I got out of the house and tried some new […]