I was at one place that put in “casual Friday” and then had to issue a memo a few weeks later, explaining the difference between “casual” and “looking like you’re going out to change the oil in the tractor” or “dressed like a streetwalker in a heat wave.” Apparently, they were in favor of #1 […]
The Washington Post has posted an extensive profile of Liberty Meadows creator Frank Cho. The profile is the cover story for this Sunday’s Washington Post Magazine. The story goes into his history with the strip, his personal life challenges and his work with Marvel. It also discusses his attempts to penetrate the French market. The […]
Sherman’s Lagoon creator Jim Toomey was recently a featured TED Talk speaker. TED is explained as, “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world” and being a TED speaker is a high privilege. Jim was part of a presentation on panel of speakers talking about Mission Blue – a project aimed at creating marine […]
I received an email from Stu Rees. For those not familiar, Stu is an entertainment lawyer that specializes in visual arts – like cartoons. He’s also a cartoonist himself. He also works with the National Cartoonist Society on legal matters. He forwarded me an email he posted on another cartooning bulletin board regarding Reprographic royalties. […]
When I read yesterday that My Cage was coming to an end, I dashed off an email to Ed Power, co-creator of the strip, for more details. Below is his answers to my questions:How did this come about? We just weren’t in enough papers to make it profitable for KFS to continue printing us.What are […]
I’d say that today’s Pearls Before Swine suggests Stephan Pastis needs to spend a little less time poking around on Facebook, except that then I’d have to explain why I get it. And besides, if that group in the second panel were actually posing for a photo destined for Facebook, they’d be holding red Solo […]
Ed Power, co-creator of My Cage has announced on his website that My Cage will end on October 31. The strip’s Twitter account made the announcement stating, “Well, that’s it. We’re cancelled. Thanks for the support guys.”In another post, Ed wrote, “I feel like my childhood dream was shot point blank through the eyes.”I’ll post […]
Tom Spurgeon reports that cartoonist and comics educator Tom Hart is starting up a Sequential Art school in Gainesville FL. The target date to open is 2011. From the report it appears that the project is an extension of a current workshop that offers space for workshops, gallery shows and performances for artists in the […]
This Saturday is the international Read Comics in Public Day and as you might have already deduced – it’s a day to come out of the closet as a comic book reader an flaunt it (just the comic book, please) in public. RCiPD is being spearheaded by Sarah Morean and Brian Heater founders of The […]
Pittsburgh Magazine has named ToonSeum Executive Director Joe Wos as one of “Top 40 under 40” in this November’s special issue. The “40 Under 40” recognizes 40 talented individuals under the age of 40 who are making a positive impact on the region’s development.Joe is the founder of the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh?s Museum of Cartoon Art. […]
I’ve been impressed with how often Ted Rall is updating his blog, and with the insights he brings to it. I also hope he keeps his head down — they’ve already had one run-in and a few surprises. Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of his work, but this isn’t “generally speaking.”If you aren’t following […]
Yesterday I posted a video of San Diego Union-Tribute editorial cartoonist Steve Breendiscussing his BP oil spill cartoons using actual oil from the spill. The video below is a newly produced video that shows footage of Steve collecting the oil and experimenting mixing it with gasoline.
The Director of National Intelligence Lt. General James R. Clapper has allegedly altered a Daryl Cagle cartoon during a presentation. The Washington Post reports:A final slide showed he was under no illusions about the pressure and expectations he faced. He had adapted a cartoon by Daryl Cagle of Slate.com depicting a grim Clapper in an Uncle Sam […]
Kieran Meehan’s “Pros & Cons” doesn’t seem to spend as much time with the psychologist as with the cop and lawyer, but he does makes those visits count.
Perhaps no other cartoon since Mike Luckovich’s “WHY?” cartoon has an editorial cartoon received so much press (Delona’s chimp cartoon is perhaps the only exception). The San Diego Union-Tribute has posted a video of Steve Breen discussing his BP oil spill cartoons using actual oil from the spill. Here it is:Hat tip to Rob Tornoe.