Video: How to draw Donald Trump by David Fitzsimmons
Funny (and instructional) video from Arizona Daily Star’s David Fitzsimmons on how to draw Donald Trump.
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College paper runs offensive cartoon, cancels subscription to syndicate who provided it
Cartoon courtesy of Cagle CartoonsThe Daily Illini, a college newspaper at University of Illinois, ran a Rick McKee cartoon (above) last week that offended many in the student body. The paper has since issued an apology stating that the “cartoon was run with frivolous regard, and in no way represents our ideals as an organization, […]
Bob Englehart celebrates 35 years with the Hartford Courant
Editorial cartoonist Bob Englehart is celebrating 35 years with his paper the Hartford Courant. The local Fox station has posted an interview. Bob is also enjoying an exhibit of his work “Drawn and Cornered: 35 Years of Engelhard Cartoons” that will run from October 23 through November 28 with an opening reception Oct. 22.
Syrian cartoonist Akram Raglan reported as dead; family disputes claim
The Cartoonist Rights Network International is reporting that a fellow prisoner has stated that Syrian cartoonist Akram Raglan died in a Syrian hospital as “possibly a result of torture” two and a half years ago. Two years ago a PRI story reported the cartoonist’s death, but the family stating that they were unsure of the […]
Video: Cartooning after Charlie Hebdo from the AAEC convention
From the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists convention in Columbus, OH, comes video of the panel on the topic of cartooning in the post-Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack. Panelists included Dr. Mark McKinney (author of Redrawing French Empire in Comics), Michael Kahn, attorney and author (Puck: What Fools These Mortals Be), Matt Wuerker (Politico), and Rob […]
Who’s winning the free speech debate 10 years after the Danish Muhammad cartoons were printed?
Politico looks at who is winning the free speech debate 10 years after the Danish Newspaper Jyllands-Posten printed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad and ignited a debate, violent and deadly protests and retaliation, and has sent cartoonists into hiding. Despite the 10-year anniversary of the event, which set off the biggest political crisis in Denmark […]
Jack Ohman talks about recent AAEC convention
Association of American Editorial Cartoonists President Jack Ohman posts a recap of his trip to Columbus, OH for the annual AAEC convention. From background accounts, it was a terrific convention in all regards: speakers, topics, after-convention banter and (sigh) security. Jack explains:Suddenly, I was faced with a completely new world. Instead of a nice, quiet […]
Milt Priggee offends Florida police fraternity with cartoon
The Milt Priggee cartoon above has managed to offend the Jacksonville (FL.) chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police. The local news station reports the FOP believe it “is offensive and puts local police officers in danger.”FOP president Steve Amos speaking to WJXT:?They are outraged and embarrassed, because they don?t believe they should be categorized […]
Rick McKee to publish collection of best work
The Augusta Chronicle editorial cartoonist Rick McKee is publishing a 224-page best-of collection of his cartoons in late November entitled: “Painting with a Broad Brush”. You can pre-order the book now at a discount.From the description:The book kicks off in the Bill Clinton years and takes off from there, through the Bush and Obama presidencies […]
Pat Bagley begins six-day serialization of life and death of Joe Hill
Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley has started a six-day serialization of the story of Joe Hill – a labor organizer executed here in Utah a 100 years ago for murder. Today his guilt is very much in doubt. Here’s Pat:Starting today and continuing through Friday, I will be serializing the life of Joe […]
Lawyer: Atena Farghadani showing signs of Lymphatic disease
Artist and activist Atena Farghadani may be showing signs of lymphatic disease according to her attorney. From International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran:The artist and civil activist Atena Farghadani has developed signs of lymphatic disease in prison as she awaits her chance to challenge a 12-year prison sentence in the appeals court, according to […]
Jack Ohman wins Best of the West
This year’s Best of the West award for editorial cartooning goes to Jack Ohman of the Sacramento Bee. The award honors those in the Western United States for journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.Regarding Jack’s work, the judges wrote:?Masterfully conceived and expertly rendered, Jack Ohman?s work reflects a cartoonist at the top of his […]
Human Rights Watch honors Zunar for “asserting freedom of expression in the face of repression”
From The Malay Mail:Controversial cartoonist Zulkiflee Anwar Haque, popularly known as Zunar, has been recognised by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) for his fight to uphold freedom of expression. The international non-governmental organisation?s Asia division deputy director Phil Robertson told Malay Mail Online that Zunar will be receiving a cash prize to help him battle […]
Lalo Alcaraz to work on Disney/Pixar Coco feature film
Great news from Cartoon Brew:Mexican-American political cartoonist and La Cucaracha comic creator Lalo Alcaraz made an announcement on Twitter yesterday: he?s been hired to work on Pixar?s just-announced Day of the Dead feature Coco. Alcaraz did not make clear whether he will work on the upcoming Lee Unkrich-directed film as an outside consultant or in-house […]
The State hires back Robert Ariail
The State (Columbia, SC) has rehired full-time its long-time editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail. Robert resigned from the paper in 2009 when his position was cut to part-time. He had been at the paper since 1984. The paper made the announcement in July as part of “an ongoing initiative to strengthen print and digital coverage.”With his […]