Editorial Cartooning» JD Crowe gets roasted by “a death panel of peers and disgruntled politicians.”» Dick Locher is immortalized in a mural in his hometown of Naperville. The wall is “being painted on the outer wall of the Naperville Art League and depicts famous artists creating their well-known works.”Interviews» Sandra Bell-Lundy interviews Stephanie Piro about […]
Mike Lester, editorial cartoonist for the Rome News-Tribune, was charged last night with “simple assault in violation of the Family Violence Act and interference with a 911 call” according to a news report on Rome News Wire. A news story in the Rome News-Tribune confirms the arrest.From the Rome News Wire: Regan Lester [Mike’s wife] […]
A thoughtful introspection column by Kirk Anderson on the future of editorial cartooning. He starts out the commentary piece by stating the profession is simply in a “circle of life — the phase where the corpse is eaten by maggots and turned into dirt.” Editorial cartoons are dying because newspapers are dying, or perhaps “adapting.” […]
The Chicago Tribune, which has not had a full-time editorial cartoonist since the death of Jeff MacNelly in 2000, has hired Scott Stantis as their editorial cartoonist. The Tribune’s hiring of Scott reflects the paper’s renewed commitment to return to its roots as a “crusading newspaper,” which it believes readers want and will lead to […]
Editorial Cartooning» Jeff Koterba, of the Omaha World-Herald reflects about his first time attending the San Diego Comic-Con.Cartooning» TDC regular Mike Peterson attended a panel at Dartmouth College moderated by Richard Stamelman. Panelists include: Jeff Danziger, Jules Feiffer, Edward Koren and Edward Sorel. Jules is an artist-in-residence there this summer. Mike has a write up […]
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today announced that Jesse Springer, of Eugene, Oregon has won the 2009 “Science Idol: the Scientific Integrity Editorial Cartoon Contest.” The competition draws attention to the work that must be done for the Obama administration to fulfill its pledge to “restore science to its rightful place.”Springer’s cartoon depicts a […]
Bob Muirhead has passed away at the early age of 66 – four years after suffering a debilitating stroke. Bob provided weekly editorial cartoons for the Observer for nearly 20 years while working his day job as a school counselor.
It’s feeling like 2008 all over again today. Rob Tornoe is reporting that Gary Markstein, who was one of two editorial cartoonist at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel until 2004, took a buyout and will be leaving the paper where he’s been in the design department since 2004. He currently draws the comic strip Daddy’s Home […]
A new book entitled “The Cartoons That Shook the World” about the infamous 12 cartoons depicting the prophet Muhammad will not include any of the 12 cartoons. Yale University Press consulted with “two dozen authorities, including diplomats and experts on Islam and counterterrorism” who all agreed that the cartoons should not be included.Religion scholar and […]
Matt Davies, the pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist for the Journal News, was one of 50 who were cut from the paper’s payroll yesterday as the paper cut 25% of their newsroom staff. Matt posted the following on his Facebook on Tuesday evening, “As of August 28th, the position of editorial cartoonist at The Journal News […]
Editorial Cartooning» E&P interviews Bill Schorr about his decision to return to editorial cartooning. » FANEXPO (a comix gaming etc. exposition in Toronto) is looking for editorial cartoonists for a panel.» A report from the retirement party for Roy Peterson of the Vancouver Sun. I reported last June that Roy had been laid off (forced […]
The mobile space is starting to get attention as syndicates and creators begin looking for new ways to monetize and expand their market. VentureDNA is launching ToonsWare on the Apple iTunes App Store partnering with Tribune Media Services to provide editorial cartoons. Stewart Dixon, CEO of VentureDNA, hopes to do more than just deliver todayâ??s […]
Last March I reported that syndicated editorial cartoonist Bill Schorr had decided to leave editorial cartooning (he was syndicated through United Media). Daryl Cagle announced yesterday that Bill has returned to cartooning and will now be syndicated through Cagle Cartoons.
PBS’ Independent Lens produced a hour tribute to the three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad and his half-century career at the L.A. Times. The full episode is now online over at YouTube.
Animation» A new Ponyo trailer has been posted.» The Animation blog has posted concept art from the upcoming Disney feature film “Rapunzel” due out Christmas of 2010.Comic Strips» Readers were quick to note that yesterday’s B.C. had two left feet.Editorial Cartooning» Pat Oliphant was awarded the Inkpot Award for his career in cartooning. The Inkpot […]