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 […]
E&P reports that John Cole, editorial cartoonist for the Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pa has launched a blog. Like most other cartoonists, he uses his blog to post his editorial cartoons and offers up some comments about the topic of the cartoon. He tells E&P that at some point he plans to offer sound and animation […]
PBS is producing a special feature on Jules Feiffer according a cartoonist who was recently interviewed for the special. The air date hasn’t been set but it should “sometime this month.” A quick look at PBS.org reveals that they have previously featured him on several occasions over the years. I’ll keep my eye out and […]
David Fitzsimmons, editorial cartoonist for the Arizona Daily Star, has created a “Best of Fitz” calendar for 2007. He’ll be personalizing and signing copies at the newspaper’s office on Saturday Dec 2 from 2-4 pm. Cost of the calendar is $6.95.
E&P’s Dave Astor interviewed several editorial cartoonists about whether they believe the incidents of plagiarism has been on the increase with the rise of the internet. The response was that it hasn’t. Cartoonists also opine on why there seems to be so many common ideas generated by editorial cartoonists.
The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club will host former L.A. Times editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad on December 10. Paul will have copies of his books on hand and will be doing a book signing after the reception. A $25 suggested donation is requested and attendees should RSVP.UPDATE: According to LA City Beat, Paul will also be […]
Steve Sack, editorial cartoonist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, has been awarded Berryman Cartoonist of the Year by The National Press Foundation. Steve has been with the Star Tribune since 1981. If you’re not familiar with Steve’s work – he’s unique in editorial cartooning as his cartoons often look like they were done in paint […]
San Antonio Express-News editorial cartoonist John Branch was awarded a Katie Award for best editorial cartoon for his September 2005 cartoon entitled “Katrina pass-the-blame game” which depicted President Bush, New Orlean’s Mayor Ray Nagin and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco tossing a sand bag around (labeled blame) while the levee behind them continues to pour out […]
I received many an email alerting me to the unfolding story regarding editorial cartoonist José Varela who stormed The Miami Herald office building and threatened its editor and others. I’m sure most of you have read up on the story. The latest news I can find reports that he’s already posted a $75,000 bond. E&P […]
Rich Diesslin writes in to alert me that Mike Luckovich was on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night. He says that the segment was short but had some good anecdotes. The show’s web site mentions Mike’s book, Four More War (Years), so presumably Mike’s appearance is to talk about the book.
Book cover, copyright by Aaron Taylor. Used by permissionAaron Taylor, editorial cartoonist for the Daily Herald, has printed a collection of his best cartoons of 2006. The book is entitled, Elephants, Donkeys, and Cougars…Oh My!Says Aaron:This volume contains a hundred pages of my “greatest hits” since I joined the Herald in September 2005. Special appearances […]
Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon points us to a story about Signe Wilkinson, editorial cartoonist for the Daily News, will be featured in the Library of Congress’ annual “Women Who Dare” calendar.Signe received this honor for being the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning (1992). Instead of her portrait, the calendar will […]