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 […]
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 […]
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 […]