Editorial cartoonist Michael Pohrer (AKA: “MJ”) returned to his Alma Mater, Francis Howell located in Weldon Springs, to discuss the art of cartooning. The Cartoonist, MJ stated “I met and talked with the current student body. I was impressed* with the level of quality material that the students were producing. I got to watch quite […]
Andre Trantraal, a cartoonist for the Cape Times, alleges that police searched his home without a warrant pointing guns at his family – including children. Describing the incident, Andre Trantraal said: “I was about to enter my front gate when two police vans pulled up and 10 to 15 heavily armed policemen got out. One […]
Interesting story from Daryl Cagle: When discouraged political cartoonists sit behind a beer and complain, sometimes the talk turns to the idea of pretending to draw as a woman, to take advantage of affirmative action minded editors who might prefer cartoons by a woman, and affirmative action minded award juries who might be more inclined […]
I mentioned the 30 year anniversary of Bob Englehart with the Hartford Courant back in December. Fox CT has posted a video profile on Bob. Hat Tip: Rob Tornoe
A 1935 animation cel featuring Mickey Mouse in The Band Concert will be auctioned off on February 24-25. The animation art is estimated t be worth over $100,000. It is thought to be the only production setup in existence from the first Mickey cartoon that features Mickey and the entire band. “This cel is, in […]
Bone creator Jeff Smith has hinted on his blog that he’s working on a Superman project for DC Comics. The mention is on his blog along with a sketch of the man of steel.
Still can’t find any cartoons Joe Heller, the editorial cartoonist in Green Bay, however Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers was down in Dallas to cover the game. He’s posted several cartoons that he drew during the game. Seven cartoons in all. Last won captioned with this explanation: Oh, great! Here I was sitting in […]
Comic page changes for the week The Yuma Sun wants to replace Peanuts and are asking for suggestions. Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA) adds Stone Soup, Diamond Lil and Brevity. Stone Soup was dropped late last year but readers demanded it be reinstated. The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) is adding Pickles and Argyle Sweater to their Sunday […]