Joel Pett of The Lexington Herald-Leader was named the winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Cartoon Award for 2023 (at the 15 minute mark). It is the second time Joel took the honor, he had won the Award in 1999. Said the organization: For years [Joel Pett] has been speaking truth to power […]
Illustrator Sandy Kossin has passed away. Adrian Sinnott has shared the sad news that Sandy has passed away: Another incredible talent and good friend gone. Sandy Kossin, proud Berndt Toast Gang, National Cartoonists Society and Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame member has passed. Here’s his bio from the BTG 50th anniversary show in 2016: […]
Ann Telnaes reminds us that this is World Press Freedom Day. Telnaes is active in the topic year ’round and you’ll note that she includes words, images and sound in her media roundup. But I’d also point out, in case you missed it, that the visible brushstrokes and jagged edges suggest art made by a […]