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Brian Fairrington designing college mascot

Brian Fairrington, syndicated editorial cartoonist with Cagle Cartoons, is designing the new look for “Artie the Artichoke” – the school mascot for Scottsdale Community College. You can see Brian’s work on the voting page where students vote for their favorite. Fairrington said he enjoyed working on the project. But the cartoonist said it’s challenging to […]

Changes abound on funny pages

Here’s a quick run down of the pickups and droppings this week. The Observer in Dunkirk, NY has picked up Lynn Johnston’s For Better or For Worse which will replace Bill Amends FoxTrot that is dropping its daily feature. Darby Conley’s Get Fuzzy is on a trial run at the Gazette-Times (Corvallis, OR). To make […]

Ten annual editorial cartooning contests deadlines posted

Over on the AAEC web site are the deadlines and information to enter the 10 annual major editorial cartooning contests. The list includes: National Headliner Awards Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award The Thomas Nast Award Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Awards The Herblock Prize The Pulitzer Prize Sigma Delta Chi Award For students: Mark of […]

Darcy to resume cartooning in 2007

According to the AAEC web site, Jeff Darcy, editorial cartoonist for the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio, will resume his duties at the paper sometime in 2007 after suffering a stroke in early November of this year. He quips: “This means that from now on I can only draw cartoons on the right,” he quipped […]

Bruce Tinsley arrested for DUI

According to a story in the Indianapolis Star, Bruce Tinsley, creator of Mallard Fillmore, was arrested on the 4th of this month on for driving while intoxicated. His blood-alcohol level was .14 – twice the state level. This is his second DUI in the last four months. The previous incident occurred on August 26th.

Prickly City by Matt Davies starts today

Just went over to GoComics to check out Matt Davies first foray into comic stripping as he temporarily takes over on Scott Stantis‘ Prickly City for the next week. Looks like today’s toon is mostly a set up the rest of the week, but his depiction of Winslow and Carmen are good.

Newsweek looks at animated editorial cartoons

Newsweek magazine (at least its online edition) is looking at the evolution of editorial cartooning from print to animation. Interviewees include Walt Handelsman, Ted Rall, and of course the pioneering Mark Fiore. Newsday’s Walt Handelsman isn’t as grim about print. But the Pulitzer Prize winner is online now, tooâ??a year ago he taught himself Flash […]

Today marks the death of Thomas Nast 104 years ago

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 […]

Marshall Ramsey rules the south

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 […]

Paper seeks temporary replacement for Phil Hands

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 […]

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