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Tag Archives: cartoonist
Becoming A Cartoonist/Illustrator – Starting The Journey
I sometimes get asked for advice from aspiring cartoonists. As someone who has a passion for the art, history, process, writing – all aspects of cartooning, I’m happy to offer whatever guidance I can. Recently, I was approached by a … Continue reading
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Happy, Meaniningful, Thankful Veteran’s Day
I wanted to take a moment to wish all the men and women in uniform, past and present, and their families who stand by them and suffer no less, a heartfelt thank you. My time in uniform has come to … Continue reading
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Evolving As An Artist and Cartoonist
When I started in cartooning many years ago, I drew in a way that, at the time, was natural to me. I’d read a few books on the subject, visited a few websites and applied what others had done before … Continue reading
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Cartooning Update
It’s been a challenging start to the New Year, with a series of events, both in and outside of cartooning, that have kept me insanely busy. While some opportunities fizzled out into nothingness, others have appeared seemingly from nowhere, and … Continue reading
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Back To Cartoon Work
It’s been a grueling couple of weeks, working sixteen to eighteen hours every day, then working on my cartoons for the upcoming Mead calendars. I’m not going to complain though – serving in the United States Navy has been the … Continue reading
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Great Cartooning Books
I’m frequently asked to provide advice on cartooning and on resources available to cartoonists. There are books in my library I consider essential reads, and I find myself going through them often, rereading, discovering new information, and reminding myself of … Continue reading
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The Cartooning Life
I suspect most of my fellow scribblers face the same issues I do – finding that ever-elusive balance between family, outside responsibilities, and the profession of cartooning. As with most creative endeavors, and this is just my opinion, you work … Continue reading
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Ink Bottle Syndicate, Funnies Extra, and Introducing, “Karma Cafe”
I’ve had the good fortune to have been approached by Bill Kellogg, marketing director of the dynamic Ink Bottle Syndicate, to run my cartoon “Spectickles” in a new weekly feature, “The Funnies Extra” (coming soon to a town near you … Continue reading
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Exciting News – Funnies Extra!
One of the announcements that I’ve had to refrain from mentioning is a recent project that has been long in the works by Ink Bottle Syndicate. I’ve just signed for their new syndicated newspaper insert, the Funnies Extra, which will … Continue reading
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