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We are excited to present some of Lynn Hsu's one-panel cartoons that we’re sure you’ll love!
Lynn is a cartoonist for The New Yorker among many others like Alta Journal, Air Mail, F&SF, and The Wall Street Journal. The artist has been nominated for the Thurber Prize for American Humor in Cartoon Art, the Pushcart Prize, and Best of the Net.
Besides funny short cartoons, Lynn also loves writing dark stories for Space & Time Magazine, Slackjaw, and Weekly Humorist showcasing her versatility across different genres.
So, without further ado, let's hop into the post and read the interview with Lynn to learn more.
More info: Instagram | lynnihsu.com | twitter.com | medium.com | youtube.com
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In an interview with Bored Panda, Lynn told us more about herself.
"Regarding my background, I was born in St. Louis and spent much of my childhood drawing and painting. A love of visual arts runs in my family; my grandfather was an accomplished Chinese brush painter, and my father is also a painter. While I studied architecture in college, I always enjoyed painting and printmaking on the side," shared Lynn.
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Tim Douglass 1 year ago
A couple years ago I had a condition that required going to a number of different doctors. Every single one had me fill in the information online and then again in the office. By the 5th or 6th time through I was about ready to start making up answers.
Lester the Space Duck 1 year ago
"And please check the box acknowledging that you will be charged a paperwork fee for processing this form"
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We were wondering what initially drew Lynn to the world of cartooning and artistry. She responded: "I worked as an architect for many years before changing paths to become a cartoonist and writer. Six years ago, I began writing humor and collaborating with sketch comedy groups at ImprovBoston. When the theater closed during the pandemic, I turned to cartooning, which I found both therapeutic and fun. It combined my love for drawing with humor writing. Growing up, I was a big fan of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes and Gary Larson's The Far Side. I also took several online classes taught by New Yorker cartoonists, which were incredibly helpful and inspiring."
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LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
Cat Olympics Event Schedule: 1) Curtain Shredding, 2) Scare the Neighbor's Labador Into Running For His Life, 3) The Long Nap, 4) Distance Vomiting.
RandomCatsRule 1 year ago
5) couch destroying 6) ignoring food on the edge of bowls 7) meowing at doors 8) Kneeding bladders while hooman needs bathroom
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Lynn also explained the essence of her approach to cartoons: "I mostly focus on creating single-panel gag cartoons for The New Yorker, enjoying the challenge of conveying a joke through just an image and a caption. It’s even more satisfying when I craft a humorous cartoon with just a drawing and no words at all."
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Creative processes differ from artist to artist, so we asked Lynn to share hers.
"My creative process begins with freewriting about everyday experiences, which often inspire my observational cartoons. I also doodle in a sketchbook, which sometimes evolves into a visual idea or an absurd captionless drawing that stands on its own."
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Lotekguy 1 year ago
Me, too, but I have learned to embrace my inner sloth.
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Lastly, Lynn shared what she would like for audiences to take away from her cartoons.
"I hope the reader gets a good laugh from my cartoons and finds a moment of joy in their day. It's very rewarding when people tell me they relate to one of my cartoons. Knowing my work resonates with others' experiences inspires me to keep creating."
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Colt Winkler 1 year ago
in Canada that is a mafia of cobra chickens looking to get help from the holy large goose
"To see more of my work, check out my Instagram and my website lynnihsu.com. For prints, please see CartoonStock or Condé Nast."
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Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
James Acaster: if you don't provide breakfast, it's just an AirB.
Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
Exactly. How on earth did the B&B part not get shot down right from the beginning
Load More Replies... LizzieBoredom 1 year ago
And your first Air B&B guests move in and refuse to leave because they're playing squatters.
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Odin Chase 1 year ago
Are they talking about the tennis ball or the two little ones that were between his legs because I see a surgical tray and a needle up there
Vice versa A 1 year ago
I prefer thinking this guy is missing balls that he usually catches and carries to the owner. And hope he can have kids
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Panda Pandemic 1 year ago
Definitely uncle Gary, and the parents who make their daughter go switch from shorts to pants because uncle Gary's coming over.
WindySwede 1 year ago
Hmm, that have might come out jot as intended. But maybe more accurate that I thiugh... 🤢
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Der Kommissar 1 year ago
Gary is the drunk weird uncle at Thanksgiving that you tell your kids to stay away from
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Auntriarch 1 year ago
Well if it's a border collie it's probably more reliable than my brother
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Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
*groan* ... wish we could strike that one
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SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
Welp, I guess we can strike this planet off our visit again list XP
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Toothless Feline 1 year ago
Spouse and I both use CPAP machines. We keep extension cords in our machines’ travel cases. We learned this lesson attending a convention held in a historic hotel with a single electrical outlet in the entire room, nowhere near the bed (the lamps were all hard-wired into the electric). We had the front desk scrounge for extension cords for us. Thankfully, they found us a pair! Now the first thing we do when we get to our hotel room is check the location of all the outlets.
Load More Replies... Der Kommissar 1 year ago
I want the side where I hit my head on the bureau when I get out of bed
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Howard Johnson 1 year ago
Why do people always make lame meaningless comments on these things?
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WindySwede 1 year ago (edited)
And only the boxes OR lids, but they are good so safe for when I find the corresponding piece!
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Brain-In-A-Vat 1 year ago
I thought it was Medusa's eyes that did the turn to stone thing . . . not the snakes.
Jan Feline 1 year ago
I think the joke refers to having hair stuck in the drain
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That tiny x on the pop up add 1 year ago
Since X goes first, the first play was in a corner, which statistically speaking best spot, good choice. Now there are two possible ways the game could have gone from there. A. O goes in the corner. B. O goes in the middle. If O went in the corner, then then X chose one of three spots that force a win, bad move O. If O went in the middle then X went in the only position that leaves them a shot at winning (assuming O is not a complete fool) and O made the mistake of going into one of the corners (loss) instead of one of the sides (stalemate). either way, X now goes in the remaining corner forcing O to leave a winning move unchecked. X wins!
HTakeover 1 year ago
That's a lot of words for "Whomever gets to go next will win, whether it's in one move or two."
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Arthur Waite 1 year ago
Maybe the O-player is hesitating from blocking the sidewalk with his move. In my city, ferget it.
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Zorro The Bus Conductor 1 year ago
I really like these. I'd definitely appreciate seeing more from this artist. 👏🏻🇬🇧
Zorro The Bus Conductor 1 year ago
I really like these. I'd definitely appreciate seeing more from this artist. 👏🏻🇬🇧
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