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“The New Yorker” Cartoonist Makes Unexpected And Clever Comics (30 New Pics)
Interview With Artist
There’s nothing like entertaining and clever art to brighten up our daily routine - while we might invent some of our problems, they sure make relatable illustrations. Artist Will McPhail trivializes these problems in his cartoons and says that “desperation and panic are very funny.”
Once a zoology student, Will is now regularly drawing for the world-famous The New Yorker magazine. The talented creator has also come out with his graphic novel, which can be described as a “commentary on modern life and a joyful celebration of being human.”
Scroll down to see the newest illustrations by McPhail and don’t forget to check out our previous post about his work.
More info: Instagram | willmcphail.com | twitter.com
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Dori Weishaar 3 years ago
Omg this had me laughing at an issue that's usually very frightening - I'll think of this when I feel a panic attack creeping up🙂
When asked about his creative process, Will told Bored Panda: “The only real structure I have in my life is The New Yorker’s submission schedule, so my week is usually built around that. I spend most of the week pouring a stream of consciousness all over a Moleskine in the hope that there will be 8-10 decent ideas in there by the time submission day comes around. Then I draw those ideas up and send them off!”
“It was quite a well-oiled ship up until the point where I started working on my graphic novel. Now I look like one of those ‘poor unfortunate souls’ from the Little Mermaid, an untethered ghoul swirling around with no sense of direction or self,” Will says.
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Dori Weishaar 3 years ago
Omg LOL I'm in the very quiet waiting room at the Dr & l laughed right out loud at this, drawing some strange side eye from a couple of older ladies LOL. The cartoon is epic !!
Kids Krueger 3 years ago
Yo, that is too true. Dorothy be like: I gonna let a bunch of full-grown men (however lion-like they are) follow me around. That's how my problems are solved!
“Oh, absolutely!” the artist replies when asked if he ever faces creative block. “I find myself staring in the mirror telling my reflection that he’s a talentless, unfunny worm surprisingly often! I’ve come to realize, though, that my version of 'hard work' is literally sitting down in front of a blank piece of paper for as long as I can. If I can just put the hours in, then things usually start to appear on the page. That said, there have been times when I’ve almost had to chain myself to the drawing board until it gives in to my demands. My demands being: one pigeon cartoon, please.”
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Chris Miller 3 years ago
Cannot move, it is known. You have been chosen. Do Not disturb Catto. Period.
François Carré 3 years ago (edited)
Cat will move on time, but then it might be too late for the slower hooman to get out of there.
Mine Truly 3 years ago
My technique, for emergencies like lava and being about to pee on the couch, is to have another person lure the cat off my lap with treats.
Kathleen Spellman 3 years ago
Don't worry cat'll get cold soon. They HATE cold more than they live lap.
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readingthequibbler 3 years ago
I always go with the munchkin song. It just works perfectly.
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Cathelijne Van 3 years ago
Please people, just don't!! Did you know you could die if you do this the wrong way? If someone thinks 'just to be sure I'll take a swig two times' or a big swig.. There is not enough oxygen in your lungs left!!
CrazyRedHead 3 years ago (edited)
I just say, "WEEEEEEEEE WASSSSSUP!" and everyone loves it. Or just sing
McPhail says he has many inspirations for his work: “In the New Yorker world, if I really want to see how this job is done, I often end up searching out the work of Liana Finck, Zach Kanin, Emily Flake, Bruce Eric Kaplan, Jason Adam Katzenstein, Maddie Dai, all amazing cartoonists. But I also get a lot of inspiration from areas outside the cartoon world. Comics like Kate Berlant, Jacquelin Novak, and John Early are true forces of nature, and watching/listening to them always puts me in the right frame of mind to work.”
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François Carré 3 years ago
Ah, those famous reverse plannings.Always wonder if they actually work.
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Pia kjærgaard 3 years ago
That’s the feeling On point I have,When I’m On Vaccation & just Cant relax for real😩
“Despite what I said earlier about having to chain myself to the drawing board… I honestly love my work. I genuinely love doing the work of it. The part where it’s like 9:30 pm, I’ve got a gin and tonic, I’ve got my headphones on, and I’m just quietly drawing away, I love it so much,” Will shares.
As for future goals, he told us: “All I’m ever really hoping for is that the people who see my cartoons and read my books will say: ‘Yep, he can keep doing that’. Because that means I get to do the work part again.” Also, the talented creator is set to have a cartoon collection book coming out in autumn.
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Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
"Wait... Who is that character? But... They were at his place? Weren't they still in their car? Erm... Why did they leave, again? Oh f**k that."
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Ariana Breeden 3 years ago
Sleeping in my own bed on a normal night be like...😅
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KyletheWolf 3 years ago
Lol my mom set you username as my step-brothers name when he said his name was- "Jake from state farm"
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CrazyRedHead 3 years ago
"Now just lay in the circle an restrain from screaming when your soul leaves your mortal body."
RandomBeing 3 years ago
His parents are demons. Thus the satanic summoning circle
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KAren Jacob 3 years ago
Only have oil spills, tidal waves, industrial waste, and dead wildlife
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Heather Bowles 3 years ago
Never second guess your sober self while drinking. It never ends well. 🤣
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I’m getting the oak and cherries but I’m picking up a notes of “you should tell everyone what you really think of them.”
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J. F. 3 years ago (edited)
Since it's Twitter: Probably sexist (the female character wasn't a Mary Sue or showed too much skin), the studio is racist because their employees are mainly white and/or it didn't contain enough characters to tick of enough checkboxes - I would love to say that it's satire... but that's basically what Twitter and "news" websites like Kotaku are all about when it comes to the entertainment industry
Tobias the Tiger 3 years ago
Most of the time after I've seen a movie, I can't really tell if it was good or bad, I'm often just like "I had fun watching a movie".
CrazyRedHead 3 years ago (edited)
like with Raya and the Last Dragon, online they said, "It's sexist! Inappropriate for kids!" :l
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existn't 3 years ago
BORN To BE WWWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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Nicole A 3 years ago
Not sure if they'll allow the link to stay up, but here it is: https://theoatmeal.com/comics/tipping_tooting
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Stephan Daudt 3 years ago
A middle aged white dude thinking about how cute your baby is? Change seats now!
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François Carré 3 years ago
Yes, stop seeing other living beings as inspirational signs for your egocentric minds, humans. Dolphins are just passing by, let them live their own life and be jerks if they want to.
Red 3 years ago
Well, my day always gets miraculously better when I see a dog, even better if I pet them. 100% guarantee good luck. No way you'll convince me there isn't something magical about them. Also flamingos, they fly by and I get super happy for magical reasons.
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Mika Vienonen 3 years ago
Just because your a demon or devil doesn't mean you have to be a d**k.
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Sequoia 3 years ago
I mean, yeah? I've been stalked by historic paintings a bunch of times. Haven't you?
CrazyRedHead 3 years ago
Yeah, isn't it normal? ISN'T IT? IsNt iT????????!!!!!!
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Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
Fences and hedges exist for a reason. America is so weird... Where are your fences? And shutters? And hedges?
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François Carré 3 years ago
I can imagine there will be more and more places where both happen at the same time in the near future.
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Ryan Deschanel 3 years ago
It must have its reason to lethally betray its entire family. Don't judge it.
arsonistofthemonth jr 3 years ago
That's a gopher or some other rodent (not a mole). But if it was a mole, yes. There would be no judgement of betrayal here.
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Will Young 3 years ago
Third from the right, second from the top I can't see another one. Fourth from the right, third from the top looks close but there isn't one to put it on top of
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