I have been a freelance cartoonist for over 15 years. My career began at the age of 4 when I “thrilled” my parents by drawing Fred Flintstone on the living room wall in vibrant Crayola crayons.
Since then, my work has been published and sold internationally in magazines, greeting cards, newspapers, online, CD covers, and in children’s books.
When I'm not creating cartoons, you can find me napping, time traveling, and leaping tall hedges in a single bound!
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Inspiration for my cartoons comes from everywhere and anywhere, sometimes from real life, and sometimes just from my imagination. One time, I dreamed a cartoon, which I thought was hilarious in my dream...but when I woke up, it made no sense at all.
It can be challenging to come up with something funny. If I think a cartoon idea is funny, then I will go with it. Humor is so subjective. Trying to please everyone, is impossible.
The part I enjoy the most is the actual drawing, coloring, and adding effects. It's playtime... It allows me to be 10 years old again.
It sounds corny, but if my cartoon brings a smile to the reader's face, mission accomplished. If my work results in a chuckle, even better. And if the reader rocks back and cackles, home run!
I draw every day. I love to draw, even if it's a doodle. Many of my doodles ultimately become finished cartoons. So, if you have dreams of becoming a comic artist, my advice would be to draw and draw often.
I would also advise an aspiring cartoonist to develop a thick skin. In this industry, we are told "NO!" a lot. So persevere. Keep drawing, keep creating, keep going. Don't give up!
Why will no one mistake this character for another person? Well done.
In our house it was always the other way around. Mom was always ready to go early while dad was the one who took forever.
If found these to be above average in humorous content. I can't wait until Wednesday. :)
If found these to be above average in humorous content. I can't wait until Wednesday. :)
