Some of the art of Nell Brinkley (1886-1944). Entirely self-taught and one of the most popular illustrators of the first 30 years of the previous century, she also wrote engaging captions, as if in conversation with the reader, and scripted one-page dramas for her perfectly coiffed couples.
Honestly I should probably set up my own site at some point like a neocities or something in case this site goes down. I need to archive and sort my comics in a place that isn't ko-fi
Roz Chast was born in 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1978, Chast became a cartoonist for The New Yorker, where she has since published more than 800 cartoons. She has written over a dozen books for adults and several books for children. Chast has received the Reuben Award from the National Cartoon Society, and been nominated for the Eisner Award. In 2019, she was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.
Cartoonists passionately take on the Supreme Court’s abortion decision
Above are two cartoons by one of the cartoonists (Pia Guerra) featured in this Post article. Below is an excerpt about those cartoons:
Pia Guerra drew two cartoons: In one, a Republican elephant pops champagne in celebration while standing over a bleeding woman’s motionless body; in another, Death as apocalyptic horseman grips a scythe topped by a coat hanger — that symbol of unsafe abortions that visual artists employ as shorthand for imperiled reproductive rights.
Watching the news, Guerra saw “conservatives actually celebrating this ruling” with “not even a little pretense of solemnity — just full-on laughing in the faces of women. They don’t give a crap about those who need this health care, that there are women right now being diverted out of state for lifesaving treatment because hospitals don’t want to risk being sued.
“That level of callousness only says this is in no way about ‘protecting the unborn,’” the Vancouver, B.C.-based artist adds, “but about punishing women for daring to claim autonomy. It’s disgusting.”
Charizard and Blastoise painting. 6 inches by 6 inches. Available on my Etsy for anyone interested in adding to their collection or need a gift for that pokémon lover.
Finished out the page! For those familiar with the comic, you’ll recognize the return of Kit with a splash! Literally. This page posed a bit of a block for me, but now that it is drawn, I’m quite pleased. Thank you for being patient with me, everyone, and I hope you’re looking forward to this new issue!
As part of a pride month challenge, I chose to illustrate queer cartoonists for all 30 days. (already fell behind on day 3 but I'll keep trying!)
Day 1: April "Pinkie" Davis (she/they), butch lesbian, horse girl, storyboard artist and director.
Day 2: Rebecca Sugar (she/they), non-binary bisexual person, creator of Steven Universe and Pug Davis. Has worked on Adventure Time and other assorted shows in various positions.
Day 3: Alison Bechdel (she/her), lesbian, creator of Dykes to Watch Out For.
Day 4: Dana Terrace (she/her), bisexual, creator of The Owl House, director on DuckTales 2017.