Hidden among all that is…
Comfortable
This drawing tablet has pretty well scratched my painting itch, though I would like to get the brushes back out for real. No deeper meaning here that I’m aware of, but who knows what is going on at the level of the subconscious.
New Yorker Rejection
Here is the first in a batch of ten cartoons that were politely declined by The New Yorker. I sent these back in mid-February, so the lag time has increased to five and a half months!
I have cartoon ideas that are time sensitive, based on current events, but those will never be seen until I have something accepted. At least that’s my supposition. Here’s how I think it works: submissions from cartoonists who have already been published in the magazine are viewed expeditiously–probably the more times you’ve gotten in the more likely the editors are to check out new work. The rest of us toil in obscurity, hoping to strike gold five months after the cartoon has been created!
I like this particular cartoon and thought it might have a chance. But now you get to enjoy it!
Stay tuned for nine more of these in the coming days…
Different strokes…
June 5, 2016
New Yorker Rejection
This is my first official rejection from The New Yorker. I submitted this cartoon way back in October of last year. So it appears their review time can take up to four months–wow!
I’ve submitted a couple others already and I’m trying to complete a batch of ten to send off at the same time. I think I’m better understanding the style and sense of humor they are looking for. We’ll see.
Anyway, this cartoon idea is a bit out of date…since we have pretty much moved into a new political season. But I still like it.
Archives Day
Here’s one from last March. I enjoy a good pulled pork sandwich.
I’d like to see a short reality series featuring Hillary, Bernie, The Donald and Ted, seated around a table eating messy food. (Each episode featuring a different item.) The catch is they cannot talk about politics. They have to talk about their favorite music, childhood pets, smart phones apps, etc.
January 4, 2016
Happy new year, folks. Sorry for the lack of cartoons–I was out of town and busy with holiday cheer. We spent some of the time in Colorado and it was about 15-25 degrees for most of our visit. Perhaps that inspired this very bad pun…
Christmas Archives
One of my ‘toons from last Christmas…
Archives Day
Here’s one from last March. Swimming is my main form of physical exercise these days. I’m fortunate to live in an area of the country where I can swim in an outdoor pool all year long. This cartoon covers another part of my life, as well, since I officiate memorial services several times a year.
White Outs 