Cartoon Collecting: The Rise of Cartoons as Valuable ArtPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide → From Funny Pages to Fine Art Once tucked between crossword puzzles and classifieds, cartoons are now turning up in auction catalogs and fine art collections. It might sound surprising, but cartoon collecting has grown into a serious…
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Cartoon Trends: What’s Changed in the Last 30 Years
Cartoon Trends: What’s Changed in the Last 30 YearsPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide → What a Difference 30 Years Makes Cartoon trends over the last 30 years have shifted more dramatically than at any point in cartooning history. From carefully inked panels in Sunday papers to viral illustrations made on an…
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The Role of Hand-Drawn vs. Digital Cartoons in Modern Cartooning
Hand-Drawn vs. Digital Cartoons in Modern CartooningPart of our History & Art of Cartoons guide → The (Not-So) Great Debate Cartooning has always evolved alongside technology—from lithographic stones and ink wells to mass printing and digital tablets. And today, one of the most talked-about shifts is the rise of hand-drawn vs. digital cartoons in modern…
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The Evolution of Cartoon Art: How Styles Have Changed Over Time
Cartoons have always reflected the times. From hand-drawn political sketches in centuries-old newspapers to sleek digital illustrations in today’s social feeds, the evolution of cartoon art reveals just how much our tools, styles, and sensibilities have changed. From Quill to Ink: The Birth of Cartooning Cartoon art traces its roots back to the satirical drawings…
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How Single-Panel Cartoons Became a Unique Art Form
Single-panel cartoons are deceptively simple. One image. One caption (if that). And yet, in that small space lies the power to amuse, provoke, educate—or all three at once. While comic strips and animated features often take the spotlight, the single-panel cartoon has carved out its own artistic niche. It’s not just a format. It’s a…
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