CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Signature Styles That Make Us Smile
Introduction
Welcome to CartoonStock Artist Spotlights, a series that highlights the incredible talent within our cartoon collection. At CartoonStock, we’re proud to showcase cartoonists whose work spans decades, genres, and humor styles. This feature introduces a selection of featured artists whose signature styles and creative voices continue to entertain and inspire audiences around the world.
Meet the Cartoonists Behind the Laughs
Ali Solomon
Ali Solomon’s cartoons put women at the center of the joke – where they’re delivering the punchlines, not just playing supporting roles. Her humor comes straight from lived experience, bringing to life the small, relatable moments that make you laugh because they’re just so spot on. Whether she’s highlighting the chaos of parenting, the quirks of modern relationships, or the absurdities of day-to-day life, Ali’s work feels like it was drawn by someone who’s been there (because she has). You may know her from The New Yorker, Air Mail, The Weekly Humorist, or The Washington Post. Now you can find her cartoons right here on CartoonStock.
[Read Ali Solomon’s Artist Spotlight →]
Wiley Miller
Wiley Miller is one of CartoonStock’s best-selling cartoonists, and it’s easy to see why. As the creator of Non Sequitur, his work appears in more than 800 newspapers across 20 countries. Wiley is known for his wry wit and trenchant social satire, covering everything from politics to pop culture. He’s also the only cartoonist to win National Cartoonists Society Divisional Awards in both the comic strip and comic panel categories, and in his first year of syndication, no less. In 2013, he was named the National Cartoonist Society’s “Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.”
[Explore Wiley Miller’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
Bradford Veley
Bradford Veley is one of CartoonStock’s most prolific contributors, with more than 2,000 cartoons available. His work focuses on business culture, offering consistently fresh and surprising takes on familiar topics. Brad has a knack for sidestepping the obvious joke and delivering something unexpected, which is what makes his cartoons so effective. Whether you’re looking to lighten the mood at work or add humor to a presentation, Brad’s cartoons deliver a smart, insightful laugh.
[Explore Bradford Veley’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
Mike Baldwin
Mike Baldwin, the creator of Cornered, has been a CartoonStock favorite for years. Originally from Canada, he’s in good company with other funny exports like Dan Aykroyd and Seth Rogen. Mike’s dry, understated style sets him apart. The humor often lies in the gap between the absurd situations he draws and the deadpan expressions of his characters. He believes the best cartoons let the audience discover the joke for themselves, and his work is full of those perfectly timed moments of realization.
[Dive into Mike Baldwin’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
Dave Carpenter
Dave Carpenter understands that sometimes you need to make a difficult point—but with a smile. His cartoons tackle tough business topics with humor and warmth, making it easier to start conversations about the things that matter. Dave’s mastery of this technique makes him one of CartoonStock’s best sellers. His cartoons use spiky commentary and friendly faces to sugarcoat the tricky issues, helping teams and leaders talk about (and solve) the challenges of work life.
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Sam Gross
Sam Gross has been cartooning for nearly seventy years, creating over 32,000 cartoons along the way. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The National Lampoon, Esquire, and just about every magazine that ever published cartoons. When people ask, “Who’s the funniest cartoonist ever?” there’s no clear answer—but Sam is always in the conversation. His cartoons are sharp, fearless, and unforgettable. You’ll find a collection of Sam Gross’s work here on CartoonStock, with hundreds more from his extraordinary career.
[Explore Sam Gross’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
Harry Bliss
If you love dogs, you’re in good company with Harry Bliss. An internationally syndicated cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist, Harry frequently features his dog Penny in his cartoons and on his Instagram. His work captures the deep bond between people and their canine companions, often with humor that dog lovers everywhere can appreciate. As Harry himself put it, “I just can’t stop drawing dog cartoons”—and we’re all grateful for that.
[Read Harry Bliss’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
Barbara Shermund
Barbara Shermund was one of The New Yorker‘s earliest cartoonists and among its boldest voices. From the mid-1920s through the 1940s, she contributed nearly 600 cartoons that featured witty, independent women critiquing society, celebrating life, and pushing boundaries. Her cartoons offered a fresh, feminist perspective at a time when it was rarely seen in print. Shermund’s women smoked, drank, spoke candidly about sex and marriage, and made fun of societal expectation long before it was common to see women doing so in cartoons.
[Explore Barbara Shermund’s Cartoons →]
Why Signature Styles Matter
Every cartoonist brings something different to the page. Some offer dry, deadpan humor; others deliver biting social commentary or heartwarming moments. Whether you’re looking for cartoons to lighten a presentation, add personality to editorial content, or simply make someone laugh, knowing an artist’s style helps you find the perfect fit.
Our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights offer just a glimpse into the wide range of talent in our collection. Keep exploring to find even more cartoonists whose voices resonate with you and your audience.
Related Spotlights
[Ali Solomon’s Artist Spotlight →]
[Wiley Miller’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
[Bradford Veley’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
[Mike Baldwin’s Best Seller Spotlight →]
[Dave Carpenter Best Seller Spotlight →]