In Mick Stevens’ drawing of a prehistoric couple sitting in a modern-day living room, the man is saying something to the woman. Seeing the large framed paintings in the background made me think of cave paintings, so I had the man asking, “Why do they frame their paintings?” I then imagined the man struggling to…
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The Current Cartoon Caption Contest
Welcome to the CartoonStock Cartoon Caption Contest where we take perfectly good cartoons and let YOU try to make them better.Every month, enter your caption for a chance to win the envy of your peers. We are now open to everyone, everywhere. We look forward to your entries from around the world.
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“Cave Couple” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
“Moneybag” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
In Charles Barsotti’s drawing, a large bag of money relaxes on a tropical island with a drink in one hand and a cellphone in the other. He’s wearing sunglasses, smiling, and saying something into the phone. My first idea—“Money talking”—completely ignored the setting, and the setting’s always important. Tropical resorts like the Cayman Islands are…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Mother’s Day
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics examine cartoons about dear old Mom. Mother’s Day—a day dedicated to the person we love most … or at least the person we have the strongest feelings toward. Naturally, many cartoons feature mothers….
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Interview with Christopher Weyant, New Yorker Cartoonist
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to site down with cartoonist and illustrator Christopher Weyant. We talked about his new book, his cartoon process, writing with his wife and his Neiman Fellowship at Harvard in 2014. With his latest book We are (Not) Friends launching today it seemed like the perfect time to…
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