Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at dessert cartoons. With so much conflict these days, here’s something we can agree on: dessert is good. And yet, dessert poses its own internal conflict: to eat or…
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Welcome to our Dave Carpenter Best Seller Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Dave’s cartoons offer a smart, approachable take on the challenges of modern business life. With a style that balances humor and insight, his cartoons resonate with professionals looking to bring levity to serious topics. In this spotlight, we showcase a…
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“Dining Turtles” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
This drawing by Phil Witte, who together with Rex Hesner writes the “Anatomy of a Cartoon” feature for this website, is set in a restaurant, where two large turtles are seated at a table. The turtle on the right is addressing the waiter. Judging by his companion’s and the waiter’s expressions, the turtle has said…
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Best Seller Spotlight: Sam Gross
Welcome to our Sam Gross Artist Spotlight, part of our CartoonStock Artist Spotlights series. Sam Gross is known for his fearless humor and distinctive cartooning style, delivering punchlines that are often as surprising as they are sharp. His work covers everything from darkly absurd jokes to clever social commentary, making him one of the most…
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Anatomy of a Cartoon: Halloween
Cartoon critics Phil Witte and Rex Hesner look behind the gags to debate what makes a cartoon tick. This week our intrepid critics take a look at Halloween cartoons. The evening of October 31st will be a welcome respite from the mask wars; it’s Halloween, so everyone will be wearing a mask! In a strange…
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