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  • Are Cartoonists Masochists? And Why You Should Copy. - Well, no actually. However there is a point to the question. Cartooning is generally a solitary occupation. Whilst you may well be a very social gregarious person. And that is a good quality for a cartoonist as you will draw inspiration from many everyday things you see and do. It is a fact that you need to draw your cartoons for yourself. It's an old adage but we all know the one "You can please all of the people some of the time....." etc. and you certainly won't please everyone with your efforts, so don't try.
  • The Value Of A System To Learn Cartooning - If the same amount of system were applied to the teaching of various forms of drawing that is devoted to the teaching of writing, You wouldn't so often hear people say, "Oh no, I could never learn to draw! They tried to teach me at school, but I was no good, I had to give it up as a bad job.
  • The Basics Of Cartooning For Profit - Most ideas used in cartoons are old jokes rehashed. For instance you may hear a good joke at the theatre, or when mixing with friends, on the street even, and then go home and write it up with any additional ridiculous detail you can imagine and add.
  • Starting Off As A Cartoonist - Cartooning is great fun, and having aquired the skill, is a wonderful way of making a good living. However, everyone needs to start at the beginning, and here are a few pointers to bear in mind as you set off. Always use good quality materials, this should be pretty obvious, but it's surprising how many people try to cut corners by skimping.
  • Legendary Cartoonist and Children’s Author Syd Hoff--An American Original and an Inspiration For YOU to Mine the Gems in YOUR Family Tree - “Even in tough times, everyone is waiting to be amused, to laugh, to smile!” Those were the words of Syd Hoff -- one of the 20th Century’s most endearing children’s authors, illustrators and gag cartoonists -- whose humor and talent touched the lives of generation after generation during our nation’s darkest days AND finest hours. Whether you’re 5 or 95, the chances are you’ve probably come in contact with one of Syd’s nearly 200 books, including Danny and the Dinosaur and Sammy the Seal, and his syndicated cartoon Laugh it Off which appeared in more than 200 magazines. His comic strip Tuffy, about a little girl who did funny things, was declared essential for national morale during WWII by William Randolph Hearst.
  • Roger Dean- Album Cover Artist And Designer - Ever since Alex Steinweiss designed album covers for Columbia Records in the 1940’s, many famous artists and designers have also designed iconic and stylish album cover art. From famed cartoonist Robert Crumb, who designed Janis Joplin’s “Cheap Thrills” album cover to Andy Warhol’s contribution to the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” LP, many famous artists have put their talents to work and put an image to the music created by rock and roll bands and artists. One such artist, Roger Dean, is world-famous for his legendary album cover designs and concepts. He is best known for his partnership with the progressive rock band Yes and his album covers are peerless.
  • Some Profitable Hints and Tips On Cartooning Including Brushwork - Individuality. It's never too early to start developing your own style. Individuality is always something well worth cultivating, even for the new student. By studying established cartoonists/artists, and noting their particular peculiarities. Even by repeatedly copying their works, you will get a feel for what makes the work "theirs", and you will eventually evolve a personal style of your own. Do not underestimate the value of having a recognisable style.
  • Cartooning: How To Draw Cartoons - Cartoons are fun to read or watch. If you aspire to being the next Walt Disney or even just want to draw something neat to liven up your blog, here's how to learn to draw cartoons. 1.
  • Dealing With The Doubt Demon - The only good teachers for you are those friends who love you, who think you are interesting, or very important, or wonderfully funny. ~Brenda Ueland The doubt demon loves artists.

  • Learn To Draw Cartoons Quickly And Easily - The art of drawing is one of the oldest in the world. Think of the extraordinary prehistoric paintings discovered in the Cave of Altamira and you won't need any more examples. Drawing is still among the most popular hobbies nowadays because it is not only inexpensive (anyone can grab a piece of paper and express his or her feelings by handling a simple tool like a pencil on its surface) but also challenging.
  • The Origin Of The Teddy Bear - Teddy Bears have been among the world’s favourite child’s toy for over a hundred years, and, as the years pass, they don’t just get shoved to the back of the toy...
  • How The New York Daily Post Became - Rich and just basically brimming with culture and history, New York CIty actually has a million or more stories to tell about its decadent past and how things around this cosmopolitan city all came to be. Considered to be as one of the United States' biggest newspapers, whose circulation is actually well more over 700,000 copies.
  • Steiff Bears: The Early Years - A Collectors Guide - The Steiff story began in the late nineteenth century, when wheelchair bound seamstress, Margarete Steiff, started making stuffed toys animals.
  • The History Of Gift Giving At Christmas - Giving gifts has been a tradition among human beings since ancient times. Many historians believe that this practice led to the development of the barter system, which was the economic basis for many societies. Land that was passed from one generation to another was considered a gift, as well as offerings made to various gods. The Romans and Greeks considered any beneficial occurrences were “gifts for the gods” while the leaders of different countries that were part of the Roman Empire sent “gifts” or “tributes” regularly to the emperor in Rome.
  • What Do We Really Know About Christmas? - Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ almighty. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth with different customs, many of which have been influenced by earlier seasonal celebrations. If we look into a little about the history of Christmas we will find some interesting pointers such that during the Middle Ages Christmas remained a public festival, incorporating ivy, holly, and other evergreens, as well as gift-offering.
  • Rumiko Takahashi -- Inuyasha Manga Artist - For one of the richest women in Japan, life hasn't been one of sitting back and basking in her glory. It has been constant work, constant success, and constant joy. Rumiko Takahashi, who created the original manga of Inuyasha, grew to heights unheard of in popularity and demand from the start of her career. An incredible 100,000 of her works have been sold the world over, making her not only one of the richest women in Japan, but making her the best selling female comic artist in history. She didn't even start out obsessed with cartooning. She did love manga all her life and even founded a manga appreciation society in her high school.
  • Visions Of Entrepreneurship: True Stories Of Famous Home Business Entrepreneurs - Time is of the essence. So why waste it when you can profit a vast amount of money and be the boss of your own home based business at the same time? For those who seek success beyond unimaginable boundaries, a home based business would be the answer.
  • Visions Of Home Business Entrepreneurship: True Stories Of Famous Home Business Owners - Time is of the essence. Why waste it when you can profit with a vast, limitless amount of wealth creation - and be the boss of your own home business?
  • Album Cover Art-Part Two - Album cover art software allows you to explore this pop phenomenon In the last article, we discussed some of the elements of album cover art and I would like to continue the discussion with some more details and an album cover finder that is a must for any fan of album cover art. As I stated previously, many famous artists have been commissioned to design and produce album covers. For example, the Rolling Stones and pop artist Andy Warhol are famous for the cover art on the Stones’ album “Sticky Fingers.” As the story goes, at a party in 1969, Andy Warhol casually mentioned to Mick Jagger that it would be amusing to have a real zipper on an album cover. A year later, Jagger proposed the idea for “Sticky Fingers.
  • Hello From Niagara Falls – Exploring The Clifton Hills Entertainment Area & Doing A Little Gambling - Yesterday morning my last full day in Niagara Falls, Ontario, had arrived. After a packed schedule the day before that had included a wonderful presentation at the Imax Theatre, my up-close encounter with the Great Falls at the Journey Behind the Falls and an entertaining show at the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, I got ready for another full day of explorations in Niagara Falls.

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