Why I Love You Tube

Last June, I did and interview on the web and one of the questions was whether I thought the internet was a blessing or a curse.  While the web can be a huge time waster, it offers me a method of observing and connecting to creators I've admired all my life, but would never have the chance to meet.

Here's a video interview with the great Jack Davis.  When I look at his art, it reflects how much fun he seems to have when he's creating the work.  Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to Antonio Prohias!

Today is the birthday of Antonio Prohias, creator of Spy vs Spy for Mad magazine!

Here's a short bio.

Happy Birthday, Jack Davis

Let's tip our hats and wish Jack Davis a happy birthday.  The ubiquitous caricaturist turns 86 years young today!

Happy Birthday, Ted Rall!

Today is the birthday of political cartoonist and graphic novelist, Ted Rall.  He's written for the Village Voice and the New York Times as well as Mad magazine.  Currently, he is the president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.  

Ralls' controversial and entertaining career is outlined here.

Happy Birthday to Basil Wolverton

Today is the birthday of Basil Wolverton!  His illustrations were published by everyone from Mad magazine to Life.  Wolverton first gained public acclaim by winning a contest in Lil Abner to produce a drawing of the world's ugliest woman.  People either loved or hated his work, but his originality and beautiful technique are undeniable.

His highly original work influenced everyone from Robert Crumb to Big Daddy Ed Roth.  Click here for a collection of his artwork.

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to Mort Drucker!!!

Today is the birthday of Mort Drucker, the magnificent caricaturist for MAD magazine.  Drucker is renowned for his ability to create recognizable faces in multiple settings and poses - he's drawn movie and television parodies for MAD since the early sixties.  Happy Birthday, Mr. Drucker!

Here is a link to "lines & Colors, which gives a much better overview of Drucker, along with more samples of his work. http://www.linesandcolors.com/2006/04/02/mort-drucker/

Check out this video clip of Mort working in his studio.

And let's also say Happy Birthday to Bud Sagendorf. Mr. Sagendorf was an assistant to E. C. Segar, the creator of Popeye The Sailor Man and drew the Popeye comic books for King Features, as well as the Sunday newspaper strips. Bud would have been 95 today. Here's a link for a more complete synopsis of Bud's career. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Sagendorf