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Mike Peterson replied to Lee Nordling's discussion 'As the political season comes to a close...'

Not relevant to the cartoon -- which I like -- but to the process: Are you paying for space as a political ad, or is the paper donating this space? Do they normally run your cartoons, or is this a new thing for readers? When elections came at the...

October 24

Mike Peterson replied to Joshua Skurtu's discussion 'How can one make a living* as a comic strip artist on the internet?'

Buy the book. I'm not a cartoonist but wanted to see how to build audience. There's a lot in there about establishing not only the quality of your work but also the quality of your interaction with your audience. Start easy by watching shows like ...

September 8

Joshua Skurtu replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

I never said their life's work is off limits. The only thing I pointed out (with sarcasm? It's what I do...) was that you never thought about making a comic ABOUT his life's work until he had died, much in the way that wayward children come floati...

August 27

Wiley Miller replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

An editorial cartoon doesn't have to be critical of the person who died. The point of the cartoon can be directed elsewhere, such as his detractors who seemed to only be able to say Chappaquiddick in response to anything Ted Kennedy ever proposed.

August 26

Mike Peterson replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

So you're saying that, once a person is dead, their entire life's work becomes off-limits. Since I assume this isn't what you mean, what DO you mean???

August 26

Joshua Skurtu replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

"if they had to look that far back for a metaphor or critique." Mike, I love that you are asking for advice on how to critique the dead, but in a sensitive way. :-) I would also love to know how to rob a grave, but in a way that respects the cor...

August 26

Darrin Bell replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

Along that line: As far as I'm concerned, if a cartoonist can define Kennedy by a 40 year-old scandal but still make an interesting point about today's world, I've got no problem with it. Of course, I'd have a hard time believing that that cartoon...

August 26

Wiley Miller replied to Mike Peterson's discussion 'Fair game in obituary cartoons'

"What are the rules for producing a good editorial cartoon this time around?" The same as any editorial cartoon. It doesn't matter what the subject is, the cartoon should have a point, hence the term, editorial. Ok, he died. Hardly a surprise. Ma...

August 26