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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
PR: Small Press Expo Addresses Impact of Coronavirus on SPX 2020
April 25: Rafer Roberts at Fantom Comics
- Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 4 PM – 5:30 PM
PCU is back with a spotlight interview with Rafer Roberts, co-creator of Grumble, Modern Fantasy, and writer of many other comics!
You can check out more great pop culture content check out PCU on their various social media platforms and on their website for articles you can enjoy!
Rescheduled from Saturday, March 28, 2020
You can check out more great pop culture content check out PCU on their various social media platforms and on their website for articles you can enjoy!
Rescheduled from Saturday, March 28, 2020
Monday, March 16, 2020
Washingtonian on Mo Willems' doodle project
Mo Willems Is Hosting a Livestream Doodle Every Week, Starting Today
Yes! Said every parent of littles everywhere.
Chicago's Flyboy and Lil Mama in the Post
In Chicago, muralist Hebru Brantley's outdoor art moves inside [in print as Chicago muralist creates a lair for his street-art superheroes].
Washington Post March 15, 2020 , p. F1, 5
Catching up with editorial cartoonist Al Goodwyn
by Mike Rhode You're one of the few rare conservative political cartoonists...
And getting rarer, along with political cartoonists in general. It's tough to see great cartoonists being let go by their home newspapers. But it's happening more and more frequently.
We last did an interview in 2011. The field has been shrinking for everyone, but you've been keeping busy since then.
At that time I wasn't doing much in the way of political cartoons, mostly gag cartoons. I blame it on my day job for keeping me so busy. Commuting into and out of DC every day was also cutting into my available time. As I got near retirement age, I decided to give the political cartooning a new push to see if it would keep me occupied in retirement. That happened to work out better than I thought, so I hit the virtual retirement button last June.
You started a political newsletter/blog Confederacy of Drones in 2017, retired from your full-time job in 2019, been hired as an editorial cartoonist by SC's Aiken Standard, provided an illustration for an anti-Trump book, and now you've done the illustrations for the polemical children's book "Help! Mom! The Swamp is in my School".The blog was something I always wanted to do but just kept putting off. As they say, starting's the hardest part. Over a couple of beers, a friend of mine provided encouragement for a collaborative effort and Confederacy of Drones was born. Beer is amazing. The blog let me exercise my editorial satire, political cartooning and general snarkiness. On a whim, I approached the Washington Examiner. They were very open to discussing my political cartoons and ended up using a few and even gave me an opportunity to do several covers for the magazine. From there I did work for The Hill, local Virginia newspapers, the Aiken Standard, online political sites and the books. I even managed getting cartoons recently in the Washington Post and Politico.
So how's retirement treating you? My worry prior to retirement was that I wouldn't have enough activities to occupy my time. I don't know how it's possible but I feel busier now than when I was working full time and cartooning.
How did you get the "Help! Mom! The Swamp is in my School" book job with Katharine DeBrecht? It appears the three previous books in the series are illustrated by Jim Hummel.
Katharine had seen some of my work and reached out to gauge my interest. Her book would involve around 20 illustrations, plus be needed in a condensed time frame. This schedule didn't work out for Hummel so she reached out to me. Katharine had already written the book and knew what she wanted in the illustrations, so it was clear from the start what was needed.
Is this book a work-for-hire job, or something closer to a partnership?
Strictly work-for-hire but I still considered it a partnership. We spoke by phone or email almost daily as I put together roughs, offered suggestions for each illustration's layout and got feedback from her. She was phenomenal to work with and it turned into a great collaboration.
How did you do the art? Did the author provide any guidance, or leave it up to you? Are you digital at all yet?
She provided the illustration's message, identified the setting, and who she wanted in it. I'd generally sketch something out really rough if I wanted her to consider changes and what those might look like, otherwise, I'd provide a more final product for her review. I drew them on Bristol board by hand, scanned them and then did all color and clean up digitally. That's typical of how I do all cartoons.
Does the book match with your personal politics? We don't often get into politics on this blog, but I'm curious. Do you support the current turn the Republican Party has taken?
I wouldn't do an illustration that I couldn't get behind, so yes the book was a good match. The author of the anti-Trump book I supported a couple of years ago had asked me to do many of the cartoons but I knew those wouldn't have hit the mark he wanted. The one cartoon I provided was on Trump's rash of firings at the time. As far as the Republican Party, I support many of their efforts as a conservative but they've failed when it comes to fiscal responsibility. I do like that Trump's helped them find a collective spine. Unfortunately, his spine-development efforts also come at a price that includes dumb tweets, name-calling, and a new standard for narcissism.
Michael Ramirez, Lisa Benson, Gary Varvel, Rick McKee, Steve Kelley, David Hitch, plus others.
Are there any liberal cartoonists you keep up with?
Quite a few actually. Walt Handelsman, David Horsey, Signe Wilkinson, Jimmy Margulies, Rob Rogers, Joe Heller, and more. There are several sites that provide a great cross-section of cartoonists such as Arcamax.com. You can find my cartoons there as well.
How about other types of cartooning? We most recently saw each other at a Pixar movie talk. Anything or any one you'd like to recommend?
Here's a recent Virginia Press Association interview with Al.
PR: Spend lunchtime with Mo Willems! via the Kennedy Center
Lunch time is way more fun with Mo! Grab your paper and pencil and bring your imagination to life.
Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle, and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo's studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. You can see each weekday's new video at 1 p.m. ET.
A note from Mo!
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For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540.
Major support for educational programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by David M. Rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program.
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Big Planet Comics Bethesda Special notice on coronavirus - changed hours
Friday, March 13, 2020
Cavna on Comic Con's Coronavirus Cancellations
Fan conventions are being postponed amid covid-19 concerns — but Comic-Con is still a go
Michael Cavna
Washington Post March 13, 2020
Herblock Prize ceremony and lecture cancelled
I received the following email today:
The Herblock Prize & Lecture event at the Library of Congress on April 6, 2020 has been cancelled.
Due to the closing of the Library of Congress and concerns over coronavirus The Herb Block Foundation decided that it is in everyone's best interest to cancel the event.
We will let you know if this event will be rescheduled or if we will see you in 2021.
The Post reviews Bloodshot
In 'Bloodshot,' Vin Diesel glowers and growls as a bionic assassin [in print as Vin Diesel glowers and growls as a comic book-inspired assassin]
Smithsonian Museums and National Zoo To Close March 14
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Smithsonian museums including the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and in New York City, will temporarily close to the public starting Saturday, March 14.
The health and safety of Smithsonian visitors, staff and volunteers is a top priority. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and maintain ongoing communication with local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a week-to-week basis on our websites.
Follow the Smithsonian on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for immediate updates @smithsonian.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore the Smithsonian's online resources by visiting www.si.edu and www.asia.si.edu for more information on virtual exhibitions, online collections and educational resources.
We appreciate your understanding at this time and we look forward to seeing you when we are able to reopen.
The health and safety of Smithsonian visitors, staff and volunteers is a top priority. We are closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and maintain ongoing communication with local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on a week-to-week basis on our websites.
Follow the Smithsonian on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for immediate updates @smithsonian.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore the Smithsonian's online resources by visiting www.si.edu and www.asia.si.edu for more information on virtual exhibitions, online collections and educational resources.
We appreciate your understanding at this time and we look forward to seeing you when we are able to reopen.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
March 22: (A Mini) Zine Fest @ Femme Fatale DC CANCELLED
A Message from Allie Anindita/@sanedoodles :
Hi everyone – I'm sorry to announce that this event is postponed for the time being. The other artists and I are putting our public health-hats on and agree that it is best to delay until the COVID-19 virus is contained in the DMV, for our health and yours. I will hopefully provide an update in early May as to if/when it's back on.
In the meantime, all of us will be sharing the zines and artwork on Instagram on the original date of the zine fest! Search #FFDCzinefest on Sunday, March 22 to check out the good stuff. You can also follow each of the artists for their usual content:
- Buah zine
- Dana Jeri Maier
- Heart Over Crown
- Liz at Large
- Marcella Draws
- Malaka Gharib
- Rachel Orr
- Robin Ha
- Ruth Tam
- sanedoodles
Stay healthy, and hopefully see you in a few weeks!
Library of Congress closed to visitors as of this evening
Library of Congress Announces Limited Access to Facilities until April 1
Out of an abundance of caution, all Library of Congress buildings and facilities will be closed to the public starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12, until Thursday, April 1, 2020 at 8 a.m. to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus. Library employees, contractors, authorized visitors and other credentialed Capitol Hill staff will continue to have access to the buildings. During the closure, all Library-sponsored public programs are postponed or cancelled through the end of March.
Whenever possible, the Library will reschedule the public programs originally scheduled during the closure period. We will also provide regular public updates on the operating status of Library facilities.
Because the health and safety of Library employees and visitors is our first priority, the Library is carefully and continuously monitoring information from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, local area health departments, and our Federal partners so the Library can respond rapidly as conditions change regarding COVID-19 coronavirus.
The Library has increased cleaning of restrooms, public spaces and elevator lobbies, and has installed additional hand sanitizer stations.
The public can still access many Library resources through LOC.gov, Ask a Librarian and Congress.gov. If you are a user of the U.S. Copyright Office's services, submit your applications online, browse FAQs, and submit emails with questions through copyright.gov. You may also reach the Copyright Office by phone at (202) 707-3000.
More information about the Library of Congress' response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic can be found at: https://www.loc.gov/coronavirus/
The Library of Congress is the world's largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States — and extensive materials from around the world. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov. and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
PR: Bad Idea Comics - Available at Third Eye - Pre-Order Now!
The idea behind the Bad Idea Comics is that they'll only ship their comics to a small number of stores in the US, and you can't get them any other way. I don't think they plan on collecting them either. Here's a story w/ details, but this might be the only place in the greater DMV to be able to get these. - Mike
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University of Maryland's Diamondback newspaper ceases print publication
He also linked to the Diamondback's own story about their string of hit cartoonists - Jeff Kinney, Frank Cho, and Aaron McGruder.
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