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Artist Profile, Cartoonist Jeff Stahler

From PBS station WOSU in Ohio, a profile of cartoonist Jeff Stahler, whose political humor spans 6 U.S. presidents.

China demands an apology from Danish newspaper

From the Courrier international website.

Cartoon by Niels Bo Bojesen

The Danish newspaper Jyllands-posten will not apologize for having published a drawing combining the coronavirus and the Chinese flag.

In a statement released on January 27, 2020, the Chinese embassy in Denmark demands an apology from the daily Jyllands-posten, one of the country's main newspapers.

Jules Feiffer turns 91

From Tablet Magazine.

Local Cartoonist Peter Waldner

Tara Smith in The Shelter Island Reporter.

Peter Waldner usually keeps a sketch pad within arm’s reach: in his car, on a bedside table, for whenever inspiration strikes.

National Archives altered Trump signs in Women's March photo

From The Hill.

The National Archives acknowledged this week that it altered a photograph of the Women's March, which took place the day after President Trump's inauguration in 2017, to blur some signs held by marchers that were critical of the president.

Among the alterations are the blotting out of the word "Trump" in a placard that reads "God Hates Trump" and the blurring of the same word in another sign that reads "Trump & GOP - Hands Off Women." Words on other signs referencing female anatomy were also altered.

World Press Cartoon 2020 Call for Entries

From World Press Cartoon.

World Press Cartoon announces its 15th edition and invites cartoonists to submit their best work in the gag, editorial and caricature categories.

Please remember that works produced for online publications are now admitted.

Harry and Meghan in Canada

After the Tim Hortons chain offered, on Twitter, free coffee for life to Prince Harry and Meghan if they moved to Canada, Michael deAdder came up with the above cartoon, inspired by the "roll the rim" contest.

Cartoonists Bruce Mackinnon and Vance Rodewalt, for their part, were inspired by a famous SCTV sketch:

Kevin Necessary Lands a Gig at the Enquirer

From the AAEC website.

On Friday afternoon Ohio cartoonist Kevin Necessary announced on Twitter he had been hired by the Cincinnati Enquirer.

“I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity over the last several years to create local editorial cartoons in Cincinnati. This city was lucky to have Jim Borgman. I’m going to try to honor his legacy with these weekly cartoons in The Enquirer."

Is this the future of editorial cartooning?

Some believe that editorial cartoons could be replaced by memes. The problem is that their creators remain anonymous and don't credit the original photographer.

It could therefore be expensive to publish them and risk prosecution for copyright infringement.

"Chapleau, Profession Cartoonist" at the McCord Museum

From the McCord Museum website.

You will be soon be able to explore the world of Serge Chapleau in the first major retrospective devoted to the creative work of this icon of cartooning.

"This is the End: The Last Cartoons from The New York Times" by Patrick Chappatte

From Chappatte Store.

Patrick Chappatte's eighth—and last!— collection of editorial cartoons published in The New York Times is now available.

Jim Morin Retires

After a 43 year career of drawing editorial cartoons, editorial cartoonist Jim Morin has decided to call it quits and pursue his passion for oil painting.

The new AAEC Executive Board

From the AAEC website.

The members of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists have voted for their new Executive Board. Jen Sorensen is now President-elect and Tim Campbell has been chosen Director.

Tim has been elected for a 2-year term, and Jen will step up to President in January 2021.

Elected to another term and returning to the Board are Mike Thompson (Vice President), Monte Wolverton (Treasurer) and Liza Donnelly (Director). They’ll be joining current members Ed Hall (Director), Pat Bagley (Past President) and Kevin Siers (President) as they enter the second year of their terms.