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Chad Carpenter was born at an early age. Abandoned by his parents on his 20th birthday, he was forced to wander aimlessly in his neighbors backyard. It was there that he was adopted by a pack of friendly ground squirrels and taught the ways of small rodents. Subsisting mainly on grass, seeds and insects, Chad grew and grew, Until one day, the neighbor finally got sick of the huge holes Chad was digging in his rose garden and had him leave the state. From these humble beginnings, Chad has turned his artwork into a thriving comic strip known as Tundra which now runs in hundreds of newspapers throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and even Jamaica & Trinidad. In May of 2008 Chad was presented with the Reuben Award for "Best Newspaper Panel" by the National Cartoonist Society. Tundra has been called the most successful self-syndicated newspaper comic in history. For more information, newsletter and/or seasonal books and merchandise, check out the tundra website at http://tundracomics.com |
Ira Monroe has operated a small cartooning studio in Nebraska for about 25 years. As Nebraska is not necessarily the 'hub' of the publishing industry in the U.S. it is often difficult to find steady engagements. As with all of our brethren in this business, he is constantly seeking assignments (and now you know how to contact him). Thank goodness for the internet and the opportunities it affords all of us. Ira especially enjoys this opportunity to work with all of the fine TCDC cartoonists again this year! |
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Larry Miller III of Peoria, Illiinois has been a published cartoonist since the publication of his first cartoon in August of 1974 in "Model Railroader Magazine" and he continued selling cartoons and illustrations to similar publications throughout the mid 1980s. Larry peaked his out put during his college years as the cartoonist "Mr. N" of the "Harbinger" (the Student Newspaper for Illinois Central College) where he attended part-time from 1975 through 1980. Such cartoon panels as "Captain Boredom", "Barlap 4" and "Reasons Why Students Commit Suicide" were regular features, along with half-page panels and editorial cartoons. Most of Larry's early works were created in the pen and ink format with marker and watercolor added after inking. He now scans his original ink renderings to computer and adds the color and shading in PhotoShop. He is currently producing cartoons for greeting cards as well as insurance, health and business internet newsletters. He produces panels and strips to individual order and can be reached by clicking the e-mail link above. |
Rich Diesslin is a freelance cartoonist, and host of The Cartoon Days of Christmas (TCDC). He is the creator and cartoonist of the comic series Out to Lunch; the cartoonist of the KNOTS or Not (or KNOTS) scouting cartoon series done for his web site and USScouts.org; and a cartoonist for the London's Times Cartoons. He has several books (such KNOTS Cartoons) and e-books out including A Journey Through Christian Theology, Fortress Press (Coming out in it's 2nd Editions March 2010), and The Cartoon Gospel of John, a commentary in full color published by ACTA Publications (both with author William Anderson). Look for his full-color paperback book The KNOTS or Not Scouting Cartoons also coming out this Spring! You can find out more about Rich on his "regular" home page. |
MJ is an Internationally Syndicated Missouri Cartoonist / Illustrator. Current Editorial Cartoonist for The National Free Press. Creator of FIDDLESTIX©, and the new feature Welcome To The Jungle© comic strips. Spilling ink on drawing boards since 1979. Delivering daily funnies to the masses through the printed pages since 1988. Currently a member of CAPS, Comic Art Professional Society, I.C.C. International Cartoonist Conspiracy, and The St. Louis Gateway Arts. The various illustrations / cartoons produced at PC Studios can be seen throughout various media sources internationally as well as Museums and Galleries across the United States. Publications featuring MJ's cartoons include The National Free Press (Kingston, Ontario Canada), The Nashville Free Press (U.S.A.), Newsblaze Publications (U.S.A.), and Newropeans Magazine (Paris, France). For more cartoons you can check out MJ's TOONED IN Blog (http://blog.nationalfreepress.org/NFPCartoonist/) or email him at mj@nationalfreepress.org |
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Nelson Dewey has been a professional cartoonist for a little over 50 years. His earliest memory of cartooning was when he got in trouble with a Grade 1 teacher, for illuminating the alphabet instead of just doing block letters. He has continued scribbling ever since. While still in high school, Nelson became a professional cartoonist, with a sale to HOT ROD Magazine in 1960. He went on to draw and write regularly for CARtoons, HOT ROD Cartoons, and SURFtoons for 25 years. These comic books eventually shut down, and he went on to other kinds of cartooning, including magazine and newspaper cartoons, book illustrations, animation, and storyboarding (a lot like cartooning!). But Ive always kept a love for things with wheels. Over the years, theres always seemed to be a strong interest in those "classic" comic books. Now the internet makes it easy for readers to find him as well as other CARtoonists. We recommend you check out his blog at http://carzy.ca to find out more about the comic books, the people, the cars, the times and to chat with Nelson Dewey about cartoons and cartooning and and see some of his old stuff along with the new! |
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