Category Archives: Cartoonist

Transatlanticism: CCS to take Angoulême by storm

Posted on January 28, 2014 by inky

Every year, the sleepy little town of Angoulême, in the Poiteau-Charentes region of France, is beset by over 200,000 comics enthusiasts for a four days of events and programming in celebration of the art of bande dessinée: The Angoulême International … Continue reading →

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Endgame: The Class of 2014’s Thesis Presentations

Posted on December 18, 2013 by inky

An integral part of The Center for Cartoon Studies’ curriculum is the Thesis Project–an all-out marathon taking the entirety of the second year of classes. The goal of this project is to force CCS students to push themselves to their … Continue reading →

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YOLO: Dakota McFadzean on Death, Age, and Drawing Every Day

Posted on November 26, 2013 by inky

Center for Cartoon Studies Alumnus Dakota McFadzean has a pretty dark sense of humor. In his often surreal daily strips–appropriately entitled “The Dailies”–death, cosmic insignificance, facial mutation, and ghosts are all used to point out the absurdity of life and … Continue reading →

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In Conversation with Sophie Goldstein

Posted on November 22, 2013 by inky

CCS Alum Sophie Goldstein (Class of 2013) is a comics powerhouse. Although she only graduated this May, Goldstein has had an extremely productive year of cartooning.  Her work has recently been appearing in a host of reputable venues. It’s been quite … Continue reading →

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Tim Stout, Jason Week, and the Curse of the Crawling Brain

Posted on November 5, 2013 by inky

CCS alumni Tim Stout and Jason Week‘s Danger and Doom: Brainless Brother is an young reader’s story packed with intrigue, chase scenes, puns, and goo of various origins. It’s a rollicking adventure that, had it been released when this reporter … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2013 Cartoonist Studio Prize

Posted on October 24, 2013 by inky

The Slate Book Review and the Center for Cartoon Studies are proud to announce the second annual Cartoonist Studio Prize with the following video featuring the illustrious Nicole Georges and Ponyo Georges! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqOttVT-Ptw&feature=youtu.be Did you make a graphic novel or … Continue reading →

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Dog City Rising

Posted on October 17, 2013 by inky

Dog City is an anthology unlike any other this reporter is aware of. Produced right here at The Center for Cartoon Studies, Dog City is a carefully curated selection of minicomics presented in a unique fashion that complements the capabilities … Continue reading →

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Big Noise: Joseph Lambert on Fairy Tale Comics

Posted on September 19, 2013 by inky

Center for Cartoon Studies alumnus and Eisner-award-winning graphic novelist Joseph Lambert was recently invited by editor Chris Duffy to participate in Fairy Tale Comics, Duffy’s second children’s comics anthology for First Second. “Chris and I have known each other or … Continue reading →

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Exit Interview: Connor Willumsen

Posted on September 13, 2013 by James Sturm

When Connor Willumsen expressed interest in being the 2012-2013 CCS Fellow I wasn’t familiar with his work. One visit to his website was all I needed to be convinced that he was a cartoonist who not only created compelling images … Continue reading →

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“Come for the Comics, Stay for the Doughnuts”: Paul Karasik and students at the Center for Cartoon Studies’ Graphic Novel Workshop

Posted on August 28, 2013 by inky

Paul Karasik has good things to say about the doughnut situation here in White River Junction. “The Polka Dot Diner doughnut is a superior product,” Karasik said when interviewed in The Center for Cartoon Studies’ Schulz Library. “It’s not overly … Continue reading →

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