American Medical News

American Medical News, The tabloid of the American Medical Association used to be a terrific little market, paying a quick hundred bucks (check returned right along with the rejects) and with a quick turn-around time of usually less than five days. They bought one-time non-exclusive rights. My only complaint (which I never voiced) was that they discarded the original cartoons after use instead of returning them as did most markets. So, a number of my original drawings were lost until I realized what was happening and began submitting xeroxes instead of originals. This one depicts a famous (and very pleased) patient leaving the office of his cosmetic surgeon. (This cartoon is copyrighted by the artist and any unauthorized use is prohibited by law.)

Cartooning Styles Change But Local TV Doesn't

This cartoon appeared originally in TV Guide in the late 1980's. My style had changed a bit since earlier in that decade. But as you can see, television...especially local TV...is pretty much the same today as it's always been. (This cartoon is copyrighted by the artist and its unauthorized use prohibited.)

More From National Enquirer And Apple

A couple weeks later, I got a note from the editor at the National Enquirer informing me that she was holding another cartoon...this one depicting an Apple computer being presented to an appreciative teacher by a brown-nosing pupil...and a few days later came another letter of acceptance. Heard from Apple's ad agency again, too. I was on my way to becoming a freelance cartoonist! Reprint rights to this one were purchased by a number of teachers' newsletters, as well. (This cartoon is copyrighted by the artist and by the National Enquirer and any unauthorized use is prohibited by copyright laws.)