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acaseforpencils · 10 months

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Dan Misdea.

Editor's Note: Be sure to check out Dan's new children's book, The Light Inside, available this week!

Bio: I've been contributing cartoons to The New Yorker since 2021. My work has also appeared in Air Mail, Narrative, The Times, Weekly Humorist, The Golfer's Journal, and a few other publications. My first children's book, The Light Inside, is available now.

Find this print here!

Tools of choice: I brainstorm ideas on printer paper with a .38 Uni-ball Signo RT and sketch the roughs I submit to The New Yorker on my iPad.

For now, my finishes go on Bristol vellum (Canson) with graphic liners (Rotring), oil-based colored pencils (Lyra), and various blenders. Occasionally, I'll use a solvent to blend and fill larger areas, or an ink wash if the drawing calls for it. I used to finish all of my cartoons digitally, so there has been some trial and error in finding the right tools.

There’s no specific reason why I switched to traditional tools. It sounds corny, but it was just something I felt the urge to explore. I feel a stronger connection to my work now, and the creative process is way more enjoyable for me.

All materials are subject to change at any moment.

Tools I wish I could use better: My golf clubs.

Tricks: Allow yourself to experiment and remember to have fun.

Tools I wish existed: A magic tool that could scan my work and edit it to perfection all at once.

Misc: If you’re an aspiring cartoonist, I would suggest reading A LOT of cartoons. Try to notice how the pros compose their drawings and craft their captions. You’ll eventually gravitate towards certain styles and voices, and I think that will help shape your own values as a cartoonist.

Links:

Website: https://danmisdea.com

Instagram: @dan_misdea

The Light Inside: Buy my children's book, The Light Inside, here

Curated Cartoons: Buy my original cartoons here

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If you enjoy this blog, and would like to contribute to labor and maintenance costs, there is a Patreon, and if you’d like to buy me a cup of coffee, there is a Ko-Fi account as well! I do this blog for free because accessible arts education is important to me, and your support helps a lot! You can also find more posts about art supplies on Case’s Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!

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eastsidemags · 2 years

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NJ Fan Club Signing

Ok. So check THIS out. We have the distinct honor of hosting a MASSIVE signing revolving around an anthology book about NJ that doesn’t just include comics but also essays, interviews and more from an eclectic group of New Jerseyans!

We’ll have SIX contributors in-store (plus the editor) who will be ready to sign copies and talk about their contribution to the book, their inspirations and favorite things about NJ:

Alexandra Beguez is an illustrator and cartoonist who weaves together images, text, and a bit of whimsy to explore complex ideas. Her work has appeared in The Nib, The Believer Magazine, and Guantanamo Voices, among others. She has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, 3x3, Creative Quarterly, and Latin American Ilustración. Mike Dawson is the author of "The Fifth Quarter'' series and several other graphic novels. His work has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Ignatz Awards, as well as the Slate Cartoonists Studio Prize. He lives at the Jersey Shore with his wife and children. Frankie Huang is a Chinese American writer and illustrator who focuses on telling diaspora stories across mediums. She is, among other things, a proud Rutgers alumni and Jersey girl. Dan Misdea is a cartoonist from the great state of New Jersey. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Air Mail, The Weekly Humorist and elsewhere. His first picture book “The Light Inside” is scheduled for release in 2023 with Penguin Workshop. Kat Schneider is an illustrator and comics artist currently livin', workin' and daydreamin' in New Jersey with her cat Lou. She has contributed work to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others. Whit Taylor is an Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist and comics editor. Her work has been published by The New Yorker, Washington Post, The Nib, and others. She is from Madison, but now lives in Maplewood with her husband, baby, and two cats.

Kerri Sullivan is the founder of Jersey Collective (@jerseycollective), one of New Jersey's most popular Instagram accounts, with over 30,000 followers. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney's, Podcast Review, The Billfold, and elsewhere. She is from Monmouth County but currently lives in North Jersey.

Join us on June 29 from 5:30pm-8pm for a very special signing of a very special, home-grown book that is sure to have something for everyone.

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