Comics and illustration portfolio of Kevin Moore
Two founding sociologists square off at the Crank Sociologists blog. That’s Emile Durkheim vs. Max Weber. I posted a caricature of Durkheim recently, and one on Weber is forthcoming. And what of Karl Marx, the third in the holy trinity of sociologists? Don’t worry, he’s coming soon, too.
Like a lot of illustrations I do for education sociologist Mark Garrison, this one draws on my political cartooning skills, as much as my caricature and illustration skills. The focus of Mark’s article, Infaming the Public, Part IV: Public Self-Consciousness and Assessment for Democratic Renewal is much broader than this cartoon would imply, but draws upon … Read More “Toppling Michelle Rhee” »
Here is a caricature of Emile Durkheim for the Cranky Sociologists blog. You can see more of these at the gallery of the Cranky Sociologists blog, with commentary by SocProf. Durkheim is one of the Big Three of sociology, along with Max Weber and Karl Marx. He did a great deal in defining the unique subject … Read More “Cranky Sociologist Emile Durkheim” »
Famous theorist of the “power elite”, C. Wright Mills is one of my favorite sociologists. SocProf writes about him at Cranky Sociologists, and the above illustration goes with it. Pay the article a visit, Mills is always worth another look.
Mitt Romney’s kneejerk response to the protests and the attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya, which led to the deaths of four Americans, revealed a lot about his character. All politicians have a talent for opportunism, but so few are driven by it as Romney is. It was naked ambition that overrode any respect … Read More “Mitt Romney Chums Up to Death” »
I have added a few more drawings to the caricature gallery. In chronological order of their creation: President Obama delivering the State of the Union, Joe Biden and John Boehner behind him. Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria. Jeff Tweedy, founder of Uncle Tupelo and Wilco, and probably Alt Country Rock as a whole. Nancy Brinker, … Read More “Caricatures: SOTU, Assad, Tweedy and Brinker” »
I just added four new caricatures to the relevant gallery. I have started a project of almost daily caricature work in my sketchbook for my own personal enjoyment and artistic growth. The use of color pencils aims to extend my skills into areas I have felt uncomfortable with. I don’t want to rely on Photoshop … Read More “New Caricatures: Paul, Santorum, Newt and Romney” »
This chalk talk by Kurt Vonnegut on story arcs is making the rounds on the Internet for the main reason all great comedy works: because it’s true. Of course, it’s not a “recent” post — a) Kurt’s dead, Jim; and b) he gave this lecture back when computer hard drives had less than half a … Read More “It’s Your Imagination, Stupid” »
Click to view at full size. Anyone following me on Twitter or Facebook has probably gathered that I am mourning the loss of Alex Chilton, great American songwriter, guitar player and singer. For reasons why, click the image above and play the YouTube videos I embedded. I think they speak for themselves.
Because Bart Stupak wants to screw over poor and middle class women and risk the fate of health care reform in Congress, I have decided to fight back the only way I know how — by drawing mean pictures of him.