Comics and illustration portfolio of Kevin Moore
There have been a lot of great cartoons made in response to the murders of Charlie Hebdo cartoonists, writers and security personnel this week. This cartoon is obviously inspired by those events. But novelist William Gibson tweeted an interesting observation: That sad apprehension that even the most horrific terrorist acts are basically no more than … Read More “Appropriate Responses To Being Offended” »
Or not. The big news in sports this week is the NFL’s indefinite dismissal of Ray Rice, following publication of a video that showed Rice brutally beating his fianceé, Janay. Rice had previously received a two-week suspension related to this violence, but most people with a sense of justice or compassion considered this an inadequate … Read More “Sketchbook: NFL and Misogyny” »
Another drawing made with Paper.
This process seems to have accelerated among people who use Twitter and other social media as a means of reacting to current events. It only got worse once The President, John McCain and the usual party liners began asserting American prerogatives over the Ukraine. I honestly have no idea what the right response should be … Read More “Digital Sketchbook: How to Make Opinions” »
It was fortunate Michael Dunn’s three other victims survived the bullet wounds he inflicted on them: not only for its own (most obvious) sake, but they were alive to testify in court and help bring about the convictions that will put Dunn behind bars for at least 60 years. Sadly, the same cannot be said … Read More “Digital Sketchbook: White Privilege Amok” »
Presidents Day is the best time to get a new mattress. Or so the TV keeps telling me.
If you remember the comic strip based on Woody Allen in the 1970s, this makes a little more sense.
There are still people drawing cartoons citing the Polar Vortex as evidence against global warming. They are making cheap shots, oblivious the real costs of inaction and inadequate policies to rein in our contribution to the disaster.
Drawn with Paper By 53.
Mostly this sketch was a Bob Ross inspired use of the tools in Paper by 53 on my iPad. But I can’t rest there. What is a nature scene without an otter craving a taco? Like a sun without sunglasses, that’s what.