Hello and welcome! Thank you for visiting me here! As one of the last remaining full-time newspaper cartoonists left in the U.S., I was starting to feel like a contestant on one of those reality shows. You know, something like "Last Cartoonist Inking." And then it's like I was kicked off the show.

After several years of drawing award-winning cartoons for my beloved hometown newspaper, my position fell victim to cost-cutting measures. In the aftermath of losing my job, the response from readers has been overwhelming and humbling.

I've received literally thousands of messages on all platforms from friends and strangers, alike, amazing humans who have expressed their sadness about my work going away.

Perhaps even you, dear reader, made a post on social media, or tracked down my email address, or sent a carrier pigeon with a message asking how you will now see my cartoons?

And how can you support me in my quest to continue making cartoons? Well, you've come to the right place!

While my work will continue to be syndicated to other newspapers, there's honestly not much money in it. Newspaper budgets are being slashed left and right, and sadly, cartoons are often seen as frosting on the cake, so to speak, but not always a necessary ingredient for the cake.

But I beg to differ and I hope you'll agree!

So what to do? More than ever, the world needs journalists and, I would argue, satirists.

Not only to poke fun at politicians and newsmakers, but also to bring a sense of humor to a world seemingly having gone mad. For those of you who already know my work, I draw with a sense of compassion and humanity. Even when criticizing newsmakers.

And I certainly poke fun when necessary—at those from across the political spectrum.

But I also try to bring a little joy, too, by commenting on the stuff that we humans must face on a regular basis, especially in these trying times. Plus, I'm enjoying providing different types of content, too, like whimsical wallpapers for your mobile and desktop devices.

So that's why I'm here on Patreon.

If you're new around here, I can't wait to meet you, or if we already know each other, I look forward to getting to know you even better.

And best of all, I'm looking forward to these shared experiences—laughing or commiserating, or sometimes doing both at the same time. Let's bring each other a little joy and laughter, shall we?

What's also really great about Patreon is that now, when finishing a cartoon, I'll post it immediately here—so you'll always see it first.

The other awesome thing is that I'll now be able to pull back the curtain and let you in on my creative process and also involve you, too! So come have a look around my Patreon page and see which tier works best for you.

If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to reach out! Let's keep the conversation—and the creative process—going!

A bit more about Patreon: they provide a wonderful platform for creatives—they take only a very small percentage so, mostly, your support comes directly to me. Yay!

A bit more about me: Honored by the National Cartoonists Society, National Headliner Awards, and Great Plains Journalism Awards, my cartoons have appeared the globe in such publications as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today.

My cartoons have also flown around the globe aboard space shuttle Discovery.

Back on earth, my work has been included in multiple exhibits in the U.S. and Europe, alongside Picasso and Banksy. Entertainment Weekly called my memoir, Inklings: “…a powerful and moving portrait of an artist.” A two-time TEDx speaker, I'm also a two-time nominee for a Heartland Emmy Award.

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your consideration!