This was in the dead tree version of the Argus Leader today, in the reader rant section:
Editorial Cartoonists have rare talent
I am overwhelmed with admiration for editorial cartoonists. They are not only talented artists but purveyors of the human condition in wit, wisdom and humor. They have hyperbole down to a fine science. With uncanny ability, they make serious, controversial, uncomfortable truths into a palatable quick read that may please or rile us, and that is good.
In the September/October issue of South Dakota Magazine, Roger Holtzman pays a wonderful tribute to these clever “Pen Masters” of communication who draw South Dakota.
Mary Ann Rager
Mary, if you see this post, pick out a toon on my site and I will sign it and send it to you for your gratitude!
The article in SD Magazine was wonderful and covered the diversity in the types of cartooning and cartoonists.
Right around Labor Day, I got a letter from a former professor who commented on the article and sent a photocopy of a cartoon I had done along with a poem some of us wrote, inspired by the subject matter in the class. He kept that cartoon for, well, I won’t tell you how many years … but I’ve heard from many people really pleased to see us all in there. It’s been a great experience.
I know, my Aunt who lives in North Carolina emailed me, she must get SD Magazine. I haven’t talked to her in over 20 years! Lots of positive feedback!