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“She went to the cobbler’s,
To buy him some shoes,
But when she came back
He was reading the news.”
Wood engraving by the Dalziel Brothers, based on the artwork of an unknown artist. From Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes, published in 1877 by George Rutledge & Sons, London.
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Pilot loading film into an aerial photography camera for The Detroit News
(William Vandivert. n.d.)
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When you got a hundred voicessingin'
Whocan hear a lousy whistle blow?
And “The World” will know.
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“Your friend…Yourbestfriend….Yourbrother,Crutchie”
Two local high schools are currently putting on Newsies, and I was inspired to draw this precious child <3
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One panel comic that was featured in the 2016 issue of OC Weekly’s “Holiday Horror Stories”
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New!
Unidentified model
News
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Lol! Can’t believe I forgot to post this… it’s been nearly 3 week now… Haha! So yeah I was in the Illawarra Mercury for drawing Disney inspired characters on the footpath… but sadly they have wash way… But I am considering doing new one but I have to wait and see… ✌️ #sebastianjsmith #illawarra #illawarramercury #dapto #disney #newspaper #aladdin #beautyandthebeast #genie #thegenie #art #artistic #artist #illustrator #illustration #chalkart #chalk #pastel #illustratorsoninstagram (at Dapto, New South Wales, Australia)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAabou2ADJh/?igshid=1eoctr92j6mba
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As students, we often struggle with the dilemma of going out. Yes, the food is much better than we could ever cook on our own, but it’s also much more expensive. Fortunately, there are restaurants out there that will keep your tummy and your wallet happy - here are just a few of them!
• Steak ‘N Shake. With at least 17 meal options for under $4, you’ve got plenty to choose from that won’t break the bank. Also, they’re always putting out sheets of coupons that you can snag from an email or the newspaper, so you can make these great deals even better.
• IHOP. These pancake people have several cheaper options to provide you with all your breakfast-y needs. Not only that, but they also offer a student discount, so long as you show them your ID. This saves you an extra 10% off your bill, making your meal that much tastier.
• Dairy Queen. You may have some trouble finding these nowadays, but if you do, you’re in for a thrifty treat. They have a $5 lunch menu where you can choose from a chicken wrap, chicken tenders, a chili cheese dog or a burger. These come with fries, a drink and your choice of dessert!
Be sure to check what sort of deals your local restaurants offer as well - you never know what kind of bargains you might find!
I’ve been once again honored to be part of the New York Times magazine. In the yesterday’s Sunday Book Review insert the illustration you see above was my contribution for the “Manual for Cleaning Women” by Lucia Berlin.
Since I’ve often been asked about my method I’d like to take this chance to speak a little about it. When it comes about doing pieces for magazines and newspapers my process is little different than usual. The sketch I then submit to the AD has to be a little more refined than usual. I most of the time use the following approach to save time (very useful for me as well as for the editor/AD) and be more efficient.
Below are 4 steps from the very first rough to the final stage.
As for me the first raw sketch would already be sufficient. I already see the final art inside that ugly doodle but obviously it’s not clear enough for the Art Director whom I’m going to show it.
That’s why I fix my pencil idea a little, using for that the digital tablet and a fake pencil brush in PS. At this stage I rarely put color but I try to convey the general tone of the final art through subtle black and white shadows. This last part is optional, in this case I need it to let the AD see it’s a night scene. (PS I usually send 3 sketch ideas, this was the chosen one)
Once I have the green light form the AD I need to add one more step. I build a very simple color palette scene following the basic lines of the original sketch. The color palette could be more or less detailed depending on the complexity of the sketch, the mood, the inspiration. It never takes more than 10 minutes to be set though.
At this point I’m all set and ready to go for the final art.
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The Power Of A Few Lies
Have you ever read sensational tabloid headlines such as these?
“Abraham Lincoln was a woman!”
“Teen’s Hair Changes Color… With her Mood”
“Man’s head explodes in barber’s chair”
“Severed leg hops back to hospital”
Well, these are examples of yellow journalism in tabloid headlines.
So, what is yellow journalism?
It is a type of journalism that produces stories without adequate or accurate information. Scandal-mongering and exaggeration are some of the techniques used here. Like everything else, yellow journalism has a history too!
In the late 19th century, yellow journalism had nothing to do with sensationalism. It was named after a popular cartoon strip that was published in Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper, New York World.
The cartoons, drawn by Richard F. Outcault, were about life in the New York City slum called ‘Hogan’s Alley’. Like Calvin and Snoopy, it was the ‘Yellow Kid’ who was the most well-known character from the comic strip then.
Ultimately, New York World gained popularity. William Hearst was another major publisher belonging to that period. After the rise in sales of New York World, Hearst wanted to hire Outcault away from Pulitzer. This battle over the ‘Yellow Kid’ gave rise to the term yellow journalism.
What happened then?
Cuba had long been a Spanish colony and the revolutionary movement intensified during the 1980s. The two publishers, Hearst and Pulitzer began devoting their attention to the Cuban struggle for independence. Sometimes, they accentuated the harshness of the Spanish rule! In 1898, an American battleship sunk in Havana Harbor.
The naval vessel had been sent there to diffuse the tension between the States and Spain. On the night of February 15, an explosion tore through the ship’s hull and it went down.
Although initial reports by the colonial government had suggested that explosion had occurred on board, Hearst and Pulitzer published rumors of plots to sink the ship! And that is how they triggered the Spanish-American war!
The dramatic style of yellow journalism contributed to creating public support for the Spanish-American war, a war that ultimately expanded the reach of the USA.
What started as a comic strip, ended as a war? That is the power of yellow journalism.
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Where the Sea Gives Up Its Dead. Acrylic transfer, coffee, dirt, and paper on wood panel. Framed. 15" x 15"
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Happy 200th birthday to the Manchester Guardian.
The Guardian newspaper has just turned 200 years old. The paper reports the classifieds which saved young lives at the time of the Third Reich.
Juxtapose this with the stance from another British newspaper, the Daily Mail:
If it’s woke/SJW/snowflake to appreciate the Guardian, in an era of increasing populism and ethno-nationalism, then I’m happy to be woke.
