Happy Labor Day
By Mark KaufmanHoist a cold one and toast those that work for a living and those that stand up for them.
What? And Leave Showbiz?
By Mark KaufmanI’ve been meaning to write about an interesting article in last week’s New York Times entitled “What? And Leave Show Business?” about different actors around the country in various stages of their career arcs and varying degrees of success, professionally and personally. It has parallels across lots of professions, but I think it […]
Backhanded Compliment
By Mark KaufmanIn the “take it where I can get it” department, last weeks issue of The Stranger contained the following tidbit from A. Birch Steen, Stranger Ombudsman and OSHA Board of Governors Member (retired): What I recommend, given the limited coherence of The Stranger’s writers, are the items that revert to the primitive form […]
Drawmark is Illosaurus Friend of the Week
By Mark KaufmanHey look at me. I am Friend of the Week over at Illosaurus. Head on over there for illustration portfolios, interviews, blogs and links to advice, other portals, and organizations. This image is only a detail, go over there and find out just what Uncle Sam is up to.
Gonzo: Good Riddence to Bad Rubbish
By Mark KaufmanAlberto Gonzalez, the next time we see this guy, I hope it’s in handcuffs and not as a mouthpiece for some right wing think tank.
Ron Paul in Flames
By Mark KaufmanNew illustration of lefty and libertarian darling Ron paul going up in flames after the Iowa straw poll. Article on Iowa politcal front here.
Mark Kaufman in Graphic Artists Guild Profile
By Mark KaufmanI am very pleased to announce that the July/August 07 issue of Guild News the newsletter of the Graphic Artists Guild has included a profile of yours truly. As always I am in some very fine company, as there are also profiles of some other fine illustrators including Ken Orvidas, Margaret Cusack, Lloyd […]
The Horror
By Mark KaufmanHere’s a recent project I did for the redesign of The Stranger. They’re being used throughout the paper to promote the Stranger’s web site. Little flags with the URL follow the burning blimps as it crashes.