2 Comments

1. 

   David

   November 10, 2006

   Mark! I notice that a lot of your illustrated persons are using their left hands, either incidentally, or indicating that they are left handed. For example, in this illustration, the man holding up a cell phone in his left hand, or, in the Jim Doyle illustration, the report card held up with the left hand, or, in another illustration where a scientist is writing with his left hand, or, on the cover of the most recent isthmus, where the funny looking student is writing with his left hand (this illustration in particular is a streak especial de genius)
   Anyways, just thought I’d point that out

   Reply
2. 

   Mark Kaufman

   November 11, 2006

   David,

   Very perceptive of you. I am in fact evil.

   Although I am not left handed, left-handedness is often interpreted as a sign of Satanic influence. Many examples can be found in the Christian-Greek scriptures in which the wicked or evil sit at the left hand of God, while the righteous sit at the right hand of God, during Judgment.

   I’ve never noticed that trait in my drawings but it will certainly be on my mind in the future. On the left side of my brain of course.

   Cheers and thanks for noticing.

   Reply