Cartoons in church emails and social media give people a reason to pause. In a weekly email, a cartoon can make the news feel lighter. On a church website, it can show newcomers a friendly face before they ever walk through the door. And on social media, it gives people something they actually stop…
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Using Cartoons in Sermons: How to Open or Illustrate a Talk
Using cartoons in sermons opens up more possibilities than you might expect. A cartoon can open a sermon, sharpen a point in the middle, send people home with an image to remember, or carry a theme across a whole series. This guide explores the ways churches are using cartoons in sermons and talks. It also…
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Cartoon Licensing for Churches: A Friendly Guide
Good news for anyone who has stared at an empty corner of the bulletin on a Thursday afternoon: yes, your church can use cartoons. Cartoon licensing for churches is simply how you get permission to do it. You need a license for the way you plan to use the cartoon, from whoever looks after it….
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Artist Spotlight: Ruslan Pikhota
Drawing the War from Inside My name is Ruslan Pikhota. I am a Ukrainian artist and a serving officer in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since February 2022, while taking part in the defence of my country, I have been drawing the war from inside it. License this image I did not begin this…
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International Cartoon Licensing: A Complete Guide for Artists Worldwide
Breaking Down Geographic Barriers For decades, cartoon licensing was limited by geography. If you weren’t based near major publishing markets or didn’t have established industry connections, breaking into commercial licensing seemed nearly impossible. International cartoonists faced additional hurdles: language barriers, currency complications, unfamiliar copyright laws, and no clear path to reach buyers across borders. However,…
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Licensing as a Long-Term Strategy for International Cartoonists
The Catalog Advantage Cartoon licensing works as a long-term distribution strategy because your work doesn’t expire. Once cartoons are accepted into a licensing platform, they remain searchable and available indefinitely. This creates advantages that other income streams don’t offer. Commissions end when delivered, cartoons available for licensing continue generating opportunities indefinitely. On platforms like CartoonStock,…
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